A monumentally impressive young red from Italy’s lauded 2015 vintage, the aromas of this Barolo leap from the glass with notes of truffles, aged balsamic, and fresh figs. A plethora of dazzling flavors commence with notes of currants, olive tapenade, white truffles, baking spices and savory hints of prosciutto. The mesmerizing finish culminates with notes...
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98 – 100 point Tasting notes (1/25/2021): In a word, this new Continuum is sublime! An exuberant bouquet of flashy dark fruit and sage aromas lead to ethereal notes of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, baking spices, espresso bean and graphite. Savory herbs, truffles, pipe tobacco and subtle hints of toffee compliment the captivating finish. Once again, Tim Mondavi...
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Deep garnet-purple colored, this majestic new release offers up a plethora of fresh and well balanced fruit flavors including blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and hints of of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The velvety smooth and rich texture features fine tannins, spectacular depth of dark fruit flavors, and a lengthy finish (45 seconds...
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Blackbird’s Arise is a Merlot dominant blend and it shows off the strengths of the varietal. Too often an underused voice in the orchestra, the Merlot here grounds the blend with a mouth-filling velvet texture which is layered with enough brightness to keep the wine feeling fresh on the palate. This is a more-or-less entry-level...
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Deep garnet-purple colored, this remarkable gem offers up gorgeous wild blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant notes with touches of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The full-bodied palate is harmonious and animated with ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful depth, finishing majestically with exotic spices. You are immediately taken by the fineness of the...
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The bouquet is loaded with ample dark fruit, clove and sage.
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Aromas of rich dark fruit, pepper, a touch of oak opens up on the palate to show layers of dark cherry, plum and earthy spices.
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Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass initially.
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Showcasing the legendary 2013 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a soaring, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur.
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Savory notes develop mid palate showing plum and graphite while leading to an elegant hint of toasted oak on the lingering finish.
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