This impressive young Bordeaux features initial aromas of cherries, sweet berries, and rose petals leading to cigar leaf and baking spices. Full-bodied, ample and concentrated, it’s seamless and layered, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a vibrant, beautifully balanced profile. – September 2023
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Another majestic beauty from the master craftsmen at Silver Oak, the 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet blend features opulent dark fruit that will impress longtime devotees plus a silky smooth texture that bodes well for savvy collectors. Deliciously integrated oak** provides an exquisite background to enchanting flavors of crème de cassis, dark plums, baking spices and...
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This silky smooth Napa Cabernet delivers sumptuous flavors of dark cocoa and fruit including blueberry compote and figs. The supremely delicious finish includes savory baking spices and a hint of creamy coconut. Enjoy this mouth-watering winner now through 2027+.- September 2023
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Dark, rich, and delicious, the brand new release of Aloft is another winner! After just a few years of cellar time, this boutique production Cabernet blend is displaying a velvety smooth texture, serious impressive mountain fruit (on steroids) and youthfully prominent tannins. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices, espresso and vanilla emerge...
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This majestic new Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a silky textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla that crescendo with a creamy finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now (decanting recommended prior...
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The Eisele 2019 is already an awe-inspiring thriller following two years of deep time in the cellar prior to release. Built like a thoroughbred, this enthusiastic young Cabernet blend offers a distinguished experience now and will continue to dazzle throughout this decade. The cashmere-like texture introduces notes of voluptuous dark fruit, baking spices, and hints...
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The new Continuum Estate 2019 is another awe-inspiring masterpiece from this legendary Napa craftsman. The cashmere-like texture reminds us of the best Harlan and Hundred Acre releases that we’ve sampled while the age-worthy elegance is more akin to a first growth Bordeaux. Intensely satisfying hints of inky dark fruit (currants, plums, blackberry) combine with opulent...
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This brand new release of Toymaker Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a deep, dark and dazzling winner from Napa’s unanimously acclaimed 2018 vintage. The texture reminds us of luxuriously smooth cashmere-in-a-glass and is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intense, Cult-style reds such as Checkerboard (same vineyard source). The intensely pleasurable, dark fruit favors entice...
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The 2019 DVO (Dalla Valle Ornellaia) is a tour-de-force and wins our vote as ‘most likely to succeed’ new player on Napa’s Cult Cabernet scene! 2019 is only the second public release and is a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, demonstrating how well these two grapes blend together when crafted by two brilliant...
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TOR Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2019 is truly remarkable! We’ve had the good fortunate of judging the last 15 vintages of this coveted bottling and this new edition is our favorite since TOR’S legendary 2009 (our all-time favorite). Superb balance, tannins and sexy dark fruit meld together in a dazzling experience. The addition of 15%Cabernet Franc (highest...
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