149 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Red Fruit
96 Points

Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir Stormin’ 2020

The juiciest wine of the lineup, Stormin’ is an opulent Pinot with a delightful abundance of bright red fruit including raspberry and strawberry. The finish is graceful and refreshing with plush tannins and hints of oolong tea. – May 2023

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97 Points

Bevan Cellars Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap 2021

Flaunting alluring aromas of creamy vanilla, cherry pie and Christmas spices, this memorable new Pinot launches forth with opulent Bing cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry – rhubarb pie on the silky finish. Copious notes of lavender, cassis and cranberries come through a full 20 seconds after finishing this tasty creation. This is a...

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98 Points

Duckhorn “Discussion” Reserve Cabernet 2018

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

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97 Points

Convene Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch 2019

This superb new release is redolent of raspberry and candied orange peel perfume. Savory and as sophisticated, with a gorgeous core of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit backed by cassis, chamomile tea and spice box components that lead to a memorable finish. Decanting recommended (prior to 2025) and then enjoy this beauty through 2029. –...

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96 Points

Kosta Browne Beaune 1er Cru 2020

This deeply satisfying new release showcases the superb quality of dark red fruit from this 2020 vintage in Burgundy. This inaugural release is a blend of two Premier Cru vineyards (Les Bressandes and Les Teurons) outside the town of Beaune. The velvety texture delivers thrills from start to the creamy rich finish. Aromas of Violets...

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96 Points

Kosta Browne Gevrey-Chambertin 2020

Sexy herbs, spices, flowers and a superb purity of playful dark fruits on the nose. Deliciously round and full-bodied with silky tannins, all in sensational balance with bright pomegranate and raspberry liqueur intermingling on the robust finish. Enjoyment now through 2031. This inaugural release is a blend of top vineyard source. 96+” – March 2023

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98 Points

Walson Holland Pinot Noir Duvarita 2020

This ultra-polished, velvety smooth Pinot is guaranteed to dazzle fans of California’s rarest {think Sea Smoke or Kistler} as well as Burgundy from top vintages. Offering up alluring aromas of wild strawberry, mint tea and fresh herbs. This boutique gem expresses a sensational intensity of fruit flavors including raspberries, strawberries plus exotic spices and a...

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98 Points

Domaine de la Mordoree CdP Reine des Bois 2020

This new arrival is truly rock-star material overflowing with magical red fruit and exotic spices including blackcurrants, chocolate dusted espresso beans, graphite and and savory herb notes. Mordorée’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape impresses with off-thecharts richness and depth on the palate, with layers of black and red fruits, truffle, garrigue, saddle leather. A seemingly eternal...

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99 Points

Bob Cabral Pinot Noir Troubadour 2017

Wow! This Pinot is an ultra-rich and luxurious new success that commences with an alluring bouquet of warm Christmas spices leading to a velvety smooth texture. The magical flavors include pomegranate, kirsch, nutmeg, pipe tobacco, and a provocative finish (60+ seconds) that offers savory hints of creamy oak plus black truffles. This new discovery reminds...

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95 Points

Drew Pinot Noir Estate Faîte De Mer Farm 2020

This wine has everything you want in a cool climate Pinot: crisp acidity, beautiful florals, and tangy fruit; however, there’s another layer packed with juicy pomegranate, fresh cranberry, and cherry cola that takes it to the next level. These coastal grapes sit above the fog line, meaning they get to soak up the warm CA...

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