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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The brand new 2020 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that is typically reserved for the winery’s flagship bottling and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure features a delicious level of dark, opulent fruit that we know collectors...
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The new Marcassin 2016 commands immediate attention with a flamboyant bouquet full of fresh flowers (red roses, star gazer lilies, etc) and Provençal herbs. Succulent notes of bright strawberry,sarsaparilla, maraschino cherry compote, and cassis gracefully waltz across the palate like a ballerina. Flawlessly balanced hints of vanilla bean, cotton candy, and hints of blueberry cream...
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A seductive nose of plums, black cherries and graphite. Beautifully seamless texture with black cherry soda, cinnamon and clove flavors on the palate with a refreshingly subtle, yet elegant touch of mint and lavender on the long finish. This is a racy wine that savvy collectors will want to look out for. Enjoy now (after...
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This is a refreshing and delightfully creamy new white wine featuring tangy notes of key lime pie, fresh pear, hints of grapefruit, and then vanilla crème on the satiny finish.
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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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This monumentally impressive Cabernet blend is built like a skyscraper, featuring towering levels of complex flavors now (after decanting) that promise to evolve gracefully over the next decade(s). We noted the intense graphite, cigar box, and savory baking spices reminiscent of favorite Bordeaux. Then, exuberant dark fruit (blackberry, plum) join the fun although tightly wound...
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This crowd-pleaser packed with fresh tropical fruit, tangy citrus, and oak spices is irresistibly delicious and had us begging for another sip. We loved the aromas of lemon zest, pear, nutmeg, and vanilla and the flavors of spiced apples and toasted brioche that unfold on the palate. A long, mouthwatering finish balances its creamy and...
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The new Ovid Cabernet blend “Experiment N3.8” 2018 delivers a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bode well for pleasure for at least another decade. This Cabernet blend contains a dollop of Merlot which adds rich mocha and baker’s chocolate flavors, as...
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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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