98 Points

Cattleya Chardonnay Call to Adventure RRV 2019

Sampling this mesmerizing new white wine is like sipping liquid gold, easily one of California’s very most refreshingly delicious Chardonnays and this new vintage is once again a strong candidate for Boutique Chardonnay of the Year! The opulent bouquet boasts honeysuckle and jasmine aromas then features notes of succulent lemon tart, mandarin orange peel, ginger...

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Kenzo Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Napa Sei 2018

This refreshing nectar looks (and tastes) like golden honey, featuring an iridescent yellow-green glow of brilliance. Supremely delicious notes of pie crust, toasted almonds, candied lemon and orange zest. Enjoy every sip for a celebration now through 2030. Perfect with sushi, oysters and French cheeses. Wow, this is sooooo fun we’re already thirsty for another...

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Castiel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2018

Hailing entirely from the rocky, elevated slopes of Howell Mountain, this 2018 Castiel Cabernet Sauvignon boasts aromas of fresh blackberry, baking spices, and fragrant black tea. On the palate, the immense structure of this wine is immediately apparent. A delightful core of fresh blueberries and cream lead to prodigious tannins that show density and strength....

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Gaja Sauvignon Blanc Alteni di Brassica 2018

Gaja Alteni di Brassica Langhe Piedmont 2018 is a vibrant beauty that captures your attention with aromas of white roses, exotic fruit, Star jasmine, and ginger bread. The mouthfeel is lean with crisp notes of pear, honeydew melon and a sexy finish that left us begging for more. This supremely delicious white wine is a...

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99 Points

Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras 2018

We love this new release and cannot wait to pair it with a juicy steak (+ Cuban cigar) after decanting. The seductive fruit and profound tannins are deftly balanced for a monumentally delicious experience tonight. Notes of exotic spices, cassis and blueberries lead to grainy tannins and delightful hints of graham cracker on the creamy...

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Domaine Della Pinot Noir 4 Amours 2018

This 2018 edition of Della’s best-barrel reserve Pinot is an exceptional experience that sumptuous Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The flashy bouquet displays with intense notes of Morello cherries, rhubarb, raspberry pie, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir flaunts silky smooth waves of monumentally delicious dark berries, black plum,...

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Adversity Chardonnay 5 Wells 2020

This new Chardonnay discovery is outrageously delicious, reminding us of the finest Peter Michael or Aubert bottlings (before they were famous). The bold fruit is simultaneously gloriously refreshing, crisp, and lingering on the palate thanks to the overall balance. Captivating notes of honey-crisp apples, tropical fruit and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the front...

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Domaine Gerard Raphet Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2019

The Raphet Clos Vougeot 2019 is another triumph for this humble vigneron! Consistent with the top tier 2019 vintage reds, this majestic new import will provide flashy thrills tonight (after decanting) and mature into sublime pleasure over the next decade. This bold red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array of succulent red...

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Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Pedregal 2015

Deep garnet colored, the 2015 Pedregal Cabernet boasts an alluring bouquet of creme de cassis, Christmas fruitcake, cedar wood, blackberries and Peruvian coffee. After five years of cellar time, we admired how the ultra-velvety texture and robust tannins frame an array of flavors including blackberry pie with touches of mocha, wood smoke, Cuban cigars and...

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Powell & Son Shiraz Eden Valley Loechel 2018

This is a head-spinning beauty and reminds me why I fell in love with Shiraz decades ago! Boasting mouth-watering notes of creme de cassis, blueberry cobbler, blackberries, hints of chocolate-covered espresso beans and then pipe tobacco on the minute-long finish. We particularly appreciate the hedonistic style that takes you to the edge of extravagance, but...

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