99 Points

Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Eisele 2010

The Araujo Eisele 2010 has become a truly ravishing wine, benefiting immensely from a full decade of cellar time. Built like a thoroughbred, this Cabernet blend is a remarkable experience now and will continue to delight for another the remainder of this decade. Intense notes of voluptuous dark fruit are deftly balanced by plush tannins...

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Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2012
97 Points

Morlet Pinot Noir Coteaux Nobles 2017

This Pinot Noir has a deep garnet color and intense aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors. The richness and complexity are reminiscent of a truly exceptional vintages of Sea Smoke or Kosta Browne, with an array of dazzling notes of fresh raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spices, and a hint of toffee all melded...

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97 Points

Favia Viognier Suize 2016

The majestic bouquet features alluring notes of gardenia and beeswax. The oh-so silky smooth texture offers a veritable symphony of fun fruit and floral notes including butterscotch, honeysuckle, nectarines and white peach plus a hint of flaky pastry on the finish. Beautifully balanced, this is a wine that matches perfectly with seafood (Lobster) with rich...

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98 Points

Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2018

This spectacular new Reserve bottling is a brilliant example of why connoisseurs adore Napa’s 2018 vintage. In two words, it’s all about Power and Persistence! The silky smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) introduce a powerful core of dark cherry, cassis and pipe tobacco on the front palate with hints of roasted...

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99 Points

Laurent Fayolle Hermitage Blanc Les Diognieres 2018

This sensuous Hermitage Blanc is a truly exquisite wine with fabulous fruit intensity and an array of exotic fruit. Aromas of acacia flower, anise, quince, fig and pineapple intermixed with a hint of white peaches emerge from this well-delineated, full-bodied, enormously endowed, complex, dry white Hermitage. The finish is both fresh and savory, leaving us...

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95 Points

Noemi Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018

This under-the-radar gem offers a flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrill ride that reminds us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate, walnut brownies, and fresh coconut, with a hedonistic velvety texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice with vanilla oak plus a bold dose...

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96 Points

Pilcrow Cabernet Sauvignon Ghost Block Vineyard 2018

A true sensation of a Cabernet with instant ‘cult’ appeal. Shows the richness and concentration you want in a great Napa Cab from this vineyard so famous, but also a structure that lifts it above the soft, mushy wines that are so prevalent. There’s real tannin and lively architecture framing the opulent blackberry, black currant,...

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95 Points

Ashes & Diamonds Rouge No. 2

This flashy new Cabernet blend offers a deliciously rich and ultra-smooth thrill ride that reminds us of popular Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate mints and fresh coconut, with a hedonistic velvety finish. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, baking spice with vanilla oak. (Photo credit: Ashes &...

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96 Points

Champagne Saint Chamant Rosé NV

This pale pink Champagne allures with a lovely bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, beeswax, plus fresh strawberries and cream. The palate impresses with hints of Honeycrisp apples, fresh pastry and orange rind. This festive Rosé is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and powerful, built to enjoy with an array of menus or any happy hour celebration...

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98 Points

OVID Red Experiment N3.8 2018

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 bakers chocolate flavors as...

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