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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TOR Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2019 is truly remarkable! We’ve had the good fortune 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...
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The Fiancée 2019 is an intensely delicious red wine (reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago) that is impressive now and has a distinguished future. This thoroughbred displays immense power with bold tannins and irresistible layers of opulent flavors tightly wound including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and...
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An incredibly layered, full-bodied crowd pleaser from a couple of Napa Valley’s most talented personalities. Not shy on the nose, it opens with a gorgeous floral nose of rose petals and violets, followed by intensely delicious notes on the palate of irresistible black cherries, red currant, raspberry coulis, mocha, exotic vanilla and a touch of...
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TOR’s 2018 Cabernet Melanson Vineyard offers an enticing bouquet of fresh morning espresso and dark, fresh fruit tarts. Vibrant notes of black cherries, blackberries, violets and cedar with hints of lavender, chocolate truffles and pipe tobacco meld together brilliantly across a cashmere-like texture. This majestic, mountain fruit (across from Colgin Cellars and next to Continuum)...
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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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This oh-so silky & rich new release from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and baking spice with some graphite and background oak. It is full-bodied and has a layered, multi-tiered mid-palate (tangy baking spices) leading to a distinguished finish...
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Destined to be another BIG collector favorite, this new 2019 edition features ULTRA velvety tannins and rich dark fruit. Hints of Toblerone chocolate, caramel, and espresso bean combine with notes of pipe tobacco on finish. Pair this gem with a juicy steak tonight (decant prior to 2024) and enjoy the thrill ride through 2030!. Worthy...
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Wow, pair this intensely delicious red wine with a juicy ribeye steak for a match made in Heaven! A deep, intense purple, with gorgeous aromas of fresh espresso, graphite, black currants and exotic spice. On the palate it’s the silky texture from the fine ripe tannins that really show off the quality of the Malbec....
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