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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This brand new 2018 is 100% jammy, juicy, and gorgeous! The word “plinth” is defined as a “strong base of support” and certainly applies here since the winery’s precious Estate Cabernet grapes ‘support’ the velvety smooth, deeply satisfying dark fruit from a world-famous vineyard in Napa’s prized Oakville district. Deliciously ripe (but not overripe) with...
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The new Nine Suns 2018 delivers a massively impressive experience, on par with many of the well-established Cult Cabernet we judge. Just a mere youth, this new release is tightly wound with a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bodes well for...
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Offers a luxuriously rich and velvety texture plus an array of gorgeous dark fruit flavors. We are particularly impressed by the approach-ability at such a young stage. The dense tannins remind me of plush cashmere in a glass and lead to full-throttle fruit notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and Toblerone chocolate combined with espresso on the blissful...
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Another magnificent release from the universally acclaimed 2018 Napa vintage (Wine Spectator’s top rating all-time). This new Dark Matter is truly breath-taking, offering a silky smooth texture that leads to an enormously impressive combination of opulent black and blue fruit flavors deftly balanced with vanilla cream (from the new French Oak), Toblerone chocolate, espresso and plush...
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This 2014 Brunello shows beautiful balsamic notes and savory aromas of sage, rosemary, red currant and pomegranate. Mid-palate flavors include hints of truffles and olive tapenade that will enhance a wide array of Italian menus. Savor now through 2027.
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Given the acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage and the pedigree of this Cabernet blend, we had high expectations. After sampling (twice) we were seduced by the trademark the texture (ULTRA silky smooth!) and captivating bouquet that includes lavender, sultry dark fruit notes and fresh walnut brownies. Hints of baking spices and semi-sweet dark chocolate on...
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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 bakers chocolate flavors as...
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The 2019 Red Cote is a wild and carnal experience to be savored, offering a cashmere-like silky texture and alluring spices to commence. Fresh and vibrant dark fruit including ripe cherries, cassis, woodsmoke, nori, blackberries and dark chocolate, framed by a lavish application of cedary new oak. It’s full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a ripe...
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