Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...
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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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Simply stated, this is exotic wine is a tour-de-force that must be tasted to believe. Intense fragrance of Asian spices and ripe red and dark berries. As subtle and nuanced as Grenache Noir can be, this Cuvée is features elegance, power, exceptional depth, and vibrant energy. The bold, dark fruit flavors include framboise, black cherry,...
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Wow, this is a mind-blowing new wine that must be tasted to believe; reminding us why we fell in love with exotic California reds (+ Chateauneuf du Pape) decades ago. We adored the balance of power and irresistible layers of opulent flavors including kirsch, framboise, and fresh strawberries with cream. The monumentally delicious finish that...
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