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97 Points

Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2016

This is a sumptuous new release from Jones Family that reminds us why we adore the stunning 2016 vintage in Napa. Launching forth with juicy blueberries and black raspberries, and subtle savory notes, this hedonistic experience floats gracefully across the palate with dark plums and alluring notes of maple and mocha. Showing fabulous complexity, this...

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Powell & Son Reserve Grenache Seppeltsfield Brennecke 2017
100 Points

Powell & Son Reserve Grenache Seppeltsfield Brennecke 2017

This magically delicious red wine is a dazzling beauty to behold now and enjoy over the next decade. Vibrant dark fruit flavors captivate, leading to melted Valrhona chocolate, toasted espresso beans, and a mind-bending finish that lasts a full minute and is reminiscent of Kahlua. This hedonistic red wine is insanely fun and maintains a...

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100 Points

Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2018

The 2018 Kenzo Ai is a masterpiece that must be tasted to believe the intensity of exotic fruit flavors and cashmere-like texture. The blend this vintage is 90% Cabernet plus a dash of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to add complexity. The bouquet features warm spices and lightly toasted oak reminiscent of a Summer...

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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2018

This is another majestic release from this lauded vineyard and reminds us of our most recent favorite, 2016. This new 2018 Altagracia displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, and pipe tobacco. Sultry and luxuriously smooth tannins give way to notes of black berry, plum, espresso, exotics spices and hints of mocha on the prodigious finish....

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99 Points

Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard 2019

This is a truly awe-inspiring red wine balancing a dazzling array of brilliant red fruit flavors (raspberry jam, cherries, pomegranate, and strawberry cream) with a galaxy of exotic spices, figs, vanilla, and hints of oolong tea on the finish. The cashmere like texture is reminiscent of favorite Pinots but the full-throttle fruit is pure Zin...

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98 Points

Institution Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley 2018

A mind boggling bouquet of intoxicating dark fruit, espresso, and smoky oak leads to a luxuriously rich experience featuring a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, graphite and blackberry flavors. This is a profound example of young Cabernet Sauvignon – seriously ripe, but not overripe, with gorgeous blueberry and blackberry fruit, graphite/lead...

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2018 Rewa Cabernet Sauvignon

“Once again, another majestic Cabernet from Celia Welch which is no major surprise given the universal acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage! This is an silky smooth and gloriously well balanced Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites that trade for much higher prices. Rewa 2018 currently boasts a rich core of dark fruits...

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Twomey pinot noir
95 Points

Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018

Highlighted by dark cherry aromas with hints of baking spices that entice from the beginning. The silky texture and mouth-filling tannins lead to alluring notes of bright red cherry and pomegranate, juxtaposed with hints of toasted walnut and truffles. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022) through 2026.”

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Continuum
100 Points

Continuum Cabernet Blend 2018

98 – 100 point Tasting notes (1/25/2021): In a word, this new Continuum is sublime! An exuberant bouquet of flashy dark fruit and sage aromas lead to ethereal notes of blackberries, raspberries, cassis, baking spices, espresso bean and graphite. Savory herbs, truffles, pipe tobacco and subtle hints of toffee compliment the captivating finish. Once again, Tim Mondavi...

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