Features a marvelously smooth texture and well integrated tannins plus classic Napa fruit melded together with polished tannins reminiscent of Bordeaux s best vintages. The chocolate covered black cherry nose leads to a rich dense mid palate with a solid fruit core layered with baker’s chocolate and spice which linger on the palate tempting you...
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This remarkable new effort tastes like a $100-$200 Cult Cabernet launching forth with deliciously juicy black fruit deftly melded across a velvety smooth texture with a hint of spice and creamy vanilla French Oak on the finish. Masterfully elegant to enjoy tonight after decanting this voluptuous, pure, well-balanced Cabernet features plushy tannins that bode well...
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Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, boysenberry and dark chocolate lead out, then expanding onto the palate with undeniable richness. broad and brooding wine, with a layered texture and a sweetness to the tannin, which makes it accessible while young but should also prove its aging potential. Almost addictive in it’s purity and concentration.
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Features a silky smooth texture with a wide array of deep, dark, and complex fruit including blackberry, plum, herb and cedar flavors balanced by ultra-plush tannins typical of Napa Valley s finest Cabernets. The structure and balance of this wine is seamless with a velvety texture reminiscent of my favorite age-worthy wines. The smoky oak...
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The La Reina 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon blend includes a dash of Merlot (silky texture) and Cabernet Franc (exotic spices) that combine for an intensely satisfying experience for collectors that love Napa Cabernets with a bit of cellar age! A leviathan bouquet of dark berries, cassis, dark plum, and savory herbs, followed by a beautifully delineated...
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While maintaining the delightful freshness and citrus tones of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, Luc Morlet has brought out a luscious fruit component and silky texture rarely achieved with this fruit alone by blending it with the more smooth and rich Semillon grape. The finished wine is magnificent; pleasing in color and rich in nose. Extremely...
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Featuring the captivating elegance of a Montrachet combined with big rich tropical fruit, this wine truly elevates Chardonnay in this price tier to the upper echelon of collector white wines. Deliciously smooth notes of honeysuckle, poached pear, and brioche are deftly balanced with alluring citrus oil and a creamy vanilla oak. Launching forth with notes...
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Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of barrel...
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This rare Cabernet is sophisticated and extremely elegant with a sumptuous bouquet of ripe black fruits. Juicy blackberries, bing cherries & huckleberries succulently fill the palate. Smooth, finely integrated tannins, derived from almost two years of careful aging in the highest quality French oak barrels, bind the wine together deliciously. Hints of vanilla, mocha, and...
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One of the finest examples of a classic Napa Cabernet we ve tasted this year. This beautiful wine weaves together pure Napa fruit, spice, and texture in a seamlessly balanced experience. The classic fruit profile is aided with notes of cut flowers and mint, providing lift and freshness that one expects from cult-level Cabernet. Enjoy...
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