Another big winner (over-delivers!) from Napa’s celebrated 2021 vintage! We savored this sensational upcoming release and highly recommend for enjoyment – – with prime rib – – tonight (after decanting 30 minutes) and/or anytime over the next 7-8 years thanks to the silky smooth and rich texture which features grainy tannins, tangy baking spices (primarily...
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A beautifully composed Chardonnay that showcases vibrant energy and precision. It balances ripe tropical notes of pineapple, papaya, and a touch of muskiness with tart green apple acidity and a signature saline-mineral backbone. There’s a lovely interplay of tangy spice (think ginger) and smoky oak, leading to a nutty, spicy finish that lingers with freshness....
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An unapologetically fun, voluptuous wine bursting with blueberry cream, tart red and blue berries, and a bold streak of acidity that keeps all its richness in check. Notes of caramel, coffee, toffee, and a touch of salinity add layers of indulgence, but this isn’t a brooding or contemplative Shiraz, it’s all about pleasure and presence....
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Offers a moody, quietly compelling expression of the variety, with a creamy, velvety texture that gains momentum as it unfolds. While the front palate is reserved, the mid-palate channels a distinctly Burgundian elegance showcasing darker red fruits, subtle sour cherry, and a savory mix of herbs and spice. It’s not overly complex, but its brooding...
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A voluptuous and expressive showstopper with a bouquet of gardenia, grilled pineapple, and fresh coconut that flows seamlessly into the creamy, layered mid-palate. Classic yet indulgent, it balances butter, oak, and citrus with precision, delivering notes of brioche, lemon curd, and lightly toasted almonds and macadamia nuts. Hints of savory popcorn and vanilla bring a...
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The 2021 Highest Beauty is the best vintage yet of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this special site. Dense, chewy and magnificently-layered, it features dark berry flavors and captivating mineral and tobacco notes. At first, I found it very intellectual and serious, but as it opened up it became more playful and downright exuberant with...
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A classic expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that begins with appealing fragrances of potpourri, bright red fruit and black cherry. Clean and deep on the palate with fruit and oak in perfect harmony – this is almost too easy to drink. Everything we love about Russian River fruit is here in abundance. Wonderful...
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Simply stated, this is pure perfection, guaranteed to deliver a truly WOW experience for fans of the most luxurious Napa Cabernet! Intensely flavorful with prodigious dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall complexity + freshness that reminds me of far pricier Cabernet icons (in prime vintages) or even legendary Bordeaux from Pomerol....
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Deep, dense and dark, the new Dark Matter Cabernet is another thriller from Howell Mountain. Structured and built to last but already tasting so exciting and luscious. The texture is so captivating with a velvet-like sensation that glides across the palate. Gushing with dark red fruit and berry flavors that seamlessly combine with baking spices...
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A bold and compelling wine marked by driving blood orange acidity and firm tannins that give it a structured, almost brooding edge. Notes of black cherry and dark fruit dominate, layered with intriguing hints of menthol, cinnamon, and a touch of fleshy stonefruit. There’s a striking balance to the acidity lending energy to the wine’s...
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