164 Wine Reviews Found

  • Rating: 97
Carbone
97 Points

Favia Cabernet Blend Carbone 2017

“his oh-so silky & rich new release from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of plum, cassis, blackberry and sage evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and baking spice with some graphite and background oak. It is full-bodied and has a layered, multi-tiered mid-palate (tangy baking spices) leading to a distinguished finish...

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Joseph Phelps Cabernet
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the ‘Baby Insignia’ returns in full form with the oh-so-lovable 2018 vintage. A silky smooth texture launches forth with notes of creamy vanilla and hints of rich milk chocolate! Bold dark fruits include black cherry, plum, cassis, sage, blackberry, baking cocoa, exotic sweet spices, graphite...

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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017
97 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017

One of Napa Valley’s finest values year in, year out, the “Baby Insignia” returns in full form with this distinguished new 2017 vintage. A classy bouquet and the silky palate are rich in dark fruits and sexy new oak, plum, cassis, blackberry, cocoa, exotic baking spices… all leading to a deftly balanced, graceful finish. Tremendous...

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Evening Land Pinot Noir La Source 2014
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Evening Land Pinot Noir La Source 2014

The La Source 2014 is a best barrel reserve for Evening Land, and has a gorgeous bouquet loaded with dried cherry, raspberry, and a delightful mineral character. The mouthfeel is rich and ethereal, delivering well-delineated layers of red berries, cherry, spice that culminate in a spectacular finish. Ready to enjoy right now, it will continue...

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Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2018

An intense and bright entry with loads of fresh nectarine, grapefruit and lemon peel, leading to refreshing notes of green apple, pear, lime curd, and fresh white flowers. An exceptional Sauvignon Blanc that accomplishes a delightful marriage of mouthwatering vibrancy with captivating textural depth.

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Christopher Tynan Syrah Sonoma Judge Estate 2015

Espresso, black olive and floral notes zoom from the glass, backed by layers of rich, creamy black cherry, plum, blackberry, smoke, cured meats, iron, graphite and savory herbs, making this a complex, complete red. Blueberry, black olive, cassis, violet build up towards the savory, spicy mid-palate in perfect balance, all one could ask for in...

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Miura Pinot Noir Williams Ranch 2014
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Miura Pinot Noir Williams Ranch 2014

The Williams Ranch Pinot Noir touts a sublime texture around the edges of an elegant and refined palate. The plum skin, dark purple fruit and pomegranate flavors typical of Anderson Valley are in balance and satisfyingly deep and integrated. Miura’s wines all have great tension that makes them taste fresh, despite their power, and the...

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Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2017
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Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2017

This is majestic new Cabernet boasts luscious dark fruit flavors, hints of Toblerone and a velvety rich texture. Luxurious notes of black cherry, plum, currant, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa lead to an expansive finish that delights the palate now and promises supreme pleasure for a decade. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022)...

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Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2015
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Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2015

Dark, rich, borderline jammy berries lead the oh so packed with black fruits enticing nose. Savory herbs and spices domaine the silky rich palate, with youthfully tight tannins, showcasing serious mountain fruit on steroids. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices and vanilla emerge as this beast breathes, layers and layers of complexity...

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Cattleya Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard RRV 2013
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Cattleya Chardonnay Pratt Vineyard RRV 2013

With 5 years under impeccable cellar conditions, this gloriously silky and buttery nectar tastes like liquid gold! Simultaneously pristine, refreshing, and oh-so satisfying, this inaugural release promises to deliver massive satisfaction for years to come. Framed by brilliant freshness, it evolves with complex flavors of apple, pear, lemon curd, nectarine, dried apricot, mineral, vanilla bean,...

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