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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This brand new release is another BLOCKBUSTER that opulent Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays stunning aromas of red roses, creme de cassis, cherries, and baking spices such as cardamom and nutmeg. A majestic wine now, with great promise for the future. Currently, layers of dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and...
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The brand new Gaja Alteni Sauvignon Blanc sports a super flashy bouquet and invites your attention with aromas of white roses, Star jasmine, and ginger bread. The mouthfeel is both elegant and immensely refreshing with crisp notes of pear, honeydew melon, lemongrass and a racy finish that lasted a full minute and left us begging...
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Vacheron Le Pave is a captivating white wine, guaranteed to delight serious connoisseurs of the world’s rarest wine such as Raveneau and Coche Dury. The oh-so-exotic & refreshing thrill ride commences with honeysuckle, lemon zest, golden delicious apples, Key lime tart, and sea breeze that float on the palate. The exhilarating texture and superb balance...
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The new Nine Suns 2018 delivers a massively impressive experience, on par with many of the well-established Cult Cabernet we judge. Just a mere youth, this new release is tightly wound with a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bodes well for...
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Offers a luxuriously rich and velvety texture plus an array of gorgeous dark fruit flavors. We are particularly impressed by the approach-ability at such a young stage. The dense tannins remind me of plush cashmere in a glass and lead to full-throttle fruit notes of fresh figs, blackberry compote, and Toblerone chocolate combined with espresso on the blissful...
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Pinot fans rejoice! This sumptuous Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea tannins...
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Once again, this rare gem is one of America’s most elegant and refreshing collector-level Sauvignon Blanc; a guaranteed thriller! The luxurious 2021 Asatsuyu is remarkably fragrant from the alluring bouquet (fresh gardenias and honeysuckle) straight on through to the scintillating finish. A plethora of energetic grapefruit, Asian pear, lemongrass and white peach on the palate....
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