477 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa Valley
97 Points

Vineyard 29 Zinfandel Aida 2019

“Always one of California’s finest Zinfandels, the new Aida Estate is another powerhouse. Aromas of freshly baked berry pie and spicy sangria lead the way into a full-bodied, fruit-driven palate carried by Napa Cabernet-like structure. This is a decadent wine, but one with balance and elegance to spare. Impressive. Enjoy now through 2025.” – September...

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Morlet Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2016

Reminiscent of the highly rated Harlan or Scarecrow vintages, this nearly flawless behemoth embodies the triumvirate that one looks for: historic vintage, spectacular vineyard (in high-rent neighborhood), and a renowned winemaker hitting his stride! Built like a skyscraper yet lithe on the palate with cashmere-like texture, the galaxy of complex aromas and flavors includes dark...

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Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon Pocai 2019

A delicious game-changer for this under-the-radar winery , the 2019 Karl Lawrence Pocai Vineyard Cabernet soars from the glass with lavish, dark ripe fruit flavors including currant, raspberry, black cherry, and plum with an inviting mélange of sweet tobacco leaf, mocha and creamy caramel. A prodigious effort, the flamboyant flavors are deftly balanced with plush...

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Plinth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2021

An exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and minerals, this Sauv Blanc shows what the upper echelons of quality can achieve. The bouquet is extremely expressive with fresh mint, citrus zest, and honeydew melon. The palate showcases a lip-smakin’ tasty key lime pie component balanced by refreshing minerality and an exquisitely creamy mouth feel. The tangy...

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98 Points

Marston Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Haute Albion 2018

This awe-inspiring white wine boasts fragrant honeysuckle and gardenias on the bouquet. Charming notes of kiwi, honeydew melon and Key lime pie romanced us from the beginning. Refreshing lemon zest, tangerine and white peaches led to a sultry finish that was oh-so-creamy and pure fun! This is a winner. – October 2021

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QTR Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Estate 2018

An incredibly layered, full-bodied crowd pleaser from a couple of Napa Valley’s most talented personalities. Not shy on the nose, it opens with a gorgeous floral nose of rose petals and violets, followed by intensely delicious notes on the palate of irresistible black cherries, red currant, raspberry coulis, mocha, exotic vanilla and a touch of...

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TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson 2018

TOR’s 2018 Cabernet Melanson Vineyard offers an enticing bouquet of fresh morning espresso and dark, fresh fruit tarts. Vibrant notes of black cherries, blackberries, violets and cedar with hints of lavender, chocolate truffles and pipe tobacco meld together brilliantly across a cashmere-like texture. This majestic, mountain fruit (across from Colgin Cellars and next to Continuum)...

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Fait Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras 2019

This brand new release defines the coveted ‘silky-smooth’ texture collectors adore plus delivers a galaxy of dark fruit flavors, guaranteed to impress Napa connoisseurs. From one of the great sites in Napa, this Cabernet waltzes across the palate with boldness, exuberance and focus. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, this monumental effort displays a...

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Arkenstone Sauvignon Blanc Howell Mtn. 2019

An outrageously-delicious + refreshing wine that delights with power and elegance. The bouquet is dominated by dazzling aromas of lemon oil, honeysuckle and passion fruit. The creamy palate showcases exotic flavors of papaya, honeydew melon, hibiscus, and a subtle hint of toasted oak. There’s a lot to love here; a refreshing thriller you’ll find yourself...

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Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2019

The 2019 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significantly higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (compared to the Estate bottling) and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure delivers a luxuriously smooth combination of bold and rich dark fruit & delightfully fresh tannins that provide...

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