458 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa
98 Points

Kenzo Cabernet Blend Napa Rindo 2018

Given the acclaim for Napa’s 2018 vintage and the pedigree of this Cabernet blend, we had high expectations. After sampling (twice) we were seduced by the trademark the texture (ULTRA silky smooth!)  and captivating bouquet that includes lavender, sultry dark fruit notes and fresh walnut brownies. Hints of baking spices and semi-sweet dark chocolate on...

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Hobel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa The Figure 2018

Imagine alternating between milk chocolate covered blackberries and s’mores tossed in baking spices. Lush, big, bodacious, jammy, spicy, and loaded with blueberry cream, cassis, plum, currant, sage, vanilla and gloriously toasted oak. A genuine crowd pleaser for aficionados of hedonistic Napa reds. (Photo: Hobel Winery)

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Sloan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Asterisk 2017

This ultra-velvety new release is 100% rich and luscious, displaying intense blueberry cream and hints of cocoa on the finish. We were dazzled by the almost Amarone-like finish that featured a complex array of exotic tobacco and black tea. Bravo!   Photo: Sloan Estate

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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve du Dumas 2019

This dreamy new release captures your attention from the start with a velvety-rich & creamy texture, a result of the glorious integration of underlying oak. In fact, the 2019 Reserve bottling is the most deliciously age-worthy Textbook we’ve sampled as it reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200-$300 per bottle. This barrel sample already...

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Kenzo Sauvignon Blanc Napa Asatsuyu 2019

This dazzling Sauvignon Blanc is both sumptuous and refreshing whether you’re enjoying at happy hour or with a wide variety of cuisine. Notes of key lime pie, honeysuckle, ginger and passionfruit captivate the nose, leading to a bright palate of apple, kiwi, tangerine and gorgeous, integrated vanilla oak. With a long and vibrant finish, this...

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Accendo Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2018

This flashy and refreshing white wine features gorgeous aromas of pear, grapefruit, orange blossom and lemon sorbet. These captivating notes open up on the palate to include succulent white peach, key lime and melon notes with a luscious, silky texture. This mouth-watering wine shows tremendous crispness of fresh fruit with subtle notes of ginger on...

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Dumas Cabernet Blend Single Oakville Barrel 2017

This silky smooth Cabernet blend dazzles with dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins melded together harmoniously for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. In fact, the 2017 single barrel bottling reminds us of opulent favorites trading for $200+ per bottle. The bouquet boasts captivating aromas of chocolate walnut brownies that lead...

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Dark Matter Cabernet Sauvignon Limitless 2016

Given the unanimous acclaim for Napa’s 2016 vintage, it’s no surprise that the new edition of Dark Matter is another show-stopper. Launching forth with a cashmere-like, silky texture, you’re introduced to statuesque tannins and lavish black and blue fruit flavors. The distinguished finish includes alluring notes of vanilla cream, graham cracker, and espresso tightly wound...

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Kenzo Sauvignon Blanc Napa Asatsuyu 2020

One of the greatest domestic Sauvignon Blanc bottlings there is. The luxurious 2020 Asatsuyu is remarkably refreshing from the generous nose straight on through to the long finish. Lots of energetic ripe citrus, apples and tropical fruits on the palate. What really sets this apart is how elegant and balanced it is, in contrast to...

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Dalla Valle Cabernet Blend Napa Collina 2018

Once again, this esteemed Cabernet blend impresses with seriously delicious, dark fruit and velvety smooth tannins that remind us of far pricier red wines. The bouquet boasts captivating aromas of baking cocoa and pipe tobacco that lead to seductive layers of fruit complimented by seamlessly integrated French oak.  Intensely satisfying hints of savory spices and vanilla linger on the creamy finish and meld together harmoniously...

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