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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This also displays just a hint of reduction that serves to reduce the expressiveness of the nose though aggressive swirling liberates notes of reticent red currant, briar and wet stone. There is excellent verve to the middle weight flavors that exude mineral and soil tones before terminating in a quite finely detailed finish that lacks the same depth as the best here. Drink: 2018+. (Apr 2013)"
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): "This domaine is run by Christian Amiot (one of the sons of Pierre Amiot from Morey-St-Denis) who is married to Elisabeth Servelle, daughter of Bernard Servelle-Tachot... The domaine has been farmed organically from 2003, with AB certification from the 2008 vintage. The wines taste fresh and modern although there is no great reliance on oak--20 per cent new wood is used for the village wine, and up to 50 per cent for the two top premiers crus... (2010)"
Clive Coates (The Wines of Burgundy): "Quality has improved... The wines now are very good, indeed. (2008)"
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Cabernet & Blends
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United States
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Chardonnay
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Producer notes: "Our 2010 Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay introduces itself with creamy, yeasty, butterscotch-y aromas that quickly reveal lovely ripe peach and yellow apple fruit scents layered with nutmeg and cinnamon spice notes from the French oak barrels in which it was fermented and aged. Full-bodied, round and extremely rich and creamy on the palate, the wine expertly marries lush apple, peach and crème brulee flavors with refreshing mineral tones, culminating in a long, lively finish buoyed by bright acidity and a hint of citrus zest. Beautifully structured, this sumptuous Napa Valley Chardonnay should age beautifully in bottle for another 5-7 years."
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Pinot Noir
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California
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PinotFile: "14.5% alc. Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Deep, dark aromas of boysenberry jam, plum reduction sauce, spice, oak and tobacco. Enticing middleweight flavors of black cherries and dark berries, displaying the plush, vivid fruit that the Russian River Valley is famous for. Impeccable balance with well use of oak accents, offering restrained tannins, good length, and easy drink ability. Continues in the tradition of consistently excellent wines crafted by Rochioli cellarmaster, Terry Bering. California through and through. (6/25/12)"
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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The Collet family has cultivated wines in Chablis since the late 1700s. 27-year-old Romain now represents the fourth generation to run the winery.
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France
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Burgundy
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Chablis
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Producer notes: "On the right bank of the Serein river, the Valmur is situated in the centre of the Grands Crus area (divided into 7 named vineyard sites). Its identity is made up from the depth of its clay limestone soils over a mark base, named Kimmeridgian.The ground is heavy and strewed with small fossilized oysters : 'Exogyra Virgula'. This area has a western exposure and is situated in a deep valley, with high temperatures in the summer. Food pairing: lobster, scampi and noble fish like turbot; can also accompany roasted white meats and goat cheeses."
The Collet family has cultivated wines in Chablis since the late 1700s. 27-year-old Romain now represents the fourth generation to run the winery.
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$63.95
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France
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Loire
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91-92 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Fresh lime and lemon -- along with the bite of their pips -- render Dagueneau’s 2010 Blanc Fume de Pouilly (just before bottling) refreshing and invigorating. Cut, bell-like clarity, and shimmering interchange of citrus, herb, salt, and stone lead to a ringing persistence that reels you in for the next sip, an appeal that I don’t expect will fade for at least the next half dozen years. (Jun 2012)"
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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Chardonnay
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Producer notes: "The Côte Sud vineyard, located on the south facing slope of the Evenstad Estate, is our only vineyard planted to both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Côte Sud Chardonnay has an intriguing aroma profile that delivers notes of peach, Asian pear, exotic spice and minerality. The palate is multi-layered, with balanced acidity, impressive viscosity and persistent length. The clonal diversity of the Côte Sud vineyard and its steep, south facing exposure results in a Chardonnay exhibiting the characteristics of a Puligny-Montrachet."
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 91 points by California Grapevine: "Medium-dark ruby; attractive, initially restrained though developed with airing, spicy, black currant and dark berry fruit aroma with notes of vanilla and dried herbs; full body; big, textured, concentrated, mouth-filling, currant and blackberry fruit flavors with firm structure and a trace of mocha; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Shows good aging potential... Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; blended with 12% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc; released November 2011."
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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'Sweet spot Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "This is slightly more complex if not more elegant with a more floral-infused nose that includes rose petal and violets on the plum and black cherry infused nose. There is excellent concentration to the detailed, intense and delicious flavors that possess that beguiling sense of underlying tension that carries over to the mouth coating and suave yet firm and enduring finish. Drink: 2020+. (Apr 2012)"
Producer notes: "Limpid garnet in color, the wine has a sophisticated bouquet with aromas of red fruits and flowers, such as rose petals. The wine opens with a vigorous and generous attack and is complemented by elegant and smooth tannins. A delicate wine with the taste of ripe black fruits, it has a persistent finish."
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Producer notes: "92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc. Vineyard sources: Las Piedras Heritage, Yountville, Lincoln Ranch, Zinfandel Lane, Mast, Rancho Salina. A complex and layered expression of deliciously dark fruit intermingled with currant and raw cacao. Blackberry and cherry collide with hints of cola and espresso. Barrel aged 18 months in French oak (60% new). Alcohol 14.8%."
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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Producer notes: "The 2010 Karl Lawrence Cabernet leaps forward with incredible and expressive Cabernet characters. It has rich, deep, and dense dark fruits of black cherry, black raspberry, and plum. The fruit aromas are laced with dusty, bittersweet cocoa powder and hints of black licorice and cedar. The flavors are plentiful and bold enough to match the generous aromas. A firm, well-structured Cabernet with lots of richness and complexity throughout the body and core, then give way to a long, lingering, delicious finish. Apparent, yet very well integrated fine tannin perfectly knit this Cabernet together and will support it for wonderful aging in the bottle. Time will only improve this 2010 Karl Lawrence Cabernet."
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Cabernet & Blends
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Merlot
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Pirate Treasured capture the pedigree of the vintage. Dark plums, black cherries, menthol, savory herds, flowers and licorice all make an appearance. The 2010 stands out for its delineation and chiseled, vibrant expression of fruit. Deeply layered and sensual, the 2010 is a wine where all the elements come together effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. (Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "Using seven varieties, the 'treasure of the seven seas' is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, and Petite Sirah. The bottles resemble rum bottles with the label an old map of the Napa Valley. The wine is bold and Cab-like with the other varietal flavor profiles overlapping, showing off the magic of the blend."
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Pinot Noir
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California
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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Producer notes: "[$65 list] Moraga White Wine is produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes that are picked in a very narrow window of time, when the flavors shift from grapefruit zest to peach, nectarine and tropical fruit. The grapes are gently pressed and the juice is cold-settled, then racked into specially built stainless steel barrels that maximize lees contact. Initially about 20 percent of the juice is fermented in new French oak barrels and is then used to top the stainless steel barrels as the fermentation progresses. Ultimately, the wine receives a kiss of oak during fermentation, but is aged solely in stainless steel barrels. In order to preserve the beautiful fruit and refreshing acidity, the wine does not go through malolactic fermentation. It is aged on the yeast lees from eight to ten months prior to bottling. The purpose of these practices is to maintain the structure and texture of the wine, while allowing the exotic fruit and mineral characteristics of the vineyard to dominate the flavor profile. Bottling occurs in the late spring or early summer of the year following harvest, and the wine is bottle-aged for a year prior to release. The wine is an atypically long-lived Sauvignon Blanc."
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France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "...2010 is [Maxime Cheurlin's] very first vintage, having taken over the running of the family estate from his grandmother... The winemaking looks at this early stage to be very sure-handed and I have little doubt that Maxime Cheurlin is well on his way to becoming one of the next stars in the firmament of Vosne-Romanée... In addition to the two premier crus that I tasted with Monsieur Cheurlin in March, the domaine also has parcels in the Vosne premier crus of les Chaumes and les Beaux Monts as well... his range of 2010s are a very, very exciting first effort at the head of the family domaine and this is an estate to watch in the future! (Jun 2012)"
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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Producer notes: "100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Passenger is a project from wine broker/distributor Kimberly Jones and Master Sommelier Chris Blanchard. 2010 was a powerful vintage in terms of structure for this Stags Leap District fruit. This vintage maintains the hallmark of balance between a moderate alcohol level and rich concentrated Napa Valley fruit flavors that are supported and absorbed by the structure of the vintage. The wine spends 18 months in 30% new top quality French oak, a barely noticeable component, which compliments the pretty, black cherry, cassis and blackberry fruit. It finishes with balanced structure, elegant and fine, with integrated tannins and a long finish. 148 cases produced."
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Chardonnay
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Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 'Very good' by PinotFile: "14.1% alc., 435 cases... Produced from three small blocks at Pisoni Vineyard planted in 1982 using a prestigious Montrachet selection from a famous producer in Burgundy. Unfiltered. · Light golden straw color and clear in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of pears, papaya, banana and brioche. Delicious flavors of pears, creme brulee, white peaches and light caramels. Soft and slight creamy with no hard edges and commendable balance. Fruit is emphasized over acidity. Will have many fans."
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$73.95
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Italy
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Tuscany
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Other
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The Fines Wines of Tuscany: "Querciabella's remarkable white wine, a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, is one of Tuscany's few top-quality whites. Capable of improving in bottle for up to five or six years in a good vintage, it has lost its early overoakiness and is now a rival to Burgundy in style, though curiously it is sold in a Bordeaux bottle. (2009)"
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$51.95
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United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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