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RR 87
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WE 86
United States
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Rhone Varietals
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87 points Rhone Report: "[$20/750ml list] Co-fermented with a small portion of Viognier and Grenache (85% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 2% Viognier) and aged in 25% new French oak for 17 months, the 2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah is a straight forward, very enjoyable Syrah that shows loads of blackberry, floral, game, and spice aromas, a medium-bodied, fresh, and balanced palate, and solid length on the finish. This improves in the glass over the evening and will be very versatile on the dinner table. A touch of dry tannin has me pulling in the drink window, but it should nevertheless show well for 4-5 years. (Dec 2011)"
86 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "[$20/750ml list] Mildly woodsy and showing touches of wet earth and roasted meat in the nose, this full-bodied young wine follows with solid, if somewhat rustic, flavors that stay in step. It is not an especially fruity wine, yet there is a core of dark berries at its heart, and, if a bit rough for solo sipping, it will do the job in washing down hunks of beef. (Mar 2012)"
86 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$20/750ml list] Give a good shot of air in a decanter to this Syrah before you pour it. Fresh out of the bottle, it’s all candied cherry and black raspberry fruit. Oxygen will help soften it and bring out earthy, herbal complexities. Alcohol 14.0%. (May 2011)"
Producer notes: "85% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 2% Viognier. Aromas of blueberry, boysenberry and a slight floral note of violets followed by traditional flavors of blackberry jam, black cherry and hints of nutmeg, cumin and cardamom fill the glass. The 2008 is smooth and mellow now but AVV Syrah typically improves in the bottle, so lay a few down and try them in a year or two. Food Pairing: Grilled meats, slow braises, and cuisine with a Mediterranean accent are great matches. This is a versatile wine and works in all seasons. Barrel aged 17 months in French oak (25% new). Alcohol 14%."
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Rhone Varietals
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Producer notes: "Our Syrah is blended with Viognier to craft an elegant, aromatic wine with bright flavors of blackberry, blueberry and hints of spice along with a lengthy finish."
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WA 91
IWC 90
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Pinot Noir
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91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-dessus is made from 55% Bien Nacido and 45% Le Bon Climat fruit. This is a richer, deeper style than the Rincon. Layers of dark cherries and plums emerge from this fleshy, pliant Pinot Noir. The inner sweetness and perfume weave through effortlessly to a round, inviting finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Aug 2011)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright medium red. Redcurrant, cherry, Indian spices and underbrush on the pungent nose. Shows a firm, youthful structure and smoky red fruit flavors, with slow-building spiciness and a hint of bitter herbs. Then turns sweeter on the spicy finish, which is focused and very persistent. This taut, red fruit-driven wine benefits a lot from air; give it at least an hour in a decanter or another few years of bottle aging. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
Producer notes: "Has the usual Bien Nacido hard spice of black pepper, clove, and juniper. La Bauge au Dessus translates into 'the decadent party up above' these vineyards are the highest planting of Pinot Noir at Bien Nacido Vineyard."
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RP 93
IWC 93
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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93+ points Robert Parker: "Alcohol: 14.6%; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 was made from 32% Bancroft Ranch, 24% Steinhauer Ranch, 19% St. Helena Home Vineyard, with smaller amounts from Rancho del Oso, Chabot Vineyard, Marston Ranch and Lampyridae. A big heat wave in July was the salient weather factor in this vintage. The harvest began early and continued for five weeks. Abundant smoke, chocolate, espresso roast, cassis and mocha characteristics are found in this full-bodied, powerful, layered Cabernet. Although not quite as seamless as the nearly perfect 2005 Private Reserve, it is a big, dense beauty from a somewhat forgotten Napa Valley vintage. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades or more. (Jun 2011)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "($119/750ml list; 60% from Howell Mountain fruit) Full ruby-red. Cassis and bitter chocolate on the nose, plus a dusty note that quickly blew off. Sweet, creamy and lush, with the classic black fruit, mineral and chocolate notes for which this wine is prized. At once structured and gentle thanks to its mid-palate stuffing. Finishes with big, broad, horizontal tannins that reach the front teeth. Almost deceptively sweet today, but I'd lay it down for at least a few years, as this bottling has a long track record for rewarding cellaring. (May/Jun 2009)"
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Cabernet & Blends
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Producer notes: "Cabernet Sauvignon 48%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Petit Verdot 9%. At just under 50%, the 2008 Cain Concept has the lowest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that we have had to date. But the Cabernet was tight and concentrated, so we were able to build on this core with the other varieties. With aromas of pound cake, dried cherries, Christmas spice and mocha, the wine has a silky smooth entry with very fine tannins that flow continuously to a gentle easy finish. This is what the Napa Valley is all about. Enjoy the wine today, or in ten years."
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IWC 90
WS 90
W&S 90
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright red. High-pitched red berry and floral aromas are complicated by Asian spices and orange peel. Silky in texture and gently sweet, with vibrant strawberry and black raspberry flavors and a touch of bitter cherry. The supple, intensely fruity finish is spicy, focused and nicely persistent. This drinks well now but has the spine to age. (Sep 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Light and silky, dancing delicately over refined tannins and lively acidity to show red berry, cinnamon and clove flavors as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2017. (2/29/12)"
90 points and 'Year's Best Pinot Noir,' Wine & Spirits: "Warm and fresh with a scent of ripe strawberries, this wine’s flavors are loose-limbed and juicy, but a fruit skin tannin element holds all that ripeness in check. It’s an ideal red for chilling and drinking as an aperitif. (Oct 2012)"
Producer notes: "A lovely, precocious wine with a brilliant, deep garnet color and seductive, lush aromatics, in this wine spice and fruits dominate. Rich pie cherry and dried cherry impressions, with plummy blue and black fruit for depth and richness anchor the palate and lead to a sweet fruit entry. Tea leaves and spices are assertive, whether showing gingerbread, molasses, nutmeg, cardamon or delicate black pepper. The balance is almost perfect, with great acid, excellent weight without being ponderous, no alcohol apparent, nice breadth and length on the palate, and a bright, clean and elegant finish. Elegance, richness and balance--what we all aspire to. And what a standard-bearing pinot noir should reflect. 14.5% alcohol."
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WS 90
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Pinot Noir
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Oregon
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Firm in texture, with a peppermint edge to the juicy raspberry and red plum flavors, finishing in harmony with refined tannins. Drink now through 2018. (2/28/13)"
Producer notes: "A classic red-fruited Pinot Noir with dark, earthy, savory elements, characteristically cracked pepper, tea leaf, cinnamon, charcoal, matchstick, spice and plum. The acidity of the vintage gives a structure to suspend wood and tannin elements playfully on the palate. Balance is excellent, length good and final impressions are red, delicate and complex. Silk nap grip on the palate and acidity guarantee a very long life."
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87 points Wine Spectator: "Soft but still zesty, with appealing notes of ripe black cherry, caramel and spice. Drink now through 2017. (6/30/12)"
Producer notes: "Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful, fat strawberry, with coffee and chocolate characters. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Food Pairing: Ripe fruit and soft tannins make this mouth coating rich vintage a nice complement to pasta dishes with a light tomato sauce or grilled meats. Alcohol 15.0%."
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Robb Report: "[$85/375ml list] Outside of Tokaj or Bordeaux, no producer has produced late-harvest wine with greater consistency than Dolce. This lavishly textured, dense wine remains surprisingly light on the tongue, despite its rich flavors of lemon meringue, coconut custard, and torrone."
Wine Enthusiast: "The key to the sweet wine of Dolce, a subsidiary of Oakville-based Far Niente Winery, is its bounty of botrytis. Winemaker Greg Allen explains that Sémillon's thin skin and low acidity make it susceptible to the so-called 'noble rot' and account for Dolce's sweetness. 'We Encourage botrytis development by growing these huge canopies to trap humidity and to protect the fruit from sunlight,' he says. (Feb 2013)"
Producer notes: "Dolce is grown in the cool foggy Coombsville area to the east of the city of Napa. It is here that the fruit can get to full ripeness before getting concentrated by the actions of botrytis cenerea, a mold long associated with the world's greatest dessert wines. We only harvest the best clusters or parts of clusters. Of course, this means that most of the grapes we grow never make it to the winery. The resulting juice is so concentrated that yeast have a hard time fermenting. Greg, our winemaker, often is following fermentations well into March or April of the next year. He then oversees their slow development as the wine ages for 30 months before he determines the final blend and bottles the wine. Part of the magic of Dolce, beyond its ability to give hedonistic pleasure, is its ability to age and improve for many many years."
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CGV 91
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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91 points 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, needing a good several more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; blended with 12% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc; released November 2011. (Sep 2012)"
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WS 91
WE 91
United States
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Merlot
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and well-focused, offering appealing red currant and tomato leaf aromas, with complex cherry, cedar and espresso notes. Tannins slide in on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2018. (11/30/12)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while there’s a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb. Alcohol 14.5%. (Oct 2012)"
Producer notes: "This wine displays all of the benefits of slow, even ripening during a mild growing season. Though there is fullness and a lush character to this Merlot, there is also restraint and elegance. Promising aromas of cherry, red plum, raspberry, and dried herbs lead to a clean fresh entry with impeccably balanced acidity supporting intense red fruit flavors of cranberry, plum and raspberry. Round, supple tannins provide an enticing framework for the flavors and contribute to a lingering finish. 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc. Barrel aged 15 months in 100% French oak barrels (25% new, 75% second vintage). Alcohol 14.5%."
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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Producer notes: "The aromas are fresh and enticing with bright citrus layers supported by subtle undertones of papaya and green mango. On the palate, the tropical notes come to the forefront with rich, lush layers of guava, passion fruit and lychee, as well as hints of herbs and lemon zest. 76% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Sémillon. Alcohol 13.5%. 15% barrel fermented in new French oak. 5 months sur lie."
Wine Spectator: "Apple blossom, pear and tangerine flavors are at the core of this wine, with a nice acidity to give the flavors plenty of intensity and freshness. Drink now. (8/31/12)"
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PR 93
IWC 90
WE 90
United States
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Pinot Noir
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California
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93 points PinotReport: "[$55/750ml list] Medium-deep ruby color; deep, complex, cranberry and cherry aromas with complex spice and earthy notes; rich, ripe, deep, complex cherry flavors with spicy cranberry and earthy notes; silky, sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Deep, complex Pinot with great flavor. Needs more time to develop. (1/15/12)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$55/750ml list] Good bright dark red. Black raspberry, cherry, cola, pepper and flowers on the nose. Creamy and ripe on entry, then firmer in the middle, with lovely perfume and energy to the flavors of raspberry, cranberry, rose petal, brown spices and minerals. Juicy but substantial pinot noir, finishing with piquant pepper and herb notes from vinification with a portion of the stems?? A good deal of juice was declassified into the winery's Fogdog label to protect the quality of this wine. (May/Jun 2011)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$55/750ml list] So brisk in acidity, you can taste the ocean winds that chill this coastal vineyard at night. It’s also extraordinarily ripe. Few Pinot Noirs get this fruity. Floods the mouth with the essence of raspberries and cherries. The acidity and a firm minerality give it much needed structure. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2011)"
'Very good (+),' PinotFile: "[$55/750ml list] 14.0% alc. 100% estate-grown from Pastorale and Quarter Moon vineyards. Aged 14 months in 60% new and 40% 2 to 3-year-old French oak barrels. Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of black cherries, exotic spice, brier and cut flowers with a slight hint of tobacco smoke, picking up interest and intensity over time in the glass. Black cherry-driven flavors with pleasing oak and whole cluster spice, slightly dwarfed at this stage by oak. Like cherry pie day at cooking school - cherries, baking spices and very interesting results. A solid wine that will improve in the cellar due to its impeccable structure. (5/16/11)"
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WE 92
RR 91
United States
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Rhone Varietals
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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Here’s a rich, ripe, opulent Syrah, all jammy blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, sprinkled with black pepper and housed in a structure of firm, strong tannins. It’s a blend of some of the best vineyards in the county, including Bien Nacido, Larner and Ampelos. Drink now-2015. (Apr 2012)"
91 points Rhone Report: "Showing classic black and blue fruits, violets, pepper, spice, and bramble aromas, the 2010 Jaffurs's Syrah (aged in a combination of French and American oak, 2% new) is a rocking wine that does everything right! Medium to full-bodied, supple, and with a mouth filling, rich texture, juicy acidity, and solid length, this superb value is delicious now, yet will continue to impress for 5-7 years easily. Always a rock solid bottle of wine and hats off to the Jaffurs team for delivering this amount of quality for a fair price. (Jun 2012)"
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TP 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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92 points The Tasting Panel: "In its newly designed bottle, this is Justin's 'Ambassador Wine,' which leads to the winery's iconic Justification and Isosceles wines. While still young, it gets rounder by the minute, so just imagine its beauty over the years. Bright is the first word that comes to mind, washed with blackberry and cedar spice. A great value for a labor-intensive wine that starts with hand-picked and -sorted berries and spends 18 months in 225-liter American oak barrels. (Jan 2013)"
Producer notes: "Appearance: Bright with a deep ruby core and violet rim Aroma: Attractive mix of red and black fruit of currants, cherry and blackberry layered with spicy notes of anise, vanilla and with a subtle cedar character from an American oak influence. Palate: Complex with bright fruit of blackcurrant, cherry and boysenberry mixed with licorice and subtle cedar notes on a long finish along with some mineral and cherry candy notes supported by smooth round tannins."
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RP 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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92 points Robert Parker: "Classic aromas of cedar, black currants, licorice, graphite, and spicy oak emerge from the full-bodied, powerful, opulent, opaque purple-colored 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. This concentrated, rich, impressively-endowed Cabernet is a steal for the price. Moreover, it should drink well for 15 or more years. (Dec 2006)"
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WE 91
United States
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Merlot
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Merlot hardly gets richer than this. Just explodes in the mouth with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and chocolate truffle flavors. As sweet as it seems, it’s actually dry, with a wonderful edge of acidity. Drink now. Alcohol 14.3%. (Jun 2012)" 80% Estate Spring Mountain District, 20% Napa Carneros.
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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Producer notes: "Nectar of the Gods! True Ice Wines are rare in our corner of the world; our unique climate is excellent for capturing the intense sweetness and crisp acidity necessary for top-notch dessert wines. We pick these Red Mountain Chenin Blanc grapes during a deep freeze in order to coax the concentrated juice needed for a dessert wine of this caliber. This involves monitoring vineyard temperatures deep into the night and picking at the right time to ensure optimal flavor and sugar extraction. Tasting Notes: Aromas of honeysuckle and tropical pineapple practically leap out of the glass. The intense sweetness is framed by generous acidity, elegant herbaceous grasses, and ripe apricot. Residual sugar: 27.1%."
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WS 88
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$45 list] Though rustic and chewy, the mix of dried berry, black licorice, cedar and mineral flavors give this a solid core of flavors. Full-bodied and well-structured, ending with dry, cedary tannins. Drink now through 2020. (5/31/12)"
Producer notes: "Unmistakably Cabernet Sauvignon from 'up the hill' at Long Meadow Ranch. The lovely, earthy aromas smell like the ranch on a warm autumn afternoon. There is plenty of vibrant, forward fruit (plum, black cherry, dried cranberries, blackberry cobbler) to provide a counterpoint and additional layers of interest. The pleasing entry is both structured and broad and yields to an integrated, balanced mid-palate in which all the flavors deepen and blend. The finish is characterized by lingering sweet fruit and a seamless, mouthwatering texture. This LMR Cabernet Sauvignon will surely complement a broad range of everyday and special dishes. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol 13.5%."
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Cabernet & Blends
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Producer notes: "This wine is very vibrant and youthful in color, with a nose of violet, red plum, rasberry, licorice, and spice. On the palate, a splash of more intense red cherries washes in, along with an edge of black tea, tobacco, mint, and a finish that is long with blackberries. The acidity is fresh, and the tannins are unified and supporting. Structurally, this is an elegant, food-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon, middle-weight, deep, and intense, with an old-world expression. Alcohol 14.5%."
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Sauvignon Blanc & Aromatic Whites
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Producer notes: "Sophisticated and polished, this wine reflects its mature, low-yielding vineyard components. The aroma is bursting with lychee fruit, fig, guava and ripe pear. This solid fruit core is wrapped in a mantle of subtle, creamy oak, with just a touch of minerality. In the mouth, it shows a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity with a hint of pink grapefruit on the smooth finish."
Not yet reviewed; 2010 vintage rated 93 points by California Grapevine: "Medium-light yellow; attractive, slightly buttery, floral, melon and peach aroma with hints of grapefruit and a trace of minerality; medium-full body; fairly rich and fleshy in the mouth with a silky mouthfeel and flavors of melon, white peach, citrus, and sweet oak; lingering aftertaste. A very appealing and stylish wine with some complexity and elegance. Very highly recommended. 14.1% alcohol; 100% Sauvignon Blanc (including 33% of the Sauvignon Musqué clone); 100% barrel fermented; 0% malolactic fermentation; released April 2011."
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Pinot Noir
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California
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Producer notes: "This wine displays lovely complexity with a rich entry, balanced acidity, good length and substantial structure. On the palate, it showcases vibrant red fruit with enticing notes of cranberry and strawberry supported by layers of cola and spice. Savory elements of leather, tomato leaf and bacon fat add depth and nuance throughout. Barrel aged 10 minths in 100% French oak (45% new, 55% second vintage). Alcohol 14.5%."
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W&S 92
TP 91
United States
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92 points Wine & Spirits: "[$20 list] Ripened to tropical flavors of pineapple, this wine holds its freshness with tighter nectarine fruitiness. It has the sweet scent of lilies of the valley, and the flavors are sweet as well. Then the balance on the finish leaves a clean impression. A fine moscato to serve with fresh fruit. (Dec 2012)"
91 points The Tasting Panel: "Fresh, tangy and crisp with spice, lovely peach and slight spritz; racy and sweet with great acidity and structure."
Producer notes: "Intensely fruity and floral, yet light as air on the palate, the sweetness of the Moscato d’Oro is impeccably balanced by crisp, mouthwatering acidity. This elegant expression of orange blossom, white peach, fresh apricot and rose petal is interwoven with an unmistakable touch of honey. The clean, citrusy finish is enlivened by a soft, subtle tingle of effervescence. Alcohol 8.0%."
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CGV 94
IWC 93
WS 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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94 points California Grapevine: "[$225 list] Medium-dark ruby color; very attractive, intense, spicy, complex, cassis and dark berry fruit aroma with hints of olive, dried herbs, espresso, and dark chocolate; full body; rich, textured, easily accessible, complex, cedary, cassis and dark berry fruit flavors with spicy notes; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Well balanced and elegantly styled, making it enjoyable to taste now as it developed with airing in the glass, while also having excellent aging potential. Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; a proprietary 'red wine' blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, and 1% Malbec; released October 2012. (Jan 2013)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(a blend of 81% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot, 4% merlot and 1% malbec): Full medium ruby. Wild, flamboyantly expressive aromas of black raspberry, crystallized blackberry, smoke, leather, licorice, bitter chocolate and cedar, lifted by violet and spices. Smooth, mouthfilling and decidedly dry, with a lightly dusty character to its flavors of dark fruits, minerals and game. The broad, very long finish features building tannins. Quite different in style from the higher-pitched 2008, which was tighter and more floral at the same stage of its evolution. (May 2012)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "This bold, rich and assertive red is firm and concentrated, displaying a mix of dried currant, blackberry, wild berry and spice flavors, ending with loamy earth and melted black licorice notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Best from 2014 through 2025. (10/31/12)"
Producer notes: "[$118/375ml list] Cabernet Sauvignon 81%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 3% and Malbec 1%. Aromas of black olive and minerals underlie more traditional notes of dark chocolate, cola and espresso. Showing flavors of ripe blueberry, cassis and licorice, this age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a smooth finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close. Barrel aged 17 months in new French oak."
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WA 90
United States
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Merlot
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "This year, the 2010 Merlot is the most fragrant and lightest of the entry-level wines at Pride. Sweet red cherries, dried flowers, tobacco and spices all waft from the glass of this delicate, fragrant wine, which is best suited for near and mid-term drinking. The 2010 Merlot is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "This wine is not shy: heady notes of bright blue fruit burst forth before even lifting the glass. Blueberry, blackberry and dark black cherry notes saturate the palate, revealing a thick, dense wine with plenty of stuffing and a bit more weight and extraction than our lovely 2009. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol 14.5%."
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