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"Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte is an engaging, dynamic wine. Gravel, menthol, licorice, mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated. A wine of energy and focus, the 2021... more

"The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxar... "The 2022 Leviathan is marked by alluring aromas of sweet cigar wrapper, luxardo cherry, and plum. Currants, baking spices, and black tea contribute to a palette that is both earthy and savory, shaped by our rocky Northern California terrain. The... more

"Malartic’s red wines have a dense, juicy attack, a velvety, silky mouthfeel a... "Malartic’s red wines have a dense, juicy attack, a velvety, silky mouthfeel and superb balance, giving full expression to a long, enveloping tannic structure. The rich, complex aromatic palette develops while at the same time offering a sensation... more

"The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa's signature balance of complex fruit, precise... "The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa's signature balance of complex fruit, precise structure, and vital freshness amplified by an especially beautiful growing season. Floral notes— violet and lilac—lift an intensely aromatic bouquet of cassis and black... more

"The wines had all the characteristics of a great vintage. 2018 was a very hot... "The wines had all the characteristics of a great vintage. 2018 was a very hot year, but this had relatively little effect on the aromatic profile of the white wines. They have superb balance, tremendous freshness, and a distinguished, elegant... more

"Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot Pure perfection in a glass, the 2016 offers notes of cherry, liquorice, smoke, graphite, plum and eucalyptus. It is fresh and racy. This is a perfectly balanced wine,... more

"Very expressive nose of iris, raspberry and cocoa bean. The palate, marked by... "Very expressive nose of iris, raspberry and cocoa bean. The palate, marked by notes of raspberry and cedar, is smooth and velvety. Full-bodied and well-balanced, a captivatingly wine of fine dimensions, good length and well-integrated tannins.... more

"An elegant expression with ample plums and berries on the nose and palate, ac... "An elegant expression with ample plums and berries on the nose and palate, accented by a floral note. Medium-bodied with polished tannins, the wine a note of spice in the background. Pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms and strong cheeses.... more

"The nose opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black current and boysen... "The nose opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black current and boysenberry. The fruit elements are complimented with notes of forest floor, cigar box, dark chocolate and espresso. The wine is rich and balanced and French oak barrels add the... more

"Elegantly soft and lithe the 2021 coaxes the taster with warm dark chocolate ... "Elegantly soft and lithe the 2021 coaxes the taster with warm dark chocolate and luscious black cherry aromas. More graphite, chocolate cake, crushed mulberries, and iron notes leap from the glass. The entry is filled with dark fruit flavors of... more

"This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes... "This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes of red currant, boysenberry, cassis, roasted coffee and dark chocolate, along with savory undertones and notions of sweet oak. On the palate it is rich and mouth-coating,... more

"Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relat... "Chateau Margaux 2018 is remarkably concentrated. A small grape size and relatively low yields largely explain the exceptionally high tannin indices. The wine's power is not, however, overwhelming and helps to considerably lengthen the aromas and... more

"#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine disp... "#59 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, plum, black cherry and blackberry. Several more minutes reveal hints of tobacco, toffee and cinnamon. The palate has dark berry flavors along... more

"Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tea... "Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tears. Complex and very aromatic with black cherry, cassis, toasty vanilla, cinnamon, cedar, graphite, oak, dusty leaf notes, star anise and red licorice. Full bodied, with... more

"Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet S... "Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a black cherry and huckleberry aroma laced with dry floral notes. Integrated oak adds a light note of sweet nutmeg to this wine. Ruby in color, it has a... more

"With a terrific color of red dried sour cherries, the wine readily unfolds it... "With a terrific color of red dried sour cherries, the wine readily unfolds its elegance on the nose, releasing ripe, red-berry aromas of raspberry and strawberry, in addition to plum and ripe grapes. The notes derived from ageing in barrels, such... more

"From its tempting aromas of ripe cherry and black raspberry to its sweet, dus... "From its tempting aromas of ripe cherry and black raspberry to its sweet, dusty tannins and supple texture, this a lush and expansive expression of Napa Valley Merlot. Luxurious flavors of black plum, rhubarb crumble and chocolate-covered raspberry... more

"The profile of the 2019 vintage is one that is balanced, quite atypical, alre... "The profile of the 2019 vintage is one that is balanced, quite atypical, already very pleasant, a high level of tannins whilst being silky, a wonderful freshness, and persistent black fruit characteristics. Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27%... more

"The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa’s signature balance of complex fruit, precise... "The 2021 unfolds with Quintessa’s signature balance of complex fruit, precise structure, and vital freshness amplified by an especially beautiful growing season. Floral notes— violet and lilac—lift an intensely aromatic bouquet of cassis and black... more

"This supple and generous Cabernet Sauvignon blend is hand-crafted in the clas... "This supple and generous Cabernet Sauvignon blend is hand-crafted in the classic Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in the 1970s as Winemaker of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The rich mouthfeel highlights ripe dark cherry and plum flavors framed... more