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"One Point Five is Shafer's signature Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the timel... "One Point Five is Shafer's signature Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the timeless elegance of top Napa Valley vineyards. This wine honors the founding partnership of John and Doug Shafer, who said they'd worked together so long theirs wasn't a... more

"This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas... "This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced... more

"Le Petit Haut Lafitte red 2020 is extremely fine with silky tannins and beaut... "Le Petit Haut Lafitte red 2020 is extremely fine with silky tannins and beautiful aromas and flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium-bodied, with notes of blackcurrant, liquorice and dark chocolate. A great finesse and a good structure with a lot of... more

"Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest,... "Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines... more

"Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec 2023 Decanter World Wine... "Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards Gold Medal. A charming nose of ripe, fleshy plum, blackberry, chocolate, and fresh tobacco. Tannins are firm but balanced, with an elegant acid profile. The palate... more

"#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, ... "#16 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2019Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with... more

"The 2021 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows notes of plum, b... "The 2021 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows notes of plum, blackberry, licorice, chocolate, violet, and warm spice. Dark plum and black fruit carry through to the palate. Fresh and lively withplush tannins and a polished structure.... more

"Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love... "Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite,... more

"To describe a wine, it is necessary to find out about its origin – the landsc... "To describe a wine, it is necessary to find out about its origin – the landscape, the place, the environment from which it is born: this is the only way to fully understand its nature. Villa Donoratico is a decidedly consistent and complex wine... more

"#5 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024 Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is ... "#5 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024 Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is abundant with aromas of black cherry, mocha, with subtle hints of mint and floral. This Cabernet is graceful and elegant with black cherry flavors on the entry. On the... more

"Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot... "Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot The 2021 Léoville-Poyferré has developed into a fabulous wine. Surprisingly rich, the 2021 possesses notable depth. Kirsch, blood orange and wildflowers open first,... more

"The call of faraway lands. As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer ... "The call of faraway lands. As mysterious and intriguing as a lone adventurer returning from a solitary sail, Cos d’Estournel is slow to reveal itself. Little by little, it evokes stories of distant places, market stalls brimming with unfamiliar... more

"The blend of wines from the slope and the foot of the hillside produces a nec... "The blend of wines from the slope and the foot of the hillside produces a nectar, which is powerful, racy and silky. This harmony is found in each vintage of their estate. Blend: 58% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Franc One of the stars of the vintage, the... more

"Sensual bouquet of black cherries and cassis scents. Medium bodied with sweet... "Sensual bouquet of black cherries and cassis scents. Medium bodied with sweet and supple tannins, the new oak is neatly integrated. Good intensity, wonderful length and depth with a mouthwatering salinity. The great terroir is purely translated... more

"Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc... "Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc Juicy and lively fragrance on the nose – so perfumed and alluring. Delicate and pure on the palate, crystalline yet with such intensity. A rush of creamy tangy... more

"The 2022 Sonoma County Merlot is velvety soft with notes of sweet black cherr... "The 2022 Sonoma County Merlot is velvety soft with notes of sweet black cherry, boysenberry compote and cassis. Medium bodied with lush tannins, this wine boasts toasty oak and spice on the mid-palate punctuated by a full and lively finish. These... more

"Delicate and pure, G d’Estournel 2021 reveals a touch of salinity occasioned ... "Delicate and pure, G d’Estournel 2021 reveals a touch of salinity occasioned by the Gironde’s briny breezes and refined notes of rosemary, licorice, and sour cherry, resulting in a wine so nuanced and subtle that it is not without recalling an... more

"Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest... "Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting... more

"Deep, dark red in color with intense violet glints. Complex nose, notable dar... "Deep, dark red in color with intense violet glints. Complex nose, notable dark berries, and raspberries, with notes of blackcurrant and spices. Quite evident acidity in the mouth, elegant, full-bodied, good tannic structure. Long, persistent... more

"The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight t... "The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight though, and almost from the start there’s complexity with a wide range of flavors. The summer was warm in 2020, but a cold spell delayed the harvest until late September,... more