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Abeja Estate Skysill Estate Chardonnay 2023, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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August 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Gapsted Estate VALLEY SELECTION 2023 #kingvalley #SingleVineyard #Chardonnay- Classy #coolclimate bouquet of tight, restrained stone fruit & citrus. Gorgeous mouthful of crisp yet slightly creamy flavours with a divine, lingering, refreshing finish.
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July 20, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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Holly’s Hill Vineyards Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2024, El Dorado, California

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Holly's Hill Vineyards Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2024, El Dorado, California Inky in color with a short purple rim. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and very fruity. Showing cherries, blackberries, black plums, currants, light cedar, herbs, light vegetables, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, light earth and chocolates. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This young Syrah from California is nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant, rich and extracted. Complex and engaging. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Good by itself or with food. Syrah grapes were aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. A tiny production of less than 2,000 bottles. 14.7% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $35.
August 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Morgan Winery McIntyre Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

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Morgan Winery McIntyre Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Santa Lucia Highlands, California Beautiful golden in color. Pretty nose of flowers, light oak, apples, light citrus, spices, herbs and light earth notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, pears, light oak, spices and sea salt. Tangy finish with limes and light herbs. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Rich and engaging. Elegant and nicely balanced, complex and interesting. Fruit forward, soft and smooth. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 9 months. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $48.
July 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Pellet Estate Sunchase Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County, California

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Pellet Estate Sunchase Vineyard Chardonnay 2016, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County, California Very pretty color of deep gold. Beautiful nose with yellow apples, over ripe citrus fruits, caramel, honeysuckle and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity and nice complexity. Dry on the palate with cedar, apples, citrus, pears, lemons, spices, herbs, vanilla, light earth and black pepper. Long finish with limes and almonds. This is a delicious Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Nicely balanced with a soft mouth feel. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Needs an hour to open up properly. Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is a great sipping wine. 100% Chardonnay grapes were barrel fermented in French Oak barrels and aged for 16 months. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $68.
March 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Ty Caton Vineyards Moon Mountain District Caton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Sonoma County, California

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Ty Caton Vineyards Moon Mountain District Caton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Sonoma County, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim. Strong nose of blackberries, cooked cherries, black plums, sweet cedar, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco, milk chocolates and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, light vegetables and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and smooth with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Feels like a Napa Cabernet. Rich and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and nicely balanced with nice complexity. The high alcohol is not very noticeable. Very engaging and approachable, although still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Much fruitier on the nose than on the palate, where more earth notes show up as it opens up. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. 15.1% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $45.
July 17, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Light gold in color. Nose of citrus, apples, light earth, oak, herbs, light sea salt, spices, light honey and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, oak, light toast, sea salt, tangerines and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits. This young Chardonnay from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now. Showing nice complexity and good balance. Feels like a fruit forward white Burgundy. Elegant and spicy. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Tangy, interesting and better when not too cold. Soft and smooth. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93 point wine. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 14 months. A small production of only 287 cases. 13.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.
December 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Bonita Springs Vineyard Marsanne 2024, Arizona

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Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Bonita Springs Vineyard Marsanne 2024, Arizona Dark gold in color. Fruity nose of oak, vanilla, melons, yellow apples, spices and light herbs. Full-bodied and elegant with medium minus acidity. Dry on the palate with apples, citrus, spices, oak, herbs, vanilla, earth and light vegetables. Short finish with limes and bitter almonds. This is an easy drinking white wine from Arizona. Feels like a California Chardonnay with a touch of Rhone. Interesting stuff. This Single Vineyard Marsanne needs some time in the bottle to mature properly, but already very approachable. Spicy and interesting, with mild complexity. Good by itself and good for parties. 100% Marsanne grapes were aged in new French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 660 bottles. 13.9% alcohol by volume. 88 points.
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

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Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon Reddish in color with a cloudy rim. On the nose fresh red fruits with light oak and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and fat legs. Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, red plums, currants, light wood, spices, earth, light vegetables, coffee, bitter herbs and black pepper. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a tasty Pinot Noir from Oregon. Feels like an old world Pinot Noir. Still very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Showing good potential at this point. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is good right out of the bottle, and better after some air time. 12.9% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $70.
March 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Nfinity Pinot Noir 2023, Sonoma County, California

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This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Sonoma County. Fruit forward and elegant. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Showing red fruits with light oak, chocolate notes and tobacco. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and good with food too. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $50.
April 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Optio Vineyards Norgrove Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, San Luis Obispo, California

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Optio Vineyards Norgrove Vineyard Chardonnay 2024, San Luis Obispo, California Light golden in color. Oaky nose and with citrus, apples, light spices and light vanilla. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, limes, light grapefruits, herbs and spices. Tangy finish with limes and lemons. This is a tasty Chardonnay from California. Easy drinking and elegant. Tangy, oaky and spicy. Still young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly, and remove some of the oaky notes. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is elegant and nicely balanced. A good quality wine, and good by itself or with food. 13.8% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $48.
November 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2022, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon

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Bright red in color. Fresh red berries on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward. Showing raspberries, fresh cherries, light spices and herbs. Fine grained tannins on the finish with tangy raspberries. My first Pinot Meunier as a single varietal. A nice surprise. This Single Vineyard Pinot Meunier from Eola-Amity Hills, is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, with mild complexity. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. A good party wine and good for the pool too. 100% Pinot Meunier grapes. A tiny production of only 1,200 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $55.
September 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Adelsheim Vineyard Boulder Bluff Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

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Adelsheim Vineyard Boulder Bluff Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon Reddish/ purplish in color with light intensity. Soft on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red currants, cherries, earth, black coffee, light oak, spices, herbs and black tea. Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is complex, spicy and entertaining. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Wine Spectator 88 points. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. A little longer for this Magnum. Good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were grown on volcanic soils from 25 year old vines. Drunk from a Magnum. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $85 (750ml).
March 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Adelsheim Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Adelsheim Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon Very light lemon in color. Strong nose of citrus, earth, green apples, river rocks, light yeast and minerals. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, earth, river rocks, bitter herbs, yeast and light spices. Medium finish with limes and grapefruits. This is a tasty, yet very young, sparkling wine from Chehalem Mountains in Williamette Valley. This Single Vineyard Sparkling is elegant with a nice bite. This 8 year old is already showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. A good food wine that will pair nicely with oysters. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged for 5 years on the lees. Made in the Traditional Method. 12% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $75.
September 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Seghesio Family Vineyards Home Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel 2022, Alexander Valley, California

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Seghesio Family Vineyards Home Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel 2022, Alexander Valley, California Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim. Strong nose of red and purple fruits with light wood, spices, chocolates, herbs, black pepper and light earth. Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, blueberries, black currants, light oak, chocolates, earth, spices, black pepper, tobacco leaf and dark coffee. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Zinfandel from Alexander Valley in California. Fruit forward and elegant. Rich and nicely balanced, complex and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 88% Zinfandel and 12% Petite Sirah, from old vines. Aged in (10% new) French Oak barrels for 15 months. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $55.
June 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Purple in color with a wide reddish/ purplish rim. Pretty color. Fruity nose of plums, cherries, spices, light earth, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body, creamy and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley in Oregon. Smooth and fruit forward. Complex, spicy and interesting. Feels more like a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very approachable. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is tangy and easy drinking. Good right out of the bottle, soft and elegant. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented with wild yeast, and aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.
October 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Fortunate Son Wines The Warrior 2019, Napa Valley, California

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Fortunate Son Wines The Warrior 2019, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep purple in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light earth, cedar, black tea, light vanilla, tobacco leaf and black pepper. Full-bodied, bold and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with cedar, light vanilla, blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, black coffee, tobacco leaf, black tea, licorice, black pepper and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 7 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink very nicely now, although still young. Concentrated and extracted. Good right out of the bottle, and better after a few hours of airtime. Wine Advocate 95 points. This Cabernet Sauvignon from the house of Hundred Acre is still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Fruit forward, very complex and elegant. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine. Gorgeous by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in new French Oak barrels for 30 months. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $400.
May 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Seven Hills Winery Rocks District Syrah 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Seven Hills Winery Rocks District Syrah 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Deep purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong nose of black currants, cooked plums, barnyard, tobacco leaf and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, vegetables and peppercorn. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This young Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley is nicely balanced, rich and extracted. Bold, yet elegant. Already complex and approachable, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Stinky in a good way, and feels like a new world Syrah with a Northern Rhone feel. Good by itself or with food, like game meats. Grapes were aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Talley Vineyards Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, California

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Golden in color. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing citrus, lemons, apples, peaches, spices, minerals, herbs, light oak and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits. This is a delicious Chardonnay from California. Elegant and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $75.
June 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Joie Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Joie Pinot Noir 2023, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Reddish in color with medium intensity. Nose of ripe cherries, blueberries, plums, currants, light oak, dark chocolates, herbs, light vegetables, earth and black tea. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Oregon is very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Tangy and earthy. Complex and nicely balanced. Feels more like Burgundy in style. Already drinking nicely, and good right out of the bottle. Gets earthier and spicier as it opens up. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. A good food wine too, and paired nicely with Spanish dry salami and crackers. Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. A small production of 3,150 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $72.
October 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Dama Wines Stoney Vine Vineyard Syrah 2019, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Purple in color with medium plus intensity. Light barnyard on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cherries, currants, plums, licorice, light earth, herbs and light vegetables. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a very tasty Single Vineyard Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley. Elegant, rich and not extracted. Nicely balanced and complex. Good by itself or with food. Syrah grapes were aged in (20% new) French Oak barrels for 2 years. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $55.
August 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex. This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting. Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out. Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.
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First Ridge wines 'ALIRA' 2024 #mudgee #singlevineyard #prosecco. Bright crisp citrus bouquet with a gorgeous palate of zippy lemons, limes & a dash of green pears. The finish is long, crisp and very refreshing.
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V. Sattui Winery Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Rutherford, California

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V. Sattui Winery Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Rutherford, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Red and black fruits on the nose and full bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blackberries, cooked plums, light cedar, black tea, coffee, mediterranean spices, dark chocolates, black pepper, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries. This is a young, yet delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford in Napa valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and entertaining. Well balanced and engaging. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is already very approachable, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years, showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 19 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $120.
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