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9.1

Plumb Cellars JK Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

Dark purple in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Walla Walla Valley. Smooth, complex and elegant.

This 7 year old Syrah is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and spicy. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 2 years.

91 points.

$60. — 2 days ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, light oak, spices, plums, cooked cherries, herbs, garrigue, earth, espresso, light vegetables, forest floor, dried meats and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, black tea, peppercorn and cola notes.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 13 year old French Malbec is still drinking very nicely, but a tad past its prime. Complex and chewy.

Showing a wonderful nose and a complex mid palate, but the finish was a bit disappointing. Loved smelling on it for a long time.

Definitely showing its age, especially on the nose. Doesn't drink like a Malbec at all, though. Feels more like an old world Bordeaux blend. So interesting. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle and got more complexity as it opened up. (30 minutes).

A great food wine that paired nicely with hard cheeses.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 5 days ago

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9.1

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. — 6 days ago

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9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old Merlot from Saint Emilion still feels young. Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This second wine is good right out of the bottle, and much better after a couple of hours of airtime.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Advocate 92 points.

A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in all new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh on the nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate, spicy and entertaining.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is starting to drink very nicely now. Complex and well balanced. Fresh and engaging.

I've had a few older vintages of this wine, and it definitely improves with age.

Elegant, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Aged in large French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 1,000 bottles.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Reddish in color with fresh red fruits on the nose.

Medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee and dark chocolates.

This is a very tasty Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting to enjoy as a sipping wine.

Very approachable young, soft and elegant. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Grenache grapes from 115 year old vines. Aged for 2 years in used French oak barrels. A small production of only 4,000 bottles.

16% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$90. — 5 days ago

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9.1

Ruby in color with a wide cloudy reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with chocolate notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, light wood, spices, light earth, herbs and chocolates.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is very tasty Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Wine Spectator 90 points.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (7% new) French oak barrels for 9 months. Unfiltered.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, Italian spices, licorice, cola and chocolate notes.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young and interesting blend from Paso Robles is already drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and extracted.

Showing nice complexity with good balance. Delicious, tangy and very spicy.

At this point, the Cabernet is more dominant than the Mourvedre. Feels like a Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from California.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Mourvedre. Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. A tiny production of less than 1,000 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$62. — 4 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, cooked cherries, raisins, cedar, dried fruits, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich, elegant and fruit forward.

Drinking at its peak now. Nicely balanced and smooth, with a soft mouthfeel.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and even better after 30 minutes of airtime. I did not decant it, but let it open up in the bottle. Really enjoyed the nose after an hour of airtime.

Easy drinking, and good by itself as a sipping wine, or with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 6 days ago

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9.0

Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Cinsault 2023, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fruity nose of red and black fruits with herbs, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, currants, earth, black tea, light wood, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is such a unique red wine from California. Feels like a fruit forward Southern Rhone red. Earthier on the palate than the nose. Spicy and entertaining. Fruit forward and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, elegant and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 95% Cincalt and 5% Grenache. Aged in (19% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 461 cases.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$38. — 7 days ago