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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of raspberries, strawberries, light earth, herbs, light oak and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, chocolates, black pepper and light herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Rich and fruit forward, complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 8 years, and showing potential to become a 93+ point wine.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French Oak barrels for 10 months. A limited production of only 5,200 bottles.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$70. — 4 hours ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a purplish/ reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, cooked plums, licorice, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, herbs, coffee and light earth.

Full-bodied and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, spices and green tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Elegant and fruit forward. Rich and extracted, chewy and spicy. Nicely balanced and complex, with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Still young, but already very approachable, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 20 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 4 days ago

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8.8

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

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, licorice and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices, coffee, vegetables, bitter herbs and black pepper.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries and herbs.

This Merlot from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is earthy, tangy and spicy.

Might need a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

A little unbalanced right now, and better with food.

A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (40% new) French and American oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of only 2,500 bottles.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$42. — 5 days ago

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8.9

A nice and easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

Very typical for the region, which is nice to see.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A good party wine too.

13% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$35. — 5 hours ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Pretty color of gold.

Fruity nose with citrus, apples, pears, melons, lemons, light spices and light oak.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, light peaches, limes, apples, light oak, spices and light herbs.

Nice finish with lemons and limes.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward, tangy and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and neither tart nor bitter.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.

100% whole cluster Chardonnay grapes were aged in (10% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 2 days ago

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9.0

Dark gold in color.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing oak, citrus, yellow apples, melons, pears and spices.

Tangy finish with lemons and limes.

This easy drinking Chardonnay from California is oaky and tangy. The alcohol is nicely integrated so watch out.

I had this vintage before, and it is drinking better now. Will not get better from this point on, so drink up.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$35. — 4 days ago

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9.5

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.

Showing a beautiful nose with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, figs, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, light earth, milk chocolates, black tea, cloves, green herbs, mediterranean spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, blueberries, black plums, mediterranean spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, eucalyptus, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, earth and herbs.

Long long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 14 year old red blend from Santa Ynez Valley in California is just gorgeous now. Elegant and nicely balanced with soft a mouthfeel. Rich and fruit forward, tangy and engaging.

Drinking from a half bottle, so probably aged faster, and feels like a 20 year old Napa Bordeaux blend.

What a great surprise. So much complexity, on both the nose and palate. Showing perfect balance, and the alcohol is not noticeable at all.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to do so in the next few years.

Good right out of the bottle, and a great sipping wine. Such a pleasure.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$75. — 7 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, light oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Zinfandel from Oakville in Napa Valley. Rich, fruit forward and entertaining. Elegant and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. The high alcohol is not too noticeable at this point.

Right out of the bottle it feels like a light Napa Cabernet, but gets into its own after 2 hours in the decanter, when more red fruits show up, and it feels more like a Zinfandel. So interesting.

This Single Vineyard Zinfandel is easy drinking and a great sipping wine. A good party wine too.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$38. — a day ago

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9.4

Seven Hills Winery Defiant Chapter 01 Non Vintage, The Rocks District, Walla Walla Valley

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, barnyard and herbs.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, chocolates, light wood, light vegetables, herbs, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley. Elegant and rich. Extracted, yet soft.

Showing a great mouthfeel, and smells like a stinky Northern Rhone red. Complex and interesting. The high alcohol is already nicely integrated.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

A great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A blend of 81% Syrah, 11% Grenache and 8% Caringnan. Aged in new Austrian oak barrels for 20 months. Grapes are from the 2021 and 2022 vintages. A tiny production of only 4 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$85. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex. Elegant and rich.

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

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining.

This 8 year old feels a little muted at the moment, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years, and shows good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Fruity, easy drinking, and a great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in new and neutral French oak barrels for 3 years.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$220. — 5 days ago