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Located on a 2000 ft elevation on Spring Mountain in Napa, above the fog line, unlike Napa floor. Blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, floral and an array of herb spices. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with floral oak, vanilla spice, tobacco, leather and cacao notes. Rich soft tannins, well balanced and integrated with fruit and oak adding a mineral character. Very Nice! — 2 days ago
Very deep opaque red color with dark berry fruit aromas with pronounced spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with a base of peppery spice. Well balanced with vivid acidity and soft tannins. Long finish ending with fruit, spice and mineral tones. — 12 days ago
From the Right Bank of the Gironde River in St Emilion on south facing slopes, very dark Ruby, purple edges, with aromas of red/black fruits with earthy spicy notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors with vanilla, herbs and smoky cedar notes. Firm ripe dusty tannins, medium+ finish ending with a mineral spicy finish. Good now! Nice value! — 21 hours ago
Deep Ruby red color, aromas of berry fruit and herb spice. On the palate flavors of tart cherry and blackberry, savory with tobacco and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending savory with fruit and herb mineral spice. — 2 days ago
Blend of 76% Merlot, 22% Cab Sauv and 2% Cab Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit and earthy spice tones. On the palate flavors of rich blackberry and ripe cherry with sweet spice, licorice and cedar notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with oak, fruit and mineral character. Good to drink now, will age some. — 5 days ago
Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus, floral and flinty stone fruits. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and peach with floral notes and slight herb spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and stony mineral spice. — 2 months ago
Deep Ruby red color, with aromas of black and red fruits, tobacco spice and forest floor notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum, with notes of tobacco, cinnamon and cigar spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, earthy notes and herb spice. — 21 hours ago
Blend of about 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, second wine of Château Paveil de Luze, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 25% new, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits and cedar pepper spice. On the palate flavors of black fruits, currants and spicy notes. Lively acidity, fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cacao and spicy oak. Drinking well now! — 2 days ago
Deep Ruby with ripe red and black fruit aromas and toasty spice. The palate shows plum and blackberry flavors with smoke, cacao and spice. Vivid acidity, firm ripe tannins, integrated lending to a medium+ finish ending with some earthy notes. Just starting to drink well, a few more years will benefit. Nice value for a Gran Reserva. — 12 days ago
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Château dates back to 1560, records suggesting back to 12th century making it one of oldest estates in the heart of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC region near Avignon. Ruby with aromas of red fruit. Blend of about even amounts Grenache, Syrah, Mouvèdre & splash of mostly Cinsault. Aromas of berry fruits, oak & sweet spice. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry & blackberry, hints of oak, leather, vanilla spice & black pepper, aged in 20% new oak, complex & elegant, fine soft tannins, long finish, will age well. — 21 hours ago