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Jul 19, 2010- WA 93pts. - WE 92pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2006 Proprietary Red Wine Tapestry Reserve (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) is the finest example of this cuvee I have ever tasted. Flowery, licorice-infused, cassis notes intermixed with forest floor and lead pencil shavings are followed by a layered, impressively built wine with real opulence, lots of red and black fruits, low acidity, and lush tannin. It should drink well for 15 plus years. One of the most dramatic revelations in my California North Coast tastings was the resurrection/renaissance of Beaulieu Vineyard, one of the historic names in California winedom. This was the source of some extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignons in the fifties, sixties, and early seventies, but the winery fell on hard times and was sold (it is now owned by the gigantic Diageo company). However, they have come back with a vengeance over the last few vintages. Michel Rolland...
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WA 93pts. - WE 92pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2006 Proprietary Red Wine Tapestry Reserve (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) is the finest example of this cuvee I have ever tasted. Flowery, licorice-infused, cassis notes intermixed with forest floor and lead pencil shavings are followed by a layered, impressively built wine with real opulence, lots of red and black fruits, low acidity, and lush tannin. It should drink well for 15 plus years. One of the most dramatic revelations in my California North Coast tastings was the resurrection/renaissance of Beaulieu Vineyard, one of the historic names in California winedom. This was the source of some extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignons in the fifties, sixties, and early seventies, but the winery fell on hard times and was sold (it is now owned by the gigantic Diageo company). However, they have come back with a vengeance over the last few vintages. Michel Rolland, the brilliant wine consultant, was brought in to help resurrect the Private Reserve program, and it appears his magic has spilled over onto the other wines as well.
Dancing Hares 2009 Napa Valley Red Wine
WA 94 Pts. - CG 93 Pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2009 Dancing Hares comes across as silky, perfumed and impeccably elegant. It shows a bit more finesse and textural richness than the 2008 I tasted...
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Dry Creek 2009 Mariner Red Wine
Winemaker Notes - The 2009 Mariner presents enticing aromas with deep vibrant hues of attractive red fruits. Aromas are dominated by cassis and dark cherry, toasted vanilla oak, hints of crème brulée and notes of espresso...
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Dominus 2009 Napanook
WA 93 Pts. - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2009 Napanook is simply glorious. Sweet dark cherries, mint, tobacco, wild flowers and licorice all jump from the glass. The 2009 is a juicy, extroverted Napanook that impresses for it...
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Joseph Phelps 2008 Insignia Napa Valley Red Wine - 375ml (Half Bottle)
WA (95-97) Pts. - JS 96 Pts. - WS 94pts. - Winemaker Notes - The 2008 Insignia boasts aromatic layers of dark roasted coffee and graphite. The seductive mouth-feel has excellent length, intensely ripe black fruit, minerality and creamin...
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Cote Bonneville 2004 Carriage House DuBrul Vineyard Yakima Valley Red Wine
WS 94pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: This is dense, juicy and savory, with a meaty edge to the plump cherry and boysenberry flavors glowing at the core, persisting elegantly on the long, focused finish. Cellaring should add even ...
SKU: 3001368
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Lake Sonoma 2006 Cabernet Alexander Valley
WE 91pts. - According to the Wine Enthusiast: A beautiful Cabernet, dry and smooth in tannins, offering polished flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and cedar. Really outstanding and classy. Winemaker Notes - Flavors and aromas wh...
SKU: 3001357
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Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe 2007 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape La Crau
WA 96pts. - WS 95pts. - #3 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2009 - According to the Wine Advocate: The 2007 Vieux Telegraphe may be the greatest wine made at this property since the 2005 and 1998. Dense ruby/purple-tinged with an exqui...
SKU: 761503633217-07
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Greg Norman 2007 Shiraz/Cabernet Limestone Coast
WS 90pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Bright, focused and tangy, with a nice ripe feel to the currant and blueberry flavors, shaded with hints of mineral and tobacco on the refined finish. Drink now through 2015. Winemaker Notes ...
SKU: 098137889988-07
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