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Grand Napa Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, California

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Grand Napa Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, California Dark ruby/ inky in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, black plums, stewed cherries, indian spices, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus, black tea, tobacco leaf and light lavender. Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, light cedar, herbs, dark coffee, light earth, spices, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, dark chocolates, licorice and light mint. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and interesting. Needs 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly. This 9-year-old Napa Cabernet is showing a beautiful and complex nose at this point. I had this vintage a year ago, and it is already drinking better. Getting close to its peak, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. A great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in (60% new) French oak barrels for 24 months. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $110 (at release).
December 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Bodega Septien Boticario de Silos Rosado en Barrica 2021, Arlanza, Spain

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Bodega Septien Boticario de Silos Rosado en Barrica 2021, Arlanza, Spain Copper in color with an orange hue. Red fruits with citrus notes on the nose. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with strawberries, sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, spices, light oak, citrus, over ripen red apples, minerals and white pepper. This 4 year old Rosé from Arlanza, Spain feels very young and fresh. Nicely balanced and elegant. A very unique and interesting wine. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Good right out of the bottle and better with some air time. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 70% red grapes and 30% white grapes. A field blend that includes Tempranillo, Mencia, Garnacha, Albillo, Viura and other local varieties. Aged in used French oak barrels for 11 months. A tiny production of only 105 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $46.
December 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Perchance Beckstoffer Vineyard George III Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Perchance Beckstoffer Vineyard George III Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Pretty nose of cedar and black fruits, with tobacco and chocolate notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, chocolates, spices, peppercorn, coffee, cola and licorice. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 7 year old Napa Cabernet is already drinking beautifully. Smooth and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Rich, complex and extracted. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has great potential to become a 96 point wine. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is nicely balanced, soft and engaging. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with barbecue meats. Grapes were aged in (85% new) French Oak barrels for 23 months. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $225.
December 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Domaine Weinbach Les Vignes du Precheur 2020, Alsace, France

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Light golden in color. Strong nose of citrus, apples, honeysuckle, spices and white pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with pears, yellow apples, spices, earth, light vegetables and herbs. Nice length on the finish with light marzipan notes. This is a very tasty white blend from Alsace. Buttery and creamy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. This 5 year old is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Spicy and complex. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 40% Riesling, 30% Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat and 5% Sylvaner. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $28.
December 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Marilyn Wines Marilyn Merlot 2017, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Deep purple in color with a reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black plums, black cherries, red currants, light cedar, coffee, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, coffee, oak, light cloves, earth, tobacco leaf, bitter herbs, peppercorn, light licorice and green tea. Tangy finish with fine grain tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa valley. Showing nice complexity with an elegant mouthfeel. Needed 2 hours in a decanter to open up. This 8-year-old Merlot is still drinking beautifully. Lost some of its fruits, and it is very dry now. Drinking at its peak, and will not get any better from here. Really loved the nose at this point. Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats or burgers. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.4% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.
December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Elk Haven Winery Confluence 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Elk Haven Winery Confluence 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State Dark gold in color. Pretty nose and very aromatic. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Off dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing lemons, apples, pears, honeysuckle, light herbs, honey and spices. Long finish with limes and lemons. This is a very interesting white blend from Columbia Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Very easy drinking and good by itself. Dangerously good, so watch out. A blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Sauvignon Blanc. 11.7% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $36.
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Optio Vineyards Spanish Springs Vineyard Grenache 2023, San Luis Obispo, California

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Optio Vineyards Spanish Springs Vineyard Grenache 2023, San Luis Obispo, California Very pretty color of purple with a wide purplish rim and medium plus intensity. Strong nose of red and black fruits with light wood, chocolates, herbs, earth, tobacco leaf and red candy. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, sweet tobacco and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This is an easy drinking Grenache from San Luis Obispo in California. Fruit forward and engaging, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. This Single Vineyard Grenache is easy drinking, elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and better with a light chill. Paired nicely with hard cheeses. A blend of 76% Grenache and 24% Syrah. Aged for 16 months in (40% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 1,200 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $62.
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Chateau Vannières Bandol Rouge 2021, Provence, France

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Chateau Vannières Bandol Rouge 2021, Provence, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose with red fruits, earth, tobacco and wild flowers. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light wood, tobacco, herbs and dark chocolates. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Mourvèdre from Bandol. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, easy drinking and interesting. Still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Good by itself or with food, and would pair nicely with game meats. A blend of 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache. Aged for 22 months in large French oak barrels. 91 points. $50.
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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#AgedWineTuesday Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years. Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about. A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $260.
December 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Amavi Estate Vineyards Syrah 2016, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Amavi Estate Vineyards Syrah 2016, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age. Fruity nose of black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, light vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, licorice, light wood, spices, coffee, tobacco, dark chocolates, earth, vegetables, light tar and peppercorn. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 9 year old Syrah from Washington State is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to do so in the next few years. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and entertaining with a nice mouthfeel. Very complex at this point. Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now. It was well worth the wait. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 88% Syrah and 12% Grenache. Aged in (16% new) French Oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Grenache 2023, California

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Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Grenache 2023, California Light reddish in color with light intensity. Nose of raspberries, fresh cherries, strawberries, herbs, spices and black pepper. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, currants, plums, spices, light wood, earth, vegetables and light chocolate notes. Medium length on the finish with light tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Grenache from California is easy drinking and spicy. Showing mild complexity with good balance. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. More earth notes show up as it opens up. A lighter red that is spicy, tangy and interesting. reminds me of a light Cote du Rhône. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years, and see how it evolves. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better with a light chill. 100% Grenache grapes were aged in (15% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $42.
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina

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Bodega Catena Zapata Catena Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina Purple in color with a reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with wood, licorice and chocolate notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs, spices, black tea and light vegetables. Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This 10 year old Malbec is still drinking very nicely, but will not last long, so better drink up. Nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining. I've had many different vintages of this wine and it is much better with some age. Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $20 (recent vintage).
December 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Kemmeter Wines Estate Vineyard Riesling 2021, Seneca Lake, New York

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Kemmeter Wines Estate Vineyard Riesling 2021, Seneca Lake, New York Golden in color and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing limes, lemons, green and yellow apples, diesel, spices, light honey, minerals, herbs, sea salt and light earth. Nice length on the finish with limes and herbs. This 4 year old Riesling from New York is drinking very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. 10.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $30.
December 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Benza Vineyards Three Tuxedos Reserve Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Benza Vineyards Three Tuxedos Reserve Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of red cherries, black currants, blueberries, wild flowers, light wood, chocolates, spices and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, cherries, light wood, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley in oregon. Nicely balanced, juicy and complex. Elegant and fruit forward. Still young, but already drinking nicely, even by itself. Very fruity right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Paired nicely with the Italian salami. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were destemmed and aged in (45% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.
December 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Bodega Garzon Albariño Reserva 2024, Uruguay

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Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue. Light nose of citrus fruits and minerals. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing lemons, red and green apples, grapefruits, herbs and spices. Medium length on the finish with limes and grapefruits. This Albariño from Uruguay is drinking like an Italian Pinot Grigio. Interesting stuff. Wine Spectator 89 points. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food. 13% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $20.
December 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Perus Wine Company Bryn Proprietary Red 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Perus Wine Company Bryn Proprietary Red 2022, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep inky in color with a short purple rim. Very complex nose with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, eacaliptus, Indian spices and black pepper. Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, milk chocolates, dried fruits and peppercorn. Very long finish with fine grained tannins, spices and cherries. This 3 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking gorgeously. Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Soft and smooth with a great mouthfeel. Still young, but already so delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 10 years and see how it evolves. I've had many different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Fruity, good right out of the bottle, and much better after 4 hours in the decanter. Powerful with subtle elegance. Spicy and entertaining. A gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. A small production of only 300 cases. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $200.
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Plumb Cellars JK Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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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.
December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Chateau Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, Bordeaux, France 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.
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Toil Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon

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Toil Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon 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.
December 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Optio Vineyards Inmesceo 2023, Paso Robles, California

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Optio Vineyards Inmesceo 2023, Paso Robles, California 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.
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape L'Immortelle 2018, Rhone, France

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Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape L'Immortelle 2018, Rhone, France 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.
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Paul Bertrand Crocus Prestige Malbec de Cahors 2012, France

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Paul Bertrand Crocus Prestige Malbec de Cahors 2012, France #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.
December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Domaine Olivier Hillaire Les Petits Pieds d'Armand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, Rhône, France

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Domaine Olivier Hillaire Les Petits Pieds d'Armand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, France 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.
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Charles Krug Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California

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Charles Krug Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California 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.
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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