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Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France

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#frenchwine #grenache #chateauneufdupape #redwine #finewine
Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fresh red berries on the nose with Indian spices and chocolate notes. Medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing raspberries, cherries, black currants, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, coffee, wet leaves and herbs. Medium length on the finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is very approachable, and already drinking beautifully, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Well balanced and tangy, with good structure. Spicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated already. Complex and engaging. I had this wine as a 20 year old, and it was so much better with age. This 2022 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already showing its possibilities. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Delicious by itself or with food. A blend of mostly Grenache, from 40 year old vines, with all 13 grapes allowed in the appellation. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $70.
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Bacchus Cellars Ginger's Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022, California
A simple Pinot Noir from California. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices and chocolates. Short finish with soft tannins, raspberries and bitter almonds. Easy drinking and good for parties. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 84 points. $13.
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Bond Estate Pluribus 2016, Napa Valley, California

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Bond Cellars Pluribus 2016, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Deep Inky in color with a very short reddish rim. Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, spices and peppercorn. Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, plums, tobacco, blackberries, chocolates, herbs, spices, earth, light vanilla, cedar, licorice, light cola and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This is a delicious, yet still young, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Already drinking beautifully, but feels very young and needs 10 to 20 years in the bottle to mature property. This 10 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet is nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant and fruit forward. Needed 4 hours in the decanter to open up properly. Wine Advocate 99 points. Wine Spectator 96 points. A good quality wine. Complex, powerful and interesting. Always nice to drink these kind of iconic wines. Delicious stuff. A wonderful sipping wine that also paired nicely with my steak. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $750.
January 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Plumb Cellars GSM 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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#Washingtonwine #WallaWallaValley #grenache #syrah #Mourvedre
Plumb Cellars GSM 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Purple in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cherries, currants, plums, licorice, light vanilla, oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice and black pepper. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty GSM blend from Walla Walla Valley. Rich, yet elegant. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. 13.8% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $48.
January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2021, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Reddish in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of red fruits with light cedar, earth, tobacco leaf, black pepper, herbs and black tea. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruity and rich. Complex and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and nicely balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. I had different vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.
January 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Majuscule Wine Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California

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Majuscule Wine Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, California Inky in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of blue and red fruits with cedar, vanilla, tobacco, cola, chocolates, raisins, cooked plums, peppercorn and spices. Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, peppercorn, chocolates, light pencil lead, herbs and spices. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This beautiful 6-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley is drinking wonderfully right out of the bottle. Rich and extracted. Smooth and elegant. Complex and nicely balanced. Gets even better as it opens up (1 hour), and brings in more complexity and structure. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Wine Enthusiasts 95 points. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a nice piece of fillet. A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (60% new) French oak barrels for 24 months. A tiny production of less than 1,800 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $100.
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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The Vice Wines The House Pinot Noir 2023, Napa Valley, California

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The Vice Wines The House Pinot Noir 2023, Napa Valley, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity. Fruity nose with plums, oak, sweet cherries, spices and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, herbs, vegetables, licorice and spices. Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries. This tasty Pinot Noir from Napa Valley is already very approachable, and drinking very nicely right out of the bottle. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 10 months (30% new) French Oak barrels. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $34.
December 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut 2013, France

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Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Dizy Terres Rouges Extra Brut 2013, France #AgedWineTuesday Light golden in color. Strong nose of citrus, yeast, limes, minerals, green apples, sea salt, light earth and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles. Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, herbs, bread, yeast, minerals, spices and sea salt. Long finish with limes and bitter herbs. This 12 year old Champagne is starting to drink beautifully. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and easy drinking. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Robert Parker 95 points. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with food too. Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A small production of less than 12,000 bottles. Disgorged in 2021. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $200.
December 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Vietti Moscato D'Asti 2024, Italy

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#italianwine #sweetwine #moscato #Piedmont #goodwine
Vietti Moscato D'Asti 2024, Italy Pale lemon in color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with high acidity, and light evanescence. Sweet on the palate with lots of acidity to balance the sugars. Showing tropical fruits, spices, citrus, mangoes, apricots, kiwifruit, pineapples, honey, yellow apples and minerals. Long finish with pineapples and honeysuckle. This is a very tasty sweet wine from Italy. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. Good by itself as a dessert. 5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $19.
December 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Holocene Wines Memorialis Pinot Noir 2023, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon

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Holocene Wines Memorialis Pinot Noir 2023, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon Purple in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with spices, herbs, earth, light oak, chocolates and light barnyard. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, strawberries, bing cherries, chocolates, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices, black tea and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This young Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton in Oregon is already starting to drink beautifully. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already delicious. Fruit forward and spicy. Smooth with good structure. Nicely balanced with a tangy finish. Already showing nice complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolved. Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 45 minutes of airtime. Really worth the wait. Felt like a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at the beginning, but got earthier as it opened up. A tasty wine to share with friends and talk about. Good by itself or with food. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were fermented whole Cluster, and aged in used French oak barrels. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $70.
December 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Marsanne 2024, California

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#whitewine #Marsanne #Roussanne #California #wine
Starfield Vineyards El Dorado Marsanne 2024, California Pale lemon in color. Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, white flowers, grapefruits, light earth, bitter herbs and spices. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, earth, spices and minerals. Tangy finish with limes and almonds. This is an interesting white wine from El Dorado in California. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Showing nice complexity once it opens up. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Tangy and interesting. A blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. Aged for 8 months in used oak barrels. 12.9% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $36.
December 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Terrazas de los Andes Cheval des Andes 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

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#malbec #cabernet #Mendoza #argentina #FineWine
Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus, light vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, oak, licorice, light cola, vegetables and peppercorn. Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 8 year old Malbec based blend from the house of Cheval Blanc is starting to drink very nicely now. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux. Soft, smooth and elegant. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting. Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Wine Advocate 97 points. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 62% Malbec and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 15 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $110.
December 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, France

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#frenchwine #grenache #syrah #Mourvedre #vinRouge
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with spices and earth notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark coffee, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This 3 year old red blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still young, but already complex and entertaining. Very approachable, powerful and fruit forward. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and other local varieties. Aged for 2 years in large French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Argyle Winery Knudsen Vineyard Brut 2016, Dundee Hills, Oregon

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#sparklingwine #oregonwine #pinotnoir #willamettevalley
Argyle Winery Knudsen Vineyard Brut 2016, Dundee Hills, Oregon Light golden in color. Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light bread and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and small bubbles. Dry on the palate with lemons, red and green apples, herbs, light yeast, minerals, sea salt, light earth and spices. Smooth finish with lemons and light spices. This is a delicious Sparkling wine from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining. This 9 year old Single Vineyard is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Fruit forward and exciting. Well balanced and engaging. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. A great sipping wine, that would also pair nicely with food. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged on the lees for 4 years. Drank from a Magnum. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $150 (Magnum).
December 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Merus Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California

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Merus Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of black fruits, cedar, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, cola, light pencil lead, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity with black currants, blackberries, plums, cola, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, coffee and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 13 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant, rich and in your face kind of wine. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. A gorgeous Cabernet, but I prefer the 2010 vintage. Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Extracted, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. 15.2% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $150.
December 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Abeja Estate Walla Walla Valley Chardonnay 2022, Washington State

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Abeja Estate Walla Walla Valley Chardonnay 2022, Washington State Light golden in color. Fruity nose with oak notes and citrus fruits. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing citrus, lemons, apples, pears, light earth, spices, light oak, minerals and white pepper. Long finish with lemons and light almonds. This is a delicious Chardonnay from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Delicious by itself or with food. Chardonnay grapes were aged in (25% new) French oak barrels for 8 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.
December 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classé Rouge 2017, Bordeaux, France

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. There are always exceptions to the rule! Usually known as a Cabernet Sauvignon based blend, but this vintage is Merlot based. Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Strong nose of black currants, blackberries, plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and tobacco leaf. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, black currants, cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, herbs, coffee, licorice, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, earth and black tea. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and engaging. Rich and powerful, but not extracted. This 8 year old First Growth Bordeaux is starting to drink nicely, but feels very young and closed. Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very complex and delicious by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the 25 years. Showing good structure and quality, fruit-forward, elegant, and soft. Evolved beautifully in the glass, and gained depth and complexity as it opened up. I had its brother/cousin, château Mission Haut-Brion, recently and it is not as earthy as the Mission was. Tasting these kind of wines at this early stage, is always hard, but someone's got to do it. A great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 53% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $550.
December 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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1467 Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023, California

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1467 Cellars Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023, California Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue. Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, light gooseberries, tropical fruits, pears, passion fruit, lychee and light spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, spices, minerals, light herbs, pears, sea salt, light earth, pineapples and white pepper. Nice length on the finish with lemons and spices. This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From Napa Valley. Rich and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and elegant. Complex, buttery and interesting. Neither tart nor bitter, and I really loved the nose. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with fresh seafood. Good for parties or the pool. Spicy and entertaining. A small production of 1,800 bottles. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.
December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2007, California

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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2007, California #AgedWineTuesday Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Not showing it's age. Pretty nose with black currants, black plums, blackberries, licorice, cedar, herbs, tobacco leaf, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, light earth and peppercorn. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, toast, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, earth, light alcohol, peppercorn, green tea and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing a great nose right out of the bottle. Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Very complex and spicy. Smooth, yet powerful. Does not feel like it's 18 year old at all. This Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa Valley is showing beautifully now. Fully matured, but has enough energy to last it much longer. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years. I love these aged Napa Bordeaux blends. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. Thank you Mike for sharing this with me. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Aged for 18 months in (79% new) French oak barrels. 15.2% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $175.
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Bacchus Cellars Chardonnay 2023, California

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This California Chardonnay is a good party wine. Easy drinking and simple. Medium plus in body with medium minus acidity, with a touch of RS on the palate. Showing citrus, apples, honey, spices and fake wood notes. Short on the finish, and a tad bitter. Very drinkable nonetheless. 13% alcohol by volume. 86 points.
December 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Montes Alpha M 2013, Chile

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Montes Alpha M 2013, Chile Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose with a black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, chocolates, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco, light earth, herbs, light vegetables, indian spices and black tea. Full-bodied and fruit forward with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, cooked cherries, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and mediterranean spices. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 12 year old Single Vineyard Bordeaux blend from Chile is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and complex. I had this vintage 4 years ago, and it is still drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward with a nice mouthfeel. Showing a very complex nose, at this point. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Showing good structure and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too. What a gorgeous sipping wine. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $100 (current vintage).
December 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Non Vintage, France

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Light yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry to off dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing lemons, apples, spices, light yeast, minerals and light herbs. Short finish with limes and grapefruits. This French sparkling wine is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Good for parties too. Better when properly chilled. 100% Chardonnay grapes were made in the Traditional Method. 11% alcohol by volume. 87 Points.
December 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Cabernet Franc 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Cabernet Franc 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim. Strong nose of black currants, plums, oak, chocolates, black pepper and herbs. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, light earth, herbs, black pepper, spices and chocolates. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Red Mountain in Washington State. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolved. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc is smooth, rich and fruit forward. Soft and elegant. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 94% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 3,500 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $95.
December 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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La Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc 2024, France

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Pale lemon in color with a golden hue. Fresh citrus fruits on the nose with minerals and spices. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, and bitter herbs. Medium finish with limes and bitter almonds. Crisp and refreshing with mild complexity. Easy drinking, good by itself, and better with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points.
December 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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