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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2020, Bordeaux, France It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Purple in color with a purplish rim. Fresh fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice and chocolates notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco, light earth, herbs and black pepper. Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Pauillac. Elegant, fruit forward and rich. Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 94 points. Still young, and a tad subdued at the moment, but with good structure and nice complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Already showing a great mouthfeel, nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $90.
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Dama Wines Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2018, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Purple in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red fruits with light chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing raspberries, cherries, spices, peppercorn, chocolates, earth and light vegetables. Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This 7 year old Merlot from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now. Rich, but not extracted. Spicy and entertaining. This Single Vineyard Merlot is easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 300 cases. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.
December 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan 2017, Napa Valley, California

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Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan 2017, Napa Valley, California Dark ruby/ purple in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of black fruits with cedar, chocolates, spices, herbs and light earth. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth, black tea and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious 8 year old Cabernet based blend from Napa Valley. Fruit forward with nice complexity. Showing a soft mouthfeel, elegant and rich. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time. Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 12% Sangiovese. Aged in (90% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $135.
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Abeja Estate Skysill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Abeja Estate Skysill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of plums, cherries, currants, light oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs, earth, spices, light vegetables, light barnyard and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, oak, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Elegant and fruit forward. Complex and rich. Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot. Aged for 33 months in (75% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 7 barrels. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $225.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Clos Badon Thunevin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Clos Badon Thunevin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2022, 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. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Showing black fruits with cedar, chocolates, coffee, light earth, herbs, tobacco and black pepper. This is a delicious Merlot from Saint Emilion. Complex and nicely balanced. Rich and spicy. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great vintage that is very giving at the moment. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.
November 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Chateau Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Baron 2020, France

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, bitter herbs, spices, light vegetables and black tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 5 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is elegant and nicely balanced. Not as big as I expected it to be. Complex, soft and elegant. Precise and inviting. Robert Parker 92 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Easy drinking now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Aged in large French oak barrels for 18 months. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge 2021, Rhone, France

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Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge 2021, Rhone, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Red and black fruits on the nose with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco and chocolates. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, spices and chocolates. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries. This is a very tasty GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and interesting. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Already drinking nicely, even by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Aged in large French oak barrels. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Perus Wine Company Janeen Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Strong and very aromatic nose of violets, blackberries, stewed plums, sweet cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, peppercorn, light cola and sweet tobacco. Full-bodied and creamy with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, light earth, herbs and spices. Long long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and raspberries. This 4 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already gorgeous. Showing great complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and engaging. Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 3 hours in the decanter. Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Very complex already, and very entertaining. Powerful and velvety. Showing a surprisingly beautiful nose already, especially considering its young age. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. So far, my favorite vintage of it was the 2016. A fabulous sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 1,500 bottles. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $235.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Pellet Estate Pellet Vineyard Merlot 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose with cooked plums, cedar, chocolates, black pepper, spices, light earth and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, currants, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light cinnamon and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Merlot from Napa valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and complex. This 7 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. The nose feels very fresh and complex. Showing a touch of Right Bank Bordeaux feel, which makes it more interesting. Needed an hour in the decanter to open up properly and balance itself out. Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. Will pair nicely with lamb chops or grilled meats. 100% Merlot grapes were aged in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 300 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020, Provence, France

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Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020, Provence, France Purplish 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 black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Mourvedre from Bandol. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity. Elegant with lots of fruits and chocolate notes. This 5 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 90% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache. Aged in used French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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William Cole Vineyards Cuvee Claire Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

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William Cole Vineyards Cuvee Claire Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of red fruits with wild flowers, tobacco, eucalyptus, light earth, licorice, light oak, spices and herbs. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with red cherries, currants, plums, licorice, light oak, spices, chocolates, red candy, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and light black tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still very young and needs some bottle time to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully. Rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward, Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94 point wine. Showing lots of red fruits, especially on the nose, which surprised me a bit. A different style of Napa Cabernet, and very unique. Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up. Complex and engaging. A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 30 months in (80% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of 7,200 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $230.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Chateau Fortia Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020, Rhone, France

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Chateau Fortia Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020, Rhone, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fresh cherries on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light earth. Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a tasty GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Spicy and entertaining. Engaging, and very fresh tasting. Soft and elegant. This 5 year old is still young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Wine Spectator 92 points. Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. A blend of 45% Grenache, 45% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. 15% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.
November 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Hedges Estate Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Washington State

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Hedges Estate Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Washington State It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of black currants, cooked plums, licorice, oak, Indian spices, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf and chocolates. Full bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, light licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and black pepper. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Elegant and nicely balanced. Feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux. Spicy and entertaining. Really enjoyed the nose. This 8 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking beautifully now, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 22 months in all new oak barrels, 80% American and 20% French. A tiny production of only 1,400 bottles. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $75.
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France

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Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark purple in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, blackberries, sweet cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, light vegetables and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, pencil lead and earth. Medium finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a tasty Merlot based blend from Margaux. Elegant, complex and nicely balanced. This second wine from Château Lascombes is rich and fruit forward. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux with a touch of New World. I had the 2018 not too long ago and this one is drinking much better now. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in used French oak barrels. 14% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2021, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Pale yellow in color. Strong nose of citrus fruits, lemons and oak notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, pears, light earth, spices, light oak, herbs and limes. Nice finish with lemons and light herbs. This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and fruit forward. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is drinking very nicely now as a 4 year old, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Needs 15 minutes of airtime to remove some of the oaky notes, but good right out of the bottle, too. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points. Wine Advocate 91 points. Lightly creamy, tangy and interesting. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (35% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. A small production of 6,000 bottles. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $45.
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Pec and Burl Wines Cuvée #3 2021, Napa Valley, California

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Pec and Burl Wines Cuvée #3 2021, Napa Valley, California Deep purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong fruity nose and full bodied, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, peppercorn, espresso, tobacco, chocolates, violets and light blood notes. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This Napa Syrah is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking beautifully. Rich and extracted. Elegant and powerful. In your face kind of wine. Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. A gorgeous wine, well balanced, and a great sipping wine. A blend of 82% Syrah and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. Unfiltered and unfined. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $80.
October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau La Fleur Ferrand Cuvée Réservée Pomerol 2017, 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 of red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates and tobacco. Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, coffee, light earth and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 8 year old Merlot from Pomerol is showing a very fresh nose, but starting to show age on the palate. Might be just this specific bottle, though. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and interesting. Plush and creamy. Good by itself as a sipping wine and would pair nicely with food too. 100% Merlot grapes were aged for 12 months in (100% new) French Oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $95.
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Adelsheim Vineyard Calkins Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Chehalem Mountain, Oregon

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Adelsheim Vineyard Calkins Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Chehalem Mountain, Oregon Light reddish in color with light intensity. Fresh berries on the nose with light cedar notes. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs and light earth. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a tasty Pinot Noir from Chehalem Mountains in Oregon. Showing nice complexity already, but will get even better with more bottle time. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is spicy and nicely balanced, with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant. Feels like a Russian River Valley Pinot. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (35% new) French oak barrels for 12 months. 13% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $75.
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State Deep inky in color with a short purple/ reddish rim. Strong nose of black currants, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, tar, light barnyard and black pepper. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, oak, licorice, earth, black tea, herbs, tar, light vegetables, peppercorn and barnyard. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Syrah from Red Mountain. Well balanced, rich and extracted. Powerful and spicy. Still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already showing complexity. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too. A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats. A blend of 93% Syrah and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in (46% new) French oak barrels. 15% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $85.
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM