Fates' Lieutenant Winery La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Santa Rita Hills, California Reddish in color with light intensity. Fruity nose of red berries with light oak, spices and chocolate notes. Light to medium in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, tobacco leaf and herbs. Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This 5-year-old Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to get better in the next 5 to 7 years. Spicy, fruit forward and elegant. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Nicely balanced and good right out of the bottle. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with my Charcuterie board. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.

Fates' Lieutenant Winery La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Santa Rita Hills, California

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Chateau du Tailhas Pomerol 2008, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim. Pretty nose of red and black fruits with light wood, herbs, light chocolates, earth, coffee and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dark chocolates and black tea. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Merlot from Pomerol. Well balanced and complex. Tangy and tasty. Rich and elegant, with enough fruits to compliment the earth notes. Spicy and entertaining. This 18 year old is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is much better with age. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.

Chateau du Tailhas Pomerol 2008, Bordeaux, France

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Krug Grande Cuvée 171th Edition Brut Champagne, France Lemon in color with a golden hue. Pretty nose with flowers, yeast, citrus, lemons, green apples, limes, spices, herbs and minerals. Medium bodied with high acidity, and medium sized bubbles. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, light earth, minerals, herbs, sea salt and light spices. Long finish with limes and light herbs. This is a delicious Champagne, but feels extremely young. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. Rich and tangy. Soft and smooth. Much better after 45 minutes of airtime, and better when not too cold. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay and 18% Meunier. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $250.

Krug Grande Cuvée 171th Edition Brut Champagne, France

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Chateau D'yquem Sauternes 2023, Bordeaux, France Drinking this pre-release bottle of this iconic wine from Bordeaux. Light gold in color. Strong nose and Full-bodied. Sweet on the palate with high acidity to balance the sugars. Showing melons, tropical fruits, apples, light earth, guava, herbs, spices, papaya and honey notes. Long finish with herbs and tropical fruits. This is a gorgeous sweet wine from Bordeaux. Sexy, seductive and fresh. Creamy and buttery. Showing great potential, but oh so young. Already delicious and complex. Round, opulent and powerful. Loved the nose once it opened up (20 minutes in the glass). Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and intense, yet elegant. Well balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. Drunk from a Magnum. A blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months. 154 g/l sugar. 14% alcohol by volume. 96 points. $500.

Chateau D'yquem Sauternes 2023, Bordeaux, France

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The Vice Wines Torie's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Los Carneros, California Purple/ reddish in color with medium plus intensity. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cherries, oak, sweet candy, light vanilla and lots of chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, currants, oak, chocolates, black pepper, light herbs and spices. Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Pinot Noir from Napa Valley is already drinking nicely. Rich, juicy and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up. It needs about an hour to open up properly, but we didn’t have that luxury as it finished way too quickly. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years. Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food. Paired very nicely with pizza. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 9 months in all new French Oak barrels. A small production of only 3,000 bottles. Unfiltered and unfined. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $68.

The Vice Wines Torie's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Los Carneros, California

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The Walls Vineyards Stanley Groovy Lip Stinger 2023, Washington State Nice color of lemon with a golden hue. Nose of citrus, lemons, apples, earth, spices, limes and minerals. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with grapefruits, lemons, green apples, spices, bitter herbs and light earth. Tangy finish with limes and spices. This is a very tasty white Rhone blend from Washington State. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy, delicate and entertaining. Feels like a White Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A lovely surprise. Good right out of the bottle, gets earthier as it opens up, and the high alcohol is not noticeable. Good by itself or with food, and paired very nicely with the Avocado Tuna Tartar. A blend of 60% Grenache Blanc, 18% Roussanne, 9% Picpoul, 9% Viognier and 4% Marsanne. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $32.

The Walls Vineyards Stanley Groovy Lip Stinger 2023, Washington State

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Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California #AgedWineTuesday Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age. Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper. Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, chocolates, figs, cola, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Rich and engaging. Elegant, soft and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Needed 90 minutes in the bottle to open up properly and show great complexity, with good structure. This gorgeous Cabernet is still drinking at its peak, but will not get better from this point on. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years. A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too. A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $200.

Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

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Netofa Winery Latour Red 2018, Galilee, Israel #KosherWineSunday Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and very fruity. Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, bitter herbs, light vegetables, dried meats and light iron notes. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 8 year old Syrah blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and fruit forward. Complex and interesting. I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvedre. Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months. Kosher and not Mevushal. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $30 (at release).

Netofa Winery Latour Red 2018, Galilee, Israel

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Col Solare Winery Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Washington State It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one from Red Mountain. Purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Elegant nose with blue and black fruits, light cedar, light earth and chocolates notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates and earth. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain. Elegant and rich. Complex, spicy and entertaining. This 8 year old Cabernet is drinking close to its peak. Fruit forward and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine. Showing a great mouthfeel with nice balance and elegance. Interesting enough to drink by itself and talk about. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Wine Advocate 93 points. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.

Col Solare Winery Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Washington State

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Chateau Corbin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2018, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Very pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates and light black pepper. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and light earth. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This is a delicious Merlot from Saint Emilion. Soft and elegant. Well balanced and rich. Spicy, and showing nice finesse. This 8 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Fruit forward with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. A Merlot for the Cabernet Sauvignon lover. A great sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $55.

Chateau Corbin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2018, Bordeaux, France

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Terragena Winery Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Mendocino County, California Light red in color with light intensity. Light nose of strawberries, cranberry juice and light herbs. Light bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, strawberries, cranberries, bitter herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper. Tangy finish with soft tannins and tart cherries. This is an easy drinking Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley in California. Nicely balanced with mild complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Loved the low alcohol here. Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier after 90 minutes of airtime. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. A good porch wine and good for the pool too. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels. A small production of 650 cases. 11.5% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $49.

Terragena Winery Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Mendocino County, California

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Marchesi di Barolo Sarmassa Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy #AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and light barnyard. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, earth, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, light tar, vegetables and peppercorn. Medium minus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins, and tangy raspberries. This 16 year old Barolo from the great 2010 vintage, is drinking very nicely now. Soft and elegant. Complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime. Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points. Will not get better from this point on, but will continue to drink nicely for a while. I had the 2018 a couple of years ago, and it was too young. A good food wine that paired nicely with my pizza. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $130.

Marchesi di Barolo Sarmassa Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy

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Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhône, France Reddish in color with medium intensity. Fresh picked cherries and strawberries on the nose with light chocolates notes. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, raspberries, chocolates, earth and spices. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries. This is a very young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and engaging. Nicely balanced and spicy. The high alcohol is well integrated already. Ripe and fresh tasting at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 75% Grenache and 15% Syrah with some Mourvedre and Cinsault. Aged mostly in concrete vats for 12 months. 16% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhône, France

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Timbre Winery The Rhythm Riverbench Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Santa Maria Valley, California Timbre Winery The Rhythm Riverbench Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Santa Maria Valley, California #KosherWineSunday Reddish in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red fruits with light wood, chocolates, mediterranean spices, light earth and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with red cherries, red currants, earth, light tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper. Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and sour cherries. This is a young Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley in California. Elegant and complex. Nicely balanced and fruit forward. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is already drinking nicely, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Has good potential to become a 92+ point wine. Spicy and entertaining. Tangy, interesting and very true to the Terroir. Good by itself or with food. A small production of only 4 barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.

Timbre Winery The Rhythm Riverbench Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Santa Maria Valley, California

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019, Rhône, France Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Showing red and black fruits with wood, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and spices. Long finish with round tannins and cooked cherries. This is a delicious Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and extracted. Powerful and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining. Already showing beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and a touch of Vaccarèse, Counoise and Cinsault. Aged in large French oak barrels for 16 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.

Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019, Rhône, France

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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2017, Bordeaux, France It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Earthy nose with black fruits and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, dark chocolates, coffee, light vegetables, herbs and black pepper. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Paulliac. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex, elegant and fruit forward. This 9 year old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French oak barrels for 17 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $85.

Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2017, Bordeaux, France

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Grand Napa Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021, Napa Valley, California Ruby in color with a wide purplish rim, and medium plus intensity. Pretty nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, chocolates, mediterranean spices, eucalyptus, tobacco, herbs and black pepper. Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, blackberries, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates, spices and peppercorn. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Complex and engaging, with a soft mouthfeel. Really enjoyed the nose here. This 5 year old Cabernet based Bordeaux blend is already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. I've had a few different vintages of this Cabernet and it is very consistent. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $55.

Grand Napa Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021, Napa Valley, California

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Chateau de la Gardine Cuvée de Generations Marie Leoncie Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2016, France #AgedWineTuesday Golden in color. Beautiful nose of citrus, apples, pears, light earth, nuts and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, apples, spices, light oak and earth. Long finish with citrus and apples. This 10 year old Roussanne from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Still showing lots of fruits and drinking at its peak. Will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years. Complex and interesting with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, soft and smooth. A great sipping wine, easy drinking and better when not too cold. 100% Roussanne grapes from old vines, were handpicked and aged in new French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $90.

Chateau de la Gardine Cuvée de Generations Marie Leoncie Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2016, France

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Chateau Fortia Cuvée du Baron Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2018, Rhone, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, coffee, spices, dark chocolates and peppercorn. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, chocolates, light oak and licorice. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 8 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is delicious now. Complex, well balanced and entertaining. Elegant and fruit forward. I had the 2020 vintage not too long ago, and this one drinks so much better. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Robert Parker 93 points. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre. Aged in large French oak barrels for 18 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $55.

Chateau Fortia Cuvée du Baron Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2018, Rhone, France

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Force Majeure Red Mountain Syrah 2018, Washington State Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, earth, herbs, mediterranean spices and black pepper. Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, dried fruits, cedar, figs, light alcohol, black licorice, dark chocolates, light earth, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 8 year old Syrah from Red Mountain is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and entertaining. Delicious now, and drinking close to its peak. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier. Aged for 18 months in (23% new) large French oak barrels. A small production of only 500 cases. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.

Force Majeure Red Mountain Syrah 2018, Washington State

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Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Washington State It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, cola, herbs and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, black tea, peppercorn and cola. Long finish with no tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious 10-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and nicely balanced. Good right out of the bottle and didn't evolve much with air, even after after 2 hours. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is so much better now. Probably a little past its peak, but delicious nonetheless. A little flat at this point, but very tasty. I love these Cabernet based Bordeaux blends. Easy drinking and a great sipping wine. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in (28% new) French Oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $45 (current vintage).

Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Washington State

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Chateau du Tailhas Pomerol 2019, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth and herbs. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Complex and interesting. Spicy, elegant and fruit forward. Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. I had the 2016 vintage last year and it was even better. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $65.

Chateau du Tailhas Pomerol 2019, Bordeaux, France

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Domaine Tempier La Migoua Bandol Rouge 2022, Provence, France Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Red fruits on the nose with light oak and red candy notes. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, light wood, chocolates, tobacco leaf, earth and dark coffee. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious red blend from Bandol. Fruit forward, and still very young. However, it is very approachable right now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. This Single Vineyard Mourvèdre based blend is very interesting. Well balanced and complex with a nice mouthfeel. A good quality wine. A tasty sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. A blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 26% Cinsault and 4% Syrah. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.

Domaine Tempier La Migoua Bandol Rouge 2022, Provence, France

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Holocene Wines Codex Pinot Noir 2023, Willamette Valley, Oregon Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of raspberries, cherries, currants, spices, tobacco leaf herbs and black pepper. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light wood, tobacco, chocolates and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Pinot Noir from Williamette Valley in Oregon is starting to drink nicely now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruity, tangy and interesting. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable, even by itself. A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Complex, and good by itself or with food. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 19 months in (20% new) French oak barrels. A small production of less than 3,500 bottles. 13.3% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Holocene Wines Codex Pinot Noir 2023, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Dama Wines Painted Hills Vineyard Grenache 2022, Columbia Valley, Washington State Purple in color with medium plus intensity, and a wide purplish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and spicy. Showing sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and herbs. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a tasty Grenache from Columbia Valley in Washington State. Elegant and fruit forward, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced and complex. This Single Vineyard Grenache is easy drinking and very approachable already. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. A nice sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Grenache grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 23 months. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.

Dama Wines Painted Hills Vineyard Grenache 2022, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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The Vice Wines Coyote Chief Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Howell Mountain, California Inky in color with a short purple rim. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, licorice, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black plums, black currants, light oak, spices, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates and light herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This young Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain is starting to drink very nicely now, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Shows good structure with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced and complex. Needs time to open up properly. I gave it 4 hours in the decanter. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 18 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. Unfiltered. A small production of 521 cases. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.

The Vice Wines Coyote Chief Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Howell Mountain, California

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Pale purple in color. Strong nose of black currants, plums, light oak and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This Single Vineyard Syrah from Walla Walla Valley is much lighter than I expected it to be. Engaging and interesting. Complex, fruit forward and easy drinking. A nice sipping wine. A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier. Grapes were fermented with wild yeast in concrete vats and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of less than 3,500 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $65.

Gramercy Cellars Forgotten Hills Vineyard Syrah 2020, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Pale lemon in color with a golden hue. Nose of citrus, yeast, apples, bread, sea salt earth and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, red apples, light limes, yeast, light herbs, minerals and spices. Nice length on the finish with tangy limes. This is a delicious 8 year old Sparkling wine from Eola-Amity Hills in Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and complex. Rich and entertaining. Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. This Single Vineyard sparkling is easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees for 5 years. A small production of only 450 cases. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.

Argyle Winery Spirit Hill Vineyard Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Fates' Lieutenant Winery Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Santa Maria Valley, California Light ruby in color with light intensity. Strong nose of red cherries, wild flowers, currants, barnyard, light tar, vegetables, herbs, earth and milk chocolates. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, red currants, black pepper, herbs, chocolates, spices, green tea and watermelon notes. Nice length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy pomegranates. This young Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills in California is starting to drink very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Nicely balanced and complex. Fruit forward and elegant. Soft and smooth. Tangy and engaging. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing such an interesting nose for a Pinot Noir. Reminds me of Northern Rhône Syrah nose, but not as potent. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. 50% whole cluster Pinot Noir grapes were fermented with native yeast. A tiny production of only 720 bottles. Unfiltered and unfined. 13.2% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Fates' Lieutenant Winery Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Santa Maria Valley, California

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Seven Hills Winery Rocks District Syrah 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Deep purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong nose of black currants, cooked plums, barnyard, tobacco leaf and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, vegetables and peppercorn. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This young Syrah from the Rocks District in Walla Walla Valley is nicely balanced, rich and extracted. Bold, yet elegant. Already complex and approachable, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Stinky in a good way, and feels like a new world Syrah with a Northern Rhone feel. Good by itself or with food, like game meats. Grapes were aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Seven Hills Winery Rocks District Syrah 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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