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Wine Scores
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
- Allen Meadows - Burghound
- Connoisseurs Guide
- Gambero Rosso
- James Halliday
- James Suckling
- Malt Advocate
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- International Wine Cellar
- Wine & Spirits
- Wine Enthusiast
- Wine Spectator
- The Wine News
- Malt Advocate
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Staff Favorites - Patrick Cu
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2011 Artezin Mendocino County Zinfandel
Review Date: 5-26-2013
This is the Zinfandel for summer barbecues. It over delivers for the price. The nose is full of black cherries, raspberries, peppercorn, and a slight savoriness. The palate is juicy with red fruit and a touch of oak. Very easy drinking and enjoyable, it'll be great for parties.
Price: $12.99
2011 Balletto Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Review Date: 5-21-2013
It's hard to find a Pinot Noir at this price with this much substance. A great nose of cherry, strawberry, and light smoke is followed by flavors of dense raspberry, cinnamon spice, and oak. This is well worth the price.
Price: $21.99
2010 Terra Valentine "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 4-23-2013
There is a great, big nose of cedar, cassis, espresso, and mint to welcome California Cab drinkers to this tasty deal from Terra Valentine. The palate sings of blackberry and toasty oak that are framed by nice, firm tannins. The finish is fine and lingers pleasantly. For the price, this is a winner.
Price: $34.99
Compass Box Hedonism Grain Scotch Whisky 750ml
Review Date: 3-25-2013
This is my absolute favorite bottling of grain whisky and one of my favorite Scotch whiskies. It's deliciously decadent as the name implies. I tried this after becoming acquainted with most of the entry level single malt Scotch whisky expressions available on the market. Hedonism is a breath of fresh air in the midst of single malt mania. It shows how Scottish grain whisky can be so elegant and amazing when blended right. Tastes of vanilla, cinnamon, toffee, coconut, and lightly toasty oak are on display. I've presented this to non-whisky drinkers and even made them fans.
Price: $94.99
2010 Buehler Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 3-25-2013
A very approachable and tasty Napa Cab for less than $20! Inviting aromas of chocolate and cedar lead to a mouthful of generous cassis and blackberry flavors. Mocha notes emerge mid palate and linger throughout the finish. This should be a crowd pleaser.
Price: $17.99
2010 District 7 Monterey Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 3-25-2013
On the nose are notes of plum and cherry. On the palate are loads of blackberry and blueberry with a touch of cedar. The soft tannins help make this very easy to drink right now. An incredibly enjoyable Cab for an affordable price!
Price: $14.99
2009 Fort Ross "Fort Ross Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Review Date: 2-11-2013
The 2009 Fort Ross Sonoma Pinot Noir has inviting aromas of cherry and pleasantly perfumed violets. On the palate are well concentrated fruit notes that are persistent throughout. The texture is super soft. It ends with a slight spice that lingers nicely. Worth every penny. It is a joy to drink.
Price: $34.99
