93 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Shows wonderful balance and purity of flavor, depth and complexity built around spicy wild berry, black cherry, mineral, anise and spice. Full-bodied, fresh and lively. The finish sails on. Drink now through 2013. 1900 cases made." (Web only, 2009) The Cuvee de Trois is always a staff favorite at K&L. Whether you're a Burgundy lover, a California fan or somewhere in between, this wine will make you very happy. Consistently well balanced with lovely cherry fruit, mineral and spice. Joseph ... Read More » 

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Possibly one of the hardest California wines to keep in stock, the Rombauer Chardonnay is THE Chardonnay that fans of the buttery, spicy, ripe and rich take on the varietal measure all other Chards against. In 2008, the wine doesn't falter - with tropical fruit tending toward pineapple and papaya and a creamy texture that just glides across the palate. Sure to sell out. 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "A very fine Cabernet that combines the modern cult style ripeness with old-fashioned structure to produce a wine of exceptional appeal. It's rich in mountain-intense black currants, bitter chocolate, spices and smoky oak, wrapped into splendid tannins, and the finish is throroughly dry. The grapes are from the Sonoma side of Spring Mountain, and the winemaker was veteran Marco DiGiulio." (11/09) According to the Wine Spectator: "Smoky, toasty roasted herb and berry flavors are rich and full-bodied, showing plenty of oak and e... Read More » 

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96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Most of the grapes came from the Annapolis Vineyard, with some from Seascape. While the vintage was cool, it gave incredibly long hangtime. Dry, crisp and delicate, the wine has a silky voluptuousness that makes it irresistible, with pie-filling cherry and black raspberry flavors finished with Asian spice. New French oak adds toast and vanilla sweetness. It's expensive, but still a bargain." (5/1/2007) 90 points and one star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "A substantial Pinot from first sniff to aftertaste, t... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Enthusiast: "The Stoller vineyard bottling is a warm, rich and spicy Pinot Noir, with a sweet black cherry fruit core, concentrated and well-matched to the acids and tannins. A smooth and luscious midpalate continues to add flavors of butterscotch and toast, leading into a long and quite satisfying finish. Could be cellared for 6-8 years, but it’s hard to imagine it will ever taste any better than this." (02/09) 91 points from Wine & Spirits: "This wine bears the ripeness of a warm vintage while remaining fresh and lean, with aromas o... Read More » 

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93 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Vivid red. Deep, smoky aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and licorice, with a sexy rose nuance adding complexity. The dark fruit notes repeat on the palate, which is velvety, seductively sweet and gently framed by fine-grained tannins. The most concentrated of these pinots, with impressively deep dark fruit character and excellent finishing thrust." (May/June '09) 90-92 points from Robert Parker: "Beautiful black raspberry and black cherry fruit as well as forest floor jump from the glass of the 200... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker: "From the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2007 Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard (from one of the older vineyards in the area, planted in 1973) has a similar dark ruby color, more floral and forest floor notes, as well as black currant and cherry, medium to full body, and lots of complexity and delicacy. This is a rich, but nuanced style of Pinot Noir that should drink nicely for 5-6 years." (08/2009) A beautiful, seamless Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands, the 2007 Testarossa "Sleepy Hollow" Pinot Noir displays exactly what y... Read More » 

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92 points and a "Cellar Selection" from Wine Enthusiast: "At the age of nearly four years, this mountain Cab remains vigorous in tannins, suggesting 4-6 additional years of aging. If you drink it now, decant. It's a very good wine, rich in blackberries, black currants, herbs and cedar, with a very long, distinguished finish." (8/1/2009) 90 points from Robert Parker: "Primarily from estate vineyards, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits notes of ripe raspberries, blueberries, and kirsch interwoven with spicy oak, subtle wood, and earthy undertones. With s... Read More » 

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Since all the way back to 1972 Silver Oak has been bottling Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. In fact they were one of the first to champion the now well know region of Alexander Valley by putting it on their label. While their Napa Valley bottling has garnered more attention, and possibly press over the years, we think the Alexander Valley bottling is still one of the best Cabs out there for the money. At about half the price of the Napa bottling, and with many other Alexander Valley producers charging more for their wines, this bottling looks m... Read More » 

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After giving the 2004 Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon an additional year and half of bottle age, winemaker Jeff Hansen finally decided to release this exceptional wine in October, 2008. And, the additional time really helped, allowing this rich puppy to evolve and open up to show its true depth of character. Deeply colored, the nose is loaded with cassis, currants, blackberries and espresso notes, which is underscored by mild toasty tones. In the mouth, you will be treated to an expansive, hugely complex, multi-dimensional cabernet, with well-integ... Read More » 

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90 points from Wine Spectator Insider: "A very distinctive style. Full-bodied and well-done, rich and unctuous, showing bold, fleshy ripe fig, honey, melon and spicy hazelnut flavors, with light oak shadings. Ends with a long, honeyed finish. Drink now through 2014." (Oct. 21, 2009) One Puff from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Very rich, somewhat honeyed and also carrying a nutty, roasted almond hint, this wine is quite expressive if somewhat unusual in character. It is full and fleshy in feel with an unctuous, viscous texture that extends ... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker: "The dark ruby/purple-colored 2005 Pinot Noir Bulldog Reserve (65% from the Solomon Hills Vineyard and the rest from Bien Nacido and a handful of other small plots) is a 500-case cuvee offering beautiful black cherry, tapenade, strawberry, and loamy soil aromas, medium to full body, and superb structure and length. With good acidity and moderate alcohol (by Californian standards) of 13%, this Burgundian-styled Pinot should evolve nicely for a decade." (08/07) The 2005 Bulldog is a classic representation of what I feel the 20... Read More » 

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Here is a classic example of sensational Pinot from a talented newcomer that entered the market at the worst possible time. The wine rocks, but the market for new entries at $50 does not. Thanks to a special deal that we worked out directly with the owner, we now have this puppy at a fraction of the cost, with the savings passed along to you. This first release from the Wines of Redemption is an elegant 2007 Monterey County Pinot Noir. The fruit comes from the Mission Ranch in Monterey's Arroyo Seco AVA. Formerly the Mirrasou vineyard, the site, whic... Read More » 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep red. Red- and blackcurrant, cherry and menthol on the nose, with subtle vanilla, cola and tobacco notes adding complexity. Tightly wound red berry and bitter cherry flavors are framed by dusty tannins, picking up anise and herb notes on the back end. Understated and brisk, with good finishing clarity and mineral cut." (May/June '09) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Light in body, with a tobaccoey, dried herb quality to the cherry fruit. Finishes fast, but quite an elegant wine, and should age for... Read More » 

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"Produced for us from a well-known Spring Mountain estate vineyard (Smith-Madrone), which is near the top of that appellation, this 2006 "Reserve" Kalinda is a classic mountainside cabernet with incredible natural concentration and focus. Deep ruby, almost inky in color, the nose explodes with definitive aromas of cassis, blackberry currants, and anise. There are undertones of espresso, chocolate, and cedar that carries over into a flashy, expansive, complex, layered palate impression with a huge middle, and all supported by round, silky, integrated ta... Read More » 

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Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new and seasoned French and American oak. The front of the wine is soft and almost immediately begins evolving into the broad mid-palate. The mid has weight, length, and structure. The acids were great in 2008 and provide an essential rounding effect to the "big fruit" inherent in the wine. The finish is long and filled with ripe, ... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine Spectator: "Combines richness with an elegant, delicate mouthfeel, showing deep layers of ripe fig, honeydew melon, ripe green pear and smoky oak. Balanced, focused, pure and lingering. Drink now through 2013." (Insider May 13, 2009). 90 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "Plump and tender, this is a polished chardonnay that yields its richness seamlessly. It's both round and completely dry, a sleek, high-altitude white that should develop flavor detail as it ages. If you open it now, match the smokiness to roast veal." (10/09) Ridg... Read More » 

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97 points Wine Enthusiast: "This distinctive Pinot Noir's source is a tiny vineyard in cool Green Valley; the winegrower is James MacPhail, whose own MacPhail Pinot Noirs are so good. The wine itself is totally dry and silky and firm in acidity, yet soft in fine tannins. You might call it noble. It's eruptive in cherries, sweet smoky bacon, raspberry granola and oaky sandalwood. Gorgeous, seductive and brilliant, a truly great Pinot Noir that's impeccable now." (09/09) And, according to Wine Spectator: "Big and full-bodied, with a concentrated mix of sa... Read More » 

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91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "58% Zinfandel; 22% Carignane; 18% Petite Sirah; 2% Mataro. An intriguing note of cranberry-like fruit sets this offering off on a track of its own while complexing elements of sweet oak, anise, dark chocolate and tar contribute further distinction. Somewhat tighter than most past Geyserville bottlings, it is a solidly structured effort whose ample richness is met by lots of vitality, and, if a bit angular at this point, it promises to blossom with a few years of age and reward thos... Read More » 

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Duckhorn's popular Sauvignon Blanc is back, and the 2008 vintage is seamless. The beguiling nose is redolent of kaffir lime, stone fruit and tangy citrus. Upfront grapefruit and lemon citrus flavors layer over subtler stone fruit, banana, coconut and lychee flavors, making the drinker feel transported to a deserted island. Hints of spice from barrel fermentation on the finish, the wine has a rich, leesy mid-palate but plenty of acidity. 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast! (12/09) According to Wine Spectator: "Complex and focused, with a mix of wild berry, raspberry and plum, joined by touches of spice, floral and mineral notes. Ends with an earthy dryness. Drink now through 2013." (09/09) The Karmen Isabella vineyard is located in the Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River and expresses itself with red fruit character. This isn't one of those over-the-top Pinots you might confuse with Syrah - it is filigreed, with a lush texture and hints of mineral on the finish. 

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93 points Robert Parker: "Slightly better is the 2006 Syrah Shanel Vineyard. It includes 3% Viognier, but it is less noticeable at this stage. An opaque purple color is followed by enormous quantities of blackberries intermixed with tapenade, acacia flowers, and truffles. Full-bodied, meaty, and dense, it cuts an even broader mouthfeel than its sibling. It, too, can be drunk over the next decade. " (12/08) 93 points Wine Spectator: "There's lots of spices - white and black pepper - but also plenty of grapey dark berry, red licorice, herb, mineral and ce... Read More » 

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91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Despite its wealth of rich oak and its tantalizing touches of root beer, cocoa and cream, this keenly defined opus is very specific in its deep Cabernet fruit, and its strong themes of ripe currants stay the course from beginning to end. It is an especially well-polished wine on the palate and its very trim tannins allow its concentrated fruit to shine through, but, its present temptations noted, it is impeccably balanced and promises to get better and better for a good many years." (04/08) Also got 90 points from Wine Spe... Read More » 

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Coho is the shared aspiration of Brooks Painter and Gary Lipp to produce flavorful, balanced wines. Grown in select cool-climate vineyards, Coho wines emphasize fruit purity and vitality. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 

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From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light red. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose and lavender, complicated by subtle florality. Strikingly spicy and fresh, with vibrant red berry flavors and slow-building sweetness. Becomes deeper on the finish, which leaves a trail of cherry and berry fruit in its wake. Pretty wine, with a seductively juicy character and good clarity." (May/June '08) Called "Cuvée de Trois" because the wine traditionally blended fruit from three vineyard sources, the 2006 adds a fourth, including fruit from Trenton Vin... Read More » 

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Sinskey's biodynamically farmed Carneros vineyards produce some really spectacular fruit, as can be seen in their 2007 Pinot Noir bottling. The color of Red Rock desert but sparkling and translucent in color, the red fruit aromas and spice lure you in with their inherant character. On the palate, the fruit is tangy and sweet - raspberries and cranberries touched off by citrus zest - with an earthy underpinning that keeps the wine from becoming a fruit bomb. Satin tannins and bright acidity keep you wanting more, espcially if you're enjoying this at cella... Read More » 

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From the winery: "Rombauer Vineyards’ 2007 Zinfandel is dramatically seductive and immensely flavorful. This fruit-forward, full-bodied style is deeply concentrated and jammy with layers of dark wild berries and rich cherries. Fruity through the finish, flavors of boysenberry and raspberry linger on the palate." 

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96 points Wine & Spirits: "One taste of this wine and you might forget Cabernet. In fact, this is what Napa Valley growers should consider the ideal. It's classic, beautiful, wildly fruited Zin, farmed to catch the cooler, morning sun and to hold onto its zest and elegance. Made to be transparent in color and incisive in flavor. Pure California in its memory of sage brush and desert heat. Delicious now, and likely to be more delicious 20 years from now, as Jerry Seps's wines age with grace." 95 points and three stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to Cali... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Chimney Rock continues a successful string of vintages with this powerful ’05. It’s a distinguished wine that calls to mind the description of Stags Leap Cabernet as an iron fist in a velvet glove. Rich and full-bodied, it has lush flavors of black currants and smoky new oak. Easy to find, with 28,000 cases produced. Drink now through 2012." (10/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant and supple, showing herb, tobacco and tea-laced currant and black cherry flavors that are complex and well-proportioned, with a long, lingering... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Bright yellow. Musky peach, pear and apple fruit aromas and flavors are complicated by flowers and herbs. Concentration and precise, with a dusty impression of extract and very good length. Quite strong for this no-malo chardonnay. Bo Barrett is now vinifying with a higher percentage of whole clusters and getting less bitterness as a result. 'So now we don't need as much new oak to compensate,' he noted, adding that 2007 was an outstanding vintage for chardonnay as there was no heat stress." (May/June '09) 90 points Robert Par... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 La Maestra Proprietary Red (a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot) is exceptional. Beautiful aromas of flowers, blueberries, and black raspberries are followed by a silky-textured, medium to full-bodied wine with deep blue and black fruits, a hint of crushed rocks, and again, a floral note. This is a wine of nuance, complexity, and elegance achieved without sacrificing substantial flavor intensity. Drink it over the next 10-12 years." (12/08) This pro... Read More » 

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Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir boasts tart cherry, raspberry and plum notes on the nose. The fruity bouquet is supported by a clean minerality with hints of spice and violet. On the palate, red and black fruit with a leathery undercurrent sit on a frame of juicy acidity. The tannins are fine and supple and the finish shows whispers of cola and smoke. 

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93 points from The Wine Spectator: "Beautifully crafted, pure and focused, this is full-bodied, offering juicy, vivid blackberry and wild berry fruit, with shades of plum and black cherry that coat the palate. Long and supple on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 255 cases made." (03/09) 

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Extremely limited availability with only 1,700 cases produced. 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "It's fair to call this a junior version of Lancaster's more expensive, superb Bordeaux-style wines. Like them, it's rich in black currant and cedar flavors, and quite tannic, a wine that needs a few years to come around. Three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, one quarter Merlot." 

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A slight departure from previous vintages, this Spring Mountain Cabernet is a rich, full-bodied red, deep in color, with a nose that is lively with essences of berries, plum, and toasty oak. The sweet, supple entry crescendos into a deeply intense middle; followed by a pleasant, velvety, lingering finish. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Deliciously complex, with a rich range of flavors built around loamy currant, blackberry, plum and sassafras. Gets more interesting with every sip. Best from 2010 through 2015." (08/09) And, according to Wine Enthusiast: "Dry, silky and crisp in acidity, this Pinot offers easy flavors of red cherries, cola, licorice, orange zest and cedar, with a vast array of peppery spices. At its best now." (09/09) Winemaker James MacPhail describes the setting for the Sarmento vineyard as "nothing short of spectacular." Located in the Sant... Read More » 

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94 points, two stars and the top rated Zinfandel in the September issue of the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Its ripe red berry fruit jumps out of the glass and is joined by hints of concentrated stone fruits and a dollop of enriching oak in the inviting aromas. Full and slightly fleshy in its palatal impacts but well-balanced and polished, especially given the tendencies of its appellation to produce wines that are often on the rustic side, this one does bring youthful tannins into play at the finish and is recommended for a few years of cell... Read More » 

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A stunning, cherry and cranberry-filled Pinot Noir wrapped up with an earth and spice bow. The fruit comes from Foley's Rancho Santa Rosa, part of the original Spanish Land Grant, and one of Santa Barbara's most historic properties. Planted into a steep hillside in one of the coolest parts of the Santa Ynez Valley, the site is ideal for growing bright, structured Pinot Noir. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels, which smooth the wine's texture and add spicy notes that complement the crisp acidity. 

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Seghesio's "Home Ranch" vineyard was planted in 1895. This head-trained, Alexander Valley site faired better than well in 2007. In fact, ordinarly reserved winemaker Ted Seghesio calls this their "best vintage to date." Sweet graham cracker and briar fruit aromas lure you in. If you can pull your nose far enough out of the glass to tilt it back and drink the wine, you'll experience mouth-filling berry fruit, cracked black pepper, smoke and cocoa powder flavors framed with focused old vine acidity and fine, ripe tannins. This is a classic Zin that will dr... Read More » 

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The Wagner clan must have wine in their veins. Belle Glos is the project of Joseph Wagner, son of famed Caymus winemaker Chuck Wagner, devoted entirely to distinctive, single-vineyard pinot noirs. Planted near the corner of Clark Avenue and Telephone Road in the Santa Maria Valley in in 1972. This wine is pure Clark & Telephone - full of the cookie spice, mint, black tea and cranberry aromas and flavors the vineyard is known for. Bright, with firm acidity and fine-grained tannins. 

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Seghesio's Rockpile Zin is a double-whammy - it showcases the concentrated fruit that comes from the steep, rocky Rockpile appellation while also waving the flag of a stellar vintage, one winemaker Ted Seghesio calls the best to date. Deep raspberry and black currant aromas are highlighted by scents of clove and spicy black pepper on the nose and mirrored on the wine's palate. And though it's remarkably concentrated, Rockpile's elevation and soil adds minerality and bright acidity that make this a wonderfully balanced and complex Zin. Try with hanger ste... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "Easily Shafer’s greatest Merlot ever. Certainly its richest, with fabulously concentrated blackberry, cherry, licorice, chocolate and cinnamon spice flavors. All this is wrapped into extraordinarily sweet, refined tannins. Addictively drinkable, but not a long ager. Best now and through 2012."-WE 3/01/09. 92 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Heavily extracted aromas of black cherries, dark soils, hints of licorice and scads of rich oak announce this wine's serious intentions, and it continues in the mouth with de... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful Cabernet. Pretty tannic now, so if you drink it, decant and have with a rich oily meats and cheeses. But the heart of black cherries, and cassis, and the overall balance, enable this wine to develop ove the next 6-8 years." (06/09) The Raymond Reserve has been an outstanding wine for the last three vintages. The 2006 is bright and forward with lovely black and blue fruit, with great balance of fruit, oak and tannin. I found the tannins to be bright and lush and very approachable. This is a California Cab lover's ... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "This is a dark, big, deeply flavored Cabernet whose tannic structure strongly suggests mid- to long-term aging. Bone dry, it has flashy flavors of black currants, dark chocolate and cedar. Very fine. Best 2010-2015, if not longer in a proper cellar." (03/09) Sequoia Grove's 2005 Cab combines fruit from all over the Napa Valley, from St. Helena to the north all the way to the Atlas Peak hills in the southeast. The resulting wine is dark and concentrated, with a sweet and spicy bouquet of blackberries and currants ... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker: "The 2007 Chardonnay Estate is a terrific value, exhibiting notes of tropical fruit, smoked nuts, excellent acidity, and a broad, savory mouthfeel. This is a source for very fine Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at some of the most realistic prices to be found in Northern California. Like several producers in the Russian River, the 2006s out of bottle from Walter Hansel Winery seem to be evolving quickly and, by-and-large, are slightly less impressive than they were at the beginning of their lives. Nevertheless, the good producers hav... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Like the 2005 vintage, this bottling has 100% new French oak. But the wine feels more balanced and fatter than its predecessor, and over all more satisfying. The mineral-infused roasted pineapple, candied ginger and crème brûlée flavors finish dry and crisp and elegant. Great job from Beringer's winemaker emeritus, Ed Sbragia." (09/08) 92 points Wine Spectator: "A rich, complex style that veers to opulent without being excessive, offering layers of ripe fig, honeydew melon, hazelnut and spicy nutmeg notes. Deeply concentrated... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker: "The winery continues to turn out a strong Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in the Calistoga area. This is a big production item (10,000 cases), and tends to be a good value for a high-class Napa Cabernet. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (22,000 cases) is a beauty. Savory black currant fruit notes intermixed with some licorice, underbrush, and spice jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, smoothly textured, beautifully elegant wine meant to be served and drunk in its first 10-12 years of life. This clearly has the fingerp... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (a blend from various sites) is a soft, sexy combination of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. A big, sweet nose of Asian spices, smoky oak, and plenty of black and red fruits, are followed by a lush, round, generously constituted wine with medium to full body, decent acidity, and velvety tannins. Enjoy it over the next 8-10 years." (12/08) One Puff Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "9% Petit Verdot; 6% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc. A quick whiff of ... Read More » 

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Heitz Cellar is one of California's most legendary wineries, and it's easy to see why when you open a bottle of their 2005 Napa Valley Cab. This wine harnasses the wonderful 2005 vintage, showcasing this long growing season with dense dark cherry and currant fruit and a core of bright acidity. Vanilla and spice notes frame the wine, with well-integrated, fine-grained tannins to knit it all together. Drinking well already, and sure to offer pleasure for many, many years to come. 

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90 points and one star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Generous, outgoing scents of concentrated cherries make a fine start here, and only a hint of dried fruit holds it back from taking all the honors. Still, this is a deep, rich wine on the palate, and it has both a certain fleshy fullness and enough fruit to pull it off without being heavy or overdone. It is the kind of wine that will reward handsomely when partnered with tasty meats like lamb or beef rib roasts." (Oct. 2008) From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Medium r... Read More » 

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