Heir Apparent Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fresh red fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates, light licorice, earth, sweet tobacco, herbs, mediterranean spices, tea leaf and light green vegetables. Medium plus in body and elegant with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, bell pepper and peppercorn. Tangy and spicy finish with fine grained tannins. This young Napa Cabernet feels very fresh and youthful, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Juicy and tangy, complex and interesting. Spicy and entertaining, elegant and easy drinking Not your typical Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, and feels more like a Left Bank Bordeaux. The Cabernet Franc seems to be very dominant right now. Earthier than I expected, and showing more fruits on the nose than the palate at this point. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. I had a few different vintages of this wine, and my favorite so far is the 2016. Good right out of the bottle, and even better the next day, when much of the vegetable notes dissipate. A good sipping wine that paired very well with my Lamb T-bone dish. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Aged for 22 months in (50% New) French Oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50.

Heir Apparent Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022, California

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Occidental Wines SWK Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of red and black fruits with light wood, black tea, spices, light licorice, chocolates, herbs and tobacco leaf. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, chocolates, tobacco, light cedar, herbs, licorice, light earth and black pepper. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and complex. Nicely balanced and easy drinking, with a nice mouthfeel. This 12-year-old Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully now, and drinking at its peak. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Wine Advocate 95 points. Drinking beautifully by itself with a light chill. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. Unfiltered and unfined. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $120.

Occidental Wines SWK Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California

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The Vice Wines The Waterfall Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Ruby in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim. Strong nose with red and blue fruits, light oak, spices, wild flowers and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, light oak, coffee, spices, chocolates, peppercorn and light tea. Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is starting to drink very nicely now. Tangy and spicy. Complex with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and engaging. Showing good structure, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Fruity, but not in your face kind of wine. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Would be interesting to revisit it in 5 years. Needs a couple of hours in the decanter to open up properly. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from vines grown at 2,400 feet of elevation, were aged in (70% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months. A small production of only 3,000 bottles. 14.3% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $125.

The Vice Wines The Waterfall Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Realm Cellars The Tempest 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim. Fruity nose and full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity. Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, cedar, vanilla, cooked raisins, chocolates, light earth, herbs, spices, dark coffee, peppercorn and licorice. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and extracted. Rich, and in your face kind of wine. Still young, and needs 7 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. This 8-year-old is nicely balanced and dense, with enough acidity for the fruits. Complex with a nice mouthfeel. Big, bold and beautiful, with a teeth staining color. Not a good choice for a first date. Wine Advocate 94 points. The blend varies with each vintage. I've had the 2014 vintage a year ago, and loved it even more. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $160.

Realm Cellars The Tempest 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Calla Lily Estate Audax Valor 2023, Napa Valley, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Earthy nose with red and black fruits, light wood, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and spices. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth, light vegetables and green tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries. This Cabernet Franc based blend from Napa Valley is already drinking nicely, even by itself. Still young, and needs more bottle time to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 to 7 years. Fruitier on the palate than the nose, nicely balanced and elegant. Earthy and spicy. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux Red. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. A good sipping wine and very easy drinking, so watch out. A blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $150

Calla Lily Estate Audax Valor 2023, Napa Valley, California

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Ad Vivum Cellars Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Inky in color with a short purple rim. Nose of blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, light earth, light vanilla, chocolates, black pepper and coffee. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This 8 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already delicious. Rich and powerful, yet elegant, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and complex. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter. This Single Vineyard Cabernet needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine. I've had a few vintages of this Cabernet Sauvignon and it is so much better with age. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired beautifully with food too. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $200.

Ad Vivum Cellars Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2010, Bordeaux, France It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back! Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, toast, licorice, spices, earth, tobacco and herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Rich and extracted. Nicely balanced and complex. This 16 year old is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Wine Advocate 96 points. Wine Spectator 96 points. I've had the 2012 a few years ago, but this 2010 vintage is showing so much better. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 17 months in French Oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $180.

Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2010, Bordeaux, France

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Chateau de la Gardine Cuvée de Generations Gaston Phillipe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2012, Rhône, France #AgedWineTuesday. Dark ruby in color with a reddish/ brick rim. Pretty nose of red and black fruits with cedar, licorice and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and tobacco leaf. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious 14 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich, but not extracted. Elegant with lots of chocolate notes. Well balanced with nice complexity. Impressively fresh and youthful for its age, with good structure and balance. The high alcohol is well integrated by now. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. A gorgeous wine to drink by itself or with food. A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre. Grapes from very old vines are aged in new French oak barrels for 14 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $100.

Chateau de la Gardine Cuvée de Generations Gaston Phillipe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2012, Rhône, France

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Adelsheim Vineyard Boulder Bluff Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon Reddish/ purplish in color with light intensity. Soft on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red currants, cherries, earth, black coffee, light oak, spices, herbs and black tea. Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is complex, spicy and entertaining. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Wine Spectator 88 points. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. A little longer for this Magnum. Good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were grown on volcanic soils from 25 year old vines. Drunk from a Magnum. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $85 (750ml).

Adelsheim Vineyard Boulder Bluff Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

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Optio Vineyards Aer 2023, Paso Robles, California Dark inky in color with a short purple rim. Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, coffee, dried figs, spices, chocolates, black pepper and light herbs. Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Petite Sirah/Tempranillo blend from Paso Robles. Elegant, spicy and smooth. Complex, bold and entertaining. Tangy and interesting. Drinking very nicely right out of the bottle with lots of Petite Sirah notes. As it opens up, the Tempranillo shows up. Really loved the nose after 3 hours of airtime. Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with Havarti cheese. A blend of 50% Petite Sirah, 40% Tempranillo and 10% Mourvedre. 15.3% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $62.

Optio Vineyards Aer 2023, Paso Robles, California

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Seven Hills Winery McClellan Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn. Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a very young Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and bold. In your face kind of wine, with a teeth staining color. This Single Vineyard Cabernet needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Aged in Neutral French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Seven Hills Winery McClellan Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Ghost Block Estates Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Oakville, California It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one. Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, herbs, eucalyptus, light spices and black pepper. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, plums, currants, cedar, licorice, peppercorn, coffee, cola, light vanilla, tobacco, herbs and light earth. Long finish with fine grained tannins, red chili pepper and tangy cherries. This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville is already drinking beautifully. Nicely balanced, complex and engaging. Elegant, tangy and rich. Soft and smooth. Delicious right out of the bottle, easy to drink, and very approachable. As it opens up, more earth notes show up. Showing a great nose. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years, and showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent, and so much better with age. A great sipping wine that paired nicely with my Leg of Lamb dish. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $80.

Ghost Block Estates Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Oakville, California

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Benza Vineyards Three Tuxedos Reserve Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of fresh red fruits with light wood, dark chocolates, Indian spices, light earth and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, plums, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee, herbs and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Pinot Noir from Laureleood district in Oregon is starting to drink very nicely. Fruity and juicy. Complex and rich. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when more complexity comes in and brings more structure to the wine. Easy drinking and very inviting. Tangy and interesting. Nicely balanced with a spicy mouthfeel. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (45% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $70.

Benza Vineyards Three Tuxedos Reserve Pinot Noir 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Domaine Confuron Cotetidot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009, Burgundy, France #AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light wood, chocolates, sweet tobacco leaf, earth, mushrooms and and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, light licorice, barnyard, mushrooms, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light forest floor, black tea and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a gorgeous Pinot Noir from Cote d'Or in Burgundy. Still rich, with plenty of fruits. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. This 17 year old Pinot Noir is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Delicious by itself as a sipping wine. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $450.

Domaine Confuron Cotetidot Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009, Burgundy, France

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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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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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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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Optio Vineyards Paso Robles Tempranillo 2023, California Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim. Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, dark chocolates and light black pepper. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Tempranillo from Paso Robles. Fruit forward, chewy and complex. Rich and extracted. Already drinking beautifully, although still young, and the alcohol is nicely integrated. It is drinking much better than the 2022 vintage I had not long ago. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my steak. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $65.

Optio Vineyards Paso Robles Tempranillo 2023, California

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Frias Family Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2023, Spring Mountain District, California Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, licorice, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cola and light metal notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and expressive. Fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and nicely balanced. Soft and smooth. Already approachable, yet still very young, and needs more time in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food, like a big piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (54% new) French oak barrels for 21 months. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $175.

Frias Family Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2023, Spring Mountain District, 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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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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TeachWorth Winery Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2018, California Ruby in color with medium intensity. Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, chocolates, spices, licorice and herbs. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward with cooked cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and herbs. Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Napa Valley is drinking at the end of its peak. Complex and engaging. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and fruit forward. Fully resolved now, and would not get any better from this point. The alcohol is well integrated by now. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Pinot Noir grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 11 months. 14.75% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60 (at release).

TeachWorth Winery Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2018, California

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Horsepower Sur Echalas Vineyard Grenache 2013, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Very dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, barnyard, blood, dried meats, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs, peppercorn and licorice. Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This Single Vineyard Grenache from Walla Walla Valley is very stinky and austere on the nose. Complex and very interesting, but not what I expected at all. Feels more like an old world wine. Wine Advocate 95 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. I had a recent vintage a couple of years ago and it showed much better. Might just be this particular bottle, or it could be past its prime by now. A good quality wine and still very drinkable. 13.2% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $120.

Horsepower Sur Echalas Vineyard Grenache 2013, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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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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Adelsheim Vineyard Laurel Leaf Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Laurelwood District, Oregon Reddish in color with light intensity. Nose of raspberries, cherries, light cedar, spices, light earth, herbs and chocolate notes. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, sweet raspberries, light oak, licorice, tobacco, herbs, dark chocolates, black pepper, earth and black tea. Tangy finish with soft tannins and cranberries. This young Pinot Noir from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now. Elegant and complex, with a soft mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Nicely balanced with lots of earth notes to compliment the fruits. A New World Pinot Noir with an old world feel. Interesting stuff. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with food. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 14 months. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $80.

Adelsheim Vineyard Laurel Leaf Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Laurelwood District, Oregon

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