Elk Haven Winery Confluence 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State Dark gold in color. Pretty nose and very aromatic. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Off dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing lemons, apples, pears, honeysuckle, light herbs, honey and spices. Long finish with limes and lemons. This is a very interesting white blend from Columbia Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Very easy drinking and good by itself. Dangerously good, so watch out. A blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Sauvignon Blanc. 11.7% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $36.

Elk Haven Winery Confluence 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Paul Bertrand Crocus Prestige Malbec de Cahors 2012, France #AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, light oak, spices, plums, cooked cherries, herbs, garrigue, earth, espresso, light vegetables, forest floor, dried meats and black tea. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, black tea, peppercorn and cola notes. Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This 13 year old French Malbec is still drinking very nicely, but a tad past its prime. Complex and chewy. Showing a wonderful nose and a complex mid palate, but the finish was a bit disappointing. Loved smelling on it for a long time. Definitely showing its age, especially on the nose. Doesn't drink like a Malbec at all, though. Feels more like an old world Bordeaux blend. So interesting. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Good right out of the bottle and got more complexity as it opened up. (30 minutes). A great food wine that paired nicely with hard cheeses. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $45.

Paul Bertrand Crocus Prestige Malbec de Cahors 2012, France

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Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Malbec 2021, Red Mountain, Washington State Deep purple in color with a short purple rim. Strong fruity nose and full bodied, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing black plums, cooked cherries, sweet blackberries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco leaf and black tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty Malbec from Red Mountain in Washington State. Extracted and fruit forward. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and spicy. A good sipping wine. Rich and in your face kind of wine. A blend of 96% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in (60% New) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 2,800 bottles. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $85.

Col Solare Winery Collector's Society Malbec 2021, Red Mountain, Washington State

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Binyamina Winery Reserve Marselan 2017, Galilee, Israel #KosherWineSunday Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A very pretty color. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing blueberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates and licorice. Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a very tasty 8 year old Marselan from Israel. Nicely aged now, and drinking better than when I last had it four years ago. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Spicy and entertaining. Needed 45 minutes to open up and show the beautiful nose. What a great surprise. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Good by itself as a sipping wine. 100% Marselan grapes from the Galilee were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $25 (at release).

Binyamina Winery Reserve Marselan 2017, Galilee, Israel

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Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of fresh cherries, raspberries, spices, light herbs and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, raspberries, black cherries, chocolates, spices, peppercorn, light earth and herbs. Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries. This is a tasty and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years. Fruit forward right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.

Meadowcroft Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2024, Sonoma County, California

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Light yellow in color. Nose of citrus, orange juice, apples and tangerines. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium plus size bubbles. Sweet on the palate with yellow apples, orange juice, tangerines, and light spices. Short finish with ripe citrus fruits. This sweet sparkling is easy drinking and good as a dessert, all by itself. More complex on the palate than the nose, and better when properly chilled. Actually feels like a sweet sparkling wine with a touch of orange juice. A good alternative to Mimosa. 11.5% alcohol by volume. $30.

Enchanted Farms Tornabene Mimosa Magic, California

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Light gold in color. Aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, apples, earth, herbs and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, herbs, earth, spices and minerals. Tangy finish with limes and herbs. This is a delicious and spicy White blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and interesting. Showing a surprisingly complex nose for its age. Elegant and nicely balanced. Still young, but already engaging, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. This special Cuvée from a great vintage in Southern Rhone, is neither bitter nor tart, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul Blanc and Picard, all from Old Vines. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. Aged for 6 months in used oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $110.

Domaine de Beaurenard Le Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022, France

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Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim. Strong nose and full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Very fruity on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coffee, cola, vanilla and spices. This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking at its peak. Big, bold and very much in your face kind of wine. Not for the faint of hearts. 15.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Quilt Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California

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Brandlin Estate Mount Veeder Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Napa Valley, California Pale lemon in color with golden hue. Strong nose of gooseberries, limes, grapefruits, herbs, green apples, light wood, spices, earth and light minerals. Full-bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, grapefruits, green apples, vegetables, spices, bitter herbs and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and spices. This is a very enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. Rich, complex and elegant. Showing lots of earth notes, which surprised me a bit. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years and see how it evolves. A good food wine that I paired with an Italian seafood pasta dish. 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 11 months. A small production of only 15 barrels. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $50.

Brandlin Estate Mount Veeder Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Napa Valley, California

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It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Inky in color with a short purple rim. Strong nose of black fruits with chocolate notes, cedar, vanilla and cola. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, cola, coffee, black pepper, dried figs, graphite, light earth, herbs and spices. Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville is drinking beautifully now. Big and bold. Rich and extracted. Well balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant, with great complexity, especially on the palate. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it always delivers. This 2019 vintage is drinking much better now than it was two years ago. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Wine Spectator 93 points. Robert Parker 93 points. A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $125.

Faust Wines The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coombsville, California

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Secret Door Winery JML Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

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Bosma Estate Winery Bosma Estate Viognier 2019, Rattlesnake Hills, Washington State

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Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits, chocolates, cooked raisins, alcohol and coffee notes. Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Very fruity on the palate with cooked plums, cherries, blackberries, dried figs, black pepper, raisins, light cedar, chocolates, herbs, spices and light vegetables. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 10-year-old Lodi Petite Sirah is still drinking nicely, but is giving Amarone vibes. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Still very enjoyable, but I wish I would have opened it a couple of years ago. The high alcohol is very noticeable at this point. Showing nice complexity at this point, but it's not fully balanced. It's a very nice sipping wine, though. Grapes are hand-picked. Aged in American Oak barrels for 10 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $22 (at release).

E2 Family Winery HW Petite Sirah 2015, Lodi, California

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Thurston Wolfe Wines PGV Pinot Gris- Viognier 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State Pale lemon in color. Sweet nose with apples, limes, flowers, honeysuckle, spices, minerals and light sea salt. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, limes, spices, honey and sea salt. Nice finish with grapefruits and limes. What a nice surprise. This white blend from Washington State is tasty, tangy and nicely balanced. drinking very nicely right out of the bottle. Fruit forward, easy drinking, and feels like a new world Sauvignon Blanc with a twist of honey notes. So interesting and fun to drink. A great sipping wine for the beach or pool. A blend of 55% Pinot Gris and 45% Viognier. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $16.

Thurston Wolfe Wines PGV Pinot Gris- Viognier 2023, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Nose of black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn. Full bodied and elegant with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, light vegetables, peppercorn and pencil lead. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries. This is a delicious Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Rich and spicy. Soft and elegant. This 7 year old feels young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. However, it is already drinking beautifully. Complex, tangy and interesting. Feels like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Needs 2 hours of airtime to open up properly. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Tempranillo grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.

Bodegas Penafiel Miros de Ribera Reserva 2018, Ribera Del Duero, Spain

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Contino Rioja Reserva 2017, Spain

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Davis Bynum Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022, California

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Light peach in color. Nose of apples, peaches, light raspberries, strawberries, light earth, and minerals. Medium-bodied with medium-plus acidity and small bubbles. Dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, lemons, apples, light spices, and white pepper. Nice length on the finish with lemons and light red grapefruits. This is such a nice surprise. What a delicious Sparkling Rosé from Columbia Valley. Elegant and easy-drinking. Fruit forward and good by itself as a sipping wine. This Single-Vineyard Rosé is nicely balanced, with a touch of RS to balance the acidity. Good right out of the bottle, and even better after 20 minutes of airtime. A blend of 75% Sangiovese and 25% Syrah. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $30.

Schnaer Family Wines Red Willow Vineyard Sisters Brut Rosé 2023, Columbia Valley, Oregon

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