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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Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape L'Immortelle 2018, Rhone, France Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fresh on the nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate, spicy and entertaining. Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This 7 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is starting to drink very nicely now. Complex and well balanced. Fresh and engaging. I've had a few older vintages of this wine, and it definitely improves with age. Elegant, and good by itself or with food. A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Aged in large French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 1,000 bottles. 15% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $120.

Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape L'Immortelle 2018, Rhone, France

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Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon Light gold in color. Nose of citrus, apples, light earth, oak, herbs, light sea salt, spices, light honey and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, herbs, oak, light toast, sea salt, tangerines and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits. This young Chardonnay from Oregon is starting to drink nicely now. Showing nice complexity and good balance. Feels like a fruit forward white Burgundy. Elegant and spicy. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Tangy, interesting and better when not too cold. Soft and smooth. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93 point wine. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in (20% new) French oak barrels for 14 months. A small production of only 287 cases. 13.1% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Aubaine Wines Anahata Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Eola Amity Hills, Oregon

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Smith-Madrone Vineyards Spring Mountain District Riesling 2021, Napa Valley, California Pale lemon in color. Strong nose of apples, lemons, limes, minerals and light diesel notes. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with a touch of RS to balance it out. Showing citrus, apples, pears, light earth, light diesel, limes, light grapefruits herbs and sea salt. Tangy finish with limes and herbs. This 4 year old Riesling from Spring Mountain is starting to drink nicely now, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Spicy and entertaining. I've had a few vintages of this wine, and so far the 2018 vintage is my favorite one. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Crisp and better when not too cold. 13.2% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $40.

Smith-Madrone Vineyards Spring Mountain District Riesling 2021, Napa Valley, California

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Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan 2017, Napa Valley, California Dark ruby/ purple in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose of black fruits with cedar, chocolates, spices, herbs and light earth. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth, black tea and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious 8 year old Cabernet based blend from Napa Valley. Fruit forward with nice complexity. Showing a soft mouthfeel, elegant and rich. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time. Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. A blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 12% Sangiovese. Aged in (90% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months. 14.9% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $135.

Castello di Amorosa La Castellana Super Tuscan 2017, Napa Valley, California

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Domaine Serene Triple Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Dundee Hills, Oregon Yellow in color with a golden hue. Strong nose with citrus fruits, oak, spices, sea salt and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, earth and spices. Nice finish with limes and light almonds. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Rich and elegant, and not overly fruity on the palate. Feels young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 to 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees in (40% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $85.

Domaine Serene Triple Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Dundee Hills, Oregon

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Adelsheim Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon Very light lemon in color. Strong nose of citrus, earth, green apples, river rocks, light yeast and minerals. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, earth, river rocks, bitter herbs, yeast and light spices. Medium finish with limes and grapefruits. This is a tasty, yet very young, sparkling wine from Chehalem Mountains in Williamette Valley. This Single Vineyard Sparkling is elegant with a nice bite. This 8 year old is already showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. A good food wine that will pair nicely with oysters. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged for 5 years on the lees. Made in the Traditional Method. 12% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $75.

Adelsheim Vineyard Blanc de Blancs 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon Light yellow in color with a golden hue. Strong nose of citrus, brioche, lemons, green apples, herbs, light yeast, minerals, spices and sea salt. Medium plus in body with high acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, tart green apples, minerals, light yeast, sea salt, light earth and herbs. Long finish with limes and lemons. This is a very tasty 7 year old sparkling wine from Oregon. Still young but already enjoyable. The nose is already very pretty, but the palate needs more bottle time. Nicely balanced, engaging and interesting. Fruit forward and complex. Crisp and refreshing. Starting to drink nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime, when the complexity comes in. Not bitter, and good by itself or with food. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Aged on the lees for 5 years. Disgorged in 2024. A small production of less than 3,000 bottles. 12% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $75.

Lytle Barnett Winery Eola-Amity Hills Brut 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Goedhart Family Bel'Villa Vineyard Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State Deep purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with oak, earth and chocolate notes. Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black cherries, black plums, currants, oak, licorice, earth, light vegetables, herbs, dark chocolates and peppercorn. Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Syrah from Red Mountain is starting to drink very nicely. Rich, elegant and fruit forward. Complex with a soft mouthfeel. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. This Single Vineyard Syrah is powerful, yet elegant. Soft, spicy and smooth. Good by itself or with food. 100% Syrah grapes were aged in (50% new) French and American Oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered and Biodynamic. A tiny production of less than 1,500 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points.

Goedhart Family Bel'Villa Vineyard Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State

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This is a delicious 7-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa valley. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing red and black fruits with light cedar, tobacco, chocolates, black pepper, vanilla, licorice and spices. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. Nicely balanced, rich and elegant. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. I had different vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent. A great sipping wine, and good by itself or with food. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,700 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $85.

Kukeri Wines Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, California

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Pale yellow in color. Light to medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and elegant. Showing citrus, apples, light earth, herbs, spices, sea salt and white pepper. Nice finish with limes and light almonds. This is a very tasty white blend from Bandol. Rich, but not extracted. Nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A very interesting wine. A blend of 55% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc and 15% of local grapes. Aged in stainless steel vats and large French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France

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Hedges Family Estate DLD Le Blanc 2023, Red Mountain, Washington State Dark golden in color. Light nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing lemons, pears, light earth, light cedar, peaches, spices, herbs, light honeysuckle and minerals. Long finish with lemons and light almonds. This is a delicious Marselan blend from Red Mountain in Washington State. Elegant and fruit forward. Buttery, rich and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. The high alcohol is nicely integrated. Neither bitter nor tart. Love it. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years, and see how it evolves. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and better when not too cold. A blend of 68% Marselan and 32% Viognier. Aged in (52% new) mostly French oak barrels for 6 months. A small production of less than 4,000 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.

Hedges Family Estate DLD Le Blanc 2023, Red Mountain, Washington State

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Viña Almaviva Epu 2021, Chile Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, black currants, tobacco leaf, earth, light vegetables, cola, pencil lead, peppercorn and herbs. Long finish with soft tannins and cherries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Chile. Rich and extracted. Showing nice balance and mouthfeel. Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Wine Advocate 94 points. Wine Spectator 92 points. Fruit forward and a good sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere and 5% Merlot. Aged in (10% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $75.

Viña Almaviva Epu 2021, Chile

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Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of wild flowers, black currants, cooked plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vegetables and black pepper. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice. Medium finish with fine grained tannins. This is a very tasty Mourvedre from Languedoc-Roussillon in France. Elegant and smooth. Fruit forward and spicy. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. This 9 year old is rich, complex and engaging. Feels more like a new world Syrah than a red Bandol. Will not get any better from this point, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. The high alcohol is well integrated by now. A nice sipping wine. A blend of 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $90.

Chateau de La Negly La Clape L'Ancely 2016, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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Aridus Wine Company Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of blueberries, plums, sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, coffee, vegetables, spices, green pepper and peppercorn. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, green vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Cabernet Franc from Arizona needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking nicely now, even by itself. A good quality wine. Fruit forward with lots of green vegetables and earth notes. Feels like a fruity old world Cabernet Franc. Already showing nice complexity, and would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. I had the 2020 vintage and it is very consistent. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime. Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with lamb dishes. 100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in used Oak barrels for 34 months . A small production of only 816 bottles. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $65.

Aridus Wine Company Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona

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Deep lemon in color. Aromatic nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, minerals and light spices. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with green apples, lemons, pears, light spices, light earth, sea salt and herbs. Long finish with limes and light grapefruits. This is a delicious Pinot Gris from Oregon. Nicely balanced, rich and elegant. This Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is fruit forward, complex and interesting. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good food wine too. 13.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.

Benza Vineyards Block 2 Reserve Pinot Gris 2023, Oregon

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Ruby in color with a wide brick rim. Fruity nose with red fruits, flowers, metals, light earth and herbs. Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, fresh picked cherries, vegetables, light wood, spices, coffee and peppercorn. Spicy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a very tasty, yet young, Barolo from the famous Cannubi plot in Barolo. Light and airy. Elegant, and feels very big. Not very approachable yet, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Showing great potential to age nicely in the 10 years, and beyond. 100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 32 months. A limited Production. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.

Giacomo Fenocchio Cannubi Barolo 2020, Piedmont, Italy

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Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Very dry on the palate with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and peppercorn. This is a delicious Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Starting to drink beautifully now, and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient. Wine Enthusiasts 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points. This 5 year old Tempranillo is already complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. 100% Tempranillo grapes, from 40 year old vines, were aged for 14 months in oak barrels and concrete vats. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $120.

Vega Sicilia Alion 2020, Ribera Del Duero, Spain

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Pale lemon in color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing limes, grapefruits, gooseberries, earth and spices. Long finish with limes and almonds. This is a delicious Bandol white. Rich, tangy and fruit forward. Has a New world Sauvignon Blanc feel. Expressive and spicy. Complex and nicely balanced. Really enjoyed the nose here. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. A blend of 60% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc with 10% Vermentino and Bourboulenc. Grapes are handpicked, and aged for 10 months in used oak barrels. 12.5% alcohol by volume . 92 points. $50.

Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France

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Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut Champagne 2012, France #AgedWineTuesday Light yellow in color. Strong nose of apples, yeast, spices, bread, minerals and sea salt. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium plus sized bubbles. Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, pears, light earth, yeast, vegetables, spices and bitter herbs. Nice finish with limes and almonds. This 13 year old Vintage Champagne feels young and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Rich and extracted with lots of bread notes. Elegant and robust. Showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Paired beautifully with fresh oysters. A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Disgorged in 2020. 12% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $120.

Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut Champagne 2012, France

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Redfold Vineyards Ambriel Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2016, Sussex, England In celebration of International Women's Day, here’s a wine crafted by a woman. Pale golden in color. Fresh nose of citrus, light yeast and spices. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium size bubbles. Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, green apples, light grapefruits, yeast, minerals, herbs, light earth and white pepper. Nice and spicy finish with herbs and light almonds. This is a tasty Sparkling wine from England. Still young, but already showing nice complexity. This 9 year old English Sparkling is nicely balanced and elegant. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. A blend of 98% Pinot Noir and 2% Pinot Meunier. Aged for 5 years on the lees. Disgorged in 2022. Made in the Traditional Method. 11.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.

Redfold Vineyards Ambriel Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2016, Sussex, England

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim. Pretty nose of black fruits, tobacco, cedar and chocolate notes. Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, peppercorn, herbs and spices. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa. This 18 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Fruit forward and rich. Peaking now with great complexity and a great mouthfeel. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly. Thank you John for sharing this with me. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 23 months in French oak barrels. 14.3% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $130.

Hourglass Estate Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California

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Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, California Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing much age. Gorgeous nose, and dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity. Showing blackberries, black currants, black cherries, cedar, cola, licorice, light vanilla, light coffee, chocolates, earth, black pepper and tobacco leaf. Long finish with fine grained tannins. What a wonderful surprise. This 23 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking fantastically. Elegant and fruit forward. Rich and extracted. Soft and smooth. Good right out of the bottle, and so much better after an hour in the decanter. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Robert Parker 97 points. Wine Spectator 98 points. Showing great complexity at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great sipping wine. Just gorgeous. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. 14.1% alcohol by volume. 97 points. $230.

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, California

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Dark gold in color. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, vanilla, bitter herbs, oak and minerals. Tangy finish with almonds and limes. This is very tasty Chardonnay from Russian River Valley. Still young, but already enjoyable. Elegant and soft. Rich and fruit forward. I really enjoyed the nose. Needed 45 minutes in the bottle to open up properly, remove some of the oaky notes, and balance itself out. Would be nice to revisit this Single Vineyard Chardonnay in 3 years, and see how it evolved. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. I paired it with a double cream Brie cheese. 100% Whole Cluster Chardonnay grapes were aged in (45% new) French Oak barrels for 17 months. 13.9% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $120.

Moone Tsai Paige Cuvée Chardonnay 2021, Russian River Valley, California

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