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Tequila
Tequila, 123 Anejo, 750mLAroma: cooked agave, toasted oak, warm tobacco
Palate: vanilla, caramel, baking chocolate, toasted oak, cracked pepper
Finish: Lasting and warm
Super Tuscan
Bordeaux Red Blends "Le Serre Nuove", Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany, IT, 2022James Suckling 95Points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94Points
Wine Spectator 93Points
Decanter 93Points
Vinous 92Points
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley", Silver Oak, CA, 2020Decanter 95 Points
Blend: 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.9% Merlot, 0.4% Petit Verdot
Zinfandel
Zinfandel "Estate Reserve", Canard Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA 2019On the nose, cloves, blackberries, allspice and plums with hints of sweet vanilla. Persiminons, figs and brambly black fruit dominate the palate. The rich and full bodied mouth feel gives way to an elegant tannin structure and a long, smooth finish.
Shiraz/Syrah
Syrah "Russian River Valley", DuMOL, Sonoma, CA, 2014WS 94Pts.
Plush, rich and impeccably structured, with floral blueberry and raspberry aromas accented by smoky pepper and complex, expressive flavors that combine mineral-tinged tannins with plump fruit.
Corvina
Corvina "Amarone della Valpolicella", Allegrini, Veneto, IT, 202096 Points Decanter
94 Points James Suckling
93 Points Wine Spectator
Burgundy
Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Rene Leclerc, Burgundy, FR, 2018 (Francois Leclerc)Tender raspberries contrast with a meaty, firm underpinning. The wine is both elegant and brooding, in possession of both good acidity and a ripe character.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2021This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of ripe blackberry and boysenberry with hints of dark chocolate and sweet oak. On the palate, the dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and lush tannins that carry all the way over a lingering,
Bordeaux
Château Barde-Haut, Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion, FR, 2020 (Patrice Lévèque) (OWC Magnum)96pts Jeb Dunnuck
95pts Vinous
95pts James Suckling
95pts The Wine Cellar Insider
94pts Decanter
94pts The Wine Independent
93pts Vinous
93pts Wine Advocate
Champagne
Champagne "Blanc de Blanc", Ayala, Aÿ, FR, 201693pts James Suckling
93pts Decanter
93pts Jeb Dunnuck
92pts Wine Enthusiast
90pts Vinous
Super Tuscan
Super Tuscan “Balifico” IGT, Castello de Volpaia, Toscana, 2019Wine Spectator 94Points
Vinous 94Points
James Suckling 93Points
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Artemis", Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2022James Suckling 93Points
Wine Enthusiast 93Points
Wine Spectator 92Points
Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Aux Réas", Domaine Jean Féry & Fils, FR, 2020 (Jean-Louis Féry)The nose has notes of red berries such as cherry & woody notes exhale. The palate reveals fruity notes, peppery notes & the finish is expressed on the texture, generous material, & solid but silky tannins from the optimized breeding in barrels of light oa
Bourbon
Bourbon, Joseph Magnus, 750mLRich deep flavors with notes of orange citrus, dried dark fruits, and vanilla
Bordeaux
"Le Carillon d'Angélus", Château Angélus, Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion, FR, 202098pts Wine Enthusiast
95pts James Suckling
94pts The Wine Cellar Insider
93pts Decanter
92pts Wine Advocate
92pts Jane Anson
92pts Jeb Dunnuck
92pts The Wine Independent
Shiraz/Syrah
Syrah Blend "Relentless", Shafer, Napa Valley, CA, 2018WA 95 : Lavender, mint, violets and crème de cassis notes are laced into the super-expressive finish. Blackberry pie, plum preserves, mulberries and licorice. Smoked meats and scents of raspberry leaves. A VERY complex wine!
Red Blend
Red Blend "The Bard", Realm Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 2022 375mLThe flagship of Realm’s portfolio, The Bard is the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Proprietary Blend we’ve made since 2003. We consider The Bard to be the most dynamic expression of Napa Valley:
98 Jeb Dunnuck
97 Decanter
97 James Suckling
Bordeaux
Château d'Issan, Margaux, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM OWC)96 Points James Suckling
93 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Insider
Bourbon
Bourbon, "Murray Hill Club" Joseph Magnus, 750mLToasty, buttery notes of vanilla and char, with layers of spiced, dried fruits through the finish
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Igneous", Venge Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA, 202293-95 Points Wine Independent
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Burgundy
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Mont Des Oiseaux", Domaine de L'arlot, FR, 2020 (Géraldine Godot)From the young 25 year+ vines of 1er Cru Clos de L’Arlot in clay-limestone soil.
Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée "Vielles Vignes", Michel Magnien, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (4th generation family winemaker)90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Last Chance
Red Blend, Amulet Estate, Napa Valley, CA, 2017RP: 93. Aromas of red rose and crushed strawberries with a smooth, round palate and flavors of Japanese plum, warm cherry, and milk chocolate. A hint of creme de cassis and soft currant linger on the finish.
Burgundy
Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot, Burgundy, FR, 2022 (Mathilde Grivot)Shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in up to 25% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking spices.