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    YEALANDS - Pinot Noir - 2014

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2015

    Plush and supple, with a juicy quality to the plum, raspberry and wild strawberry flavors. Fresh...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Merlot - 2012

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2015

    Firm, focused and dense, with green olive—accented black fruit flavors, finishing with licorice...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru la Croix des Champs - 2013

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    Stephen Tanzer, October 2015

    (50% vendange entier; Liger-Belair did only a single punchdown during the vinification of this...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2013

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2015

    A monolithic white, with a rich, smoky mineral character underscoring the firmly cut palate of...

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    HENRI BILLIOT - Grand cru Brut Cuvee Julie - N/V

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2015

    A well-spiced, mouthwatering Champagne, with a satiny mousse carrying ripe apple, yellow plum,...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    October 2015

    The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is exquisitely layered and nuanced, yet also captures plenty of the...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    October 2015

    A bold, dramatic wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask offers plenty of the radiance of the...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    October 2015

    The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is exquisitely layered and nuanced, yet also captures plenty of the...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Blanc - 2013

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2015

    Aromatic, with notes of graphite, mineral and spice, this bright, well-cut white marries vibrant...

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    PIERRE GIMONNET & FILS - 1er cru Fleuron - 2006

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    September 2015

    Floral and smoke notes provide an aromatic overtone, with the lacy mousse carrying flavors of...

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    LATOUR-GIRAUD - Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime - 2013

    • - 88 points-

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    Stephen Tanzer, September 2015

    Bright, light yellow-green. An aroma of lime blossom suggests a lean wine. Then supple in the...

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    TRIMBACH - Pinot Gris Réserve - 2012

    • - 90 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    Aromas of aniseed and yellow peach follow through to a full body, round texture and a fruity...

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    PIRRAMIMMA - Petit Verdot Reserve - 2013

    • - 95 points-

    James Halliday (Australian Wine Companion)

    September 2015

    Pirramimma was among the first to plant petit verdot in SA, and was the first to win a gold medal...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl - 2013

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    Lots of honey, dried mushroom and apricot character. Full body, off dry, yet remains intense and...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand - 2013

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    The aromas of stone, lime and flowers are amazing. Full body, great depth of fruit and tightness....

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Heimbourg - 2013

    • - 96 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    Wonderful and compelling aromas of dried mango, pineapple and honey. Honeysuckle too. Full body and...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2013

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    Lots of dried apple, lemon and rose leaf. Mineral too. Full-bodied, off dry and round. A rich and...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl - 2013

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    This is a crazy wine with sliced lime, mineral and a tangy finish. Full body, electrifying acidity....

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Muscat Alsace Grand Cru Goldert - 2013

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    A fabulous dry muscat with dried papaya, mangos and limes. Full-bodied, round and creamy. Extremely...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Zind - 2013

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    A beautiful wine with sliced lemon and green apple. Full-bodied and round with bright acidity....

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    FAIVELEY - Mercurey Clos Rochette - 2014

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    Stephen Tanzer, September 2015

    Bright straw-yellow. Apple and pear on the nose, along with a pronounced smoky minerality that...

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    TRIMBACH - Pinot Gris Réserve - 2013

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    This is tight and firm with dried fruits, spices and almond paste. Some smoke too. Full-bodied,...

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    TRIMBACH - Gewurztraminer - 2014

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    September 2015

    This is extremely rich and beautiful yet balanced and bright with spice, aniseed and dried orange....

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