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  • Vin

    GRGICH HILLS - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010

    San Diego Wine Competition

    Platinum awards will be reserved for wines nominated for Best of Show.

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    FAIVELEY - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru Les Damodes - 2011

    • - 93 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    So close to Cosne-Romanée that it borders Les Malconsorts, this is a wine that almost belongs in...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2011

    San Franciso Chronicle

    December 2011

    Mike Grgich's Napa legacy is in spectacular form right now, with this dramatic verbena-accented...

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    CONFURON-COTETIDOT - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques - 2011

    • - 95 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    December 2011

    The terroir really sings here and the voice of the winemaker (in the shape of 100% stems) can be...

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    CATENA ZAPATA - Zapata Malbec Argentino - 2008

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Advocate

    Jay S Miller, December 2011

    The 2008 Argentino Malbec is a blend of 65% Adrianna and 35% Nicasia fruit. It, too, spent 24...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2010

    Wine Spectator

    October 2011

    Wine of the Day - September 20, 2011 Sandy tannins wrap around a supple core of blackberry,...

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    L'ECOLE NO. 41 - Syrah - 2008

    Wine Spectator

    October 2011

    Wine of the Day - September 20, 2011 Sandy tannins wrap around a supple core of blackberry,...

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    TRIMBACH - Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - 2005

    • 17.5

    Jancis Robinson

    Jancis Robinson, September 2011

    Very correct floral nose with a firm backbone. Not a bad price for the age and purity! Refreshing...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    June 2011

    A strong and structured red with lots of dark fruits and chocolate. Full and silky with a solid...

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    CATENA ZAPATA - Nicolás Catena Zapata - 2007

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    March 2011

    A ripe, modern success with everything a fan of New World reds might want. The nose is floral and...

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  • Vin

    MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Auslese Wehlener Sonnenuhr - 2009

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Spectator

    Very lush and rich, with candied ginger overtones to the red peach and baked apple flavors. Long...

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    DOMAINE DE COURCEL - Pommard 1er cru Grand Clos des Epenots - 2007

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2010

    The Domaine de Courcel owns a large part of the heart of the Epenots vineyard, within the walls of...

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    CATENA ZAPATA - Nicolás Catena Zapata - 2005

    Wine Spectator

    December 2010

    Dark, but very alluring, with inviting incense, warm espresso and molten chocolate cake notes up...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl - 2008

    • - 92 points-

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    Stephen Tanzer, November 2010

    Bright yellow-gold. Aromas and flavors of mirabelle, quinine, powdered stone, minerals and...

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    TRIMBACH - Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - 2005

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Spectator

    October 2010

    The overall elegance here belies the complexity found in the finely meshed layers of flavor and...

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    DOMAINE DE COURCEL - Pommard 1er cru Grand Clos des Epenots - 2007

    • - 92 points-

    Burghound.com

    April 2010

    *Outstanding* Here the nose is notably ripe and quite densely fruited with a mix of underbrush,...

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    AZELIA - Barolo Margheria - 2006

    • - 93 points-

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    Antonio Galloni, February 2010

    The 2006 Barolo Margheria is totally Serralunga in its dark, vibrant fruit, violets, tar, iron,...

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    FINCA VILLACRECES - Ribera del Duero - 2008

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Spectator

    November 2009

    This sleek red shows cranberry, cherry, tobacco and orange peel notes over firm tannins. Lively and...

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    AZELIA - Barolo Bricco Fiasco - 1999

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Advocate

    November 2009

    Pale garnet-brick colour. Alluringly fragrant aromas of dried roses and violets, moss, black...

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    ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain - 2007

    • - 95 points-

    Wine Spectator

    September 2009

    Deeply colored, exhibiting a panoply of aromas and flavors, including jasmine, honeysuckle, dried...

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    CATENA ZAPATA - Zapata Malbec Argentino - 2005

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    July 2009

    This blend from the Nicasia and Adrianna vineyards is the best Malbec on the market today. There's...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 'Les Saint Georges' - 2007

    • 90-93

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    Stephen Tanzer, March 2009

    (destemmed) Good full red. Cool aromas of black fruits, violet, menthol and mint. Spicy, juicy and...

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    AZELIA - Barolo Bricco Fiasco - 1999

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    Displays violet, raspberry, mineral and rose petal on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm, chewy...

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    CATENA ZAPATA - Zapata Malbec Argentino - 2005

    • 97+

    Wine Advocate

    December 2008

    The 2005 Malbec Argentino is a blend of the Nicasia and Adrianna vineyards. As is often the case,...

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