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  • Vin

    MCMANIS - Merlot - 2020

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2021

    Smoke and sage aromas meld with cherry and wood-smoke flavors to make a savoury combination in this...

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    MCMANIS - Viognier - 2020

    • - 90 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2021

    Rich and aromatic, this full-bodied, luxurious and ripe-tasting wine pours out coconut, fig,...

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    IZADI - Rioja El Regalo Viñedo Singular - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Decanter

    November 2021

    Intense aromas of blackberries, with pungent hints and evidence of French oak. Atlantic expression...

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    MCMANIS - Chardonnay - 2020

    Wine Enthusiast

    November 2021

    Vanilla, toast and white pepper aromas lead to moderately ripe apple flavors and light vanilla and...

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    ARGIANO - Brunello di Montalcino - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Align

    November 2021

    As one would expect the Argiano comes streaming with magnificent fruit on the heels of a string of...

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    TALENTI - Brunello di Montalcino - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    November 2021

    The bouquet on the 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is to die for, offering cloves and balsamic spices...

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    GIANNI BRUNELLI - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - 2016

    • - 98 points-

    Decanter

    November 2021

    Gianni Brunelli's Riserva is built from the Olmo vineyard in Montalcino's southeast. Reaching 500...

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    SIRO PACENTI - Brunello di Montalcino Pelagrilli - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2021

    Beautiful aromas of cherries, plums and fresh flowers with some oranges follow through to a full...

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    DIAMOND CREEK - Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Greg Sherwood MW

    November 2021

    On the palate, the impressive fruit concentration and depth is matched by stony, grippy mineral...

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    DIAMOND CREEK - Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace - 2019

    • - 96 points-

    Greg Sherwood MW

    November 2021

    The palate is a picture of elegance and restraint with cool elegant layers of spicy red and black...

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    DIAMOND CREEK - Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Greg Sherwood MW

    November 2021

    The palate is focused and powerful with a big concentration of creamy black and blue berry fruits,...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 95 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    November 2021

    A spectacular Napa Valley red wine from an iconic producer. Aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair...

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    INGLENOOK - Rubicon - 2017

    • - 98 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    November 2021

    A blockbuster California red wine with aromas of dark fruit, cigar box, violets and dried herbs....

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    TALENTI - Brunello di Montalcino - 2017

    • - 91 points-

    Decanter

    November 2021

    With strawberry, mint, cherry blossom and allspice, this 2017 possesses all the fragrant garden...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard - 2019

    • - 98 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    November 2021

    It boasts a dense purple hue to go with a sensational, fullbodied, multi-layered array of red and...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    November 2021

    I always love the base white from this team, and the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc is another...

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    DOMAINE DE BEAURENARD - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019

    • - 95 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    November 2021

    This deep ruby/purple-hued effort has a pure, vibrant, incredibly seamless, medium to full-bodied...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - 'Le Pied de Baud' Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    Jeb Dunnuck

    November 2021

    The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Le Pied De Baud offers a deeper purple/ruby hue as well as a ripe,...

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    DOMAINE SANTA DUC - 'Habemus Papam' Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2019

    • 92+ POINTS

    Jeb Dunnuck

    November 2021

    Gorgeous blackberry and black cherry fruits as well as peppery garrigue, camphor, violets, and...

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  • Vin

    SPY VALLEY - Pinot Noir Satellite - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Natalie MacLean

    November 2021

    From Marlborough, South Island, Satellite 2018 Pinot Noir is produced by Spy Valley and is a...

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    IZADI - Rioja Larossa Negra - 2020

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2021

    Aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants, dried herbs, vanilla and sweet spices. It's medium-bodied...

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    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro - 2019

    • - 95 points-

    Greg Sherwood MW

    November 2021

    2019 was a lauded vintage across many regions of Europe and this new resplendent expression of the...

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    DOMAINE DE LA MORDORÉE - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois - 2020

    • 93-95 points

    Jeb Dunnuck

    Jeb Dunnuck, November 2021

    The Grand Vin 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Reine Des Bois checks in as a blend of 80% Grenache, 10%...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae - 2019

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    November 2021

    The 2019 Malbec Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae is made with grapes from parcel 6 of the Adrianna...

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