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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones - 2022

    • - 96 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Do I prefer White Bones to White Stones in 2022? To me, they are different but equally delicious....

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones - 2022

    • - 96 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Produced in what Alejandro Vigil identifies as a “white wine year”, this is the latest in a run...

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    CATENA - Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec River - 2021

    • - 97 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    As its name suggests, this superb Malbec comes from a vineyard planted on limestone-rich soils in...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Gran Enemigo Gualtallary - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Fermented with 100% whole bunches, this blend of Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec hails from vineyards...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Cabernet Franc - 2021

    • - 92 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    One of the wines that has turned El Enemigo into a global phenomenon, this cleverly marketed...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Chardonnay - 2022

    • - 93 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Alejandro Vigil allows a little flor to develop on the surface of his complex Gualtallary...

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    LA POSTA - Malbec Pizzella - 2023

    • - 90 points-

    Tim Atkin MW

    Bold, rich, ripe and intense, especially for a wine with 13.5% alcohol, this is a 10% new oakaged...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Bonarda La Esperanza - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Descorchados

    The cool 2021 season seems to have given energy and shine to El Enemigo's single-vineyard bonardas....

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    EL ENEMIGO - Cabernet Franc - 2021

    • - 94 points-

    Descorchados

    The main source of cabernet franc from El Enemigo (one of the masters of the variety in South...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Cabernet Franc - 2021

    • - 96 points-

    International Wine Challenge

    Intensely aromatic with violet and graphite top notes with beautifully integrated spicy oak and...

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    POMONA - Chianti Classico - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    Decanter

    December 1969

    In the far southwest of Chianti Classico, Pomona’s vineyards straddle the sub-areas of Castellina...

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    ARGIANO - Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo - 2019

    • - 97 points-

    Vinous

    December 2023

    Hauntingly dark, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo wafts up with a dusting of cocoa,...

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    LUCA - Malbec Old Vines - 2021

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2023

    Dr. Laura Catena sources grapes from old vineyards in the Uco Valley for this fruit-focused and...

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    SEA SMOKE - Pinot Noir Southing - 2021

    • - 97 points-

    Decanter

    December 2023

    Intensely ripe but pristine black cherry and plum notes are kissed with glimmers of brandy and...

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    SEA SMOKE - Pinot Noir Ten - 2021

    • - 96 points-

    Decanter

    December 2023

    Aromas of violet and burnt sandlewood lend a seductive, perfumed tone to this richly concentrated...

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    SEA SMOKE - Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills - 2021

    • - 95 points-

    Decanter

    December 2023

    hile sun drenched and unabashedly Californian in style, this richly extracted Chardonnay boasts a...

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    ARGIANO - NC - 2022

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2023

    A fresh, spicy, peppery nose draws balance from undertones of earth and fruit. The palate turns...

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    ARGIANO - NC - 2020

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2023

    A fresh, spicy, peppery nose draws balance from undertones of earth and fruit. The palate turns...

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    ARGIANO - Solengo - 2021

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Advocate

    December 2023

    This blended red made with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot and 5% Sangiovese...

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    ARGIANO - Solengo - 2020

    • - 97 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2023

    The nose is dark yet polished, like a new leather jacket, with aromas of blackberry, black olive,...

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    HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - Chardonnay - 2022

    • - 94 points-

    Wine Advocate

    December 2023

    Opening to a nose of bright lemon and peach yogurt with hints of banana, the 2022 Chardonnay is...

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    HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS - Pinot Noir - 2022

    • 93+ points

    Wine Advocate

    December 2023

    Popping out of the glass with succulent dark red cherries and fresh potpourri essence, the 2022...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes - 2021

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2023

    This is my dream of Cornas in a glass. Incredibly deep, blueberry, smoky and peppery nose with a...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas La Geynale - 2021

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    November 2023

    Expressive nose of blackberries, cassis, black pepper, smoke and sweet spices. Medium body with...

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