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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Hermitage Blanc - 2018

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Tasted in components. #1) Rocoules Haut: A touch of iodine, smoky, mineral-accented orchard and pit...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas Granit 30 - 2019

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Mineral-driven aromas of ripe black/blue fruits, peony, olive and exotic spices on the nose. Sappy...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Cornas La Geynale - 2019

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Sharply delineated dark fruit, exotic spice, licorice, olive paste, bacon fat and succulent floral...

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    VINCENT PARIS - Saint-Joseph "Les Côtes" - 2019

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Vibrant blackberry and cherry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of cracked pepper,...

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    DOMAINE JAMET - Côte Rôtie Cote Brune - 2017

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Powerful, smoke- and spice-tinged black/blue fruit, exotic spice, pipe tobacco and violet aromas...

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    DOMAINE JAMET - Côte Rôtie - 2018

    • 95-96 Points

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Precise aromas of dark berry preserves, pungent flowers, pipe tobacco and smoky minerals; allspice...

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    JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE - Saint-Joseph - 2019

    • 93-95 Points

    Vinous

    May 2020

    Tasted in components. #1, from 18-year-old vines in Chaillets: smoke-accented cherry and blackberry...

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    TRIMBACH - Riesling Grand Cru Mandelberg - 2018

    • - 96 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    Anne Krebiehl MW, May 2020

    Lifted chamomile notes and hints of heady chamomile tincture hint at some development of this wine....

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    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro - 2017

    • - 100 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    April 2020

    This is the latest release from an estate that was founded in the 19th century by the legendary...

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    QUINTA DO VALE MEÃO - Douro Meandro Tinto - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    April 2020

    The second wine of the great Vale Meão estate in the Douro Superior, this is impressive in itself....

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    ARNOT-ROBERTS - Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, April 2020

    The 2018 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is loaded with personality and class. Citrus, dried flowers, mint...

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    ARNOT-ROBERTS - Chardonnay Watson Ranch - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, April 2020

    The 2018 Chardonnay Watson Ranch is creamy, open-knit and expressive, and also the most...

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    ARNOT-ROBERTS - Syrah Sonoma Coast - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, April 2020

    The 2018 Syrah (Sonoma Coast) is fabulous. Inky, peppery and savory, the Syrah Sonoma Coast is just...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    Vinous

    Josh Raynolds, April 2020

    Deep ruby-red. Smoke-accented cherry, dark berries and licorice on the perfumed nose, which takes...

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    ARNOT-ROBERTS - Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, April 2020

    The 2018 Pinot Noir Peter Martin Ray Vineyard is an incredibly intriguing wine. Irregular ripening...

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    DOMAINE JAMET - Côtes du Rhône - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. Fresh dark berry and floral pastille aromas are complemented by hints of...

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    DOMAINE JAMET - Syrah Vins de Pays Collines Rhodaniennes - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Shimmering purple. Spice-accented black and blue fruits on the perfumed nose, along with building...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Saint-Joseph Offerus - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Opaque magenta. Mineral- and spice-accented dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by a...

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    JL CHAVE SELECTION - Crozes-Hermitage Silène - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Inky ruby. Pungent, mineral-accented black and blue fruit qualities on the nose, along with hints...

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    TALENTI - Brunello di Montalcino Piero - 2015

    • - 97 points-

    Vinous

    April 2020

    Talenti's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Piero is one of the highlights of the vintage. The nose is...

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    CATENA - Chardonnay High Mountain Vines - 2019

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    This is fresh and beautiful with creamy texture and lovely fruit. Medium body. Lemon rind and hints...

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    CATENA - Malbec Appellation Series Vista Flores - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    A rich, dark-plum and purple-berry nose here with violets and spiced currants, as well as freshly...

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    CATENA - Alta Malbec - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    Beautiful blackberries and green tea with some blueberries. Medium body with beautiful balance,...

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    LUCA - Malbec - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    James Suckling, April 2020

    Blueberries and black tea with volcanic salt and violets on the nose and palate Medium to full body...

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