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  • Vin

    TRIMBACH - Gewürztraminer Reserve - 2016

    • - 91 points-

    Wine Spectator

    February 2020

    Beeswax and crushed pine notes are layered with poached apple, Marcona almond and lemon curd...

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    AZELIA - Barolo Bricco Fiasco - 2015

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Spectator

    January 2020

    Wild notes of eucalyptus, tar, plum and cherry mark this solid red. Combines power and grace, with...

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    MATHIEU & CAMILLE LAPIERRE - Raisins Gaulois - 2018

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    About as drinkable and smoothly textured as a red wine can be, this has a very easygoing and quite...

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    TOLPUDDLE - Pinot Noir - 2018

    • - 97 points-

    Decanter

    January 2020

    Fresh and vibrant; I love the purity - textured, expensive-tasting fruit. Lovely layers and...

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    DIAMOND CREEK - Cabernet Sauvignon Mix Pack: 1 x Volcanic Hill, 1 x Red Rock Terrace, 1 x Gravelly Meadow - 2017

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Volcanic Hill - 96 Pts  Beautiful aromas of brambleberries and blueberries with some conifer and...

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    TOLPUDDLE - Chardonnay - 2019

    • - 98 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    This has power and complexity and the right grade of reductive flair, overlaid on fresh yellow...

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    LUCA - Malbec - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    MICHAEL SCHACHNER, January 2020

    Concentrated black-fruit aromas alongside hints of cardamom and coriander open this lush Malbec....

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis Valmur Grand Cru - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    January 2020

    The 2018 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is a fabulous wine that captures the natural richness of this...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Plenty of blackcurrants, flowers and sandalwood on the nose, following through to a full body with...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Lots of currants and blackberries on the nose with some violets, following through to a full body...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Aromas of honeysuckle, nectarine, crushed stones and toasted hazelnut. Hint of white pepper. It's...

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    GRGICH HILLS - Fumé Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc - 2019

    • - 91 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    A medium-bodied, crisp and fruity white with classic aromas and flavours of fresh grapefruit,...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Full-bodied with lots of layered fruit and round, creamy tannins. The palate shows lovely...

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    NIEBAUM-PENNINO - Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 - 2018

    • - 94 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    A solid cabernet with lots of blackberry, chocolate and walnut character. It's full-bodied with...

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    INGLENOOK - Rubicon - 2018

    • - 97 points-

    James Suckling

    January 2020

    Subtle and complex red with blackberry, black truffle, sweet tobacco and mahogany. Highlights of...

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    INGLENOOK - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2017

    • - 94 points-

    Vinous

    January 2020

    The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and boisterous in feel, with good energy and terrific balance...

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    NIEBAUM-PENNINO - Cabernet Sauvignon 1882 - 2017

    • - 90 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, January 2020

    The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, juicy wine that offers quite a bit of immediacy and pure...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet - 2018

    • - 92 points-

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni, January 2020

    The 2018 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru offers good brightness and energy, as well as fine...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Clos de Vougeot Grand cru - 2018

    • - 95 points-

    Vinous

    January 2020

    The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru contains 40% whole cluster from the oldest parts of the vineyard,...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru - 2018

    • - 90 points-

    Burghound.com

    January 2020

    Reduction overshadows the fruit but it does seem ripe. Otherwise there is very good intensity to...

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    THIBAULT LIGER-BELAIR - Aloxe-Corton 1er cru La Toppe au Vert - 2018

    Burghound.com

    January 2020

    This too possesses a very pretty nose that offers up notes of the essence of black raspberry,...

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    EL ENEMIGO - Malbec - 2017

    • - 93 points-

    Descorchados

    This is Aleanna's most basic malbec, and like all of the house's malbecs, it comes from the...

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    JEAN-MARC BROCARD - Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey - 2019

    • - 91 points-

    Burghound.com

    The reserved nose is at once more elegant and offers noticeably more Chablis character with its...

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    FAIVELEY - Pommard 1er cru Les Rugiens - 2017

    • - 92 points-

    Wine Enthusiast

    December 2019

    This smoky wine with firm tannins is set for the long haul. It has structure and a dry core that...

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