California
California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
California
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California | 30 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€733.87 |
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Vinous (91)The 2020 Esprit de Tablas slowly unfolds in the glass with a mix of dusty black cherries, blood orange and sweet herbs. It’s lifted in feel with crisp mineral tones and rosy inner florals that perfectly complement its core of tart wild berry fruit. More lifted than the surrounding vintages yet excellently concentrated, the 2020 tapers off with exceptional length and crunchy tannins as hints of tart cranberry fade. The 2020 is the product of a warm, late season, with the added challenge of smoke from raging wildfires. While it comes across as quite docile, I find no issues with taint. |
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California | 30 | - |
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€480.67 |
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Experience the epitome of Rhône elegance with Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2018. Cultivated in the esteemed Adelaida District of Paso Robles, this wine benefits from the region’s diverse terroir and Mediterranean climate, ensuring optimal ripeness and complexity. Tablas Creek, renowned for its commitment to biodynamic farming and sustainable practices, meticulously hand-harvests the Mourvèdre grapes to preserve their innate character. In the winery, traditional fermentation techniques are employed, utilising natural yeasts and open-top stainless steel tanks to enhance the wine’s structure and depth. The 2018 vintage exhibits a harmonious balance of robust tannins, dark berry fruit, and subtle earthy undertones, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship of Tablas Creek. Matured in French oak barrels, it develops nuanced layers of spice and complexity, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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California | 30 | - |
Inc. TAX
€480.67 |
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Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2019 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed Californian vineyard. Sourced from the Adelaida District's sun-kissed slopes, the 2019 vintage benefits from a unique terroir characterised by diverse microclimates and well-drained soils, ideal for Mourvèdre cultivation. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a meticulous vinification process, including gentle fermentation and extended maceration, enhancing the wine's depth and complexity. Aged in French oak barrels, it gracefully integrates subtle tannins with rich flavours of dark berries, spices, and earthy undertones. Tablas Creek's dedication to sustainable farming practices and their Rhône varietals ensures a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. The 2019 Mourvedre presents a refined palate with lingering finish, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. Experience the sophistication and heritage encapsulated in every bottle of Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2019. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€396.94 |
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The Talley Rincon Chardonnay 2019 epitomises sophisticated Californian winemaking. Crafted in the renowned Sonoma Coast region, this Chardonnay benefits from the region’s cool maritime climate, fostering perfect acidity and nuanced flavours. Handpicked grapes from the prestigious Rincon Vineyard are gently pressed to preserve their integrity, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to maintain their pristine fruit character. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for twelve months, lending delicate vanilla and toasty almond notes that complement the wine’s vibrant profile. Talley Vineyards, esteemed for their dedication to sustainable viticulture and meticulous attention to detail, ensures each bottle reflects their passion for excellence. On the palate, the Talley Rincon Chardonnay 2019 reveals layers of ripe pear, citrus zest, and a subtle mineral finish, offering a harmonious balance between richness and freshness. Ideal for pairing with gourmet seafood or creamy poultry dishes, this exquisite Chardonnay stands as a testament to Talley’s mastery in producing fine wines. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€492.88 |
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The Tatomer Pinot Noir 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of fine winemaking, meticulously crafted in the renowned Central Otago region of New Zealand. Grown in the cool climate vineyards, the grapes benefit from the region’s unique terroir, characterised by schist soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts, which enhance the complexity and depth of the fruit. Hand-harvested and carefully sorted, the Pinot Noir undergoes a gentle fermentation process in stainless steel tanks to preserve its delicate aromas. Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, this exquisite wine reveals vibrant notes of red cherry, forest floor, and subtle spice, coupled with silky tannins and a lingering finish. Produced by Tatomer Wines, a family-owned estate celebrated for its dedication to sustainable viticulture and exceptional quality, the Tatomer Pinot Noir 2022 is a testament to their expertise and passion, offering an elegant and memorable experience for discerning palates. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€757.06 |
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James Suckling (98)This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€739.74 |
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James Suckling (97)Rather rich, flamboyant and decadent with bright raspberries, mushrooms and bark. Full-bodied, yet very tight and refined, with firmness and length. Racy and fine for a 2017. No cabernet franc in the blend, just cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink after 2023. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WI) |
Inc. TAX
€791.52 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2018 Pym-Rae is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs considerable swirling to unlock evocative, pristine notes of juicy blackberries, ripe blueberries, cassis, and red currant jelly, followed by hints of lavender, crushed rocks, bay leaves, and iron ore, with a fragrant waft of cinnamon and cloves. The densely laden, full-bodied palate bursts with ripe, perfumed black fruits, supported by firm, very finely grained tannins, and fantastic tension, finishing with a long-lasting firework display of red berry and earthy sparks. With a 4–6-hour double-decant, it is delicious now, but if you want that next-level experience, give it a good 5-6 more years in bottle and drink it over the next 40 years+. |
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California | 6 | 95 (JA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,905.34 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)Fennel, anis, blackcurrant, mint leaf and cedar, cold campfire, charcoal, black chocolate and a long stretched out finish. You really start to see the project come into focus, and this is a successful vintage at Pym Rae even in a challenging year, so they should be very happy with what they have achieved. Vineyards at 600m altitude, dry-farmed with crop cover and no till to help retain moisture. It has now been five years since they took over and stopped all irrigation, and the balance in this wine suggests that the vines are beginning to respond and find their balance. Held back in bottle for 18 months before release. Tasted straight from bottle and with a carafe - I strongly suggest giving it plenty of air if planning to drink soon. Jerôme Ledit director. 70% new oak, with cement vats for fermentation. |
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California | 1 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€617.52 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Spiced orchard fruits, dried pineapple, toasted bread, and beautiful spicy nuances emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard, a slightly more generous, rounded beauty that has good concentration, plenty of acidity, and a great finish. It's going to impress over the coming decade. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€689.74 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a fantastic chardonnay with sliced green-apple, cooked-apple, nougat and slate aromas. Some dried chili, too. Medium-bodied palate that grows full and tangy, with a vibrant finish of candied lemons and sliced limes. Salty and intense. Unique. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 94 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€317.58 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Starting with the appellation 2018 Chardonnay Estate, this wine has a vivid gold hue as well as classy notes of sliced apple, nectarines, and honeyed flowers, with just a hint of salinity and minerality. It's elegant, beautifully balanced, and has a great finish, all while staying in the more vibrant, fresh style of this estate. |
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California | 10 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€429.34 |
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James Suckling (94)This has lots of verve and brightness, with sliced green apple and pear, as well as matchstick. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity. Creamy texture and an intense finish. Drink now. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,509.07 |
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California | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,653.07 |
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California | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€990.55 |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,133.99 |
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California | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€785.99 |
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California | 3 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€809.99 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Bright crimson with some evolution at the rim. Actually there is quite a bit of interest on the nose here. This has lift as well as Napa lusciousness and good structure, balance and length. Throbs with life on the long finish. Quite impressive! And broachable. |
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California | 30 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
€564.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2020 Esprit de Tablas slowly unfolds in the glass with a mix of dusty black cherries, blood orange and sweet herbs. It’s lifted in feel with crisp mineral tones and rosy inner florals that perfectly complement its core of tart wild berry fruit. More lifted than the surrounding vintages yet excellently concentrated, the 2020 tapers off with exceptional length and crunchy tannins as hints of tart cranberry fade. The 2020 is the product of a warm, late season, with the added challenge of smoke from raging wildfires. While it comes across as quite docile, I find no issues with taint. |
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California | 30 | - |
In Bond
€353.00 |
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Experience the epitome of Rhône elegance with Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2018. Cultivated in the esteemed Adelaida District of Paso Robles, this wine benefits from the region’s diverse terroir and Mediterranean climate, ensuring optimal ripeness and complexity. Tablas Creek, renowned for its commitment to biodynamic farming and sustainable practices, meticulously hand-harvests the Mourvèdre grapes to preserve their innate character. In the winery, traditional fermentation techniques are employed, utilising natural yeasts and open-top stainless steel tanks to enhance the wine’s structure and depth. The 2018 vintage exhibits a harmonious balance of robust tannins, dark berry fruit, and subtle earthy undertones, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship of Tablas Creek. Matured in French oak barrels, it develops nuanced layers of spice and complexity, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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California | 30 | - |
In Bond
€353.00 |
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Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2019 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed Californian vineyard. Sourced from the Adelaida District's sun-kissed slopes, the 2019 vintage benefits from a unique terroir characterised by diverse microclimates and well-drained soils, ideal for Mourvèdre cultivation. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a meticulous vinification process, including gentle fermentation and extended maceration, enhancing the wine's depth and complexity. Aged in French oak barrels, it gracefully integrates subtle tannins with rich flavours of dark berries, spices, and earthy undertones. Tablas Creek's dedication to sustainable farming practices and their Rhône varietals ensures a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. The 2019 Mourvedre presents a refined palate with lingering finish, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. Experience the sophistication and heritage encapsulated in every bottle of Tablas Creek, Mourvedre, Adelaida District 2019. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
€307.00 |
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The Talley Rincon Chardonnay 2019 epitomises sophisticated Californian winemaking. Crafted in the renowned Sonoma Coast region, this Chardonnay benefits from the region’s cool maritime climate, fostering perfect acidity and nuanced flavours. Handpicked grapes from the prestigious Rincon Vineyard are gently pressed to preserve their integrity, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to maintain their pristine fruit character. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for twelve months, lending delicate vanilla and toasty almond notes that complement the wine’s vibrant profile. Talley Vineyards, esteemed for their dedication to sustainable viticulture and meticulous attention to detail, ensures each bottle reflects their passion for excellence. On the palate, the Talley Rincon Chardonnay 2019 reveals layers of ripe pear, citrus zest, and a subtle mineral finish, offering a harmonious balance between richness and freshness. Ideal for pairing with gourmet seafood or creamy poultry dishes, this exquisite Chardonnay stands as a testament to Talley’s mastery in producing fine wines. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
€363.00 |
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The Tatomer Pinot Noir 2022 exemplifies the pinnacle of fine winemaking, meticulously crafted in the renowned Central Otago region of New Zealand. Grown in the cool climate vineyards, the grapes benefit from the region’s unique terroir, characterised by schist soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts, which enhance the complexity and depth of the fruit. Hand-harvested and carefully sorted, the Pinot Noir undergoes a gentle fermentation process in stainless steel tanks to preserve its delicate aromas. Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, this exquisite wine reveals vibrant notes of red cherry, forest floor, and subtle spice, coupled with silky tannins and a lingering finish. Produced by Tatomer Wines, a family-owned estate celebrated for its dedication to sustainable viticulture and exceptional quality, the Tatomer Pinot Noir 2022 is a testament to their expertise and passion, offering an elegant and memorable experience for discerning palates. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€619.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€604.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Rather rich, flamboyant and decadent with bright raspberries, mushrooms and bark. Full-bodied, yet very tight and refined, with firmness and length. Racy and fine for a 2017. No cabernet franc in the blend, just cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink after 2023. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WI) |
In Bond
€647.00 |
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The Wine Independent (99)The 2018 Pym-Rae is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs considerable swirling to unlock evocative, pristine notes of juicy blackberries, ripe blueberries, cassis, and red currant jelly, followed by hints of lavender, crushed rocks, bay leaves, and iron ore, with a fragrant waft of cinnamon and cloves. The densely laden, full-bodied palate bursts with ripe, perfumed black fruits, supported by firm, very finely grained tannins, and fantastic tension, finishing with a long-lasting firework display of red berry and earthy sparks. With a 4–6-hour double-decant, it is delicious now, but if you want that next-level experience, give it a good 5-6 more years in bottle and drink it over the next 40 years+. |
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California | 6 | 95 (JA) |
In Bond
€1,564.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)Fennel, anis, blackcurrant, mint leaf and cedar, cold campfire, charcoal, black chocolate and a long stretched out finish. You really start to see the project come into focus, and this is a successful vintage at Pym Rae even in a challenging year, so they should be very happy with what they have achieved. Vineyards at 600m altitude, dry-farmed with crop cover and no till to help retain moisture. It has now been five years since they took over and stopped all irrigation, and the balance in this wine suggests that the vines are beginning to respond and find their balance. Held back in bottle for 18 months before release. Tasted straight from bottle and with a carafe - I strongly suggest giving it plenty of air if planning to drink soon. Jerôme Ledit director. 70% new oak, with cement vats for fermentation. |
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California | 1 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
€494.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)Spiced orchard fruits, dried pineapple, toasted bread, and beautiful spicy nuances emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard, a slightly more generous, rounded beauty that has good concentration, plenty of acidity, and a great finish. It's going to impress over the coming decade. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€551.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a fantastic chardonnay with sliced green-apple, cooked-apple, nougat and slate aromas. Some dried chili, too. Medium-bodied palate that grows full and tangy, with a vibrant finish of candied lemons and sliced limes. Salty and intense. Unique. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 94 (JD) |
In Bond
€246.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)Starting with the appellation 2018 Chardonnay Estate, this wine has a vivid gold hue as well as classy notes of sliced apple, nectarines, and honeyed flowers, with just a hint of salinity and minerality. It's elegant, beautifully balanced, and has a great finish, all while staying in the more vibrant, fresh style of this estate. |
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California | 10 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
€334.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This has lots of verve and brightness, with sliced green apple and pear, as well as matchstick. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity. Creamy texture and an intense finish. Drink now. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,210.00 |
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California | 2 | - |
In Bond
€1,330.00 |
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California | 2 | - |
In Bond
€802.00 |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
€922.00 |
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California | 3 | - |
In Bond
€632.00 |
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California | 3 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
€652.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Bright crimson with some evolution at the rim. Actually there is quite a bit of interest on the nose here. This has lift as well as Napa lusciousness and good structure, balance and length. Throbs with life on the long finish. Quite impressive! And broachable. |
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