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Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, campfire, and plum with supporting notes of slate, smoked meat, and cardamon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, black tea, and five spice with hints of earth. The finish is long and lingering with classically firm Tannat tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty and supple texture. Made with 100% Tannat and that is clear from the first scent to the last drop — our favorite American Tannat to date. $45 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and black currant with supporting notes of black tea, mocha, cigar box, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits and truffle. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. This Amarone was in perfect condition and it is still very youthful — it will drink well for another decade plus. $85 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $36 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green melon and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, orange peel, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of red grapefruit and apricot. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, light green/yellow color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and apple with supporting notes of citrus zest and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. This lovely bubbly proves that all tank-method sparkling wines are the same. This wine rested 12 months on it's lees in tank giving a strong classic-method impression. $ – 4 Stars - 90 points

Brilliant, pale salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of spring flowers, apricot stone, and bergamot. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry and persimmon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Zinfandel. $20 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red currant and forest floor with supporting notes of baking spices and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $14 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of boysenberry and cranberry with supporting notes of cigar box, balsamic, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, star anise, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich texture. $23 – 4 Stars - 91 points

Brilliant, medium straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and citrus zest with supporting notes of pineapple and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, honeysuckle, and bread dough. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $ – 4 Stars - 90 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry, black tea, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and violet. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $ – 4 Stars - 90 points