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9.2

Bosma Estate Winery Diamondback Ridge Vineyard Cattle Baron Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Rattlesnake Hills, Washington State

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, light earth, black tea, chocolates, dark coffee and herbs.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Rattlesnake Hills in Washington State. Fruit forward and complex, with a nice mouthfeel. Rich and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Spicy, nicely balanced and interesting. Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$46. — 2 hours ago

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9.2

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, coffee, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, sweet cherries, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District in Napa Valley. Spicy and entertaining. Rich and Tangy.

Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Still not drinking at its peak, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec; 3% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 9 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — 4 days ago

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9.1

This is a nice and easy drinking Sparking Rosé from Napa Valley.

Pale salmon in color.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red fruits, citrus, limes, light yeast and minerals.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 9 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Showing a gorgeous nose, once it opens up.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and nicely balanced.

Showing blackberries, black currants, blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10-year-old is drinking very nicely now, and probably drinking at its peak. Will continue to drink nicely in the next couple of years.

Showing a soft mouthfeel with nice complexity. This 2015 is showing a lot of sediments. Easy drinking, soft and smooth with good structure.

Fruit forward, elegant and spicy. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time.

A blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30 (current vintage). — a day ago

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9.0

It’s time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a reddish/light brick rim.

Medium-plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, coffee, licorice, tobacco leaf, vegetables, herbs and black tea.

Tangy finish with tart raspberries.

This Merlot based blend, from the great 2018 vintage, is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced with nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

This 7 year old is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$20. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Bodegas Septien Del Barco de Melquiades 2022, Arlanza, Spain

Deep ruby in color with a reddish/ purplish rim.

Strong nose and a little stinky, with black fruits, barnyard, tobacco leaf, herbs, vegetables, light oak, dark chocolates and coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries,light oak, coffee, tobacco leaf, light vegetables, spices, herbs, earth, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Tempranillo from Arlanza, Spain. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and fruit forward. Tangy and interesting.

Still young, but already showing nice complexity. Feels like a Northern Rhône Syrah, especially on the nose. Interesting stuff.

Needs 3 hours in the decanter to open up, and even better the next day.

This Single Vineyard Tempranillo will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

A good food wine. Spicy and entertaining.

A blend of Tempranillo grapes with a touch of Albillo Mayor, and Malvasia. Aged in large French oak barrels for 11 months. A tiny production of only 350 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$85. — 8 days ago

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9.0

Pale lemon in color.

Aromatic nose of pears, apples, citrus, minerals, light honey and herbs.

Medium plus in body and refreshing, with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with apples, citrus, light apricots, spices, earth, light vegetables and sea salt.

This is a very tasty Pinot Blanc from Alsace. Nicely balanced and easy drinking right out of the bottle. Elegant and fruit forward.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. I paired it with a grilled red snapper.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$18. — a day ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with chocolate notes, cedar, vanilla and cola.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, cola, coffee, black pepper, dried figs, graphite, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville is drinking beautifully now. Big and bold. Rich and extracted.

Well balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant, with great complexity, especially on the palate.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it always delivers. This 2019 vintage is drinking much better now than it was two years ago. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Wine Spectator 93 points. Robert Parker 93 points.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$125. — 2 days ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a reddish hue.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, currants, spices, light oak, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 12 year old Barolo. Feels very fresh and young. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Very approachable at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large French oak barrels for 46 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 5 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with a very wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose with cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, spices, light earth, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and soft, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, light vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very unique Napa Cabernet. Still very young, but showing so much elegance and richness, which is very unique at this stage. Well balanced, smooth complex. Easy drinking and spicy.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

I've had a few older vintages of this wine, which I loved, and this is not what I expected at this young age. Really enjoyed it.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in New French Oak barrels for 24 months. A small production of only 3 barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 9 days ago