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9.1

Calla Lily Estate Audax Valor 2023, Napa Valley, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Earthy nose with red and black fruits, light wood, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, raspberries, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth, light vegetables and green tea.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This Cabernet Franc based blend from Napa Valley is already drinking nicely, even by itself.

Still young, and needs more bottle time to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 to 7 years.

Fruitier on the palate than the nose, nicely balanced and elegant. Earthy and spicy. Tangy and interesting. Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux Red.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. A good sipping wine and very easy drinking, so watch out.

A blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$150 — a month ago

Aquiles Henrique

9.0

Violeta vivido
Aroma frutas vermelhas e um pouquinho de fumaça
Boca - Couro e vanila
Acidez equilibrada
Madeira leve ( não habitual para a região
Ótima classificação com valor pequeno
U$ 18 Total Wine Miami Beach
Espanhol de valor — 2 years ago

Carlos Toro

9.0

Importado por PR Fine Wines. Excelente precio-valor. — 4 years ago

Kamall

9.0

Lovely balance and gentle radiant fruit. Not got the depth of the best sites in CA but very pleasurable nonetheless and will surely get better every year. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Truth & Valor – Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Paso Robles – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Paso Robles’ warm climate and calcareous soils make it a hotspot for bold, plush Cabernets. Truth reflects the authenticity of the vineyard, while Valor honors the winemaker’s courage to let terroir shine with minimal intervention.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe blackcurrant, blackberry jam, and plum dominate, accented by mocha, vanilla, and baking spice from oak. Subtle notes of dried sage and graphite bring a savory undertone beneath the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and plush, with generous tannins wrapped in a velvety texture. Balanced by moderate acidity, the finish is long, ripe, and polished.

Food Pairings
Best with grilled ribeye, smoky BBQ brisket, or lamb chops. Also pairs beautifully with hearty pasta dishes or a wedge of aged Gouda.

Verdict
A bold yet polished Paso Robles Cabernet. Fruit-forward, structured, and satisfying — a wine that wears its California sunshine with pride. 🍷cheers! — 8 months ago

Maritza I M

9.5

Paired so deliciously with dark chocolate and sea salt. Really brings the notes out. Overall subtle and smooth @heb #redwine — 5 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Valor Chardonnay

Nose: lovely stone fruits. Very intense.

Palate: high acidity. Some fat. Some hint oak but not bad.

1/2 new French oak.

$15ish not a lot 5-6 — 5 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Hits all the notes for Syrah I'd expect from the Rhone plus some fleshy valor fruit. Good freshness. One of the better examples of the grape from CA. — 2 years ago

Michelle M

9.1

Nice spiced berry nose of blackberry bramble, blueberry with notes of char, clove, and hints of brown sugar in the bouquet. Soft and smooth blackberry galette with weak black tea and a subtle spice on a medium long finish. Better on the second day, still holding up on the third. Great value, would buy again.
— 3 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: ciruela, pasas, higo, regaliz

Boca: Tanino M sedosos, Acidez M-, Alcohol M+

Consistente y buen valor. Tomar ahora (drink now). — 4 years ago