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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Very pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, black currants, cherries, light cedar, earth, bitter herbs, chocolates, black pepper, tobacco and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Israel. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and engaging. Rich, fruit forward and tangy.

This 6 year old is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a Braised Lamb dish.

A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 13 hours ago

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9.1

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

Pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh red berries on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing red fruits with dark chocolates, earth, spices, coffee, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Merlot from Carmel Valley in California is starting to drink very nicely now. Tangy, interesting, and feels like a California Merlot with a Right Bank Bordeaux touch.

This Single Vineyard Merlot is elegant and rich, fruit forward and complex. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Loved the low alcohol level here.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes were aged in steel vats. A small production of less than 10,000 bottles.

12.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, eucalyptus, chocolates, spices, vegetables, coffee, herbs and black pepper.

Full bodied and rich with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, toast, coffee, light vanilla, dark chocolates, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This gorgeous 21 year old red blend from Saint Julien is drinking beautifully now. Powerful and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Peaking now, and still feels very fresh, with a lot of power to take it even longer. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.

This Third Growth Bordeaux is showing great complexity with a great mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. A great vintage in Bordeaux, and it is definitely showing.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a big piece of steak.

A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 21 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$125. — 5 days ago

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9.4

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, spices, light vanilla, dark chocolates, licorice, peppercorn and coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted, fruit forward and elegant. Complex, well balanced and entertaining. A beautiful wine.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,700 bottles.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$160. — a day ago

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9.1

Dark gold in color.

Pretty nose of flowers, apples, pears, light earth, light herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with citrus, green and red apples, limes, grapefruits, herbs, spices, earth and light vegetables.

Tangy finish with grapefruits and limes.

This 9 year old Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley is still drinking very nicely, with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

It is interesting to taste an older Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma. Feels more like a California Unoaked Chardonnay blend with Chenin Blanc and Viognier.

The high alcohol is well integrated by now. Good right out of the bottle, and better when properly chilled.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35 (current vintage). — 4 days ago

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9.1

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity.

Showing cherries, blackberries, black plums, currants, light cedar, herbs, light vegetables, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, light earth and chocolates.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Syrah from California is nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant, rich and extracted. Complex and engaging. Spicy and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself or with food.

Syrah grapes were aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months. A tiny production of less than 2,000 bottles.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35. — 4 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of currants, plums, cherries, light cedar, herbs, light tobacco, chocolates, metals and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, sweet raspberries, oak, spices, chocolates, dark coffee, black pepper, licorice and light herbs.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Still very young, and needs time in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak. I paired it with a delicious pizza.

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged for 22 months in (90% new) French oak barrels. A small production of only 900 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$185. — 3 days ago

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9.0

Inky/purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong fruity nose of black currants, cooked plums, light cherries, earth, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, herbs, peppercorn and light vegetables.

Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, plums, red cherries, light oak, chocolates, herbs, earth, black tea and peppercorn.

Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty red wine from Georgia. Fruit forward, complex and extracted. Thick and chewy, tangy and entertaining.

This 5 year old Saperavi is good right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. Has good potential to become a 92 point wine.

Good by itself and better with food.

100% Saperavi grapes were hand picked and aged in Qvevri.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points

$20. — 4 days ago

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9.0

Light gold in color with a green hue.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing yellow apples, citrus, spices, lemons, light earth, herbs and light tropical fruits.

Tangy finish with nice length and limes.

This Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is elegant, rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged for 6 months on the lees.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$18. — 5 days ago

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9.0

Dark purple in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose with red fruits, flowers spices, light oak and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, fresh cherries, light oak, spices, chocolate, light red candy, coffee and black pepper.

Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands in California. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

This 4 year old Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is already drinking nicely, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 11 months in (41% new) French oak barrels. A small production of only 6,100 bottles.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$75. — 7 days ago