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Neyen Cabernet Blend Apalta Vineyard Chile 2006 – 95 Points

thewineinsiders — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:38:49 +0000

Gorgeous aromas of chocolate, honey and minerals leap out of the glass. On the palate it’s fine and silky with espresso, tobacco, cedar, currants and black fruits and berries. Polished tannins and a super long finish are a standout. Astonishing value.

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San Roman Toro 2006 – 95 Points.

thewineinsiders — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:51:17 +0000

Knockout nose combines sweet dark fruit preserves, smoky minerals, vanilla, tobacco and dark chocolate. Suave and velvety but also juicy, with perfume and depth to its cherry-vanilla, cassis, violet and smoke flavors. This opulent offering is packed with succulent fruit Finishes with compelling sweetness, an echo of floral pastilles and suave tannins.
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Pali Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2006 – 94 Points.

thewineinsiders — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:16:24 +0000

Simply stated, this is a VERY satisfying new wine! Pinot lovers familiar with Keefer Ranch fruit will recognize a concentrated, full throttle, opulent fruit vintage in the 2007 Pali Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir. Complex flavors feature gobs of dark blackberry, raspberry puree and cola all melded together across a big and rich texture. Bold and ripe, this luxurious tasting finishes with a hint of toasty oak that bodes well for pairing with a wide range of food over the next 3 – 5 years, peaking around 2014.

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Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 – 94+ Points.

thewineinsiders — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:15:03 +0000

Quite dark in color with deep ripe aromas of chocolate covered black cherries. Enticing fruit nose and layers of spice and toasty oak add up to sa wonderful rich complex aroma profile. Flavors match the aromas in a mouth coating, textural, silky and tasty wine. This wine is loaded with aging potential. It has everything it needs to last a good 15 years or more. We love the balance and finesse here with flavors that persist minutes after drinking. It all adds up to one of the best Cabernet vintages they have produced at Paradigm. 94+ Points.

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Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2006 – 95+ Points

thewineinsiders — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:14:39 +0000

This deliciously dense and weighty new release is so smooth it glides lightly across your palate and features soft layers of dark cherry, ripe figs, toffee, cocoa, rich smoky oak and a hint of sweet tobacco on the luscious finish. Rich and savory, this wine will delight for the next 5 years. Decant one hour if sampling prior to 2012.

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Marston Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain Napa 2006 – 95 Points

thewineinsiders — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:07:27 +0000

Decadent layers of espresso beans, mocha, bold tannins and a savory hint of black olive tapenade on the sultry finish. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Decant one hour if popping the cork pre-2012 because this BIG boy will easily last until 2019, peaking around 2017 in our estimate. Enjoy this rare opportunity to a own few of these precious hand crafted bottles because less than 300 cases produced.

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Revana Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006 – 95 Points

thewineinsiders — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:06:56 +0000

The 2006 Revana features rich, sultry dark flavors including sweet plums, creme de cassis, black cherry, and a hint of smoky cedar on the bold finish. This weighty textured, full-bodied, opulent new release already shows impressive complexity and should impress for 10-12 years, peaking around 2015 in our estimate. Decant minimum one hour if popping the cork prior to 2014.

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Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006 – 94 Points

thewineinsiders — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:35:42 +0000

Far Niente Cabernet 2006

The tremendously well integrated, bold 2005 Far Niente Cabernet is yet another example of the remarkable quality of one of the most sought after Cabernet’s in America. Tightly wound layers of fresh blackberry, cherry, plum, cocoa and cedar flavors combined with a hint of black truffles and plush tannins that will offer a delicious experience tonight (after decanting at least one hour) but benefit from 2 – 3 years of bottle age. This wine will age gracefully for the next 7 – 10 years, peaking around 2015 in our estimate.

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Dumas ‘Neighbors Vineyard’ Reserve Cabernet 2006

thewineinsiders — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:11:19 +0000

Dumas Cabernet

Everything about this sophisticated wine impresses from the beginning including the dense purple color, the aromas of lavender and creme de cassis, and the ULTRA silky smooth texture. Captivating flavors include a luscious symphony of ripe plums, blackberries, and deep dark chocolate and mocha in the mid-palate. The sensuous finish crescendos with a hint of savory spices including truffle, cherries and flawlessly integrated toasty oak flavors that bode well for aging at least 5 – 7 years; peaking around 2014 in our estimate. BRAVO! 95+ points. Only 56 cases bottled” THE WINE INSIDERS

BUY: Dumas ‘Neighbors Vineyard’ Reserve Cabernet 2006

Aquilon 2006

thewineinsiders — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:07:57 +0000

Aquilon 2006

After sampling, we can guarantee you that this transcendent interpretation of classic Spanish Grenache combines the plush and luscious jammy fruit fans of Napa Cabernets adore with the exotic aromatics and age-worthiness serious wine collectors admire about European treasures. The seductive Aquilon has a splendid perfume of slate, violets, and cherry compote. The off the chart intensity will fool many into thinking this blockbuster wine is from the New World. But the beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, a smooth texture, layers of flavor, and exceptional length will have you thinking its from another world. This is an absolutely stunning wine well worth a few slots in any serious wine collectors cellar. Drink now after decanting (1 hour) or anytime over the next 10 years, peaking in 2014 in our estimate.

BUY: Aquilon 2006