Twisted Rivers Petite Sirah 2009 – 94+ Points

A massive wine with sumptuous rich layers of decadence combined with plush tannins that bode well for aging 3 – 5 years for even deeper, darker complexity. Raspberry and blackberry jam and port teem in the glass that continues to provide an Astonishingly thrilling wine experience for anyone that adores big, deep, dark red wines. The color and finish are reminiscent of the finest Italian espresso with a hint of walnuts on the finish. Bold flavors include licorice, figs, and a hint of smoky bacon.

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Produced by Twisted Rivers.

B Cellars ‘Blend 25′ Cabernet Blend 2007 – 94+ Points

This lush blend offers aromatics of blackberry, sweet tobacco and hints of complex minerals and spices. The palate is laden with flavors of blackcurrants, dried cherries, and exotic spice box. Sweetening the deal is an infusion of luscious Syrah that dials it up ten notches. This wine is full bodied and complex with plenty of backbone to cellar well over the next 3 – 5 years.

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Produced by B Cellars.

Arrow and Branch Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2010 – 94 Points

Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. A delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of barrel toast that soften and lengthen the finish. Fermented in mostly neutral oak, this wine is pleasurably fresh, clean and substantial.

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Produced by Arrow & Branch.

Montirius Gigondas Terres des Aines 2007 – 94+ Points

A really solid core of dark plum and macerated currant, with fig sauce and dark coffee notes. The long, fleshy finish still has some grip to shed. Dense, rich, and well-made with sweet tannin as well as fresh acidity.

When it comes to getting all the Châteauneuf-du-Pape bang for a fraction of the bucks, nobody delivers lavish, sultry dark fruit like the Montirius Gigondas Terres des Aines 2007. CdP’s of this caliber from the highly-praised 2007 vintage typically cost $90+ bottle due to their appellation alone, which is why Gigondas has become so popular.

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Produced by Montirius.

Domaine Belleville La Perche Rully 2009 – 94+ Points

A wine of great finesse and elegance yet surprisingly rich. Wonderfully balanced in every aspect with both fresh and creamy notes on the nose and palate that leads to a citrus mix of grapefruit and orange. Soft minerality, vanilla toast and soft creamy nuts linger with a touch of orange blossoms and its corresponding honey, toasted biscuit, vanilla and spice.

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Produced by Domaine Belleville.