Meyer Family Spitfire Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 – 94+ Points

This impressive new release features lavish quantities of sultry dark fruit and inviting notes of caramel and vanilla from two years of rich American oak maturation. Dense and exotic with flamboyant personality, this wine is so well-balanced and loaded with complex dimensions it should impress long time Silver Oak fans despite the relatively modest price. Enjoy tonight (after decanting half an hour) and age gracefully for another 3 – 5 years, peaking in 2014 in our estimate. 94+

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Doyenne ‘Aix’ Cabernet Blend, Washington 2007 – 94 Points.

This vintage explodes from the glass with dark, dense black fruits, blackberry liqueur, black pepper, almonds and toast. The black fruits dominate the palate, with expressive blackberry and a layer of cassis along the mid-palate. Forward, plush, and spicy, this full-flavored, pleasure-bent offering can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years.
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AP Vin Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2008 – 94 Points.

The new AP Vin Keefer Ranch Pinot is full of classic ripe, rich Keefer Ranch fruit. This boisterous vineyard is located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County – the home of many of the best Pinot Noirs produced in California.

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Pali Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2006 – 94 Points.

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.

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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