Moffett Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007 – 95 Points

Aromas of wild berries soar out of the glass as you pour the wine, after further evaluations you start to notice the different layers of spice and well integrated oak. On the palate, this is a full-throttle, rich wine experience with tremendous fruit and deftly balanced tannins perfect for great aging, but also allows inviting to enjoy only minutes after decanting. The fruit is seamless from start to finish.

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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2008 – 95 Points.

After merely five vintages, Textbook has quickly become the gold standard for undiscovered boutique Napa Cabernets that taste like $100 but can be secured for far less. Savvy Napa insiders are quickly discovering the unheralded quality of the 2008 vintage in Napa. Textbook is emblematic of the ripe, approachable yet-age worthy style we’ve come to expect from this boutique gem. Starting with captivating aromas of dark fruit, espresso, and cocoa that lead to a lavish ultra-smooth and velvety experience with profound layers of black fruit balanced by seamlessly integrated French oak. Hints of espresso and semi-sweet Godiva chocolate linger on the prodigious finish that lasts a full minute. This is a graceful Cabernet that maintains a sense of elegance rarely found in pure Cabernets at this price. Thanks to well-integrated, muscular tannins this relative bargain may be enjoyed tonight (decant ½ hour) or anytime over the next decade, peaking 2015 – 2017. Only 12 barrels were crafted this year so trust us, if you enjoy majestic and age-worthy Napa Cabernets jump on this tiny bandwagon while there’s still room because once the critics and collectors discover Textbook the prices will soar like an eagle…and we’ll be sold out.

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Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007 – 95 Points.

While this impressive boutique Cabernet is both bold and age-worthy, it delivers a satisfying, hedonistic Cabernet experience TODAY (after decanting 30 minutes). The creamy rich texture promises intensely concentrated dark fruit with a tantalizing core of ripe currant, black cherry, cedar, olive and sage notes that are well-focused, and linger pleasantly on the finish featuring a hint of cocoa. Weighty and dense, this noteworthy Cabernet blend should guarantee a thrill ride that defies the relatively modest price anytime now through 2016, peaking around 2014 in our estimate.

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San Roman Toro 2006 – 95 Points.

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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Paradigm Zinfandel Napa Valley 2007 – 95+ Points.

The 2007 Zinfandel has aromas of vanilla, coconut, and exotic spices. On the palate it is velvety smooth with juicy blueberry flavors. This is a deeply complex Zinfandel with bold flavors and seriously impressive tannins reminiscent of a fine Cabernet. Enjoy tonight or anytime over the next 3 – 5 years!
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