Altamura Sauvignon Blanc 2007 – 95 Points

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 19th, 2010 | 0 comments

Possesses more texture and depth than most Napa Sauvignons {not to mention most Chardonnays!}. It offers loads of nectarines, exotic melons, honeysuckle, grapefruit, and orange blossoms all gracefully enveloped in a full-throttle, delectable, textured, sexy personality. 95 Points

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Noemi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2007

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments

This brand new Cabernet features a silky smooth texture with a wide array of deep, dark, and complex fruit including blackberry, plum, toffee and a hint of sweet tobacco flavors balanced by ultra-plush tannins typical of Napa Valley’s finest Cabernets. The structure and balance of this wine is seamless with a velvety texture reminiscent of my favorite age-worthy wines. The smoky oak on the finish is so elegant it seems to float across your palate and then linger seductively for a full minute and bodes well for enjoying now or anytime prior to 2012. If you’re a fan of CAYMUS, don’t miss this new wine discovery!

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Revana Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006 – 95 Points

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments

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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Vineyard 29 Zinfandel Aida 2007 – 97 Points

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments

This is the most complex, age-worthy serious collector Zinfandel in the World today! This black beauty begins with an intense plum and a jammy fig signature {reminiscent of Turley’s finest from this vineyard in the 1990’s} that seems to run from year to year, along with dark blueberry combined with vanilla, cinnamon, espresso beans, and mouth watering toffee on the long lasting finish. The silky smooth texture is impressive now and bodes well for long-term enjoyment for anyone – - more patient than us – - planning to cellar for a few years. On the finish this wine has great structure and a galaxy of memorably flavors including exotic spices and a hint of mocha and chocolate dust reminiscent of a decadent raspberry chocolate torte. Decant if popping the cork pre-2012 because this BIG boy will easily last until 2015, peaking around 2014 in our estimate.

Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard 2005 – 96 Points

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments

Wow, this unforgettable wine reminds us why Cabernet is still the king of grapes. Big, bold and lush, the new 2005 ‘Martha’s’ impresses by gushing fruit, yet retaining an elegance and power difficult to achieve in a wine with this much power. Bright blackberry and currant fruit, with notes of graphite, blueberries and espresso leave you mourning the last drop. Don’t miss this sumptuous new discovery destined for fame! Enjoy now through 2017 and decant for 1 hour if popping the cork prior to 2014.

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