Category: Five Stars (92-100)

Lovo Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio Moscato DOCG

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Lovo Colli Euganei
Fanciful Name: Fior d’Arancio
Varietal: Moscato
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: Fior d’Arancio means “orange blossom.” Indeed, there are aromas and flavors of such along with mandarin, nectarine and ripe melon in this unique style, made from the moscato giallo clone, which is rare. The wine is frizzante, sweet, crisp and refreshing. It’s absolutely delectable! Even those who don’t usually prefer sweet wines would probably enjoy this. It’s a delightful aperitif, or will complement many desserts, fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
Lovo Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio Moscato DOCG

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Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Silver Oak Twomey
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Anderson Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: Absolutely stellar, elegant and seductive pinot noir. Silky, smooth, aromatic ripe berries and a long, luscious finish.
Silver Oak Twomey Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2015

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Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

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Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: The Dry Creek Valley vines on the Bushnell Vineyard average 50 years of age. The wine is a truly unique style. There are intense aromas of baked cherry, plum and spice with a nuance of tobacco. On the palate there is a concentrated, almost Port-like texture with rich flavors of black fruit, toasty oak and cedar/spice. The fruit is rich and ripe, yet not sweet. Tannins are firm and in perfect balance with all other components. The best food pairing is a great bleu cheese like Gorgonzola! If you enjoy a good cigar, pair this wine with a Maduro wrap.
Pedroncelli Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

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Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2015

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Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Fanciful Name: Eroica
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: An outstanding example of riesling, from Columbia Valley in Washington State. In cooperation with one of Germany's top riesling producers, the Eroica sets the bar extremely high for other producers in the U.S. and across the globe. Great tropical fruit, with a very long and balanced finish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2015

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Domaine Filliatreau La Grande Vignolle Saumur-Champigny Rouge 2015

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Domaine Filliatreau
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: La Grande Vignolle
Retail Price: $22.99

Tasting Notes: The Cabernet Franc for this fabulous wine is grown on the La Grande Vignolle vineyard which is composed of a unique type of limestone called tufa-stone and highly calcareous subsoils. The mineral nuances are evident in the wine from beginning to end. Along with this, there is a lush bouquet of lilac, raspberry, and cherry. There are layers of concentrated red fruit, clove, and licorice flavors with a hint of “cigar-box” leading to a long finish with firm tannins. To enjoy now, decant for at least 2 hours. For optimum enjoyment, lay this one away for 5-7 years. Your patience will be well-rewarded!
Domaine Filliatreau La Grande Vignolle Saumur-Champigny Rouge 2015

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Broc Vine Starr Zinfandel 2015

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Broc Vine Starr
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $32.99

Tasting Notes: This urban North Coast winery boasts some of the best wines in California and is starting to get recognition all over the world. Their Vine Starr zinfandel leads the bunch and is zinfandel like you have never seen. Lighter, brighter and so much more alive than most zinfandel, if you have a chance to get your hands on this one make sure you do. The production at Broc Cellars is very little.
Broc Vine Starr Zinfandel 2015

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Domaine Filliatreau “Linnea” Saumur Blanc 2016

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Domaine Filliatreau
Fanciful Name: Linnea
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: 100% chenin blanc from 25-plus-year-old vines grown on the Filliatreau Family Estate. Fermented and aged in stainless steel with a short maceration on the skins. A bouquet of melon, pear, peach and a wisp of anise leads to those flavors on the palate with crisp, lively acidity and a hint of minerality on the lengthy finish. The wine is totally dry, though really shows lovely ripe fruit. It’s a great example of Loire chenin blanc that will complement seafood, cream sauces and milder Oriental cuisine. It’s also a perfect aperitif!
Domaine Filliatreau “Linnea” Saumur Blanc 2016

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Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto 2014

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Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $57.99

Tasting Notes: This is a malbec making a statement. The statement is: You have to check me out! Intense in color, on the nose, and on the palate. A dense violet/ruby in the glass, the nose and palate are dominated by black fruit, mostly berry. The palate follows suite, with a hint of minerality to accent and balance this superb wine from Alto Valle del Rio Negro.
Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto 2014

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Pascual Tuso Alta Malbec 2013

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Pascual Tuso Alta
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: An absolutely stunning old-vine Maipú malbec from one of Argentina's top producers. Amazingly young looking in the glass, the nose and palate possess plenty of rich dark fruit, with hints of spice. Exceptionally mouth-filling, and satisfying to the last sip. Outstanding!
Pascual Tuso Alta Malbec 2013

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Sets Brunelli 2012

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Sets
Varietal: Brunelli
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $98.99

Tasting Notes: If classic brunello is what you want, classic is what you get! Sesti produces their wines the rustic style, embodying the style that brunello gained its fame for. The fruit flavors are there, but they take a back seat to the aroma that bursts from the glass and welcomes you in for a brunello experience you won't soon forget.
Sets Brunelli 2012

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Courtney Benham Cabernet 2014

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Courtney Benham
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: This full-bodied Napa cabernet has rich black berry, raspberry and ripe cherry notes. The texture is smooth and complex with a lasting fruit packed tannic finish.
Courtney Benham Cabernet 2014

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Rock Horse Ranch Cabernet 2014

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Rock Horse Ranch
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Natalies Estate winemaker Boyd Teagarden decided to make a second label from his estate project and Rock Horse Ranch was born. Higher alcohol and more fruit-driven than his estate wines, but so well balanced that you would be shocked by the over-15% alcohol as it’s labeled — the mark of a great winemaker. The essence of Columbia Valley is captured in this glass of cabernet. Enjoy!
Rock Horse Ranch Cabernet 2014

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