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Januik Red Mountain cabernet sauvignon
The 2013 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Washington is a big, lush, complex wine that is drinking incredibly well right now. The wine possesses a dark purple color, and subtle dark fruit and pepper aromas on the nose. It is on the palate however where the wine comes alive. Blueberries and dark fruit are […]
Two Hands Lily’s Garden
The years have been very kind. The 2004 Two Hands Lily’s Garden Shiraz, from McLaren Vale Australia, has evolved nicely over the past 10+ years. In its youth the wine had opulent and concentrated blackberry, cherry and spice flavors that lingered endlessly on the palate. Today it is smooth and elegant, finding a happy compromise […]
Mt Brave Merlot
Don’t let the word Merlot on the label fool you, This is one Badass Wine! The 2012 Mt. Brave Merlot is chock full of mountain fruit from Mt. Vedeer, which produces tiny berries with the type of concentrated and complex flavors that one would expect to find in a Napa Cab. This is a well structured, full […]
Round Pond Kith & Kiln
Great everyday Napa Cab! The 2015 Round Pond Kith & Kin Napa Valley Cabernet is a well balanced full bodied wine with lush rounded tannins. Juicy plum and blackberry flavors explode on the palate before giving way to nuts and toasted oak on the long finish. One would be hard pressed to find a better […]