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Aalto 2020 PS Tempranillo Ribera del Duero
$139.99Spain
James Suckling 96 Rating
Lots of depth here, with ripe blackberries and some nicely baked black cherries, roasted herbs, incense, dark spices, mussels and a balsamic tinge. An admirably fine dollop of tannins on the palate, which are immaculate and juicy, as they thoroughly dunk into the black fruit, melting into a persistent finish that lasts for over a minute. Very impressive. Drink or hold. R30-1 -
Aalto 2021 PS Tempranillo Ribera del Duero
$149.99Spain
Vinous 95 Rating
The 2021 PS is 100% Tempranillo, primarily sourced from clay soils in La Horra and Aguilera, and was aged for up to 20 months in French barrels. Garnet-red in hue. Cherry and cola notes complement pine and dried flowers against a vanilla and cedar backdrop. It’s broad and creamy in the mouth, with a chalky core and a lasting oaky flavor. This tasting occurred just after bottling, but it promises to develop a more nuanced character in the medium term. SPBX-6 -
Addax 2019 Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
$169.99 – $930.00Napa Valley California
Wine Advocate 97 Rating
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Tench Vineyard is deep garnet-purple in color, exploding with crème de cassis, blackberry pie and fruitcake notes, plus hints of Chinese five spice and fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and plush in the mouth, the generous, spicy black fruits fan out long and layered on the finish.
Must be ordered.
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Aftermath 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
$79.99Napa Valley California
This 100% Estate-grown Cabernet offers up an amazing bouquet of classic dark Cabernet fruit that jumps out of the glass upon impact. This youngster is lush, full in bodied and surprisingly well-balanced. The wine is multi-layered loaded with gorgeous black currant, dark chocolate, a whiff of anise, cassis and a touch of spice on the opulent palate. Extremely well-balanced and in-sync wine that will please the big Cab lover. This is a killer wine, but unfortunately a very limited production. Winemaker Dave Phinney. BX-6 R39-3 R44-6 -
Alban Vineyards 2019 Syrah Lorraine Alban Estate Vineyard
$199.99Edna Valley California
Jeb Dunnuck 99 Rating
The 2019 Syrah Lorraine is ultra-classic and is about as textbook an example of this cuvée as I can recall. Black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, and baking spices all flow to a full-bodied, round, velvety textured, utterly seamless Syrah with ripe tannins, a great mid-palate, and a gorgeous finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s impossible to resist today (and I see no need to delay gratification), yet it will continue to deliver the goods any time over the coming 20-25 years. SP15-6 -
Alban Vineyards 2019 Syrah Reva Alban Estate
$109.99Edna Valley California
Jeb Dunnuck 98 Rating
Moving to the Syrahs, the 2019 Syrah Reva reveals a much cooler climate-like style in its blackberry, graphite, pepper, and bouquet garni-like nuances, and it picks up an almost Cornas-like game and white pepper character with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe yet polished tannins, and a great finish. It reminds me slightly of the 2018, although with slightly less concentration. It will evolve for 20-25 years. SP14-6 -
Alban Vineyards 2021 Syrah Patrina Alban Estate
$55.99Edna Valley California
Wine Spectator 94 Rating
Plump and polished, with sleekly layered black raspberry flavors that are accented by dark chocolate, savory meat and cracked pepper tones that sail on the long and savory finish. Drink now through 2033. SP17-6 -
Alban Vineyards 2023 Viognier
$29.99Central Coast California
Jeb Dunnuck 93 Rating
All from the estate and brought up in a mix of tank, oak, and terra-cotta, the 2023 Viognier Central Coast has a lively, perfumed nose of ripe stone fruits, brioche, apricot, and savory flower notes with a textured style. This rich, concentrated, food-driven beauty will shine on the dinner table. CF-5 -
Aloft 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
$189.99Howell Mountain Napa Valley California
Wine Advocate 95 Rating
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon also tips the scales at 15.5% and had the same oak aging and, like its siblings, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Like the vintage, this is front-end loaded with beautiful aromatics of blue and black fruits, spring flowers, damp earth and lead pencil shavings. The terrific fruit follows through on the attack and midpalate with sweet tannin and low acidity. The flavor profile builds incrementally to finish with gentleness and opulence. This is a wine to drink over the next 15-20+ years. These are impressive wines and are well worth seeking out. SP25-2
