Wine & Spirits

94 points Wine Enthusiast From the Alta Vista Vineyard, this impressive red is earthy in cedar, pencil shaving and dried herb. A violet note highlights the elegant palate, which is restrained in oak and integrated in tannin. The fruit is savory in character, with lasting focus on the finish. (VB)  (11/2021)

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Winemaker Notes Petit Verdot, even in the small quantities present in this wine, exudes its signature textural density and floral nose of purple and blue flowers that complement Cabernet’s macerated red and blue fruit so well. Cassis, graphite and crushed rock follow through on the palate, with a vibrant, cherry cola tone that rings in the finish. The fruit for this wine was harvested from predominantly young vines, and their youthful energy resonates on the palate. It is medium in weight with a supple, juicy core of blackberries that is lifted by hints of red licorice and spice. There is an expansiveness on the finish as the tannins coat the palate. The tannins themselves are very dusty, like a cherry-flavored talcum powder. Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot Loads of blue fruits and wet earth with hints of mushrooms. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a savory finish. Edgy fresh acidity. Lightly chewy. Needs two or three years to soften but already beautiful. --James Suckling

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94-97 points Jeb Dunnuck "Looking at the barrel sample, the 2019 High Road James Berry Vineyard sports a dense purple color to go with terrific aromatics of dark fruits, ground pepper, game, and liquid violets. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, it has freshness, purity, and loads of class. I continue to love the wines from JoAnn and Cris Cherry, and these latest 2019s are brilliant across the board. These are pure Paso Robles goodness and deliver incredible charm and pleasure while always staying balanced and elegant. "(9/2021)

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93 points Black fruit roast aromas from oak chocolate vanilla coffee plum figs spices Nose just begining to show some development Really powerfull wellintegrated tanins and alcohol Long finish Surprisingly goid quality -- David O h

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“Silky and fresh with juicy red fruits; mostly Merlot deep and ripe with crisp acidity; a very modern wine – generous and tangy, and a great value.”

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Made by the makers of Petrus and Trotanoy. Those is amazing wines however price / value connection is best in the Hosanna. Classic Boudreaux with dark fruit, spices and cedar. Definitely ready to drink now. Opens more after an hour decanted. However full potential shows after 2. Good balance between sweetness, acid and tannins. Beautiful legs and color and nose that wants you to keep sniffing. Fantastic finish to a beautiful evening. -- Kim Schmidt

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"Solid, with ample iron and briar notes layering the dark currant and blackberry fruit flavors. Offers a sappy feel for the vintage, with brambly tannins holding the finish." - Wine Spectator"Dark red cherry, plum, spicecake and crushed flowers are some of the many notes that meld together in the 2013 Pichon Baron. Silky and resonant in the glass, the 2013 impresses for its texture and soft, enveloping personality. While there is plenty of early appeal, the 2013 has more than enough brightness and acidity to suggest it will age gracefully. The 2013 Pichon Baron brings together a classic sense of structure with a modern and very pure expression of fruit. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot." - Antonio Galloni

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Purplish red colour, fruity forward aroma with secondary vanilla and smoke, notes of blackcurrant, leather, tobacco, oak, cedar, cherry. Classic left bank Bordeaux with cab sav based full body and moderate tanins nicely balanced out by the age. --Stahs Pripotnev

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Wine Hardware Notes:  73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Petite Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Nose: dark chocolate, cassis, floral, vegetal/herbal. Mouth: black berry jam, peppery, Spicy, oaky, mushroom and a hint of forest floor. This is a complex full bodied bordeaux varietal blend. Tannic acidity is present. Drink now or continue to age this brilliant wine from winemaker Chris Howell. Oh and the finish is Fabulous….long long long.  We drank it without food but I have to imagine this superb vino with a Cowboy Ribeye would be  nothing short of heaven!

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Deep ruby with concentrated black fruit aromas nearly overwhelmed by a substantial amount of new oak. Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, cedar, pencil lead. In the mouth, the wine is out of balance, dominated by oak, clove and cedar. Surprisingly little tertiary character. This highly extracted wine suffers a bit from only medium acidity and the high tannins are a little green. The fruit is attractive.

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The 2000 Château Duhart Milon Rothschild is a Bordeaux red wine from the Pauillac appellation. This great vintaged wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot depending on the year. Historic property re-purchased in the middle of the 1950s, Château Duhart Milon Rothschild spreads over 72 ha of vines cultivated by the First Growth Château Lafite Rothschild's team. Fourth Growth Bordeaux, Château Duhart Milon Rothschild is rightly considered as a Pauillac role model. This 2000 Château Duhart Milon Rothschild is a beautiful bottle.

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