{"title":"James Suckling Rated Wines","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJames Suckling is a former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator and an American wine and cigar critic. Suckling is widely considered one of the most influential wine commentators in the world. Suckling tasted an average of 4000 wines per year while at Wine Spectator, half of which were Italian wines. He tasted some of them blind at his Italy office, while others he tasted on-site at the respective wineries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuckling is a known promoter of Bordeaux wine, but he also enjoys Italian wines, stating that Italian grape varietals such as Sangiovese, Aglianico, and Nebbiolo are \"completely unique.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJames Suckling rated wines are highly appreciated by wine lovers and you can order them now on mywineplus.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laird-family-2015-estate-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Laird Family 2015 Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003eThis 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a duet of our favorite two vineyards: Mast Ranch for its earthy, tannic structure, and Flat Rock Ranch, our most critically-acclaimed block, for its juicy and vibrant approachability. Both single vineyard designates of the Yountville Appellation, these vineyards possess a cross section of geomorphic and micro-climate idiosyncrasies poised to produce a Cabernet Sauvignon of approachable refinement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tastingnotes\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\nDark crimson ruby color with a slight purple hue introduces developing aromas of blueberry jam, tart raspberry, burnt caramel and vanilla. This medium-bodied red wine expresses avors of black plum, unsweetened cocoa, and cassis on the front of the palate, and is complemented by chewy tannins and juicy cherry on the nish. This would be a perfect wine for smoked meats, salty cheeses and tiramisu.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VineyardDesignation\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard Designation - \u003cstrong\u003e62% Mast Ranch, 38% Flat Rock Ranch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6469151391771,"sku":"CA156","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Laird-Family-2015-Estate-Napa-Valley-Cabernet-Sauvignon.png?v=1633788678"},{"product_id":"dana-estates-2014-onda-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"DANA Estates 2014 ONDA Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points James Suckling - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Onda, Napa Valley One of the most serious Ondas I have had. Medium to full body and firm and polished tannins. Very long and poised. Excellent length. Fabulous focus and beauty. This needs two or three years to soften, but it's already superb. Try in 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003e2014 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Onda, Napa Valley Wine Advocate #227 (Oct. 2016) Drink 2016-2031 Rating: 93 Their blended wine, Onda, comes from all of their vineyard sites, and is essentially a second wine culled from the singlevineyards. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Onda, which sees 19 months in about 54% new French oak, has turned out much more compelling than I thought last year. Loads of blueberry and blackberry fruit with a hint of creosote, wood spice and camphor are offered in this deep, medium to full-bodied, layered and voluptuously textured wine. It is pure, sexy and ideal for drinking over the next 15+ years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eThe 2014 Onda, from Dana's Crystal Springs vineyard, is a very beautiful wine. Bright red stone fruit and lifted, floral aromatics are the two main signatures. At the same time, the 2014 has plenty of depth. Chocolate, raspberry jam, mint and rose petal notes infuse the deep, fleshy finish. This is a striking, modern Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with real class and pedigree. This is a very serious second wine, if it can be called that.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2014 vintage marks the third year of drought conditions in Napa with winter rainfall at half of normal. All the winter rains came in February and March, providing relief from the minimal rains of 2013 and recharging the soils just before the vines came out of their dormant period. Warm weather caused the vines to emerge from dormancy early, with bud break in late March. The summer weather was mild with few heat spikes above 100°F and warm nights. This translated to grapes that retained tannins because of the mild daytime temperatures, but lower than average acid levels due to the warmer nights. The early bud break and even summer weather aligned for an early and bountiful harvest. We saw our largest crop to date. Berry size was similar to 2012, but we saw more berries per cluster. As a result, our 2014 wines are structured, yet approachable, with lower acidity than the 2013 vintage. The fruit quality was excellent, producing wines with intensity, alluring aromatics, and classic fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Harvest and Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Crystal Springs vineyard is typically the backbone of this blend. It was harvested over 4 days in early September. Lotus was picked next on September 23rd follow the next day by our earliest block at Hershey. Helms followed on October 10th and 11th. The final pick at Hershey occurred on October 14th . The blend was fermented in almost equal parts upright oak and concrete tanks. The remaining 10% was fermented in 225L French oak barrels. The wines were pressed directly to barrel, and malolactic was native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh blackberries and raspberries, layered with dark chocolate, and baking spice. The palate opens with rich warm fruit notes that are interwoven with precise tannins. Sourced primarily from hillside vineyards the wine is structured and full bodied, but with an elegant balance of tannin and a creamy density. Flavors of ripe black cherries, chocolate, espresso. Hints of minerality and nutmeg spice emerge on a long lingering finish. While inviting now, this wine will grow in complexity as flavors marry with time. Enjoy now through 2026 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e64% Crystal Springs Vineyard, 27% Hershey Vineyard, 6% Lotus Vineyard, 3% Helms Vineyard\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBlend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAgeing: 19 months in 54% new French oak\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBarrel Coopers: Taransaud, Demptos, Ermitage, Baron, Darnajou, Artisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eForests: Allier, Center of France, Troncais, \u0026amp; Vosge\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAlcohol: 15.2%\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTitratable Acidity: 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003epH: 3.83\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBottling Date: May 31, 2016\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProduction: 1161 cases\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12692281753694,"sku":"CA151","price":199.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-DANA-Estates-2014-ONDA-Napa-Valley-Cabernet-Sauvignon.png?v=1635378269"},{"product_id":"fuligni-2012-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Fuligni 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There's a very complex and fresh nose with elegant red cherries, spices and light herbal nuances. Smells very fresh. The palate has beautiful focus and depth with effortless rich dark and red cherries cast amid perfectly proportioned silk-smooth tannins. Long and so focused, the finish is superb. Try from 2022.\" - (Apr 2018)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96+ Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Galloni's Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Bright saturated red. Deep, pure aromas of raspberry, licorice and minerals; a whiff of white pepper and aromatic herbs emerges with air. Sweet, dense, chewy and powerful, offering superb depth and nuance to the rich red cherry, licorice and potpourri flavors. Tactile, serious and extremely long on the fine-grained, lifted finish. Yet another great wine from Fuligni, and a knockout Brunello Riserva.\" -- Ian D'Agata (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Enticing scents of iris, violet, perfumed berry and cake spice mingle with whiffs of balsamic and menthol. Full in body, but boasting a weightless elegance, the palate delivers juicy wild cherry, raspberry preserve, cinnamon and licorice. Taut, polished tannins provide structure and finesse while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2022–2032.\" - KO (May 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"From the moment you put your nose into the bouquet, the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva gives off heat, ripe fruit and power. Brunello from this warm vintage tends to be bold, muscular and emphatic, and this wine definitely supports that claim. Black cherry, prune and plum at the core are surrounded by soft oak spice and cinnamon. The Fuligni winemaking team has done its best to tame the fruit (and allow for the more delicate aromas to emerge), but this wine moves toward the bigger side of the Brunello spectrum nonetheless.\" - Monica Larner (Feb 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15938422308958,"sku":"ITA117","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fuligni-2012-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva-DOCG-Tuscany-Italy.jpg?v=1634255181"},{"product_id":"tornatore-2015-trimarchisa-etna-rosso-doc-italy","title":"Tornatore 2015 Trimarchisa Etna Rosso DOC Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETY - Nerello Mascalese and a fraction of Nerello Cappuccio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAREA OF PRODUCTION - Castiglione di Sicilia, northern slopes of mount Etna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYIELD PER HECTARE - 60 quintals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST PERIOD - 2th and 3th day of October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING SYSTEM - After the grapes are harvested by hand in small crates they are quickly brought to the winery where they are manually selected on a belt conveyor. Then they are destemmed and not completely crushed, and sent to truncated cone shaped wooden vat, where they macerate for about 10\/12 days at a temperature of 22\/25 °C. On a daily basis many times per day, the grapes on maceration are manually punched down with the usage of a pneumatic fulling machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the grapes are left to macerate for few days more, than wine is separated from grape skins, which are pressed with a traditional vertical press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine obtained is aged in wooden barrels of 25 hectoliters, 18 months before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGING - 18 months in wooden barrels and in cement tanks and 6 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR AND TASTING NOTES - Ruby red, rich and complex on the nose, remembers blackberries and black cherry. Delicate hint of wood. On the palate is complex with an extraordinary persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of a Sicilian family heritage that traces back to the 17th century, the Tornatore’s Mount Etna wine ventures began in 1865. Today the family’s operations are headed by Giuseppe Tornatore, a businessman whose expertise led to the acquisition of some of the region’s finest north-facing vineyards in the early 2000’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our vineyards and our winery are only a few kilometers from our family home. Our entire family is rooted there. We have the greatest respect for this region, and we believe we have a responsibility to be stewards of Etna and to reflect its distinct character in our wines.” - Giuseppe Tornatore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTornatore’s wines take root on the Northern slopes of Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano on the European continent. 114 acres of vines are planted at 550 to 700 meters above sea level in fertile, fast-draining volcanic soils. Basking in ample Sicilian sunshine and warmth, the vineyards also benefit from the rainfall and moderating breezes provided by Mount Etna.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27875749363806,"sku":"ITA196","price":69.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Tornatore-2015-Trimarchisa-etna-Rosso-DOC-Italy.png?v=1634363273"},{"product_id":"tenuta-la-fuga-2013-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Tenuta La Fuga 2013 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Extremely rich and decadent aromas with cherry, chocolate, meat and smoke aromas, all of which follow through to a full body. Round and soft tannins and a big, juicy finish. This is a more fruit-forward, flamboyant style. Exciting bottle. Drink or cellar. “\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Aromas and flavors of ripe plum, chocolate, leather and soy are the hallmarks of this broad-shouldered red. Still, there’s a fluid feel midpalate and the tannins fall into line on the lingering finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 2,250 cases made.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipSecContent_headline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27897990512734,"sku":"ITA166","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Tenuta-La-Fuga-2013-Brunello-di-Montalcino-DOCG-Tuscany-Italy.jpg?v=1634257595"},{"product_id":"fuligni-2013-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Fuligni 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e  “Very intense aromas of ripe dark fruit with plums and cherries, intermingled with aged meat, warm stones and sweet, dried-wood nuances. The concentrated palate has a suave and plush core with tannins building in impressive layers to hold a long, flavorful finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e “Rose, wild berry, camphor and a whiff of exotic spice float out of the glass along with a hint of new leather. Radiant and loaded with finesse, the taut, elegantly structured palate delivers juicy red cherry, strawberry compote, baking spice and licorice while fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance and support. *Cellar Selection*”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e “Initially closed and shy, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva needs a little extra time in the glass before it starts to shine. The wine is made according to a very classic blueprint that prizes delicate primary fruit freshness, fully integrated tannins (nudged forward by Slavonian oak casks) and bright acidity. Fruit for this wine is sourced from 20-year-old vines that deliver the added extract and concentration worthy of a Riserva expression. This wine is impeccably balanced and radiant. It drinks beautifully straight out of the gate, however, it has the natural DNA to assure a graceful aging future. drink through 2040. (ML) 95+”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e “Luminous deep red. Steely aromas and flavors of redcurrant, cranberry cocktail, and sour red cherry are complicated by cinnamon and minerals, while lifted by a bright violet top note. Fresh, precise and focused, with harmonious lively acidity providing outstanding clarity and cut extending the flavors nicely on the long, suave, refined finish. (ID) 94+”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29431341154398,"sku":"ITA118","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Fuligni-2013-Brunello-di-Montalcino-Riserva-DOCG-Tuscany-Italy.jpg?v=1634255158"},{"product_id":"caiarossa-2008-toscana-rosso-igt-italy","title":"CAIAROSSA 2008 Toscana Rosso IGT Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e - Beautiful perfumes of roses and other flowers with dark fruits. Full body, with velvety tannins and a long, intense finish. Round and mouth filling yet so balanced and gorgeous. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e - An opulent, fruit-driven red, whose lush texture and well-integrated structure frame the black currant and plum flavors, all accented by coffee and spice notes. Fine length. Best from 2014 through 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2008 Vintage had a premature start of the season and average rainfall in March and April. May and June were marked by heavier rainfall giving some difficulty on varieties sensible to leaking (Merlot, Sangiovese and Alicante). From June 20 until mid-October, a very dry summer with only one significant rainfall each month (the 15th or 16th of each month it was raining!). Temperatures were slightly above average. All conditions have been reached as to have a good maturity and the grapes were very small, and very focused. 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Realm Cellars’ first estate wine from our vineyard on Wappo Hill in the Stags Leap District. It is said this elevated site was important to the Wappo Native Americans as it provided the tribe with a central lookout from which to identify intruders and such. The Wappos, though small in number, were known for their bravery, strength and athleticism. Jack London, who wrote about the curious inter-tribal races that took place during full moons, noted that the Wappos often won. Thus Moonracer, an oblique reference to the earliest inhabitants of the place Realm calls home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #121212;\"\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine is composed of the finest lots from the vineyard. 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Realm Cellars’ first estate wine from our vineyard on Wappo Hill in the Stags Leap District. It is said this elevated site was important to the Wappo Native Americans as it provided the tribe with a central lookout from which to identify intruders and such. The Wappos, though small in number, were known for their bravery, strength and athleticism. Jack London, who wrote about the curious inter-tribal races that took place during full moons, noted that the Wappos often won. Thus Moonracer, an oblique reference to the earliest inhabitants of the place Realm calls home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #121212;\"\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine is composed of the finest lots from the vineyard. 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This may not be a wine for the ages, but with a few years in the cellar, it should be drinking beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn northeast Montalcino, the Sassetti family has produced wine for more than a century. On the hill known as Montosoli, Pertimali's wines are renowned for representing the perfect balance between the fruit-forward wines of southern Montalcino and the dense, structured, mineral wines of the north. 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Some juniper, too. Turns to mineral and stone. Pure fruit. Full-bodied, yet tight and composed with beautiful, ripe fruit that remains cool and poised. Firm, lightly chewy tannins. March 2021 release. This needs at least three or four years to come around. Try after 2024.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e - A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2017 Cariad is another sensational wine from Allison Tauziet. It offers a beautiful blue fruit character as well as plenty of violets, tobacco, dark chocolate, and gravelly earth. This beauty is full-bodied, incredibly pure and focused, brilliantly balanced, and has a great, great finish. 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Medium-bodied with good intensity and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long and perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e - While there are serious layers of wood in this young wine, it scores with its rich black-currant fruits and fine ripe tannins. It has structure and concentration, a wine that has great potential. Drink from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 Points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e - This is dark and lush in feel, with alluring steeped plum and blackberry fruit carried by velvety tannins, picking up lilac, incense, black tea and alder notes along the way. Fresh acidity runs throughout, keeping everything detailed and focused. 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In your glass you’ll find aromas of black pepper and sour cherries, with more black berries to follow. A flavorful expression of these unique Armenian varieties, this wine is full bodied, dense, with berries and dark chocolate on the palate. A smooth and long finish will leave you wanting more. 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Smoke, toasted oak and bark at the end, complementing the fresh yet ripe fruit. Drink after 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve is fabulous. Inky, rich and explosive, the 2018 is a fine addition to the lineage of one of Napa Valley's most historic wines. Inky red fruit, chocolate, leather and licorice all open in the glass. Aeration brings out floral top notes, raspberry and a hint of blood orange. There is plenty of depth, but the tannins are finer than they were a few years ago. Shorter time on the skins and a reduction in barrel fermentations really allow the pedigree of these Rutherford sites to come through. The 2018 is sensational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e - The famous wine lives up to its historic promise in this wonderfully complex and structured vintage, the wine showing an abundance of tension and youthful grip. Earthy in dried herb, cedar and sage, it shares notes of black currant, cassis and forest within a textured and brightly layered foundation of elegant ageablity. Enjoy best from 2028–2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e - An excellent 2018 from one of the oldest and most historic estates in Napa filled with just the right amount of density, power and structure. The nose is rich and fruit-filled, bursting with blackcurrants, raspberries and black cherries alongside perfumed aromatics and touches of dried herbs. The first sip shows the wine’s depth and concentration, full-bodied with layers of cherry, liquorice and tobacco leaf with an unlying suppleness and freshness that gives bounce and chewiness to the fruit. Lovely density and juice throughout with velvet-like tannins and sustaining acidity. Vibrant and youthful with plenty of potential for ageing. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Wines are aged for 22 months in French oak, 95% new barrels. Made by winemaker Trevor Durling, also general manager of Beaulieu owner Treasury Wine Estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e - The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out of the glass with flamboyant scents of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and crème de cassis, followed by hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and pencil shavings with a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of firm grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the muscular black fruit, finishing long and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39625338716254,"sku":"CA083","price":139.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/products\/mywineplus.com-Beaulieu-Vineyard-2018-George-De-Latour-Napa-Valley-Private-Reserve-Cabernet-Sauvignon_05f5dda2-5504-4f21-aee7-b1e8153acf2a.jpg?v=1644954029"},{"product_id":"beringer-2017-private-reserve-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Beringer 2017 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBeringer Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e2017 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of Napa Valley’s most historic and benchmark Cabernet programs—crafted from elite vineyard sites, led by a strong Howell Mountain influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eThis vintage delivers remarkable purity, structure, and refinement—balancing power with precision. 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