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February 2019 - New Release Wine

February 2019 - New Release Wine
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Lorenzi Estate 2014 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
96 points
$75
Lorenzi Estate
2014 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of pickled peppers and olives, dried berries and dates, chive blossoms, and roasted nuts with an vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an intricate, long finish with notes of cassis preserves, pumpernickel raisin toast, and spiced sultanas with chewy, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. A sumptuous, elegant, yet powerful and deeply flavorful cabernet that is singing right now.
96 points $75
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Licenciado 2014 Riserva Tempranillo
94 points
$50
Licenciado
2014 Riserva Tempranillo
Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of dried berries and prickly pears with caramel, leather bound book, cornichon, and cactus blossoms with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a complex, long finish displaying notes of black raspberry with cocoa, slate, and roasted beets and parsnips with light oak flavor. A complex and seductive Rioja that reveals the depth of its charm after patient aeration.
94 points $50
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Kirkland Signature 2012 Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero
93 points
$13.99
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
2012 Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero
Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of blistered tomatoes, olives, saffron, and beets with a soft, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a medium-length finish with medium tannins and light oak flavor. An earthy Ribera del Duero with an assertive, complex character.
93 points $13.99 Best Buy
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Kirkland Signature 2016 Chablis Premier Cru
92 points
$17.99
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
2016 Chablis Premier Cru
Emerald straw color. Aromas of ripe pears and apricots, slate, dried white florals, and almond cookie with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a complex, long candied pineapple, toasted coconut, barley tea, and lemon-ginger finish with moderate oak flavor. Balance and nuance star in this pure, silky Chablis that is ready to drink or cellar.
92 points $17.99 Best Buy
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Lorenzi Estate 2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$75
Lorenzi Estate
2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate silk pie, seared cedar, and figs and dried berries with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, breezy finish imparting shades of caramelized smoked nuts, dried choke cherry, dried orange with baking chocolate, and hint of pepper with moderate oak flavor. A big and brawny cabernet with deep flavors; give this some time.
92 points $75
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Kirkland Signature 2015 Estate Bottled & Cellared Toscana Rosso IGT
91 points
$13.99
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
2015 Estate Bottled & Cellared Toscana Rosso IGT
Dusty ruby color. Aromas of red candy and violet dust with a soft, dry medium body and a breezy sun dried tomato, pomegranate pip, and leather belt finish with dusty tannins. A delicious Tuscan red with lots of appeal; drink tonight!
91 points $13.99 Best Buy
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Kirkland Signature 2013 Brunello di Montalcino
91 points
$26.99
Kirkland Signature
2013 Brunello di Montalcino
Brick red color. Aromas of cacao nibs, violet petals, and cured meat with an bone-dry medium-to-full body and an intriguing, medium-length stewed cranberry, baking spice, and capocollo finish with fine tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. An inviting Brunello that nails the style.
91 points $26.99
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Maison Deux-Fleurs 2017 Coteaux Bourguignons
91 points
$30
Maison Deux-Fleurs
2017 Coteaux Bourguignons
Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of huckleberry pie, chocolate and vanilla wafers, and beet with an bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an appealing, medium-length finish with touches of pencil shavings and blackberries with well-integrated, dusty tannins and no oak flavor. A bright and pure, gamay-led French red that is a pleasure to drink with or without food.
91 points $30
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Parmelee-Hill 2016 Estate Grown Chardonnay
91 points
$45
Parmelee-Hill
2016 Estate Grown Chardonnay
Gold color. Roasted aromas and flavors of caramelized coconut and white chocolate espresso beans with a satiny, soft, fruity medium body and a seamless, medium-length finish with impressions of apple bread pudding with cream and poached pear with soft tannins and no oak flavor. A round and silky chardonnay that effortlessly glides across the palate.
91 points $45
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Parmelee-Hill 2016 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
91 points
$45
Parmelee-Hill
2016 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
Dusty garnet color. Aromas of smoked plum, rustic cherry pie, and fennel seed with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length dark chocolate cookie finish with chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A chewy, concentrated pinot noir that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
91 points $45
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Kirkland Signature NV Asolo-Prosecco Superiore DOCG
89 points
$6.99
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
NV Asolo-Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of lemon spritzed apples, ripe melons, fondant, orange blossom, and chamomile tea with a round, crisp, effervescent, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, refreshing, medium-long marcona almond and ginger finish with no oak flavor. A balanced, delicate Prosecco with whispers of sweet fruit and fine herbal tea.
89 points $6.99 Best Buy
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Night Cap 2016 Zinfandel
89 points
$24
Night Cap
2016 Zinfandel
Ruby black color. Aromas of boysenberry preserves, fruit leather, and graphite with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a complex, long blackberry jam, cocoa powder, leather jacket, and mesquite finish with well-integrated, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich and layered zin with pleasure from start to finish.
89 points $24
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Matire 2016 Barbera
89 points
$25
Matire
2016 Barbera
Dusty ruby color. Aromas of white strawberry, cranberry chutney, and stewed plums with a vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a breezy cranberry skin, raspberry thicket, and granite finish. A dense but juicy Barbera that doesn’t skimp on fruit.
89 points $25
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Maison Deux-Fleurs 2017 Chablis
89 points
$45
Maison Deux-Fleurs
2017 Chablis
Straw green color. Fruity aromas of bosc pear, sweet cream butter, and sea shell with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length apricots, cherry stone, dried orange wheels, and toast points finish with light oak flavor. A pure Chablis that offers a great introduction to the region; try cellaring.
89 points $45
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Windrun 2016 Vintage Selection No.14 Pinot Noir
88 points
$33
Windrun
2016 Vintage Selection No.14 Pinot Noir
Dusty ruby color. Aromas of red cassis, cocoa butter, and graham cracker with a velvety, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, amusing, medium-length cherry cola, foraged mushrooms, blueberry pastry, and carob finish with moderate oak flavor. A dark and brooding Pinot Noir with an oak-driven style.
88 points $33
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Dobson Family Wines 2015 Taurid Red Blend Napa Valley
88 points
$35
Dobson Family Wines
2015 Taurid Red Blend Napa Valley
Dusty garnet color. Aroma of violets with a soft, dry medium-full body and a brisk blueberry preserve, forest floor, and dark chocolate mousse finish with fruit tannins and light oak flavor. A hypnotizingly aromatic red blend.
88 points $35
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Maison Deux-Fleurs 2017 Chardonnay
87 points
$35
Maison Deux-Fleurs
2017 Chardonnay
Emerald straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of raw walnut, apple compote, and pastry dough with a satiny, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, relaxed finish with accents of minerals and creme fraiche on peaches with light oak flavor. A restrained French Chardonnay for anytime enjoyment.
87 points $35
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Cebada 2015 Estate Grown Chardonnay
87 points
$39
Cebada
2015 Estate Grown Chardonnay
Golden yellow color. Tropical, toasty aromas and flavors of caramelized coconut, mango-kiwi relish, and apple-papaya jam with a supple, racy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, easy finish that presents nuances of green pineapple, lemon, and bark with crunchy, dusty, coating, fruit tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A racy, oaky chardonnay for fume blanc fans.
87 points $39
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Cebada 2015 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
87 points
$45
Cebada
2015 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
Dusty garnet color. Fruity aromas of raspberry jam, spiced plums, raisin bran, Harvard beets, and incense with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, captivating, medium-long dark chocolate and raspberry syrup drizzled caramels finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A juicy, rich pinot noir with poignant fruit and style.
87 points $45
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Good Measure 2017 Chardonnay
86 points
$16.99
Good Measure
2017 Chardonnay
Straw green color. Toasty aromas and flavors of fresh caramel apple and praline custard with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length finish displaying notes of roasted nuts with light oak flavor. A nice and tidy, well-balanced chardonnay that will compliment a meal nicely.
86 points $16.99
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Matire 2016 Nebbiolo
85 points
$25
Matire
2016 Nebbiolo
Brick red color. Aromas of spray roses, tomato vine, cedar, and ripe cherry with a vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a delightful, medium-long finish with earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nice intro Nebbiolo for weeknight Italian fare.
85 points $25
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Maison Deux-Fleurs 2017 Pinot Noir
85 points
$35
Maison Deux-Fleurs
2017 Pinot Noir
Ruby garnet color. Aromas of fallen violet and cranberry compote with a soft, dry light-to-medium body and a brisk winter strawberry, hard red candy, and licorice finish. A quaffable Pinot Noir for that will keep things light and easy.
85 points $35
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