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September 2023 - Stellar Cellar Selection®

September 2023 - Stellar Cellar Selection<sup>®</sup>
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Alexander Valley Vineyards 2020 Organically Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
95 points
$34
Alexander Valley Vineyards
2020 Organically Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
An opulent Cabernet that will become more expressive with decanting or cellar age; bold ripe fruit and vanilla right now with an earthy palate.
95 points $34
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Wakefield 2019 The Pioneer Shiraz
95 points
$140
Wakefield
2019 The Pioneer Shiraz
Intense and richly decadent now; this is a Syrah that will likely shine brightest at around 10 to 12 years old.
95 points $140
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Wakefield 2022 Jaraman Pinot Noir
94 points
$22
Wakefield
2022 Jaraman Pinot Noir
Tart and lean but with fully ripened red berries on the nose and palate; reminiscent of great Oregon Pinot Noir from 20 years ago.
94 points $22
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Wakefield 2020 St Andrews Shiraz
94 points
$50
Wakefield
2020 St Andrews Shiraz
Just beautiful intensity and concentration of fruit; great now but should evolve with time.
94 points $50
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Wakefield 2021 Jaraman Shiraz
93 points
$22
Wakefield
2021 Jaraman Shiraz
Well rounded between spice and fruit flavors, this is a rock solid everyday wine or BTG option that just makes you want to grill.
93 points $22
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Wakefield 2022 St Andrews Chardonnay
93 points
$32
Wakefield
2022 St Andrews Chardonnay
Just delightful and sure to find fans with anyone that enjoys a leaner, Old World style of Chardonnay.
93 points $32
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Wakefield 2020 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$50
Wakefield
2020 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon
Delicious now, but a serious wine that is a bit tight and will take some time to express the best version.
93 points $50
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Wakefield 2019 The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$140
Wakefield
2019 The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon
Very good now with potential for excellence; expressing bold fruit and oak flavors that are designed to open with time.
93 points $140
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Wakefield 2021 Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$22
Wakefield
2021 Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon
An excellent balance of savory herbs against ripe red fruit; a wonderful food friendly wine.
92 points $22
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Wakefield 2023 St Andrews Riesling
92 points
$32
Wakefield
2023 St Andrews Riesling
Racy acidity and lovely minerality; a very quiet Riesling that doesn't need to shout; will please those that love clean, crisp, acidic white wines.
92 points $32
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High Lonesome Vineyard 2019 Emilys Malbec
92 points
$47
High Lonesome Vineyard
2019 Emily's Malbec
A big and powerful wine with lush ripe fruits that keep the tannins in check.
92 points $47
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Capo Creek 2020 Open Mic Red Blend North Coast
92 points
$85
Capo Creek
2020 Open Mic Red Blend North Coast
A warm and inviting red blend with an artful balance of ripe fruit and toasty oak.
92 points $85
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Wentworth 2021 Wentworth Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
90 points
$125
Wentworth
2021 Wentworth Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
A big and oaky Pinot Noir but nicely polished and enjoyable.
90 points $125
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Sidewood 2021 Mappinga Shiraz
89 points
$44
Sidewood
2021 Mappinga Shiraz
A very nice Shiraz that drinks a bit more like a riper Northern Rhone wine.
89 points $44
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City Winery 2019 Signature Series: Cuvee Scopus Single-Vineyard Chardonnay
89 points
$70
City Winery
2019 Signature Series: Cuvee Scopus Single-Vineyard Chardonnay
Needs a decant for the SO2 to blow off, but once the wine can breathe there are lovely layers of orchard fruit and rich oak.
89 points $70
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Sidewood 2022 Estate Pinot Noir
88 points
$25
Sidewood
2022 Estate Pinot Noir
Beautiful tart red fruit and zippy acidity make this a go to, food friendly Pinot Noir.
88 points $25
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River Vibes 2021 Chardonnay
87 points
$28
River Vibes
2021 Chardonnay
Round and pleasing on the palate with a nice balance of aromas and flavors; a great everyday Chardonnay.
87 points $28
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M Cellars 2021 Estate Pinot Noir
87 points
$29
M Cellars
2021 Estate Pinot Noir
An interesting and tasty Pinot Noir from Ohio that shows a lot of potential; would be a real charmer at a farm to table restaurant in Cleveland.
87 points $29
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Shanti 2020 California
87 points
$29
Shanti
2020 California
Light and crisp with dialed in fruit flavors.
87 points $29
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White Pine 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir
87 points
$34
White Pine
2021 Reserve Pinot Noir
Lean, with tart red fruit flavors and nice floral components that come off as similar to Pinot Noir grown in Sancerre.
87 points $34
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High Lonesome Vineyard 2019 To Each Their Own Tannat
87 points
$45
High Lonesome Vineyard
2019 To Each Their Own Tannat
A bold and powerful wine today that should be very interesting with a few years of cellar aging.
87 points $45
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Capo Creek 2021 Estate Grenache
87 points
$85
Capo Creek
2021 Estate Grenache
A meaty, savory red that will pair nicely with a variety of omnivorous dishes.
87 points $85
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River Vibes 2019 Pinot Noir
86 points
$28
River Vibes
2019 Pinot Noir
Not particularly complex but beautifully intense cherry from the first nose to the lingering finish.
86 points $28
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M Cellars 2021 Meritage Grand River Valley
86 points
$34
M Cellars
2021 Meritage Grand River Valley
If in Ohio and looking to drink local but also have a preference for Bordeaux blends, then this little sipper has it going on.
86 points $34
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Von Stiehl Winery 2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
86 points
$65
Von Stiehl Winery
2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
A cherry and chocolatey midwestern Cabernet; fun to serve outside of the typical California Cab.
86 points $65
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Cooper & Thief 2021 Brandy Barrel Aged Pinot Noir
85 points
$29
Cooper & Thief
2021 Brandy Barrel Aged Pinot Noir
Like a California version of Pineau de Charentes; under the right circumstances, this works.
85 points $29
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M Cellars 2021 Cabernet Franc
85 points
$34
M Cellars
2021 Cabernet Franc
A bit rustic but certainly good for those that like Cabernet Franc and are looking for a local option.
85 points $34
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Punch 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$95
Punch
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
A nice Napa Cabernet that will show better with a bit of decanting or a couple years in bottle to integrate more fully.
85 points $95
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