wineLX: Wine Luxury

                        Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Mount Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.8% Alcohol-$52.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, black currants, rich and layered, dark chocolate and spice on long finish.  A delicious bottle of wine, drink now.          NR         CR-91          Good with steak, chicken, […]

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       Secret Indulgence-Chronology-Petite Sirah- Grenache-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Mission-Syrah-Mourvèdre-Napa Valley-California-2015-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and spices on long finish.  A very heavy bottle that could double as a weapon.          RP-91+          WS-87          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, […]

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senders wines 2014 cabernet sauvignon ‘oakville station’ vineyard, oakville AVA napa valley, ca CLICK TO WATCH OUR INTERVIEW: Winemaker Craig Senders and Karen Senders If there ever was a winery where winemaking and philanthropy fully intertwine, it is Senders Wines. This is the first time we are featuring this inspirational producer on our website, and […]

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               Monte Rio Cellars-Syrah-North Coast-California-2016-12.7% Alcohol-$29.99-A muted nose with little fruit, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with fruit being restrained, not sure if too young to drink or just not a good wine, pretty austere, really low alcohol level for this varietal. Usually enjoy any wine from Pax Mahle, interesting […]

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S.C. Chateau Le Fournas Bernadotte-Grand Vin-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Haut-Medoc-France-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend with black currant, plum, licorice and spice on finish, was very good.          RP-89          WS-87          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                    Michael David Winery-Petite Petite-Petite Sirah-Petite […]

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Join Us at our Sonoma Tasting Room for a Special Evening of Wine, Food and Merriment! ​On Saturday December 15th from 3pm to 7pm we will be debuting three new releases paired with creative and delectable appetizers from Sonoma’s Girl and The Fig Restaurant. This event is COMPLIMENTARY.  Owner/Winemaker David Rossi will be on hand […]

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Welcome to the Martinelli Winery Member List! The Martinelli family has farmed in Sonoma County since the 1880s and we can’t wait to introduce some of our incredible estate vineyard sites like Jackass Hill, Blue Slide, Moonshine, Three Sisters, Zio Tony and Bondi Home Ranch to you. You will now receive updates from us regarding […]

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Symington Family Estates-Cockburn’s-Vintage Porto-Douro Valley-Portugal-2011-20.0% Alcohol-$67.00-A nose of sweet dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, some chocolate and spice on finish, was very good, drank over 3 weeks.           WS-97          WE-97          CR-93          Good with deserts, ice cream.          One Cork Bonus.                           Landmark Vineyards-Overlook-Chardonnay-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.3% […]

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                      Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$45.90-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish.  In a good drinking zone.          RP-93          WS-90          CR-91         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus. Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 637-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington […]

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Flaunt Pairs Perfectly with the Holidays! Sparkle this holiday with the Flaunt Sonoma County Brut! The holiday season is my favorite time of year to bask in time spent with family and friends. ‘Tis the season to savor and celebrate and spread lots of love and joy. I would be incredibly honored if I could […]

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