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2019 Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Social Currency, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
98
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$280.00USD

This is Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder and St. Helena.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has cassis, dark chocolate, chocolate, cedar, coffee, and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice energy.  On the palate, there is cassis, black cherries, chocolate, coffee and char.  Long finish.  It could use another three to five years in the cellar but no harm in opening now.  It should easily go another twenty years.  It will work well with Roasted Beef or Brisket but also Roasted Acorn Squash.  

2023 Glassmen Wines Pinot Noir, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$35.00USD

Very cool label for this (and the Chardonnay).  The wine is a deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is a bit earthy with a note of sweaty socks along with black cherries and cherries.  Medium to full bodied.  Nice texture.  On the palate, plenty of sour cherry fruit with some black cherries.  Good finish.  This is very California in style for a Pinot Noir.  It drinks well on its own and will work well with many foods especially foods on the bigger side.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  Nice value for Pinot Noir.  

2021 Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Rosé, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$165.00USD

Just a fantastic Rosee.  It is a blend of 53% Syrah, 42% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black  cherries, strawberries, orange peel and slight almonds.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great energy.  Wonderful texture. On the palate, this is delicious.  It is also complex. Flavors of raspberries, cherries and slight orange with a bit of spice and slight carob powder.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and will work with a wide variety of foods.  It worked great with grilled Zucchini.  Drink over the next three to five years.  

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