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"The nosing passes find alluring, sweet grain and plum scents, delicate aromas of paraffin, confectioner’s suga, and a trace of maple. Palate entry is silky smooth and tastes of light caramel, buttered sweet corn and maple. Concludes firm, warm on the tongue, and moderately oily. A new American small-batch gem." 90-95 pts.

One of our handpicked cask selections, Eagle Rare is the elegant counterpart to Elmer T. Lee, round and sweet, but soft, showing light oak vanilla, and a nice touch of pepper.

"Not a poser Zin, but a real one. Big, bold, unapologetic. This 2011 rendition leads the charge with tantalizing aromas of black cherry, raspberries, and blueberries along with hints of oak. It then gets really serious with a cascade of fruit flavors, oh-so-flexible tannins, and a long, fruit-forward finish you’re not going to forget very easily."

"Delicate fruit aromas and flavors, silky texture, and incredible value. An initial swirl brings aromas of ripe Fuji apples and crushed apricots out of the glass, suggesting this wine’s subtle balance of fruitiness and acidity. A sip shows off a medium body supporting a core of flavors reminiscent of white peach and Bosc pear. A smooth finish with a touch of tartness make this wine a versatile pairing for a many dishes ranging from a casual BLT sandwich with avocado to refreshing tangerine and watermelon soup."

"Intense varietal aromas of lemongrass, melon and cilantro combine with flavors of grapefruit and pineapple culminating with a crisp finish."

"Black currant, vanilla and dried Herbs de Provence. Lucious flavors of currant, blackberry, French vanilla, cocoa powder. This wine has firm tannins and a smoth, lingering finish."