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November 2023 - Library Wines This month's Wine feature is All Sparkling Wines Library Wines Reviews All $300 Mira Winery 2012 Schweizer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Calls to mind some of the top Napa Cabs from the 1980's, does all of the right Napa things without going too far with the ripe fruit and barrels; quite special. $300 » Read Full Review $159 Vineyard {511} 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon With mountain fruit that is purely delightful, this is just beginning to show some maturity but has a very long life ahead. $159 » Read Full Review $159 Vineyard {511} 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon A beautiful wine today with the rich oak character leaning towards dessert and the capacity to age for decades as it slowly shows more of its savory side. $159 » Read Full Review $60 King Estate 2016 Bradshaw Vineyard Pinot Noir Fruity, meaty, and savory this wine would be a delightful pairing with roast duck. $60 » Read Full Review $105 Mira Winery 2014 Hyde & Sons Vineyard Pinot Noit Pinot Noir Big and juicy red and black fruits with nice savory herbs as a counterpoint; for lovers of Cali Pinot Noir, this is a gem. $105 » Read Full Review $149 Vineyard {511} 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Big bold and beautiful, this unctuous Cabernet Sauvignon will delight and dazzle. $149 » Read Full Review $180 Jarvis 2015 Estate Cabernet Franc An absolutely delectable Cabernet Franc in a riper context; well made, well structured, and with a long life ahead of it. $180 » Read Full Review $210 Jarvis 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon So big and opulent but there is no denying this is delicious and will easily age several more decades. $210 » Read Full Review $95 Mira Winery 2013 Hyde Vineyard Syrah Ripe and rich but maintains the cooler sanguine and olive aspects of Syrah; very well executed. $95 » Read Full Review $185 Jarvis 2014 Estate Cabernet Franc An unapologetic ripe New World styling of Cabernet Franc that is quite delicious for consumption today and probably has another decade or more of life to improve. $185 » Read Full Review $205 Jarvis 2014 Estate Petit Verdot An incredible example of Petit Verdot that is a bit barrel forward now but will unfurl and improve for decades. $205 » Read Full Review $215 Jarvis 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon An intensity of fruit and an amazing balance of tannin and acid create a warm red wine that begs for food. $215 » Read Full Review $30 King Estate 2019 Four Nobles Cuvee Blanc Willamette Valley Ripe, floral, and fruity this is a beauty for those that enjoy dry German and Alsatian blends. $30 » Read Full Review $70 King Estate 2016 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Drinking very well now and still showing crunchy red berries but secondary and tertiary flavors are appearing and giving depth. $70 » Read Full Review $45 Pedroncelli 2012 Four Grapes Vintage Port Dry Creek Valley Dried fruits highlight this Port style wine that lingers with acidity and candied nuts; this would be an asset to any cheese board. $45 » Read Full Review $52 King Estate 2018 Weinbau Vineyard Merlot This is about as big and bold as Merlot can be with a crescendo of red fruits, black plum, and chocolate. $52 » Read Full Review $28 King Estate 2019 Quail Run Vineyards and Gold Vineyard White Blend Rhone White Varietal Blend Intensely floral with sweet orchard fruit and ripe tropical fruits on the nose and palate; a beautiful New World take on a classic white Rhone. $28 » Read Full Review $36 Pedroncelli 2017 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Earthy and savory with a touch of Brettanomyces and vibrant fruit, this beautifully walks the line between Bordeaux and Napa styles. $36 » Read Full Review $56 King Estate 2018 Bacchus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon An excellent wine for anyone that likes riper vintages of left bank Bordeaux with more oak. $56 » Read Full Review $85 Easton Blue 2015 Reserve Red Blend Virginia A fascinating interpretation of right bank Bordeaux that is tasty in its own right and will pair with a juicy, well seasoned burger. $85 » Read Full Review $115 Mira Winery 2013 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Fruity and nutty with interesting umami flavors that makes you want to pair this with sushi; fun and tasty now but on the back side of the bell curve. $115 » Read Full Review $28 King Estate 2018 Quail Run Vineyards White Blend Rhone White Varietal Blend A lovely Northern Rhone blend that is just starting to show some age and oxidative character and hitting the peak drinking window now. $28 » Read Full Review $50 King Estate 2019 Kennel Vineyard Chardonnay Very good concentration of flavors with a long creamy finish; delicious now with the potential to keep on aging for several more years. $50 » Read Full Review $50 King Estate 2018 Sonrisa Vineyard Tempranillo A very nice Tempranillo that is incredibly food friendly and favors consumers that enjoy a pronounced oak presence. $50 » Read Full Review $56 King Estate 2017 Bacchus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Red cherry springs forth from a mix of vanilla and cocoa cream. $56 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2023-12-06-Library-Wines.aspx