Perrin-Dobbs Pitch Black Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, California

Pitch Black is a deep, rich Cabernet Sauvignon that leans decidedly toward blue and black fruit notes of Paso Robles. Briary cassis and blackberry on the nose lead to a smooth palate with soft but present tannins. This bold and easy-drinking Cab is terrific out of the gate and will drink like a champ for the next few years.

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Ticen RanchNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon California

Blackberry, dark cherry and plum meet at the finish along with dusty cocoa and coffee notes. There’s a gorgeous richness to this Cab; however, it’s not a big, tannic blockbuster, so this is one to enjoy while you’re waiting on your beefier Cabs to come along in the cellar.

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2018 Rural Pinot Noir Eagle Peak AVA, Mendocino, California

We fell in love with this tasty West Coast Pinot Noir at first sip. The medium garnet color leads to a palate brimming with juicy cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Subtle hints of violet, tea, and forest floor let you know this is classic Pinot Noir! There’s a nice dollop of richness in the middle palate that balances the silky tannins, and an ample beam of freshness and acidity keeps the lengthy finish super-clean. If you’re a Burgundy fan, there’s a lot to like about this one. If you’re already a fan of West-Coast Pinot Noir, this one’s a no-brainer!

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Cycles Gladiator 2017 Petit Sirah

The real news here is the return of the project’s original winemaker, Adam LaZarre. Adam is the ultimate “vineyard to table” guy, and with his return, all of the fruit is sourced once again from the Central Coast.

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