"The 2023 Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Vineyard marries fruit density with energy
intense and deeply concentrated
displaying secondary nuances
most powerful ever from Loville Barton
Really saturates the mouth on the broad
Scarecrow 2005 750mL (Soiled, Nicked Label) Italy "The 2023 Pinot Noir Bodega"A candidate for one of the wines of the vintage, this stunning 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford includes in its blend some of the oldest Cabernet vines in existence in Napa Valley. It tips the scales at a lofty 15. 4% alcohol, but believe it or not, it is strikingly elegant and pure, with laser like precision. Inky, dark ruby purple, with a stunning nose of forest floor, creme de cassis and a subtle, earthy minerality, the wine is built like a