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Jan. 26, 2005
HILL CLIMBER Syrah Napa Valley Pilgrimage 2002
91 points, $40
This wine offers a bold beam of tightly focused blackberry, black currant, cola and plum fruit. Pretty violet and mineral nuances float along a supple texture, with harmonious toasty oak and stylish tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2007. 240 cases —James Laube
Jan. 25, 2005
LADERA Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Lone Canyon Vineyard 2001
91 points, $65
Scents of new leather, ripe currant and plum lead to a similar array of flavors. Well-structured, with a firm core of edgy tannins and lively acidity. Most impressive, though, is the long, rich, intense flavor, with a nice minerally edge. Best from 2006 t —James Laube
Jan. 24, 2005
FATTORIA DI FICHINO Toscana Sezzana 2001
91 points, $52
Gorgeous aromas of plums, blackberries and fresh raspberries follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long, delicious finish. Rich with lots of finesse. This is from the great Barbaresco producer Giorgio Rivetti, and it's super. Drink now. —James Suckling
Jan. 22, 2005
E. GUIGAL Condrieu La Doriane 2003
91 points, $85
Performs Condrieu's unique trick—delivers lots of showy floral, peach, melon, mango and fig notes along with a long, creamy, smoky finish that manages to avoid being blowsy. Beautiful. Drink now. 375 cases made. From the Rhône, France. —James Molesworth
Jan. 21, 2005
RAMEY Diamond Mountain District 2002
92 points, $65
Smooth, rich and fleshy, this is a notably complex and concentrated youngster, with a tasty core of ripe currant, black cherry, cedar, olive and sage notes that are well-focused, ending with a complex aftertaste. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Caberne —James Laube
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