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Every inaugural release scored 92 points or higher by James Suckling

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James Suckling
2023 Aaeternum
Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley · 2023

Aaeternum

A perfumed, lifted mountain wine of blackberry, currant, graphite and dried flowers, with seamless tannins and bright acidity. Called delicate, refined and an excellent first bottling.

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James Suckling
2023 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · Spring Mountain District · 2023

Spring Mountain District

Floral and perfumed, with bay laurel, violets, graphite and blackberry over a luscious, fine-boned, mineral finish. Noted for its tension and purity, and for being already delicious with a long life ahead.

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James Suckling
2023 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · Mount Veeder · 2023

Mount Veeder

Deep and brooding, with black currant, bitter chocolate, crushed stone and bay laurel. Fine, luscious tannins and a mineral feel, with balance and a clear sense of place.

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James Suckling
2023 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · Howell Mountain · 2023

Howell Mountain

A finely made mountain Cabernet with depth of fruit and a savory, earthy edge: black and red berries, mountain herbs, cedar, lavender and licorice over firm tannins and bright acidity.

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James Suckling
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc · Yountville · 2024

Sauvignon Blanc

Bright and fresh with lovely salinity: sliced lemon, white pepper, lime leaf and crushed stone, taut acidity and a generous texture. 77% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Semillon.

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James Suckling
2024 Semillon
Semillon · Yountville · 2024

Semillon

Bright, citric aromas of sliced lemon, white pepper and flint. Tight and focused, with bright acidity and a refreshing finish. 12.3% alcohol, no malolactic.

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