12’ Favia La Magdalena. Couldn’t wait any longer, had to open a bottle.
Even split of Cabernet/Cabernet Franc.
Holy smokes! I taste a dozen different things in this wine. Nothing stands out. If you have an opportunity to pick a few bottles up… Do it! Drink over the next 10+ years. CF blend Genius! — 3 days ago

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David L

Seriously, couldn’t agree with you more.

Isaac Pirolo

I need to seek this out... Andy clearly has a deft hand with Cab Franc... and while Austin Peterson is the winemaker at Ovid, I’m guessing Andy has provided invaluable guidance to him. Their Hexameter (Ovid produces it in years they really like their Cab Franc and have enough of it - typically about 2/3 CF) is the best expression of Cab Franc I’ve ever experienced.

David L

@Isaac Pirolo Love what they done at Ovid. The Experiment & Hexameter . They seem to get it when it comes to CF blends also. I love Andy is doing. I’m certain you’ll feel the same way. Don’t forget to let me know what you think. Cheers.

Hourglass

HG III Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

David L

9.0

12’ Hourglass HGIII Dence richness to it. 1st vintage- Merlot /Cab/ Melbec . All upfront fruits. Ripe black cherry, powdered coco, tobacco. Very little length on the back of the palate. Nice acidity. Good bottle. Edit- Tasting much better then a year ago. That’s strange… I was told this is a wine that drinks in it’s youth? Guessing six years old is still young. — a day ago

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Cass

Paso Robles Viognier 2016

David L

9.3

David had this 2 days ago

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Foxen

Block UU-Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

David L

9.1

14’ Foxen Chardonnay Block UU. I haven’t had a Chardonnay quite like this. Citrusy, yes citrusy flavor for a Chardonnay!?! Lemon peel, pineapple,lime juice. Different ... — 3 days ago

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Shawn R

Sounds SB’ish

David L

It could of been mistaken for one. Wasn’t as forward or sharp as a SB . Rounder softer citrusy flavors. Never had a chard like it.

Nicholas Allen Wines

Carte Blanche Chardonnay 2013

David L

9.0

13’ Carte Blanche Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. I first opened a bottle of this a year ago. I knew they needed some time. Unlike the 2012 that was heavily oak influenced.
Brighter, notes emerge after the wine has opened up in the glass for 20/30 minutes. Notes of poached pear, honeysuckle, crushed rock, light acidity . Nice bottle. This is much more “terroir- driven”. 180° different then previous vintages. I’ll open a 14 soon to see if it’s a bit more promising 🤞 — 3 days ago

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Cass

Estate Grown Mourvedre 2014

David L

9.2

David had this 2 days ago

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Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher

Have you had the TOP mouvdre yet? Wondering how they compared

David L

Haven’t had it. Looks like I need to

Cass

Paso Robles Grenache 2015

David L

9.2

David had this 2 days ago

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Jason Brater

Never heard of Cass. Looks great.

David L

@Jason Brater Tried 7 and only posted 3 . These are worth checking out.

David L

Central Coast winery of the year in 2015. Whatever that means.

Blackbird Vineyards

Paramour Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

David L

9.0

07’ Blackbird Paramour 50% Merlot 45% CF 5% CB
Like most of these wines from Blackbird. Dark ruby red in color. The palate is full of blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry black licorice, peppercorn?!? All mid & back palate. Drink them up soon. — 3 days ago

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Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher

He makes one my favorite Rose’s, not too mineral laden nor overly sweet,
Can find it Under $20.00 if you do your home work.

David L

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher Another one I need to get.