09' Larkmead LMV Salon. 63% CB 16% CF 5% Malbec & Merlot.

Two hour decanting & it's still a bit tight. So much going on in this wine. Even more so than Russell's EE last night.

Big boy Red ... dark berries, mocha, unlimited layers in this wine. 10/15 great years in it.

2004 through 2010 👍

I've got to purchase some older vintages of Salon/ Solari !!! These wines are like hidden gems. -at Humu Humi, Grand Wailea-Maui — 3 days ago

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"Odedi"

Awesome

Aaron Hamrock

I agree. I have several of the solari, LMV, and Lark. They are a true bargain. Especially for vintages prior to 2012. Don't tell anyone else.

"Odedi"

@Aaron Hamrock can I join? 😉

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

David L

9.2

13' Pahlmeyer Chardonnay. Sourced from their Atlas Peak Vineyards . Honeydew, hazelnut, nicely integrated oak ,apple pie, light acidity(after an hour). A creamy and spicy finish that lingers for a bit . Drinking nicely as a pop & pour. Serve at slightly warmer then cellar temperature. Drink. Edit- IMO better at room temperature. — 4 days ago

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Shafer

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2014

David L

9.3

Haven't had this in years. I always remember this being so over-the-top. Not this 2014. When you need a California Chardonnay on the fly. -at Nick's Fishmarket, Maui — 9 hours ago

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Dana Estates

Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

David L

9.4

05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui — 2 days ago

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David L

@Jeff D. My wife loved it

David L

@Andy Hall Such a special wine . The problem with that is… Don't we have plenty of those ? Pop it!!

Andy Hall

Good point!

Didier Dagueneau

Pur Sang Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2013

David L

9.3

13' Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang - Fume. Baby! Muted grapefruit. Lemon zest, pineapple ,saline, kiwi. Wrapped in a nice core of minerality /acidity. I've got to get some more. Simply amazing! This & the Silex are worth every penny. — 3 days ago

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Quintessa

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

David L

9.1

09 ' Quintessa Cabernet. Lacking complexity. Nice bottle of wine. Is it worth the money? - at Nick's Fishmarket, Maui — 5 days ago

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David L

@Mo Salem Nice place to visit also . Just wasn't feeling this 09'

Chris Zitzman

Interesting ;).

David L

@Chris Zitzman Usually I thoroughly enjoy this. Wasn't feeling this one the entire night . Maybe just 09'.... simple finish.

Outpost

La Blonde Chardonnay 2015

David L

9.4

TRB with a couple of barrels a year. -at Nick's Fishmarket, Maui — 9 hours ago

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Stephen Jackshaw

I haven't been offered this. Do I need to buy more Outpost?

David L

@Stephen Jackshaw send an email. It comes out in the early spring.

Stephen Jackshaw

So just email Outpost? That's good news!

Radio-Coteau

Savoy Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

David L

9.2

14' Radio - Coteau Savoy Vineyards. Medium + bodied . Intense and bright fruit. Notes of pear skins, lemon blossom. Floral & herbal notes. Touch of oak . Good acidity throughout the palate. at- Sarento's On The Beach, Maui Edit- So much better after an hour of warming up. Easy drinking wine. — 2 days ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

I really enjoy their wines. I buy a case a year

David L

@Hugh O'Riordan Haven't purchased this in years. I would definitely revisit this again.

David L

Wine Cruzer Is my 12 pack cooler. Travel with wine is my 7 pack cooler. I packed another seven bottles in my regular luggage

Bevan Cellars

EE Oakville Red Blend 2010

David L

9.4

10' Bevan Cellars EE Red Cuvée. I personally enjoy a well-made Cabernet with a "chunk" of Cabernet Franc in it. The older I'm getting the more I'm enjoying CF profile/flavors.

Give this at a minimum an hour decanting.

Color- Purple with dark ruby red edges.

Full bodied. Blue & black fruits pop out, cider, espresso, pipe smoke also. This is why I purchase wine. Nothing truly stands out on this blend. Drink/Hold.

Bevan and Favia are two of my favorites, when it comes to CF blends . at- The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, Maui — 4 days ago

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Eric S

Ditto re: CF @David L

Martin G Rivard

@David L A beauty!!!

Peggy Hadley

@David L You need to get creative with your photos so I can see some of the scenery.