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Derrick Barker

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Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

9.0

Very fruity, medium body, sweet oaks, heavy tannins hit you initially with a smoky finish. Overall it's a solid bottle. It's similar to Caymus but not quite comparable. — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

8.8

2014 Caymus Cab; it's hard to come back down from the Special Selection but if anyone can do it it's Caymus. The younger, non SS vintage is still a masterpiece. Very fruity, not as full bodied, not as vanilla and molasses flavored as the SS. Mouthfeel is a little more dry as well. Again a solid bottle. — 8 years ago

Elouan

Oregon Pinot Noir 2013

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

7.7

I like it. I'm not crazy about it. It's bitter, cocoa flavor pops with a very subtle cherry oak. Good for the price but not an ideal Pinot from Ore. — 8 years ago

Te Kairanga

Reserve Casarina Martinborough Chardonnay

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

8.0

I really enjoyed this bottle, excellent paired with seafood pasta or any shellfish in general. Soft Mellon taste with a slightly acidic feel. Very aromatic. Also a very peachy, drupe inspired after taste. Overall good stuff especially for the price. — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

9.7

Delicious, full bodied, sweet notes of berries and a natural vanilla follow up with cherries. — 8 years ago

Truchard

Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

7.9

Pretty cut and dry Cab here. I'd say it's on the dryer side, not as complex but good. Mid fruitiness nothing overly sweet. I'd imagine it's best aged a bit, it's a little acidic young. — 8 years ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

8.7

Not as dry as most of the Napa Cab's, fruity at first and but grows into a subtle fruitiness. Very woody, oak, sandalwood. Lots of ripe spice in this wine. — 8 years ago

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Derrick Barker

Derrick Barker

8.3

Super full bodied, dark, drupe undertones with a complex cherry taste and smooth dry mouth feel and after taste. I also have had a 2014 and have a 2010 that's been sitting. We will see how the flavor ages at a later date. — 8 years ago