Rebecca Timberlake

9.3

Actually Sector Red 8, not Adelaide Hills. DELICIOUS. Light but full flavor. Let aerate, swirl around. Serve chilled. Good on day 2. — 20 days ago

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9.2

Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim.

Light nose with blue and black fruits, oak, herbs, dark chocolates and coffee.

Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black cherries, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink nicely, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant. Chewy and opulent.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Rich and complex, but easy drinking, and a good quality wine. Spicy and tangy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 3 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 7 months ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Here's another beautiful wine from the Michel Rolland consulting collection.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, alcohol, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, herbs and licorice.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Nicely aged with a beautiful nose, that I kept smelling on. Looks and feels much younger.

The alcohol is still noticeable, which surprised me a little.

I had this vintage before, and it seems like this 14 year old has reached its peak a year or two ago.

Feels like a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with a splash of Bordeaux.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$55. — 2 years ago

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9.1

Matar by Pelter Strauss 2020, Israel

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose with black fruits, tobacco, oak, licorice, black pepper and chocolates.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, oak, wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, coffee, bitter herbs, spices, tar and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Israel. Fruit forward and extracted. Nicely balanced and bold. Rich and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.

I Had the 2017 three years ago, and it felt very different. This vintage feels like an Australian Shiraz.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Paired nicely with cheeses and crackers.

100% Shiraz grapes from the Galilee region were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — a month ago

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9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose with great complexity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, light vanilla, tobacco, dark coffee, Indian spices, herbs, cola, wild flowers, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, yet elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime. Fruit forward and tasty.

This 8 year old is drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a smooth mouthfeel. I just love these Napa Bordeaux blends.

I had it a year and a half ago, and it is drinking even better now. Will continue to age nicely in the next 8 years.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine. Well balanced and nicely integrated. Really loved the nose here.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged in New French oak barrels for 27 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$380. — 2 years ago

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9.4

For international Grenache day, that was yesterday, here is a delicious Garnacha from Spain.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with great complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, earth, spices, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, cola, vanilla, mocha and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 10 year old is rich, extracted, engaging and fruit forward. Feels like a Napa Cabernet based Bordeaux blend.

Wine Spectator 94 points. Robert Parker 94 points.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself as a sipping wine. Just gorgeous.

100% Garnacha grapes were aged in (70%) French and (30%) American oak barrels for 2 years. A very small production of only a few barrels.

16% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$150. — 2 years ago

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9.2

This 4 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now, although still young.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black fruits, cedar and spices.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, cedar, earth, peppercorn and light black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

Spicy and rich. Elegant and soft.

Fruit forward right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up (90 minutes).

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. A small production of only 7 barrels. Aged in French oak barrels for 26 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — 5 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, violets, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberry pie, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, herbs, vanilla, spices, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already very enjoyable, even by itself. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward, but calm.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Very flowery once it opens up. I liked the nose better than the palate. A very enjoyable wine.

This Single Vineyard will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 26 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — a year ago

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9.0

This 6 year old Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now.

Light ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Medium-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing cherries, red candy, blueberries, sweet strawberries, diet cola, light oak, spices, licorice, light herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

This Single Vineyard is good right out of the bottle. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthful.

I had it 2 years ago, and liked it better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next year or two.

I gave it a slight chill and had it all by itself. Spicy and entertaining.

A tiny production of less than 800 bottles. 100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (40% new) oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 2 years ago

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9.0

Deep purple in color with a wide reddish/ purplish rim.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity. Dry and rich on the palate.

Showing black currants, black plums, ripen cherries, wood, spices, peppercorn, barnyard, vegetables, herbs, espresso and violets.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is my first Syrah from Greece. An interesting wine. Fruit forward with an old world feel. Definitely feels like a fruit forward Syrah.

This 6 year old is drinking very elegantly now, with nice complexity and balance. Spicy and engaging.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I gave it 2 hours to open up.

Good by itself and better with food. Will pair nicely with lamb dishes.

100% Syrah grapes were hand harvested and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Unfined and unfiltered.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 2 years ago