25 Lagunas

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Enjoyed on 1/25/25. Vintage 2023. $25. Always a fan of wines from Paso Robles. This doesn’t disappoint. A solid Cab. Yes, a little young but it will get even better. — 6 days ago

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Blend of about 65% Cab Sauv, 25% Merlot and rest Petit Verdot. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit aromas and herb notes. On the palate black raspberry and blackberry, currant-like, with tobacco, leather and smoky oak notes. Fine tannins, mefium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral tones, drinks well now. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Tom and 3 others liked this

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel 2022

Built from 25 vineyards in nine counties, the Turley Juvenile is a summation of California Zinfandel in a single bottling. The ‘22, released this spring (‘24) is an excellent example, with bright berries and soft florals layered over darker fruits and a wonderfully smooth texture. Highly drinkable now and for the next several years. Let’s hope it stays one of the great bargains in California wine. — 8 months ago

Andrew liked this

Agricola Querciabella

Mongrana Maremma Toscana SuperTuscan Blend 2019

50% Sangiovese; 25% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon — 2 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

[Tasted on January 25, 2025 at Home with Tom, Kathy, Mark and Lucille]

84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5.5% Merlot; 5.5% Cabernet Franc; 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Blackberry and black currant fruit, with chocolate, espresso, earth and a mineral note. Nicely balanced.
— 5 days ago

Joseph, Ted and 5 others liked this

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2021

One of the wines that has made Allegrini famous, vineyard surrounds Villa della Torre. A blend of about 40% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella & 5% Sangiovese, deep Ruby with aromas of dried berry fruit and black pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with vanilla, figs and licorice notes, good balance, lively acid with fine chewy tannins. Medium finish ending with fruit, mineral and earthy spice. Nice value. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Tom and 4 others liked this

Peter Lauer

Faß 25 Ayler Riesling 2034

Acidity is the first thing that I notice in a Lauer wine. Always screaming pairs well with the peach, apricot and steely minerality. I remember this bottle having a hint of RS. — 9 months ago

Château Duhart Milon

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2000

Happy 25 to this one. Best of the case so far. Bright color. No bricking. Just excellent. — a month ago

Bob, Tom and 6 others liked this
ESF

ESF

Remember when these futures came out and all the hype - glad to see they’ve lived up to it!

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2021

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose with blueberries, black plums, stewed cherries, raisins, figs, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, spices, light wood, peppercorn, dark chocolates and herbs.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 3-year-old Zinfandel from Sonoma County is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next few years.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Rich, but not 'too much'.

The alcohol is not very noticeable at this point, although it is very high, so watch out.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. I usually like it better with a little more age.

Wine Spectator 92 points.

A good everyday wine. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with burger and fries.

A blend of 83% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante and 4% Mixed Reds.

15% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25.
— 4 months ago

Doug, Bob and 11 others liked this

Château Joanin Bécot

Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2030

clean bright fruit, fresh and cool with good acidity/salinity. Blue, purple fruitness with floral tones and some bitterness. Not full bodied, but elegant. (75% merlot & 25% cabernet franc) — 9 months ago

Dick liked this
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud Verhagen

2020 vintage