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Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2023

Dave
9.3

This Zin blend is very nice. The Zinfandel is sublime and the Syrah is soft. There is also a smattering of Petite Sirah in the mix. Such a silky mouthfeel, opulent fruit, vanilla, a bit of spice and chocolate. Round tannins and a very smooth finish. Orin Swift bottles weigh a ton! Really liked this wine.
Listening to Chopin — 4 days ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

No they just appear as feed empty when trying to view.
Dave

Dave

I haven't encountered that yet 🤔 @Tegan Marriott
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Yes, it's since I got my new phone it's been displaying that. About half of my sections read feed empty?

Eagles Trace

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Sarah J
8.9

Fruit forward in this full body wine with a nice hint of leather to it. Not bad. — 7 months ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew Cullimore
9.2

Medium deep ruby , quite thin garnet rim . Quite a lot of cassis, herbal grafite notes , touch of blackberry , scorched earth , a bit for floral after a while in the glass. On the palate this shows more sweet dark fruit, touch of spicy oak, blackcurrant , dark cherry and cacau . Balanced acidity and sweet slightly grippy tannins , just balanced alcohol . Spicy sweet blackcurrant, grafite tinged finish , decent length. This is still young and quite fruit driven but is enjoyable now with food . Better in 5 years or so and will last well a further 8-10. — 10 months ago

Somm, Rob and 11 others liked this
Somm David T

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This is not a knock on anyone or this producer. For 10 years a friend of mine was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus. He is now back in Bordeaux, rebuilt & raised the quality of Clerc Milon. Now is in charge of all Rothschild properties. This is just me thinking out loud. I have been to this property many times and bought a glass of their Cabernet to take to their top deck and take in a spectacular view of the Napa Valley. Enjoyed many of their vintages in those very nice moments. However, knowing the quality of 2012 vintage and their price point, I and I think most expect & want more than a 92 point wine. Which begs the question, how long can they push bottle price with this level of quality? At what point does the quality price ratio kick in? To a bigger picture, how sustainable is the high quality respected producer wine economic model going forward? To me, a fascinating question going forward.
Andrew Cullimore

Andrew Cullimore

Yes @Somm David T , this was actually served blind , the only wine at lunch ..and we had plenty of time to get to know it before the big reveal . I was trying to evaluate the quality in the glass without the distraction of the label, which is always an illuminating experience . It’s a good wine, and went very will with our steaks but it certainly doesn’t represent good value nor is it a stellar example of 2012 . I would be perfectly happy to have it again mind you , as long as I wasn’t paying .

Sur Andino

Ungrafted Vines Cabernario No 8 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

David Miska
9.1

Really like this. — a month ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Andrew Cullimore
9.3

Medium ruby garnet, quite thin garnet terracotta rim . Quite rich , with ripe red fruits , some tobacco , warm spiciness , cigar box , ripe cassis , sous bois , after a while touch of coffee. On the palate this also shows good roundness with ripe red and dark fruits, cassis , red plum , grafite , touch of earthiness . Balanced acidity and rounded sweet tannin . Quite juicy with a grafite edged finish . Pretty good length. This is at peak now . For now and over the next 5 -8 years. Quite generous and showy , ripe but balanced, a good showing. — 4 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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So good.
Andrew Cullimore

Andrew Cullimore

Yes , just a joy now @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Molo 8

Lambrusco Mantovano

Evan Buyze
9.0

Really nice and refreshing. Has some tannins but not overly dry or sweet. Would drink again! — 8 months ago

Peter Lauer

Kupp Faß 8 Kabinett Riesling Grosse Lage 2030

Phil Kessling
9.1

Big fan of everything that Peter Lauer produces. This is 8% ABV and does have some residual sugar which is well balanced by the high acidity. Complex and delicious. — 2 months ago

Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

Keith Pajonas
9.1

needed a few more years but has great structure — 6 months ago

Chappellet

Signature Donn Chappellet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.1

2022 vintage. May eventually clamber up to a 9.3 rating but currently coming across as slightly lacking in terms of punch and verve as compared to the last handful of vintages. Let’s give it 8-10 years. 06.18.25. — 8 months ago

Douglas, Jan and 10 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.2

1986 vintage. Sampled 5 bottles for a BDX dinner at Mister A's-San Diego. Double decanted and tasted through 5 hours. Rustic and chunky. Zero finesse but it's Montrose. Can hold steady at this quality for another 7-8 years easy. 3.14.24. — 2 years ago

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