California Pinot

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2021

Very cherry driven almost over the top. Raspberry and a touch of crushed marble. Definitely a wine which will please. But it lacks the earthiness of the 2016. Super juicy. Low %. Overall this is a nice example of a CA Pinot - which just wants to please unfortunately to much ….and perhaps trying to be a burgh in the process - but this vintage ain’t it. — 18 days ago

Daniel, Rick and 12 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1975

Very pretty. Faded with a touch of balsamic. Poised and pretty. Very light but complete. Pristine for a 50 year old cab — 4 days ago

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historic bottle - 👍

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Now this, is a proper Napa Cab. Text book profile and yes, that is a good thing. — 11 days ago

Tom, Juan and 8 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Excellent w/ salmon & mac/cheese in Beverly Hills … soft texture & robust — 10 days ago

Tom, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Enjoyed this wine eight years ago. Wine is so evolved now. Tasting so much better. There’s deep notes of cedar and cooked fruit. — 7 days ago

Rob, Juan and 11 others liked this
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Nice pull with more cellar years 👌

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

One of most sensational Opus Ones I’ve ever had. Drink now or age for decades. — 24 days ago

Ericsson, Brandon and 10 others liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark rich purple in color. Aroma of black cherry and leather. Nice finger and tannin structure. Notes of cherry and cassis on the palate. Enjoyable wine. Should be good through 2030. — 11 days ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

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9.5

Fruit is brighter, more brilliant than many other 21’s I’ve had. Texturally & fruit-wise senses more like the 23’s I’ve had. It’s gorgeous. Again, needs a decade or more in the cellar.

Round, lush, creamy blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, both plums, poached strawberries, dry, crushed rocks, limestone powder, nice balling spices, caramel, mocha, dry herbs, dry tobacco, lead pencil, dry river stone, leather, melted, dark chocolate, dark spice, fresh & withering dark flowers, red roses, nice round acidity, well balanced, bigger tension & structure, excellent round, excellent finish that last minutes and lands on spice, wet clay and Christmas cake.
— 7 days ago

Tom, Juan and 17 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Another beautiful drinking older Napa Cab that was showing younger than its 35 yrs with dark fruits, mocha, cedar, graphite, spice & tobacco — 11 days ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This was a gift from a close friend who worked for Silver Oak as a garden manager until they eliminated that part of their business. Beautiful color in the glass. Ruby with a hint of rust on the edge. Aroma is complex with berries and flint. Also just a hint of pine needles. Christmas trees. Flavors are full and fine. This is BIG BOY wine. Delicious. — 6 days ago

Douglas, Tegan and 7 others liked this