Educated Guess

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dark ruby red. Medium to full body.
Nose of earth, plum cherry fruit.
Dry with a hint of ripe sweetness.
Chocolaty, dark red fruits plum, cherry, blackberry. Dusty, round tannins and acidity. Nice wine overall.
— 2 months ago

Albert Grivault

Clos des Perrières Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

Guess there’s some bottle variation. Much closer to bottles I’ve had in the past than the one the other night. — 8 months ago

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Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2021

Popped and poured; no formal notes. As a long-time admirer of Laurence's Cuvée Réservée Rouge, this was my first time trying her Blanc. Admittedly, I have often struggled with white wines from the Rhône as they too often lack the acid I want. This is partly why I haven't made it a priority. However, I've had some very impressionable moments with well-aged Hermitage Blanc so I have remained open minded. Which leads me to this bottle of 2021 Cuvée Reservée Blanc; a blend of mostly Clairette with some Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc and a touch of Roussanne. From the very first smell, I was convinced that I had been clearly missing out. Beautifully perfumed with white flowers, cantaloupe, apricot and just a little citrus. This was so fresh, so sexy. It was equally sexy on the palate where all the notes were packaged in the most delightfully silky texture. The finish was long. It should be noted that we paired with rainbow trout, zucchini, summer squash topped with yuzu tobiko. This pairing slapped. Based off this experience, I would drink these now. That's not to say that they will be undrinkable with a few more years of age but I guess, why wait? The freshness is awesome and super compelling right now. — a year ago

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Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Medium full body, dark color
Nose: ripe cherry
Slightly sweet, coffee, cherry,cola, mocha chocolaty notes, integrated tannins
— 2 months ago

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Roots Run Deep Winery

Reserve Educated Guess Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Very nice Cabernet with a rich dark color. Black cherry with notes of tobacco and cassis. Nice tannin structure. Great sipping wine! — 7 months ago

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Ted
8.9

Last wine of the trip. Earth and ripe fruit. — 9 months ago

Jeni
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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

I guess I’m drinking this too soon! Need to better manage the cellar… tremendous fruit on the nose as I decanted that became more vegetal with time. Bright and leathery on the tongue, rich and luscious in the mouth. Strong tannins — easy to see how others are enjoying it at twice the age. — 8 months ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1945

Tasted blind. Deep purple color. Looks very young, compared to the 45 Margaux next to it. Almost opaque. Notes of black fruit, cracked walnuts, sweet fruit, raspberry and some cedar desk. Super rich in the mouth. Seems young and is firm, but tannins are softened and the mouthfeel is velvet touch. Long finish. It peacocks all night. The walnuts thing leads my guess to Latour, but can this be the 45? Is it a 61 or 82? Could be... I go with it being a 59 given how young it seems. Just an amazing bottle of wine, open for ~9 hours by the time we left, it seemed to effortlessly power along. Thanks Stan! — 3 years ago

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Brent Young

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Wow 😯. Fantastic. 9+ hours is impressive 👍