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Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

Haven’t posted in a while but this was pretty stand out so had to do it! What aged Napa wine should taste like! You can tell it has age on it but still very fresh and balanced between primary and secondary characteristics. Spices and mild green pepper point to really quality cab franc. Just singing! — 6 days ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha

Elk Cove Vineyards

Five Mountain Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2022

2022 vintage. Tasted in conjunction with 4 other Elk Cove Pinots. This had the lightest body but still decent thrust. 4.17.24. — 3 years ago

Ted, Bob and 5 others liked this

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul K
9.1

Glad I picked up a bunch of these from Costco a few years ago. Great value! Looking forward to enjoying for the next few years. Don’t think this is a long term lay down but over next five years a great mid week bottle. — 4 years ago

Vanessa, Severn and 27 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 1993

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Celebrating our wedding anniversary, with a Vintage Champagne from the same year.

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose of bread, spices, earth, wet leaves, herbs, yeast, white pepper, lemons, yellow apples and river rocks.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and soft, small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with light citrus, over ripen apples, spices, yeast, bread, river rocks, herbs and white pepper.

Short finish with limes.

This 28 year old Champagne is still delicious, although probably on its last leg.

Showing great complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and elegant.

Not much fruit is left, but enough to make it tangy and interesting.

Thank you Judy for sharing this with us.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with caviar and good friends. Very tasty, especially with the caviar.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$550.
— 5 years ago

Andrew, Alex and 36 others liked this
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you all 🍷
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@Daniel P. Drake that's exactly right

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

John A
9.4

See prior notes. Enjoyed my last bottle with good friends and an excellent ribeye — 7 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Loving this Lynch Bages courtesy of special friends and being invited to the man cave!! — 7 years ago

The Seventy Five Wine Company

The Sum Red Blend 2016

Not exactly my style but it’s done well, so it’s good. Actually ended up enjoying this more than 75’s Cab. — 7 years ago

Krystal Vento
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Krystal, Paul and 14 others liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Ming L
9.3

I opened this 2015 after the 16’ Branaire-Ducru.

The fruits are riper and slightly jammy with plum, blueberry, and blackcurrant, but it’s the savory expression that really sets it apart. Rich palate without excessive weight with lively acidity and fresh herbal lift. Kong savory finishes. Beautiful Bordeaux blend with Napa mountain fruits.
— 15 days ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

A lovely bottle of classic Lafite Rothschild. Ordered with old friends and new at Waldhaus Sils on the fourth anniversary of my father’s death. He was biased to Cabernet Sauvignon / Left Bank Blends, and appreciated his Lafite, even if he stopped buying them as prices got out of hand. 1995 was chosen in honor of the year that I met my friend Julian, with whom I have worked at two companies across 20+ years and now count as a dear friend and peer in our industry. The bottle was in great shape, likely bought en primeur and stored in the Alpine retreat’s cellars (tour tomorrow!). Oscar, the manager and sommelier has been at the Waldhaus for 32 years, so it was purchased in his early days. The tannins were very well integrated, with some dark fruits, delicious tobacco and cedar, and a long finish. — 3 years ago

Vino, Bob and 12 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Had this with friends for a birthday.
Tasting the wine solo it was very juicy, balanced tannins and slightly acidic with flavors of dark cherries, mocha and cinnamon.
After a bite of roasted lamb this wine was georgeous! It glided across the tongue with the fat of the lamb and all the lovely dark fruit flavors came forward and the acid integrated perfectly making it soft and supple.
I decanted for 4 hours.
— 6 years ago

David Marcovici
with David

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Grenache 2010

Liquid perfection and shockingly drinkable straight out of the bottle. Didn’t need to decant — 6 years ago

Paul, James and 2 others liked this
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One of my favorite bottles for a couple reasons,

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Methuselah (Imperial) bottle! Smooth and delicious. Let’s hope we can get through this one. Cheers to all my Delectable friends! 🍷 — 7 years ago

Shawn, P and 12 others liked this
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Like the club size! Nice review!🍷
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Looking at the bottle, I am curious to see the glass 🍷🍇

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Syrah

Wow! It’s been several years since our last bottle and it was worth the wait. Happy to have 4 more! Delicious fruit with plenty of brightness. Wonderfully balanced. — 7 years ago

Tony Bartos
with Tony
Paul and James liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Opened to finish off a wine night with friends. Totally delivered on the hype. Beautiful, fun, and memorable as great wines are meant to be — 7 months ago

Paul, Pooneet and 4 others liked this
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Very nice!!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Drinking this way too early, but it sounded good and it is good. Chewy, tart cherry juice, cedar, silky tannins. Happy Friday, friends!
Listening to Black Eyed Peas
— 9 months ago

Dawn, David and 31 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

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Which Black eyed peas album/song did you pair with the tondonia?
Dave

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I got a feeling. Loading a playlist to DJ a wedding 🎶 @Tegan Marriott

Tyler

Dierberg Vineyard Block Five Pinot Noir 2018

Deep, dark and lovely texture. — 5 years ago

Ericsson, Boris and 3 others liked this

Leone de Castris

Five Roses Salento Negroamaro Rosé 1665

Cranberry/currant on the nose, bizzare color, 1st sip raspberrish second taste apricot yet tart — 6 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Bubbles to kick off a weekend spent with dear friends ✨ Lovely notes of limestone, lime zest, minerals, and some freshly baked bread dusted in sea salt. — 6 years ago

Krystal Vento
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Krystal, Ron and 40 others liked this
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Dom out of tumblers, love it! 😁🥂
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@Daniel P. Drake And plastic ones at that 😅 it was all the hotel room service team could offer. #ThanksCovid

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1977

Such a fun bottle to enjoy with friends. While 77 is not the prized vintage this really shined. Fruit stills shines, touch of acid. Drink now. — 7 years ago

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@Shawn R This was fun to open. Very enjoyable.