Caymus Vineyards

Suisun Valley Grand Durif 2016

9.2

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong Nose with black fruits, cedar vanilla, chocolates, raisins, cooked cherries, Indian spices, peppercorn, tobacco leaf and light smoke.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with alcohol infused cherries, black plums, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, spices, dried fruits, espresso, cola, light herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.

Long, tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 8-year-old Petite Sirah from California is really delicious now. Showing great complexity on the nose and palate.

Big, bold and extracted. Rich and fruit forward.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely over the next few years. I really enjoyed how complex it has become in the last few years since I last had it.

Still powerful, and good right out of the bottle.

A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 11 days ago

DAD, Karyn and 13 others liked this

Dobbes Family Estate

Grand Assemblage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Dawn E.

9.0

Nice fruit and acidity! Translucent ruby red with a clear rim. Cherries, cranberries, mushrooms, cola, flint, a little baking spice on the finish. — 3 months ago

Raul, Juan and 10 others liked this

Louis Metaireau

Grand Mouton Carte Noire Melon de Bourgogne 2021

Grant & Jullie

9.3

Been on a muscadet kick lately and this is definitely my favorite so far. Has a nice lemon zest smell with that nice funky smell to it. Taste is of lemon curd with a wonderful mouthfeel. Delicious!
— 6 months ago

Tom, Doug and 1 other liked this

Kapcsándy Family Winery

Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured on July 4th after enjoying the day’s frivolities; enjoyed over the following few days and consistent throughout. The 2011 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe dark fruits: plums, brambles, cassis, espresso, mushrooms, leather, purple flowers, toe jam, earth and Christmas fruit cake. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though the fruit comes across much fresher on the palate. The finish is medium+. The texture is soft and super silky. Despite 2011 being a challenging vintage from a Napa perspective, this was quite distinctive and complex, though maybe lacking a bit of stuffing. Stylistically however, this Kapcsándy is a refreshing take on a modern Napa Valley, Cabernet-based blend at a svelte 13.9% ABV. Bravo! Drink now through 2031. — 20 days ago

Daniel, Ely and 16 others liked this