Iowa, Usa

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Not super big but really well structured and so ready to drink . Opened up nicely with 30-45 mins of decanting . — 17 hours ago

Andrew, Billy and 1 other liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Dark fruit. Sweet edges. Great fruit given the age. Oak softened. Very good — 10 days ago

BOT Jean-Francois PelletierMatt Lichtenberg
with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
Jan, Jay and 9 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A win to celebrate 🎉 Zac and Pascale’s wedding. Outstanding ♥️ — 14 days ago

Andrew, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Balanced with integrated tannins. — 5 days ago

Jean-Philip, Joe and 6 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Lovely gnarly stuff. Deep savory fruit. Still clear and intense. Some floral notes at the end with a succulent saline quality. Just spectacular. — 10 days ago

BOT Jean-Francois PelletierMatt Lichtenberg
with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
Jan, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2020

A classic. No more needs to be said. — a day ago

Marc, Andrew and 7 others liked this
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ESF

True Dat

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2003

I thought this was great. Performed well even after traveling cross country. — 10 days ago

"Odedi", LM and 11 others liked this

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

ESF
9.0

So solid, year in year out - I know they make a ton of this, and yes it’s at Costco, but when you’re looking for a reliable Zin, this is it. Bordering on being too fruit forward - this barely checks the box for secondary aromas & flavors. Balanced harmonious with intermediate aging potential. Try to find their single vineyard offerings. — 18 days ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

David T
9.3

This 09 was upgraded to 100 points by Lisa Perrotti formerly of Robert Parker in 2020. I didn’t taste a 💯 & the first time she & I have been this far apart.

This 09 was velvety, smooth, beautiful & elegant with nicely ripe fruits. But, it really lacked the depth & complexity I have come to expect from this producers bottling.

Touched into 94 with a few sips. Decanted a 1 1/2 hours & enjoyed over the next two hours.

@NepentheBigSur If you haven’t been there, well worth the time to visit.
— 10 days ago

Daniel, Ira and 14 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2019

Made for a nice strong wine for Magic: The Gathering night. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dark chocolate. Strong, lingering dark fruit, chalky minerality and cocoa. This one needs to breathe a bit.

🏅95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅95 Points - Antonio Galloni
— 11 days ago

Shay, Tom and 5 others liked this