Portillo Malbec

Viña Cobos

Bramare Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2021

The best Malbec I have enjoyed in years. A lot going on. Velvety. — 8 days ago

Daniel, Dave and 3 others liked this

Trivento

Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2020

VA
8.9

Drinking in 2025. Dark fruit up front but linear. Solid lasting finish. — a month ago

Achával-Ferrer

Mendoza Malbec

Dry, smooth. Light & smooth finish. — a month ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

So rounded and glossy. High toned with black cherry and some mocha and good acidity. Excellent stuff. — a month ago

Rick K
with Rick
Jay, Shay and 10 others liked this

Trivento

Reserve Mendoza Malbec

Another great go to brand. — 9 days ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul J
9.2

Solid as always. Higher alcohol and wood than other bottles. Might need a decant as I PnP’d. Started off great with dark cherries and depth, but became astringent over time. — 2 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Vanessa, Tom and 3 others liked this

Alexander Valley Vineyards

Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

I was given the responsibility of opening and serving this bottle to the guests of a 40th birthday celebration. From double-magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2005 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with notes of ripe and slightly desiccated fruit: cassis, blackberry, black plum, tobacco, leather, Pablano pepper, vanilla, earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This wine, from this format is in a really lovely spot. Drink now through 2035. — a month ago

Dave, Andrew and 12 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1982

Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1982 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and some rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried, mostly black fruits: cassis, blackberries, tobacco, dried flowers, grilled Poblano, leather, dry gravelly earth, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. One of the earliest vintages of Opus One, this is showing really well at the moment. Drink now through 2042. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 13 others liked this

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Gifts are always enjoyed. Thanks @Aleks. — 2 months ago

Dave, Ted and 6 others liked this
Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

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