Reelin Private Cellar

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Decanted and passed, with high air, between two decanters four times. If it were Caymus, woulda used a blender and forgotten. Last tasted 8.5.26 (9.6) Older (60's, 70's and early 80's) vintages more fruit driven which is quite the surprise in the current Napa Cab climate. Arguably the best GDL Private Reserve this estate has ever made. That goes back six decades. Supple, velveteen entry without the temptations of appearing over-extended. Structured mid-palate. A seeker's wandering, yet undeniably substantial finish. Taste it and you tell me. — 16 hours ago

Alexandre, Barny and 5 others liked this

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Sauvignon Blanc 2020

I wouldn‘t have thought it would be so fresh; a wonderful accompaniment to a meal on the patio — 4 months ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Mendoza Malbec 2011

berry and spice, paired well with pesto cream cheese chicken and sundried tomatoes — 5 years ago

Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Sémillon 2009

Gereift aber trotzdem noch frisch, im Glas schon richtig bernsteinfarben, muss man mögen, mir gefällts — 6 years ago

Aerml, Stephan and 1 other liked this

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Great white wine we enjoyed both before and during dinner. Will buy again. — 7 years ago

Prunus

Private Selection Tinto Red Blend

Very nice and balanced, Pinot noir weight. The kind of red Dao and Portugal keeps as a secret! — 4 days ago

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Really excellent. Fantastic with steak. Classic cab — 2 months ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1973

1973 vintage. Okay fill. Opened with a Durand. Cork 80% saturated. Musty, hot, slightly “raisined” nose. Light medium body. Drank more like a Burgundy at this stage of life. Amplifying savory aspects currently. Definitely instructive and an absolute blast to hit the FLB (Friday Lunch Bunch) with. These formative, ancient Napa Cabs always so revealing, primal and archival. The 1973 cork a little longer than those short stuff 1968 and 1969 ones. 6.12.26. — 4 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Awesome!! But you earlier had a 2022 Cayron Gigondas — comparatively, that’s infanticide on the Cayron!! 🙄

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Buttery California Chardonnay 2023

This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay. — 2 years ago

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Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Aragonez Blend 2017

Great aroma and taste of blueberries, mild oak, mild dry — 5 years ago

Spoto Wines

Private Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

A spectacular wine. Rich and elegant. Black cherry, cassis, and other dark fruits. — 6 years ago

Melita, Faustina and 1 other liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Nice lemon — acid friendly…at amalfi. — 18 days ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — 3 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Chardonnay 2023

Unexpectedly really good. Medium oak, not too buttery. Nice fruit notes. Not too acidic. From the Cove. A solid Cali Chardonnay to me. Good value. — 10 months ago

Buena Vista Winery

Private Reserve Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Does not taste like a Pinot. But it is delicious. Hefty, but not tannic or spicy. Dark berry flavor, but not super earthy — 5 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Rye Barrels Monterey County Red Blend 2017

Absolutely a very good red blend. The flavor is outstanding. Will definitely stock up on this. — 7 years ago

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