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Shafer Vineyards

TD-9 Napa Valley Red Blend 2019

Expressive nose of red fruit, body smooth and very accessible, likely from less than 50% Cab with ling smooth elegant finish — 17 days ago

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Shafer Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Pristine cork & great wine that lasted through the 2nd day. Still not at pop & pour level which is nice to see, air is your friend — 4 months ago

Ron, Shay and 15 others liked this

Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Tettimorra Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Absolutely a knockout. Last had almost 2 years ago and the time has been good. Decanted 1.5 hours, still fairly primary - would be a delicious one to age more, but so it goes. Aromatically incredible. So deep on the palate with that perfect refreshing note on the finish. Excellent pairing with fennel rubbed roast chicken, mushrooms cooked in the chicken fat, and oven fries with a tarragon aioli. — 4 months ago

Ira, Severn and 3 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — a month ago

Jose, Martijn and 6 others liked this

Bond

Vecina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

1.5 hour decant(decent cloudy/fine sediment). A remarkable dark murky garnet color at 15 years. On the nose: perfumed notes of blackberry, herbaceous, burnt wood, sweet vanilla, leather. Taste: concentrated, layered, balanced mouthcoating wine with dark cherry, cedar, currants, mocha espresso, tobacco, spiced oak, and a earthy-leather long dry finish with just a slight tannic kick....has time to go. YUM!! — 3 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

1995 vintage. Decanted and traced over the course of 1.5 hours. Nice, top-shoulder fill. Great cork. Throwing very little sed. Cocoa powder and crushed violets in a fairly reticent nose. Light-medium body. Soft entry flavors with acidity and remaining tannins picking up intensity on the concentrated finish. Holding steady now and likely for 7-10 years on this plateau. Not improving but not falling off anytime soon. 12.3.23. — 5 months ago

Jan, Bob and 13 others liked this

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

1999 vintage. Not the greatest Napa vintage but not the worst. Decanted and tasted over the course of 1.5 hours. Super powdery sed. Big color. Earthy nose. Light-medium body. Lean flavors of coffee grounds and sherry. Not improving and likely a decade.5 past the best showings. Still instructive. Many vintages of the 1990's from this producer currently showing better. 2.4.24. — 3 months ago

Ed, Ted and 10 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2018

That’s the stuff! — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Shay and 8 others liked this

Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

2017 vintage. Last tasted 7.31.23. Decanted and tasted after 30 mins and 1.5 hours. Medium body. Consistent notes. Still ripping and gripping. Down to one bottle tho. Sad face. 12.2.23. — 5 months ago

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