American Brewing Co.

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. — 6 days ago

BOT Jean-Francois PelletierMatt Lichtenberg
with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
Jan, Daniel and 12 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.
— 6 days ago

Daniel, Ira and 13 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1980

Decant for sediment(lots of fine/cloudy sediment) and pour. A majestic tawny dark red color. On the nose: sweet port like with dried plum/cherry, herbaceous, rich soil, mushroom, pepper. Taste: Amazing! juicy, refined, balanced, savory wine with dried cherry, black raspberry, earth, tobacco, mint, and a nice mocha baking spice medium plus finish. YUM! Still delivering at 44 years, and glad to have a few more bottles. — 24 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Whoa! Nice!
David T

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Just had this last weekend. Outstanding.
Tom Garland

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@David T Yes, amazing aged bottle that did not fade as we drank over the evening. Cheers!

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. — 14 days ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A win to celebrate 🎉 Zac and Pascale’s wedding. Outstanding ♥️ — 10 days ago

Andrew, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2003

I thought this was great. Performed well even after traveling cross country. — 6 days ago

"Odedi", LM and 11 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

I started my visit to Opus one with this 2017 vintage.

On nose its peppery, spices, some tobacco, leather, Dried sweet fruit, Black Cherries

On palate, its so elegant. The Acidity and Tannins, its covers your mouthfeel yet sharp and warm Napa Style carbenet. Its Long, with well balanced Intensity. Surprised how 2017 can deliver this performance. CHEERS!
— 15 days ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1978

Plush and rounded. Sweet fruit. Lush and long. Very good shape. Still vibrant — 6 days ago

BOT Jean-Francois PelletierMatt Lichtenberg
with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Dark fruit. Sweet edges. Great fruit given the age. Oak softened. Very good — 6 days ago

BOT Jean-Francois PelletierMatt Lichtenberg
with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
Jan, Jay and 9 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
— 7 days ago

Shay, Tom and 5 others liked this