Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984

9.2

Wine dinner with big group including Butch neighbor Art, Philip and Bewan. Vertical of 2013,1989,1984 and Reserve 1996. ‘13 still young and long aging potential. ‘84 stood out amongst three, ‘89 clearly lesser vintage and heading down. Reserve tastes like a young wine and can feel the tannin. Very interesting growing. — 3 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2012

John Knudsen

9.0

Decanted for 2 hours. Still big, no signs of fading. Did not drink enough before it was consumed to review properly, but seemed a touch sweet. — a year ago

Pali Wine Co.

Huntington Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2018

Jerry Raphael

9.0

I’m a big fan of PNs from SLH and maybe see SB a second with some others but this Pali (under $20) bottling just kept on opening and ended up with a lot of sweet berries. If you don’t get Pali check them out and join their club. Great drinking whites and reds — 4 years ago

with Barbara

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

JKT

9.2

Wine dinner with big group including Butch neighbor Art, Philip and Bewan. Great wine and needing more time! Still prominent but soft tannins and wrapped in more sumptuous garb than the regular Cab. So keep the remaining three in storage! — 3 months ago