Big Smooth Cellars

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, licorice, light cedar, earth, cola, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, black tea and light garigge notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, currants, oak, light licorice, spices, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, cola, herbs, peppercorn and light vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel. Elegant and complex, spicy and tangy.

Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

The alcohol is nicely integrated already, although not as high as typically from this region.

Robert Parker 95 points. Wine Spectator 92 points.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and this is not my favorite, by far.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450.
— 24 days ago

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These wines, to my palate, are not particularly interesting this young. After 15+ years from vintage? Way more interesting.
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@Jay Kline not a great vintage too
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Personally, I think many have overreacted regarding 2022. Yes, Mother Nature threw some challenges late in the harvest but some made outstanding wines and when you consider the fruit source for Opus One, I’m sure they were on the winning side.

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This makes a great birthday wine for so many reasons. Full and smooth. Sweeter than I want but whatever. — a month ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 Vintage. A very pleasant and easy drinking Napa Cab up front. Decent aroma on the nose, vibrant notes of cherry and blackberry, delicately structured tannins, with a very smooth finish. Not chewy or viscous, but still a bold Cab flavor that resonates with the right amount of spice. Would gladly enjoy again. — 8 days ago

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Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Big ol’ Pinot… if by name only

Heavy body….. deep ruby color.
Musty, earthy nose
Powerful Friit - maybe black cherry
A touch earth / bitter lingers. A touch of oak.
Zin / Cab vibes
Nice glass of wine…
(Remedy 21)
With Sue and Riley
— 18 days ago

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Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Coconut, chocolate, dill, cherries, and a hint of pepper. Milder tannins and medium bodied with a big mid palate and earthy finish. — a month ago

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Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Richly sweet flavor profile of berry and cherry, with hints of spice and smokiness. Heavy but to too much so. Very smooth finish. A high quality wine, and more enjoyable than other Cab Sauvs that I’ve tried. — 2 months ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Yummy, smooth, flavorful, and not too heavy. Had at Josh's — 24 days ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1961

Broad and supple. Very fresh fruit still. Great character. Smooth and pure. Excellent — a month ago

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J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Anis and currants. Earthy with a big mouthful. Drink now. — a month ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Wine was silk. Red fruits that were silky smooth that felt like a beautiful St Etienne Bordeaux will do. I am in love — 2 months ago

Helen Arvanitopoulos

Helen Arvanitopoulos

Wine was silk. Red fruits that were silky smooth that felt like a beautiful St Etienne Bordeaux will do. I am in love
Helen Arvanitopoulos

Helen Arvanitopoulos

No words. Absolutely amazing Bordeaux. The 215 was like silk on my mouth.