Black Currant

Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel 2022

Loved it! Super dark, fruit forward. Blackberry. — 3 days ago

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Douglas, "Odedi" and 6 others liked this
"Odedi"

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Nice wine
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Bobbi Jo Broxson

I have struggled to find a Napa Zin I like, will need to try this one

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black currant and clove. Solid wine, flavors of black fruit, black currant with warm baking spices on the end.

🏅95 Points - Decanter
🏅94 Points - James Suckling
🏅91 Points - Wilfred Wong
— a month ago

Joseph, Tom and 15 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Joseph Barsky -had the skirt steak chimichurri- it was ok, good selection of wine at this restaurant.
David T

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@Joseph Barsky Try Compline in downtown Napa. Owned by two Master Sommeliers. Separate wine tasting/shop two spaces down. At the restaurant, make sure to start w/ their Duck Fat Fries. Cheers! 🍷
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@David T - Sounds delicious! I’ll have to check that place out!

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of red and black fruits with oak and tobacco spice, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, currants and black cherry with licorice, toasty oak and tobacco. Fine lush tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and earthy tobacco spice. Needs more time to develop! — 5 days ago

Tom, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Deep ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather and earthy notes. Amazing flavors, blackberry, black currant, tobacco and baking spices.

🏅92 Points - Decanter
— 15 days ago

Tom, Tom and 9 others liked this

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

No detailed notes. Just a good drink now budget Cabernet from California which drinks to its price point. Blackberry and dark chocolate. A Coppola movie has more complexity 😎 — 24 days ago

Tom, Ron and 17 others liked this
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Funny 😄
Doug Powers

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@Bob McDonald, did you catch the vintage?

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Blend of 60% Cab Sauv, 35% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, currant and blueberry fruit with cigar box, cinnamon and floral notes. Lively acidity, elegant fine tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with slight earthy notes, plenty of depth, good now and will continue to develop. — 7 days ago

Tom, Vino and 10 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

This was still youthful showing black currant, plum, cassis, cedar, damp earth, menthol, sweet spice & tobacco. — a month ago

Jean-Philip, Ira and 19 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

[Tasted on January 25, 2025 at Home with Tom, Kathy, Mark and Lucille]

84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5.5% Merlot; 5.5% Cabernet Franc; 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Blackberry and black currant fruit, with chocolate, espresso, earth and a mineral note. Nicely balanced.
— a month ago

Joseph, Ted and 7 others liked this

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

This has stared to show some secondary notes. Black fruits, with nice spice, floral & tobacco. Off their list — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister, David and 7 others liked this