Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

9.2

Double-decanted about two hours prior to service. The 2007 Galitzine pours a deep garnet color with a slightly tawny color towards the rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining and some signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with ripe and slightly desiccated black fruits: blackberries, currants, black cherry, tobacco, chocolate, leather, earth, some vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long and pretty decadent. Considering the vintage, this had held up pretty well and even though it’s not really my style, it’s executed well. Drink now with a decant and through 2027. It might go longer but I don’t have enough experience with QC to understand the aging arc. There’s certainly no shortage of fruit. — 13 days ago

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Outpost

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Amit Srivastava

9.3

Dry , bit understated but love the crispness in this wine. — 4 days ago

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Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Mayacamas Range Napa Estate Zinfandel 2018

Angelo Casagrande

9.2

Delicious as always. Had this with Steak au Poivre and it really hit. Thanks to my brother for this gem. My fav Zin winery. — a day ago

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Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

J Greene

9.4

Classic. Treasure found at the local wine shop for a deal. Beautiful Napa cab nose full of blue/darkfruit. You notice the blend on the palate - cab franc, petit verdot, merlot and a bit of malbec. Just really well put together. Going to venture out and get more tomorrow. — 8 days ago

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Paul K

Agreed @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego !! We were members for years. Actually got engaged there. Love their wine! Contemplating joining again. Any experience with their new wine / approach?

9.4

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Paul K Yes, tasted some of the new project from there but didn’t like it enough to put in my notes. I’d hold off taking the plunge for another year or two. Pick up a handful of bottles in the market/online, reevaluate the next two vintages and then take the plunge or route the $$$ elsewhere depending on the results.

Paul K

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego great advice. Much appreciated!

Cade

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Eric Urbani

9.0

I find this Case to be consistently good — a month ago

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Bob McDonald

9.0

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

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Ron R

Funny 😄

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, did you catch the vintage?

Ira Schwartz

@Bob McDonald @Ron R Very😁

Turley

Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2021

Paul K

9.1

Between 91-92. Big, dense, peppery, and fun for a not a usually Zin guy. Has boysenberry, blueberry, soy, and funk. Pretty good balance if you don’t consider the fruit. 😉 — 4 days ago

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