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Cal Batllet Torroja Ronçavall Vi de la Vila Priorat Carignan 2015

100 % Cariñena from a very small vinyard Roncavall in Torroja.
Only 279 Bottles in 2015!
Decanted for 4 hours!

Delicious wine from my friend Marc Ripoll, lovely perfumed nose with ripe black berries fruits, plum, cherries, authum forest, vanilla, spices, full bodied on the palate with elegant and delicate ripe fruit flavors, fresh notes, delicious fine tannin structure, warm mouthfeel, round, fine toasted cedar, Llicorella minerality, like this! 95 DSP
— a month ago

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Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

Absolutely lovely older Cal Cab, faint browning, still shows loads of structure, just a trace of a green note lurks underneath, but balanced with a long, lingering finish, great stuff!! — 2 years ago

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Ira, Severn and 4 others liked this

Arbe Garbe

Sonoma County White Blend 2019

Malvasia, Tocai Friuli, and Chardonnay blend that has become an old and trusted friend over the past few years. The 2019 is medium gold, bit higher ABV than past vintages at 14.1, and the weight on the palate is considerable though lively and not cloying. Round, sweet, juicy fruit with notes of melon, peach, and lychee dominate, but there’s a hint of funky shroomy bottom that balances things out before the creamy, lengthy finish. I’m so happy that these Cal-Ital blends are gaining a foothold in the New World. This wine rocks with Mediterranean cuisine like lamb/chicken Kabobs with dilled herby rice and creamy hummus. Solid QPR and I’m finding that as summer finally sneaks in, I’m popping more and more white table blends. — 2 years ago

Eric, Shay and 12 others liked this

Mas Cal Demoura

Les Combariolles Red Blend 2017

Much more interesting than the Jonquieres. A bit sharp on finish. — 5 months ago

Lyle, Severn and 1 other liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Backward mountain fruit, but not as tannic as I’d expected, though this should easily last another 25 years, old school Cal Cabernet (13% ABV) that I long for!! — 2 years ago

Jim Powers
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Paul, Ira and 8 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Actually bought an ‘05 today . 

Celler Cal Pla

Planots Vi de Vinyes Velles Priorat Grenache Blend 2015

Fantastic wine from 2015 we picked up in priorat. — 6 months ago

Matt YoungAmy Young
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Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Super dark purple color, very primary dark fruits, rich, good balance, (ripe) tannins are there, but drinks like a 10-year-old Cal Cabernet, absolutely fabulous!!! — 2 years ago

Jim Powers
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Paul, Ira and 8 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Down to my last 2 bottles. 

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Counterpoint Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Always been a fan of the 1995 Cal Cabs, this shows just a trace of a green note up front, but nicely balanced, ready to drink, second label Laurel Glen!! — 3 years ago

Jim Powers
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Severn, Ira and 3 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Miss those 80's and 90's vintages of Laurel Glen. Tough love in a bottle.