Cal Y Canto

El Canto de la Alondra

Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2022

Ming L
9.1

I was told this bottle is scarcely available as only about 1,000 cases produced each vintage and most of them stay in Spain.
Rich and ultra smooth, this somewhat reminds me of Clio. Coconut and Creme de Cassis overwhelmed initially but eventually settled down. Unapologetically hedonistic, it’s nevertheless delicious and possesses great substance. Would love to try one with some bottle age, but the first vintage release was 2014.
— a month ago

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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

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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

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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.

Mas Cal Demoura

Les Combariolles Red Blend 2017

Much more interesting than the Jonquieres. A bit sharp on finish. — 7 months ago

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J. Bouchon

Canto Sur Carménère Blend 2020

Carmenere 50% Craignan 25% País 25% — 3 years ago

Celler Cal Pla

Planots Vi de Vinyes Velles Priorat Grenache Blend 2015

Fantastic wine from 2015 we picked up in priorat. — 8 months ago

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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

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@Doug Powers Actually bought an ‘05 today . 

Inglenook

Cask Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1961

Cask J1. Dark blackish tawny color. Very much opaque. Wispy, rustic nose. Notes of charcoal, roses, mocha, cola, vanilla, and charred barrel. Seems very old to me. Is it fortified? While I'm trying to ascertain what this might be, it's revealed as old school Cal Cab. Pretty impressive stuff. — 3 years ago

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