California Pinot Noir
Belle Glos
Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
Opus One
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014
Still young. Needs some aging. Should peek at 99-100. — 16 days ago
Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley Merlot 2022
The best Merlot in my honest opinion. Coming from a Cab guy. — 10 days ago
Shafer Vineyards
Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Opened and decanted for 2 hours before dinner and then really only opened up and truly hit expectations around the 3rd hour when paired with wagyu strip steaks.
This wine was savory tightly wound and tannic at first. Didn’t show much fruit until after the long decant and then it really changed.
With time, the fruits shown through with great complexity and great balance for the savory elements. — 19 hours ago
Far Niente Winery
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Cork came out perfect.
Blasted it with wine2pro for some oxygen and then it really became expressive within about 30 mins.
Good grip and dark structure. Showed some savory notes
Fruit came later on as it mellowed with more airtime. Little blueberry and some black fruits. — 20 days ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Very fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.
Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black currants, blackberries, cooked plums, oak, vanilla, dried fruits, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County is still drinking very nicely, but will not get better from this point.
Complex and easy drinking. Fruit forward with a touch of RS. Rich and extracted with a mouth coating feel.
A nice sipping wine.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50. — a month ago