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Cape Spring

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. — 16 days ago

Paul K
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Paul K

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

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

Paul K

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

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Muscat à Petits Grains 1685

Rosie Johnson
9.7

Reminds me of D’quem but it’s a late harvest dessert wine — 16 days ago

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend 2024

Megan
9.2

Majestic - really nice, a little different. Quite strong — a month ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Freddy R. Troya
9.5

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money. — 3 days ago

Spring Valley Vineyard

Frederick Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Ericsson
8.9

Needs good decanting or aeration to open up to red fruit, high alcohol, strong tannings, high acid, and a soft cherry finish. The wine has the right components but feels a little immature despite its good age, all over the palate in a way. — 21 days ago

Ted, Paul and 1 other liked this

Spring Valley Vineyard

Uriah Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

Jason Phillips
8.9

Good nose. Ruby color. Balanced with a long finish. Nice! — 9 days ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

David White
9.3

The 2017 Paul Sauer is a Bordeaux blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot with good acidity integrated tannins and rich fruits showing through
A gorgeous offering and representing the art of blending in the South African wine business at the moment.
Excellent wine. And a worthy OTBN (22/2/25) wine — 10 days ago

Bob, Ira and 2 others liked this

Alheit Vineyards

Cartology Bushvines Chenin Blanc Blend 2023

Roberto Carli
9.1

Very clean, pure profile with a nice creamy texture by the semillon and acidity in balance. Not super expressive for the pedigree, maybe needs time — 24 days ago

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Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend

Delta Golf
9.1

Incredible wine. 6 different grape types in this wine. Easy to drink. The one we had was a 2018. Easy to make an everyday wine. — 18 days ago

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Robert Stackowiak
9.1

A nice blend with enough Cabernet Sauvignon to influence the profile. Some Tannins still present and linger. January 2025. — a month ago

Ray, Andrew and 1 other liked this