Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

9.4

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — a month ago

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Michael David Winery

Freakshow Lodi Red Blend

Ronald LaMascus

9.0

Probably not technically as good as it tastes. This is a big, rich, flavorful wine with lots of dark fruit and high in alcohol at 15% which is most noticeable upon opening so let it breathe. I like to just sip it but also enhances food especially roasted red meats and strong cheeses with crusty bread. Wine snobs will undoubtedly be critical but so what! It’s just a good solid inexpensive wine that tastes good. Enjoy! — 5 months ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Adam Kincaid

9.0

Drinking a 3L from 2013 in late ‘24. Love the big format bottles and aging potential. This could go a lot longer I think but is also fine to drink now.

Standard Caymus flavors and aromas that made the brand known. Dark inky crimson color. Blueberries and blackberry fruit mixed with vanilla alongside the tell-tale signs of wet band-aid. Great tannins, medium-to-big acidity, good long finish. Really nice. — 6 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Kyle Miller

9.0

Really fantastic. Love Rioja whites. Waxy, savory nutty. — 18 days ago

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Bodega El Esteco

Don David Reserve Malbec 2021

Fabiana Serrudo

9.5

Great wine — 3 months ago

Michael David Winery

6th Sense Lodi Syrah

Steve Bowen

9.0

Oddly enough it does connect with you more each time you have some. Most enjoyable to have multiple small servings spread out over the day or a couple days. Not overbearing but still has good body. — 6 months ago