District 7

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

S.L.V. Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Opened a couple hours prior and served double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core moving towards a slightly tawny rim; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of desiccated and ripe fruits: cassis, brambles, pipe tobacco, old leather bound books, dried mixed flowers, warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Initial conclusion is this is a Bordeaux-style blend from the United States or France but I felt this leaned more towards the quality of the fruit. So I called Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend from the United States, California, Napa Valley, 1986. Whoa…just about nailed it. This is showing very well. Drink now through 2030. — 5 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Nice call! And nice wine!
Jay Kline

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@Tom Casagrande it’s always risky to call something that old when most people don’t bring these types of wines to tasting group…but you gotta trust the evidence in the glass. If I’m wrong, then I learned something 😊

Chimney Rock

Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Paul K
9.2

8 hours open in bottle with a glass poured. Still very young, but great fruit and much promise! — a month ago

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Paul K

Paul K

I’m not. Used another $40 coupon for TW. I’ve cashed in around 10 now…
James K

James K

I heard we are still slated to get 2 more…
Paul K

Paul K

Awesome! That means 6 for me between home, Mel’s office, and grandma’s house!!!

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

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. — 10 hours ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Consistently underrated winery for decades.

Hendry

Blocks 7 & 22 Napa Valley Zinfandel 2021

2021 vintage. The best, sub $20 resto cost Napa/Sonoma Zin I've had in ages. May hafta pick up a few cases. Excellent balance and concentration throughout. Gives me hope for CA Zinfandel that I've not had in nearly two decades. That's a whole lotta Zin under the bridge. 0 — 18 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I love a good Zin but there is so much sweet, simple, jammy crap out there. Gotta stick with the classic producers.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

This one is solid! They did a nice tasting in Saratoga, CA several months ago.

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

[Tasted on January 18, 2024 at Luogo in Nashville with Jay]

Pomegranate, red currant and açaí fruit, with licorice. Nicely balanced.
— a month ago

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Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Blend 95% Cabernet Sauv, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, splash of Malbec, more cab heavy than prior vintages, deep Ruby, aromas of ripe black and red fruits with floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, currants and licorice with vanilla, cacao, cedar and savory herbs. Long finish, well balanced, full tight rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character. Nice! — 13 days ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2023

Bright silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon candy, apple, white flowers and lime. Expressive flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, Granny Smith apple and peaches. Hint of fresh herbs on the medium-plus finish. Mouth watering acidity and excellent balance. Pleasant mouthfeel and aftertaste. So flavorful, bold and well crafted. Heard very good things about Trefethen Dry Riesling and I am glad I finally tried it. Unique Riesling style. — 12 days ago

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Realm Cellars

Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Another winner from Realm — 22 days ago

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Michael David Winery

7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2018

Good flavor and went well with lasagna. — 14 days ago