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Tusk Estates

Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

A gift from a friend and my first taste of a "luxury branded wine designed to fit your lifestyle"(their marketing 😂)....I might not be their target customer since I live in a small bungalow home in Sacramento, but I'll give it the ole swirl/sniff/sip/spit anyways.

1 hour decant (lots of cloudy sediment). On the nose: very aromatic notes of black cherry, nutty vanilla, charcoal, cedar, floral. Taste: smooth, silky, rich teeth staining wine with blackberry pie, licorice, black currants, dark chocolate, pepper and a LONG dry finish.

Not feeling the luxury,  just a well made Napa cab like a couple hundred others out there. Cheers!

Tusk..."because there are those who regard luxury and those who live it"...sounds like a deodorant commercial tag line😆 🤣
— 2 years ago

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Two things:
-Tell your friend that if he is looking for new friends, where do I submit an application! Ha
-yes, their marketing efforts are cringe worthy.
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Shay A Agree. Sell the wine its well made and don't worry about the lifestyle. Cheers!
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Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2017

During my work travel to Sacramento with CalPERS team — 5 years ago

Turley

Dragon Vineyard Zinfandel 2016

97 degrees in the Sacramento valley (hey, they say it's a dry heat, but damn it's still hot)!!....time for some pool, pizza, and Zin! Pop and pour. A mystical dark ruby red. On the nose: cherry, vanilla, spice. Taste: dark cherry, blackberry, pepper, some currents and chocolate on the end. — 5 years ago

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Haarmeyer Wine Cellars

Cresci Palmero Family Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2019

Mom and Dad like ok. A little musky… — 3 years ago

El Sacramento

Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Very good. Pnp. Black and blue fruits with some savory herbs and vanilla. Great with burgers and hot dogs. Still young and no rush to drink. — 4 years ago

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Herradura

Reposado Tequila

Its National Margarita day(Feb 22nd)!! Enjoying the only way to make one.
A good reposado 100% agave tequila
Fresh squeezed lime juice
Agave nectar
A splash of fresh squeeze Orange juice
Shake and pour.
Enjoying with great Mexican food in Sacramento
— 5 years ago

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Tom Garland

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I will have to give it a shot...or looks like 4 shots! Cheers!
Dennis P.

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@Tom Garland both recipes sound good. On the rocks, salted rim , lime wedge is a must.
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

Absolutely. Cheers!

Spoto Wines

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Really enjoy Spoto from our hometown of Sacramento (especially the reserve cab using To-kalon Oakville Napa grapes). Medium red color. On the nose: cherry, floral, earthy. Taste: bright and fresh with cherry, raspberry, vanilla, mushrooms...restrained fruit, not a cherry bomb...thank goodness!! — 5 years ago

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Yes, Spoto’s Private Reserve is fantastic!
Tom Garland

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Yep, Stuart makes wonderful wines and great experience to take a tour/tasting of the family winery in Sacramento. Cheers!

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2013

Still young for my tastes but checking in on a go-to producer. Killer with King Crab Salad sandwiches 🥪

This bottle was a bit slow out the gate and needed some air to reveal the magic inside. This bottle was a pick up from Corti Bros when passing through Sacramento via Tahoe.
Finesse, and beautifully prolific white wine structure all the way throughout.

Santa Cruz Mts represent!
— 4 years ago

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Spoto Wines

Private Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

One hour decant(little cloudy sediment). A stellar inky ruby red color. On the nose: creme brulee, blackberry, forest floor, dark cherry, leather. Taste: dark cherry, pepper, tea, charcoal with a beautiful chocolate graphite long finish. A elegant, rich mouthfeel and full body wine that is aging nicely.

Vinified in Sacramento!! With grapes from Napa To Kalon...small production at a great price if you can find it.
— 5 years ago

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Super nice people. Love their wines, especially their Godfather wines!

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2006

Rick K
9.5

So I went into Total Wine In Sacramento,.last night of a week long business trip, thinking maybe they'd have a nice Barbera or Ridge Zin, and came out with this. Obviously too young, but jam packed with berries, game. Lovely floral finesse and lift. Just pure class. Made my week. — 5 years ago

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