Grade Vineyards

Ink Grade Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

VERY deep red color, with medium body but a very restrained nose even after a few hours of aeration. What nose there is is a nice balance of fruit and baking depth, almost like cinnamon or nutmeg? The fruit is first forward, with plum, black cherry and rich dark fruit, with notes of some deep greenery, some hints at meaty notes, and potpourri. The tannins are actually well integrated, light grippers but juicy fruit. It’s surprisingly a thinner can than I was expecting, but that’s part of what makes it special I feels it bucks at Napa trends and stocks with a long, rich, fruit forward finish, with some cacao, woody and light smoky notes. Maybe a slight milkiness, like hot coca, violet and slight peppery notes with nice acidity. — 10 days ago

Pietranera

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2004

Definitely worth the wait! Some folks said this vintage was at its peak several years ago but my patience is being rewarded!! Again, the cork was unbelievably tight but with perseverance a good waiters friend, finally wrestled it out without breaking. This wine definitely needs some air and time to settle down and get the full flavor and taste restored. I can taste parmigiana regganio, bruschetta, high grade EVOO and balsamic with a crusty bread. Veal and tomato sauce, even Osso Buco. I love Brunello and while this is not considered a top iteration, it’s still definitely worth drinking. — 2 years ago

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Enjoyed this with a black pepper-encrusted gold-grade Waygu filet mignon from Snake River Farms. Both were amazing! — 4 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
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Merryvale Vineyards

Oakville Grade Red Wine 2016

Ming L
9.4

The ‘15 was great. The ‘16 is even better!
From magnum. The nose is dark and savory, with bay leafs and crushed rocks commingling with beautifully ripen fruits. Powerful and dense on the palate. The tannins are delicious, soft yet mouth coating. Probably needs another 8-10 to peak.
Fruits are from the estate Profile vineyard and Trumbull and Stagecoach vineyards. Predominantly Cab with Merlot and Petit Verdot.
— 3 months ago

Bob, Jae and 2 others liked this

Melanson

Matthew's Block Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Consistent grade Pritchard Hill, Cabernet — a year ago

Shay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Ink Grade Estate

Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Jeremy Shanker
8.9

Good Napa SB, but definitely wanted more for the money. — 2 years ago

Aravind, Josh and 3 others liked this

Radio-Coteau

Harrison Grade Sonoma Coast Syrah 2013

Out of magnum: Stunning and powerful. Poured it along side grand crus and precious other magnums. Every glass poured was met with dilated pupils. Prosciutto, unripe figs. A wine you can smell at distance. — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister, Joe and 1 other liked this

Italo Cescon

Pinot Grigio 2022

nice dry crisp some salinity. excited to dry it cooler, and would typically let age for another year but ce la vie Day 2 was a vast improvement on the nose honey covered fresh apple and pear nice critic splash in the mouth adult grade lemonade — 7 months ago

Ink Grade Estate

Andosol Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2017

88% Zin, 12% Cab Sauv. Very balanced. — 2 years ago

Brava

Ink Grade Vineyard Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

This is the Ink Grade Vineyard. Excellent. — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Randall and 5 others liked this