Kirk Venge

Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Full bodied zen- very nice wine. It was better with some air so let it breath — 18 days ago

Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Opens with dark, rich fruit. Layers of vanilla, date, and carob blend with fairly thick, mildly acidic tannins with a smoky finish. — 5 months ago

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Oso Vineyard Petite Sirah

2018 Syrah - with grilled steak - very sturdy and delicious wine for grilling. (Had June 16, 2024) — 2 years ago

Venge Vineyards

Late Harvest Oakville Zinfandel 2019

Very good. Very sweet. Needs 10yr before opening. — 4 years ago

Romain, Milissa and 1 other liked this

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Napa Valley Rosé

Kauai again. Drinking with family. Must visit this winery soon! — 4 years ago

Venge Vineyards

Kenefick Ranch Vineyard Merlot

Still a young wine, but full of flavor. Strong notes of dark fruit like cherries, blackberries, raspberries. Finishes smoothly with chocolate and oak. — 5 years ago

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Oakville Estate Vineyard Merlot 2015

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black currant, black cherry and leather. Flavors of dark fruit and back tea finish.
With a pinch of (9%) Cabernet Sauvignon.
🥇 89 points - Wine Enthusiast
— 5 years ago

Tom, Shay and 12 others liked this

Venge Vineyards

Signal Fire Calistoga Zinfandel

Big plum, blackberry, and dark cherry flavors. Black pepper. Plenty of zippiness. A bit of earthiness. Delicious with pizza. Excellent wine. — 2 months ago

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Family Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Decanted but think that blew off some of the aromatic’s. — 8 months ago

Andrew, Dave and 6 others liked this

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Igneous Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

Well balanced Cab. Huge fan of Venge. — a year ago

Clonakilla

Canberra District Riesling 2013

See previous Delectable notes - white florals with Pyrazines (kerosene/petrol) starting to develop. Also toast and honey starting to develop. Tim Kirk the winemaker said this could go for 15 years in the cellar. Will probably have my last bottle in 2023 when 10 years old. Had my last bottle on 18th August and it was sublime. Absolutely worth the patience to cellar it for 11 years. More fulsome with less citric acid as it aged. More mandarin and a little white peach. Not a hint of petrol/kerosene. — 4 years ago

Dawn, Severn and 25 others liked this

Venge Vineyards

Arsenal BDX Napa Valley Red Wine 2018

All 5 bordeaux varietals, led with cab franc and merlot. Solid napa buy at 85 bucks. — 5 years ago

Paul, Shay and 18 others liked this

Venge Vineyards

Signal Fire Calistoga Zinfandel

Very dark red color. Powerful earthy blackberry nose. Aromatic blackberry taste with a little leather and cedar. Smooth and slightly sweet. This is the 2017 - app currently bugged and won’t let me enter it. — 5 years ago

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Clonakilla

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2003

The Canberra district's best red wine. Opulent with a heady perfume of raspberries and cassis. A smooth palate with dark plum, cherry and berry flavours. Tim Kirk is an impressive winemaker. — 6 years ago

Venge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Magnificent. Bold and sophisticated. Blackberry, blueberry, coffee, tobacco. Inky and delicious. Plenty of structure. Love it. — 4 months ago

Venge Vineyards

Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ron R
9.6

The epitome of smooth and majestic.
Not easy to find on the secondary market, but worth securing a bottle at the right price. Notes of mocha and espresso on the nose and mid-palate segue to polished tannins and moderate acidity. The capstone is a nice balanced weight and mouthfeel. Never disappointed with this botting.
— 6 months ago

Paul, Joshua and 40 others liked this
Robin Bundy

Robin Bundy

Smooth and majestic. Love it! Happy New Year. Look forward to reading your 2026 reviews.

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Sugarloaf Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2019

Velvety smooth and as my husband said "dang delicious" — 4 years ago

Ravensworth

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2015

Ravensworth is the private venture of Bryan Martin who is the winemaker together with Tim Kirk, at the nearby and famous Clonakilla - arguably the benchmark for Shiraz Viognier in Australia. Wonderful spicy scents together with a floral note from the Viognier. Medium weight with meaty, savoury spicy flavours on the palate. My kind of Shiraz blend and in the frame of Clonakilla with better QPR. — 5 years ago

Dawn, Severn and 20 others liked this

Venge Vineyards

Late Night Late Harvest Oakville Zinfandel 2013

There’s nothing bad to say about this it’s just pure chocolate, plum with a very smooth and long finish  — 5 years ago

Rochelle, Shay and 3 others liked this