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Knights Winery And Distillery

Morlet Family Vineyards

Mon Chevalier Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Tom Jenkins
9.2

Exceptional Sonoma cab. Big, dark, soft and lush. Jammy in texture, dark cherry finish — 4 days ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave
9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 3 months ago

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Norman

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Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!
Dave

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

Melka

La Mekerra Vineyard White Blend 2013

Kevin Dale
9.2

Comparing the 2013 to 2018:
2013 97% Sauvignon Blanc 3% Muscadelle
2018 100% Sauvignon Blanc
2013 more stone fruit peach, apricot and nectarine
2018 peach, lemon, spice, flower
Preferred the purity of the 2018 — 3 months ago

Tom, Brian and 3 others liked this

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay

leon egozi
9.0

NY wine spectator event — 11 days ago

Juan, Shay and 5 others liked this

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Joe Fischer
9.0

Ruby with Cherry, blackberry, mint and tobacco aromas. Full bodied and velvety with an oak finish. Took a little while for this one to open up. — 3 months ago

Peter Michael Winery

'Ma Belle-Fille' Chardonnay 2022

Scott E. Becker
9.2

[Tasted on July 26, 2025 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Lemon, apple, mango and mandarin orange, with ginger and almonds. — 3 months ago

Peter Michael Winery

Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1996

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.3

1996 vintage. Last tasted 5.8.25 (9.5), 9.29.24 (9.5) and 8.2.24 (9.6). Decanted with some sed and tasted after an hour. Solid cork and fill. This was the worst showing of the last visits with less tannic structure and slightly more richness. Tasted a bit more like their "Au Paradis" offering. Not totally dissuaded from picking up another few bottles for enjoyment in the few 5 years or so tho. Three out of four bottles surveyed were fabulous and this wasn't a total swing and a miss. 07.18.25. — 3 months ago

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Andrew Cullimore

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If in doubt I would pick up another couple of bottles … @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego !

Beringer Vineyards

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Antra Stabler
9.6

Good flavour. Almost fresh tasting at first. — a month ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2024

Dave
9.5

Soft flex for Norman. This bottle of 15-year was not up to par, unfortunately. It lacked complexity and a lot of the typical flavor profile elements. It tasted hotter than usual, and there was a fair amount of peat, which is not right. Still, it beats Jim Beam.
Listening to Patsy Cline — 3 months ago

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Norman

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That is btw the best pic I’ve seen on here. Legit.
Dave

Dave

The bottle was new to me. I guess my friend had the neck pour earlier this year, so I don't know. I know what you're saying, though. It's also said that the lower a bottle gets, the faster the clock is ticking. I've got a few low bottles that need to be polished off. Come on over!
Norman

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Love that saying and offer! I need to up my music and photo skills in the meantime

Melka

La Mekerra Knights Valley Cabernet Franc-Merlot Blend 2012

Kevin Dale
9.4

51% Cab Franc, 49% Merlot
Referred to as “The Beast” since it still tastes so young and will drink well for another 15-20 years. Tasted with the 2018 and seemed “younger” than the 2018. — 3 months ago

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