Mcwilliam's Wine Production

Caraccioli Cellars

Limited Production Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2021

Thanksgiving worthy Pinot that was very smooth, subtle, with hints of chocolate. — a month ago

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Kukeri

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a tasty one from Mount Veeder.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black plums, black currants, dark coffee, oak, spices, pencil lead, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, earth, light herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, coffee, vanilla, spices, cola, licorice, mint, black pepper, bitter herbs, vegetables and earth.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins, cranberries and peppercorn.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink nicely now, although it needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Showing nice complexity, elegant and spicy, with lots of earth notes.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

Smooth, elegant and tangy. Feels like a young Bordeaux, and will age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a Brie cheese and crackers.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 30 months in French oak barrels (50% new). A tiny production of only 125 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$95.
— 3 years ago

Alex, Daniel P. and 18 others liked this

Dry Creek Vineyard

Meritage Limited Production Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

The nose on this was incredible from the start - cassis, baking spices, and chocolate- exactly what I was craving tonight. But the wine really needed a lot of time to open up. Luckily, it's a Friday night and I've got nowhere to be! An hour and a half after decanting, the Cab Franc that had been very pronounced upon opening the bottle had mellowed and integrated nicely with the rest of the blend. — 4 years ago

Aridus Wine Company

Limited Production Viognier 2020

Apple, quince, lemon candy, honeydew melon and hints of peach. Great acidity and minerality. — 2 years ago

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Cult Partners

Tall Dark Stranger Limited Production Mendoza Malbec

Bought at Target. Very drinkable — 3 years ago

Rough & Ready Wine Productions

Lodi Petit Verdot vs. Petite Sirah

Cooked blackberries, with subtle cherry, and blueberry aroma. Bouquet of espresso/black tea and chocolate, with black pepper spice and subtle sage and oak. Dry, medium plus tannin. — 4 years ago

Caraccioli Cellars

Limited Production Escolle Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 2023

Best wine of the night absolutely delicious — 9 months ago

Hawk and Horse Vineyards

Block Three Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a yummy Cabernet Sauvignon.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and spicy, with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, raisins, licorice, cedar, light vanilla, tobacco, mint, chocolates, coffee, cola and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake County in California. Fruit forward and rich. Smooth and elegant.

Shows nice complexity already, although still young. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Opulent and delectable. Delicious and engaging.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels. A small production of only 300 cases.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— 2 years ago

Eric, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Production Unique Rebelle P-U-R

La Boutanche Rosé Blend

Saumon Gamay/Grolleau Rosé. Yeah, another bottle. Totally chuggable summer wine. — 3 years ago