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Argot Wines

Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir 2022

Really good CA Pinot. Lots of big flavor for a Pinot. Good smooth dark fruit with a long finish. Perfect with beef chili and jalapeño cornbread. Rec’d by guy at 31st & Harvard. — 6 months ago

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Lingua Franca

Tongue 'N Cheek Pinot Noir 2022

Beautiful classic Pinot with lots of bright red fruit. Laying some down for a few years. — 8 months ago

Caleb Leisure Wines

Mother Knows Marsanne Roussanne 2020

Funky Sour Patch Watermelon — 4 years ago

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Brancott Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Delicate crisp feel in the mouth with grapefruit notes. Lingers on the tongue but not too strong in the throat. Fruity notes, paired perfectly with fishy dishes. Would recommend to a friend. — 6 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Surprisingly young, with a lot of life left in this beautiful wine. Great berries, cassis. Had it after a meal and drinks fine as a stand-alone. Coats the tongue and has a 45+ sec finish. Easily in the drinking window for another 10-15 years (had it in February 2020). — 6 years ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

2015, amazing wish all wine could taste this good. My tongue feels like a punching bag of of sorts of receptive long lasting notes — 7 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 7 years ago

Mother Goose Wines

The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc 2024

2024 vintage of this delicious Sauvignon Blanc! Citrus, pineapple notes and crisp and lively on the palate. Great with appetizers! Will definitely buy again! — 3 months ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Hate to be a typical wine drinker, but there was a smooth and velvety taste with a continuous bite at the end. Completely coats the tongue with flavor from start to finish. — 7 months ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

1989 vintage. Last tasted 3 years ago (9.6). Nice fill. Durand used to open. Cork 95% saturated with extensive bottle rim cleaning involved before pouring. Not decanted. Tight, minty nose throughout along with a decided, lingering zinc note under the tongue at the finish line. Tasted 2 hours after opening. Power but without delineation. Just a consistent, forgettable push. Nothing wrong with the wine...it just needed more air/time and a decant but it wasn't my call. Feel like the zinc flavor would have dissipated/blown off with more time. Good but more memorable for what it wasn't vs what it was. Pity and an entire wasting of what could have been. 11.21.25. — 7 months ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

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Very interesting and diplomatic note.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Pinotman /// Andreas Had to bite my tongue.

Drinkward Peschon

"Entre Deux Mères" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

So delicious. Plums, black cherry and Christmas spices. Lots going on and lots to love about it. This wine will also have a special place in our hearts because it was the first wine we opened after our son was born. Unbeknown to us before pulling it, the cork says "Love Your Mother". — 6 years ago

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Alex Lallos

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I had the first vintage 2005? It was way good. Not sure I’ve had it since but looks like the ladies are on it and I need to revisit
James Forsyth

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@Alex Lallos I think it goes back to at least 2001. But certainly would say it's time to revisit. Not many values in Napa now, and this is certainly one.

Mother Rock Wines

Liquid Skin Chenin Blanc

Easy to drink. Nice acidity. Little limestoney. Keep buying. — 6 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Bought for my Mother in law's 60th birthday. We loved it! — 7 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Already so lovely, but still so young. Medium ruby red in the glass with long, lusty legs and a wide brim. The nose is exactly what you think a classic Left Bank Bordeaux should be. Cassis, plums, and tobacco immediately upon opening. New leather and oak with just the right amount of earth. Very nice.

Big, powerful, and virile. Amazing balance and purity for a wine so young. Still a bit tannic at times but decanting certainly helps with that. Pretty fruit on the palate with blackberries and cherries. Soft vanilla undertones from start to finish along with licorice and more earth on the tongue.

Very impressive with such depth and such personality. As good as this is today it will be so much better if you can show patience. Put these away and try your best to forget about them and you will be rewarded.
— 4 months ago

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Very nice wine

Wayfarer

Mother Rock Fort Ross - Seaview Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2023

Light bodied. Delicious with notes of licorice, but not overwhelming. — 7 months ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

I guess I’m drinking this too soon! Need to better manage the cellar… tremendous fruit on the nose as I decanted that became more vegetal with time. Bright and leathery on the tongue, rich and luscious in the mouth. Strong tannins — easy to see how others are enjoying it at twice the age. — 2 years ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2010

Excellent. Crisp savory and rolls across the tongue. Layers here and it is a great compliment to the special evening. — 4 years ago

Stevens

Stevens Black Tongue Syrah 2014

Deep purple color. Aromas of pencil, blackberry jam and cocoa powder. Rich, black fruit on the palate, pepper and smoked cedar finish. Superb! — 6 years ago

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Ron R

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Sounds great, @Neil Valenzuela
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Thanks @Ron R - hope your doing well during this quarantine.
Trixie

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A wonderful wine cellar at your place!🍷Cheers!

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

First impression on the nose is of freshly installed carpet and peppercorn. Hits the tip of your tongue as a tingling glitter and down the back of throat with notes of peppercorn, blackberry, Cuban cigar ash, and slight smoke taint. — 7 years ago

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