DuMOL

Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

9.3

2021 vintage. By far, the best Moon Mountain Cabernet I've had over the course of 34 years and it's not even close. Power, finesse, structure, development, balance, potential. Generally not a Sonoma County Cab fan with the older, Patrick Campbell produced/overseen Laurel Glen Cabs (1985-1994) being the main exception. 08.15.25. — 3 months ago

Ted, Ira and 13 others liked this

Shay A

Have you had Kamen’s Moon Mtn cabs? Those stand out as being worthy of a bottle of two. Haven’t tried this one from Dumol but generally enjoy their wines.

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Shay A I’ve got a Kamen MM on the current list but don’t remember which one exactly. Recall them both as being worthy and similar stylistically.

Early Mountain Vineyards

Young Red Chambourcin 2021

Diane M. Napolitano

9.5

From White Horse Wine and Spirits. Sour cherry juice, milk chocolate, mustard? 🤔 — 7 months ago

Brian liked this

La Kiuva

Rouge de Vallée Red Blend 2019

David D

9.1

Blend with the local Nebbiolo. Medium–light. Good mountain minerality and a little funky. Tar + roses, graphite, some brambles, lush apple, touch of stewed strawberry, mild tannins and acidity but nice and savory. From Amaro Spirits & Wine. 08/31/21 — 4 years ago

Austin liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2015

David Mark

9.0

We both really enjoyed this. Recommendation from a worker at Morton Williams Wine and Spirits (Blair) — 7 years ago

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Doug Powers

9.6

Sweet dried redfruits and oak aromas, soft tannins, sweet fruit on palate as well, very fine acidity and depth, seems close to fully mature, but should last 3-5 years at least, kudos to Patrick Campbell, who made a lot of outstanding LG Cabernets back in the 1980s and 1990s, excellent Sonoma Mountain Cabernet!! — 4 months ago

with Jim

Shay, jesus and 4 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

So bloody jealous. Have been looking for the Laurel Glen cabs from 1985-1994 for ages without success. Formative for my nascent palate in the early 90's. Can't score a bottle to save my life. F.

Tom Casagrande

Wowza

Kamen Estate Wines

Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2021 vintage. Not a fan of Sonoma Cabs (excepting the old late 70's-mid 90's Laurel Glen efforts). Exceptional polish and harmony for a great but new vintage release. Medium body. Drinking verry nicely now but should really start strutting its stuff in 3-4 years. A "pretty" Sonoma Cab. 10.30.24. — a year ago

Ted, Bob and 8 others liked this

Norman

Wow showing this well, this young, is surprising.

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Norman Gennaro Was expecfing chunkiness but that was nowhere to be found. It was almost too smooth.

Mountain Laurel Spirits

Dad's Hat Genuine Small Batch 90 Proof Rye Whiskey

Eric Urbani

9.2

Love how it mellowed over time — 6 years ago

Bill, Ron and 12 others liked this

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Counterpoint Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Doug Powers

9.1

Structured and somewhat tannic still, still some primary fruit but I worry the tannins will outlast the fruit, impressive showing for the second wine of Laurel Glen, our good steaks are effectively cutting the tannins, very good Cal Cab!! — 6 months ago

with Jim

Ira, Shay and 9 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers as you said the second label ,makes this even more impressive.

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, I also had a 1986 Laurel Glen Cabernet next to the bottle above, will consume that soon! And, for @Tom Casagrande, this 1995 Counterpoint was 12.5% ABV!!

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Gawd, I miss the old Patrick Campbell Laurel Glen efforts. Difficult to find his main label efforts.

Laurel Glen

Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

Doug Powers

9.2

Shows a little of the bell pepper aromas that I often found in older Sonoma Cabs, but nicely balanced fruit that is still quite youthful, tannins have mostly receded, drinking quite well tonight, bravo Patrick for making this gem!! — 2 years ago

with Jim

Andrew, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Oh hell yes.

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Laurel Glen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Mountain 2012

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Under appreciated in the extreme - Laurel Glen produces superb and distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Mountain. This is their Lot44 - essentially a reserve version. Find some! — 7 years ago

with Jack

Jonathan, P and 8 others liked this