Mountain Ridge

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

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!! — 2 days ago

Jim Powers
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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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.

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

So young and vivid and fresh….
Served single blind….; I thought this could be the Pontet Canet 2009…. 😱
— 8 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Barnett Vineyards

Rattlesnake Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Last year's vintage more than justified the pricing. This one, not so much. 06.11.25. — 11 days ago

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Beaux Frères

The Beaux Frères Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

[Tasted on June 7, 2025 at Noko in Nashville with Jay]

Raspberry fruit with black tea notes. Beautifully balanced.
— 15 days ago

Dave, jesus and 1 other liked this

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R
9.3

Forgot to post this. My memory is fading. It came across with somewhat grainy tannins and earthy notes.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair.
— a month ago

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We are identifying this wine.

Very good! Smooth all around! — 22 days ago

Barnett Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Good, not great. The 2021 with more intensity/grip and life. 06.11.25. — 11 days ago

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Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul K
9.4

Got more coming so popped this to check on progress. Needed three hours and closed nature let cab franc show. Much different than the 2015 cab from memory. Should continue to improve! — 16 days ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Another tip: I keep a bottle in the fridge to pour decanted sediment dregs into, and use it (except for the muddy bottom part) for cooking. That way my coq au vin or daube is braising in really good stuff from my cellar!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x Tom C, good notes. Thanks for the tips. Cheers!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x x I find the sediments can be bitter and usually try to remove them so they don't impact the wine. Hate them all over the side of the glass. Cheers!