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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 8 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

I had a 1997 just over 2 years ago. Even with a 4 hour decant it wouldn’t budge. Still have a mag of 97, I don’t know when to even think about opening that one.
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Paul T HB Nice. The 05 still looked young and had such a classic feel to it. But, its peak has past....still drank well, and has more years of savory pleasure to go.

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium/medium-heavy body. Ripe nose. This was supple and giving from the get-go. Nice mineral subtleties beneath the richness currently. Thank you @Neil Valenzuela 12.10.25. — a month ago

Neil Valenzuela
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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine!

Myriad Cellars

Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Absolutely great California Cab. Wonderful wine with fruit and tannin in perfect balance . Great job Mike Smith — a day ago

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Carter Cellars

The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Nothing better then a nice sunset with a great Carter 🍷 — 3 hours ago

Rudd

Oakville Estate Red Blend 2004

Very fruit forward. On the verge of port. — a month ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Has for Christmas Eve — 8 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Really well aged and balanced mineralogy. Dark berries and low tannin, but not thin. Really needs to breathe — 11 days ago

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Somm David T
9.8

Another amazing 23 Napa Cabernet. This one will reveal its best self in the mid game window of 15-30 yrs. When this gets scored, it has high potential for a 💯. — a month ago

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Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Tag team, back again…. — 19 days ago