Olsen Private Vineyards

B. Leighton

Gratitude Olsen Brothers Vineyard Red Blend 2018

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee, black tea, metals and peppercorn.

Short and tangy finish with tart raspberries and soft tannins.

This 7 year old Mourvedre blend from Yakima Valley is still drinking nicely, although a little past its prime. Soft and smooth. Elegant and fruit forward.

This Single Vineyard GSM blend is elegant and feels more like a like Southern Rhone red. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

A blend of 70% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache and 5% Syrah.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$45.
— 3 days ago

Dave, Ted and 6 others liked this

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

One of the best Sauv. Blanc. Really recommend, great value for money! — 4 months ago

Daniel liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

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Rich yellow in color with a golden hue.

Fruity on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, light apricots, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and light spices.

This 9 year old Napa Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Juicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, engaging and good right out of the bottle.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.
— 4 months ago

Dave, Andrew and 12 others liked this

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Merlot 2019

Beaver lake beer wine and spirits "cooking" wine sale $5 — 2 days ago

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Maybe it’s bc this followed the barbaresco but this seems thin by comparison — 3 months ago

Joe, Paul and 3 others liked this

Chad

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This wine has held up very well at 11 years old. I think this was my last bottle. — 5 months ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep ruby color. Red fruit, black currant, and cedar on the nose. Dry and bold. Flavors of blackberrt, chocolate, oak, and coffee. Medium+ tannins and acid with a great finish. Number 2 in top 100 in Wine Spectator. — 4 days ago

Bob and Ron liked this

Tobin James

Estate Private Stash Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Really a great wine at this point in its point in life. A sister bottle tasted 2 years ago was rather rough on the palate. The tannins have softened while the elegant nose is still there. Really enjoying this bottle! Cheers!
— 2 months ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Some Napa History will turn any day special. — 5 months ago

Peter, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this
Norman

Norman Premium Badge

One of the first wine producers I had. So true on making a day special. Still remember it.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Cracked a 1969 vintage three weeks ago. Those old BV GDL Reserves aren’t messing around. Come correct because they will set you straight.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Yes, love these older Napa cabs.