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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2014 vintage. Excellent fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after 1.25 hours open. The best red I’ve ever tasted from Paul Hobbs (and have had approx 125 samples over the years-including the high-end bleep). In a really admirable place currently between integration and balance, fruit and tannins. Will it improve? Doubtful. Can it hold steady for a spell? Definitely. Not exactly the biggest fan of what consists of To Kalon/Tokalon juice/interpretation these days vs the 60’s/70’s/80’s/earlyish 90’s but this was phenomenal. Medium body with respectable sed. A mullet wine…all business up front with a party on the back palate. Color me surprised and impressed. 11.8.24. — 18 days ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

2015 vintage, stillneeds time to open up. $35  — 14 hours ago

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

At first a little too fruity but then mellowed out — a month ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah

This was surprisingly open & expressive with rich dark fruits, sweet on the palate, savory spice, meat, pepper mineral & violet — 9 days ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 at Chicago steakhouse. Had with sides and Mac and cheese. — 13 days ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2011

Complex dry Very good — 10 days ago

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Paul Hobbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Paul J
9.7

1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red/purple color. Still has years left in it. Blue fruit with cedar and car exhaust (in a good way!). Well integrated as only Paul can do. So definitive I could guess this blind every time. Love it! Medium plus depth and finish. Would love to try this side by side with Pontet Canet. This rocks!! — 2 months ago

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Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2022

Fresh honeycrisp apple, pear, melon and lemon zest. Hint of petrol with nice floral notes as well. Medium minus body and medium plus acid. My favorite Finger Lakes Riesling so far! — 12 hours ago

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Big & bold. Ripe dark fruit, spice, etc…Evolved yet still developing. Really loved the complex tertiary flavors starting to appear. One complaint: WHOPPING 14.7%! — 17 days ago

Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Raspberry, dried rose petals, strawberry seed, chalk, rich with great acid. Large bubbles. — a month ago