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Clos Saint Jean

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

Excellent CDP, bright fruit (raspberries/strawberries) on the nose, follows through on the palate, well balanced - only drawback is a slight wooden feel on the back end but easy to look past. Opened up wonderfully after a couple hours. JW big fan. Powerful enough to stand up to red meat despite being a Rhône — 8 months ago

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Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

2010. Pretty much the opposite of a Burgundian Pinot Noir. Pulled out to have while the coq au vin that was marinating the last few days was cooking. Big sweet black cherry flavors, but not out of balance and was enjoyable to drink. I’ve never been a fan of waxed bottlenecks, but the “zipper” around the top made easy access to the cork which was soft, pliable and came out intact. Paired well with the stew. — 3 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Narrow and uninspired. A bit syrupy. Not a fan of this vintage. — 6 years ago

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Peter Zandbergen

Peter Zandbergen

I don't drink Caymus that often, but from what I read its style has changed dramatically over the recent years.
Peter Zandbergen

Peter Zandbergen

PS: to me, 2014 belongs to recent years

Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

Big fan. Great taste for any occasion or dinner. Want to buy more of this. — 6 years ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2016

Ripped tomato and oak notes. Lovely nectarous finish. I am not a Napa fan but I loved the pleasant surprise of this bottle. — 7 years ago

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Stephen Pierron

Stephen Pierron

Glad you enjoyed it! Duckhorn has consistently produced a great merlot .... my favorite wine that they offer (three palms Vineyards merlot is good too)! Cheers!!
Luciano Silva

Luciano Silva

I will give this wine a great credit and try the one you recommended once I like merlot. Thanks for the tip.
Luciano Silva

Luciano Silva

Cheers👏🏻 🥂👏🏻🍷

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Big Opus One fan. So far I find most ‘07’s to not be as great as the wine reviewers predicted. Still very good though. — 8 years ago

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Susan Sangiacomo

Susan Sangiacomo

Seems like the wine reviewers thought 2007 was supposed to be a fantastic vintage. I’m not finding that with some of the usual wines I drink. The 2007’s aren’t living up to the hype the (originally anyway) received. The opposite for me is the ‘11’s. Not rated well in general, but I’ve had some 11’s that I preferred over many other vintages from the same producer. Maybe I need to have the ‘11 Opus One and compare.
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

The 07 was my favorite, probably because it was the least Bordeauxish Opus I’ve had, not into those Dominus styled wines.
Susan Sangiacomo

Susan Sangiacomo

Maybe that’s why. I like the Bordeauxish Opus style. Even though I drink mostly CA cabs, I prefer the old world blends.

Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Not normally a red blend fan - but this is a exceptional as it’s smooth, satisfying and rich. Finishes well: Well balanced and completely structured as a great glass all around from initial nose to last finish on the palette! — 2 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Syrah 2013

Haven’t had a Phelps Syrah. Bid fan of their Syrah efforts going back to the 70’s. Enjoyed this tonight. — 5 years ago

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Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2019

Eric L
9.5

I’m not a big fan of Rose’s so this mix that ends with Rose is much more to my palette. Dry but with enough fruit to make it blush... highly recommend. — 6 years ago

Tenor Wines

Columbia Valley Chardonnay

I have never been a huge fan of Chardonnay until I was served a glass of this wine. Even though barrel fermented, it doesn’t have a buttery taste, but rather a more citrus finish, which I like. I will enjoy this wine all year long. — 7 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Stag’s leap Artemis - first smell - manure. Soil. - a little fruitier than the silver oak. It’s smoother than the silver oak but typically I am just not a huge fan of stags. But when coming back to it. It’s much better than the silver oak. Ahhhhhhh. This is actually my favorite now. 9.1+ — 7 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Wonderful way to ring in the new New Year. Not a fan of Paso wines but this is a true exception!!!! Thank you Norman. — 7 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

I had this a week ago but didn’t take any notes at all at a friends tasting last Sunday afternoon. Have always been a huge fan of Dominus and this was from an exceptional vintage. I recall an excellent left bank Cabernet dominant style but presented as a Napa style - rich and plush but not overly so. Thoroughly enjoyable. — 2 years ago

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Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

I'm not typically a big fan of Chardonnay, but this one was delicious. Crisp, fresh, and clean, though the flavors took a while to open up. A couple hours after opening, I tasted some nice yellow apples and ripe pears with just a touch of oak. 100% Chardonnay. 1/30/22. — 4 years ago

Herb Lamb Vineyards

HL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

1.5 hour decant (little cloudy sediment). A beautiful deep purplish magenta color. On the nose: Blueberry, red berry, vanilla mocha, herbs and spice. Taste: WOW...we are on a roll with our 2021 wines so far!!! smooth, rich, silky, mouth coating wine with black plum, cedar, currants, graphite, spice and a nice long dry finish with slight tannic punch. A bigger wine than usual from HL, and a winner that will drink well for years.....if you are a HL fan, hope you got some! — 5 years ago

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Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Jill Young Thanks! Have fun tomorrow.
Jill Young

Jill Young

You made it great with wine choices! Feeling hopeful and positive!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Jill Young gonna wine party 4 more years!

Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2017

One of the better pinots I’ve had (a cab fan). Fruity but dark hints — 7 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

A nice Lynch Bages. Always a fan of this producer. Nice dark earth, tobacco, and saline quality throughout. Excellent lifted finish with good acid. Could use a smidge more fruit - I think the vintage. But still delicious and typical. — 7 years ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2010

Always a huge fan of this producer. This was the cleanest bottle I’ve smelled straight from opening. Went from cherries to blackberries over the course of the evening. I decanted it for probably 2 hours and then it sat in the bottle for awhile as we drank the whites. Ended up having it with and after dessert. The wine is in a great place right now. It’s very pure. — 7 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2014

For someone who has constantly said ‘I’m not a Zinfandel fan’ I like it. Well balanced in the middle, pleasant finish, not too much acidity. — 8 years ago