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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Enjoyed alongside some other Napa legends from the 80’s and 90’s. The 1985 is lovely and came more than willing, with a mix of tart, ripe and desiccated red fruits, Montmorency cherries, red currants, graphite, toasted coconut, leather and nuts. There was a slightly sherried character early on the nose but the structure seemed to defy age. No need to cellar further as this is delicious now and well stored examples should continue to be through 2030+. — 8 hours ago

Jan, Ira and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Wow! Really hit the spot with the next generation. We went out with a bunch of 30 something things and they fell over for this wine. So did I and can’t believe how good it was. Really would like to get some more. — 19 hours ago

Bruce liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

Served alongside beef short rib, xo sauce, pickled mustard seed, cumin stir-fried asparagus. Yes, the 2003 Dominus is big. However, it is also balanced and showing classic Napa typicity with beautifully ripe and some slightly wizened black and red fruit, tobacco, cocoa, some purple flowers and baking spices. I found this to be quite balanced after all the air it saw. Wonderful structure for continued aging as well. Drink now through 2043. — 7 hours ago

Ira, Jan and 6 others liked this

Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Yep more NY wine spectator — 7 days ago

Daniel, Juan and 9 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

2014. still young, powerful, and very good. — 10 days ago

Michael, Pooneet and 9 others liked this

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend

Deep purple color. Aromas of fig, raspberry, jalapeño skin and mushroom/earth. Dark fruit flavors, black tea and earthy finish. — 25 days ago

Tom, Ron and 8 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Impressive right now and can only get better. Still primary but still too young g at this point for any nuance. — 11 days ago

Ira, Byron and 12 others liked this

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2021

Colgin tasting with Neal Bernardi(COO) and Allison Tauziet(winemaker). Nice three hour tour through the vineyard, cellar, wine making operations, and tasting. Neal and Allison were terrific hosts!

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— 14 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Bob and 12 others liked this

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Big wine. Very ripe red and black fruit, but of minerality. Very expressive. Very easy drinking. Tannins have softened nicely but still give a grippy mouthfeel which leads to a long finish. — 8 days ago

Paul liked this