Trefethen Family Vineyards

The Cowgirl and The Pilot Napa Valley Merlot

9.4

One of the best merlots we’ve had in a long time. True representation of Oak Knoll! Opened an hour or so before and was great. — 7 months ago

with Matt

Pax Mahle Wines

The Knob Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2005

Bob Boyle

9.1

Still has some tannins providing structure, full somewhat reserved body with good clean finish — 5 years ago

Scott McLeod

Reserve The Pilot Hill Gang Matt Parish El Dorado County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Paul Weil

8.9

This reserve release of the always superlative Pilot Hill Gang Cabernet Blend is labeled a Cabernet Sauvignon, so this one is at least 75% Cab, with the rest most likely Merlot. There is a bit of oak to the body, but not overmuch. The tannic structure is big; imagine Rutherford dust turned up to 11 😸 The overall flavor might be described as dried black currant and unsweetened dark chocolate. Perhaps there is a splash of Petit Verdot in the mix? Kudos Mr. Parish! — 5 years ago

Jim Beam

Knob Creek 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky

Brandon Boesch

9.5

What great and well balanced whiskey. Everything you want from bourbon. Cherries galore, oak tannin, some dried herbs, hint of chocolate. Lovely — 10 months ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Severn Goodwin

9.3

How does anyone not hoard (regular) Sazerac at ~$25?!
Incredibly smooth, great sweet note to the finish. Again, why haven't I not been buying this for years...?

(BTW Kirkland Bourbon at $30 is worth the price of admission, earthy oak note on the palate is quite similar to Buffalo Trace.)

Counter-Clockwise from top left:
Buffalo Trace (single-barrel selection), Jefferson's Reserve Very Old/Very Small Batch, Knob Creek (9yo), Kirkland Bourbon (7yo), St George single-malt (SM 015), Hillrock (Ancram NY, solera aged, Barrel No. 174), Berkshire Mountain Distillers Shay's Rebellion and Wild Turkey Master's Keep (Batch 0001, 17yo). — 3 years ago

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Rhonely Boy

Yes to Rye, my ‘go to’ for a category I don’t venture into often.

Paul T HB

Surprisingly Eagle Rare 10 is highly allocated this year if you’ve had in the past. One bottle only on K&L

Daniel Bloom

Nice assortment, if I remember correctly,
Kirkland 12 yr scotch is McCallan.

Jean-Luc Baldès

Clos Triguedina Cahors Malbec 2013

Ned Gray Creed

9.5

Exactly what I was hoping for. Malbec the way my tongue likes it. Pork chops were my co-pilot. — 5 years ago

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Cooper Garrod

Test Pilot P-47 Thunderbolt Red Blend 2016

Seth Masterson

8.9

Nose: Leather, black licorice turning to green pepper notes.
A bit hot, it relaxes a bit with a decant. Short finish, the taste doesn't offer the depth and complexity that is suggested through the nose.
60/40 merlot/cab franc — 3 years ago

Evan Williams

Single Barrel Bourbon 2012

Aaron Krauss

9.7

Rhonda likes very much. On a par with knob creek. Make sure it is the single barrel. — 4 years ago

Matt Parish

The Pilot Hill Gang El Dorado County Red Blend 2018

Nico Suave

9.4

Excellent wine. Matt Parish is one to watch. Huge dark fruit flavors, full body, and a brooding mix of tobacco and leather. Long finish. Highly recommend. — 5 years ago

with Russ and Karim

Ravenswood Winery

Besieged Limited Release Old Vine Sonoma County Red Blend 2013

Chris McCauley

9.0

Picked it up for $5 at Knob Hill. Delicious bargain! — 6 years ago

Pilot Knob Vineyard