Pine & Brown

Château Cantenac Brown

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing plums, currants, light wood, earth, spices, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, black pepper, pencil lead and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Margaux. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Fruit forward and elegant.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel, spicy and Interesting.

This 10 year old from the great 2016 vintage is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Needed a few hours to open up properly, which I didn't have, and it might have been a bit better with more airtime. Already enjoyable even by itself, and a good food wine too.

A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$90.
— 17 days ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Andrus Reserve Napa Valley Red Blend 1998

jesus g
9.7

1998 was cold and rainy when it mattered most, in September. As the viticulturist and vineyard manager my dad did the best he could and made a great wine from a vintage full of challenges — 2 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@jesus g, I *think* my brother @Jim Powers was still at Pine Ridge, working with Stacy, when this wine was made (but not certain, thus my ???). . . .
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yeah and someone named Grant too

Z. Alexander Brown Wines

Uncaged California Cabernet Sauvignon

Great value for the money. Enjoyed a late night dinner with a grilled rib eye. Deliciously nice. — 6 months ago

Château Cantenac Brown

Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Château Cantenac Brown 2023 – Margaux, BDX France 🇫🇷

Overview
Shockingly high-performing 2023 showing precision, finesse, and immediate pleasure well beyond expectation, an outstanding blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, delivering a dangerously complete Margaux that already behaves like a future benchmark while still promising upside with time.

Aromas & Flavors
Explosive aromatics of red cherry, raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, rose petal, subtle vanilla, light cocoa dust, fine cedar spice, and polished mineral tones.

Mouthfeel
Silky, flowing, and beautifully balanced with fine-grained tannins, graceful mid-palate lift, energetic drive, and a lingering yet perfectly measured finish that dances rather than weighs.

Food Pairings
Duck breast with cherry glaze, herb-crusted rack of lamb, filet mignon, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère.

Verdict
A stunning overachiever that combines immediate drinkability with elite structure and elegance. Precision, aromatic intensity, and textural finesse place this firmly among the top Margaux performers of the vintage.

🍷 Personal Pick
This wine positively shocked me, had to enjoy few glasses just to believe it. Pure finesse, graceful flow, and championship-level balance already. Will get more bottles of this vintage with confidence.
— 7 months ago

Tom, Vanessa and 3 others liked this

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Petit Verdot 2015

Drinking really well right now what do — 6 years ago

Z. Alexander Brown Wines

Uncaged Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Mmm. . . The family picked this up at a tasting at our new favorite butcher shop. More on the sweet side for a pinot but still flavorful. Hmmm may have to check my Napster for an accompanying Zac Brown hit for ambience. — 7 years ago

Z. Alexander Brown Wines

Uncaged California Proprietary Red Blend 2014

JFP
9.2

2024. Very pleasant sipper. A few crackers and simple cheese. Buying again. . — 25 days ago

Château Cantenac Brown

Alto de Cantenac Brown Margaux Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Yep it’s that good! 13%ABV — 2 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Buttery feel and slight peppery flavor, light tobacco smell. Light dryness to the tannins, beautiful wine. — 2 months ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2022

Our distinctive white blend marries the crisp honeyed citrus fruit of Chenin Blanc (80%) with the plush body, soft floral and juicy peach notes of Voignier (20%) for a lush, versatile and delicious wine. — 3 months ago

Brown Estate

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Dark berry fruit forward, baking spices, luscious mouth feel, balanced tannins with cherry pie finish. Delightful. — 7 months ago

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Intoxicating, rich, diesel aroma, and an impressive and satisfying flavor palate. — 8 months ago

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Big bold dark fruits plums and blackberries up front. Bold but creamy. Undertones of chocolate and tannins. Long and lush. Layers and complex. — 4 years ago

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Chenin Blanc Viognier 2025

2025 vintage. Screwcap. Delivers for the price. 7.10.26. — a month ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Scott! Congratulations on your Wine Spectator award for excellence!!! I need to come by and see you again my friend 🍷
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@Neil Valenzuela Thank you! Yes…please stop by. There Wed-Sun except gonzo most of Sept on vaca. Hope to see you soon!

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

A fruity brightness that finishes with a light dryness. Slight cherry flavoring and clean finish. Beautiful wine easily drank casually — 2 months ago

Saxon-Brown

Durell Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

2021 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Plenty of fruit and oak. Needs a longer visit from the rock shop. 5.6.26. — 3 months ago

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Brown Estate

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2022

Deep ruby color with a brick rim. Blueberry, lavender and rose petals aromas. Flavors of blackberry jam, baking spices and vanilla. — 6 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Excellent Pine Ridge Cabernet from Rutherford region. Fruit forward of course, deep ruby in color with great texture. Smooth, Great with a variety of red meat and pastas. Drank January 2026 — 7 months ago

Brown Estate

#Brownzin Napa Valley Zinfandel 2021

Wonderful lush blue fruit. Moderate tannin and moderate acidity. We had a spicy zaalouk and it was a magnificent pairing. Great winemaking by a historic winemaker. — 8 months ago

Emerson Brown

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry cola, vanilla with a floral accent. Lovely earthy, dusty cherry, simply delightful!

🥇92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🥇90 Points - Robert Parker
— 6 years ago

Sharon, Ron and 16 others liked this
Trixie

Trixie

Big score! Sounds wonderful!🍷