Plumpjack

Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Delicious. This had a lot of fruit while still maintaining depth and a bit of complexity.

Tannins were present but not too strong.

Overall very smooth
— 19 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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What year?
Joe DAscoli

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2014 - Acker auction buy

Odette

Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. So tasted alongside sister property Cade (and Plumpjack) Howell Mountain Cab. If I weren't so familiar with the Cade HM, woulda sworn this was mountain fruit. This is the leanest, dirtiest SLD effort I've ever had spanning a multiplicity of SLD producers since the 1986 vintage. It's got the underlying structure of Stags Leap District but none of the top layer of richness. It all got scraped off and you are just left with the steak-no sizzle. Comes courtesy of the old old Steltzer property (hadn't heard that winery name in decades and it was the durtiest in SLD!) and the new powers that be turbo-charged it and turned shizz up to 11. Fascinating and phenomenal. Light-medium body and has the color but packs an unexpected Barolo-styled punch. Not your average SLD bear. Watch out for Mr. Ringer...err...Ranger. 10.30.24. — 7 months ago

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Force Majeure

Parabellum Coulée Syrah - Mourvèdre Blend 2016

Beautiful Red Mt estate wines made by Todd Alexander, formerly of Bryant Family, and PlumpJack - coincidentally a Texan Native, or "lost soul" to Cali. — 6 years ago

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Plumpjack

Napa Valley Merlot 2022

2022 vintage. Hardly as bigg or explosive as the 2021 effort, this goes lean but not mean. Oh sure, there’s hints of a trail to follow yet you may need to refine/practice your compass and map work so as not to get lost. A bit more of the delicate side with a subtle, enduring finish. Pay attention to avoid the search and rescue. 05.14.25 — 25 days ago

David, Tom and 10 others liked this

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Had at PV wine plumpjack wine dinner Nov 2024 — 7 months ago

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Odette

Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

Shay A
9.3

Monthly WTF wine group tasting. This month’s theme was chardonnay from any region or vintage. Nice eclectic bunch!

I am aware of the relationship between Odette and Plumpjack, and while I don’t know the differences in their reserve Chardonnay winemaking, this Odette is (for my taste) incredibly superior to the Plumpjack version. Modern Cali chard with a touch of restraint (I think there is some stainless used here). Aromatically it shows ripe stone fruits, melon and clove, while the palate is quite viscous with melon, lemon cream, Powdered lemon bar, and lemon oil. Lots to like here. Thanks
@Jidhin R .
— 5 years ago

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with Jid, Jason and 5 others
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Cade

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Shay A
9.0

Finally getting around to posting Day 5 in Napa, our final day. 5 years in a row visiting...hope to make it 6 next year!

First stop was Odette. They pour Cade and Plumpjack wines as they are sister wineries.

This Cade SB was a bit underwhelming, honestly. Grassy and lemon aromatics with a quite tart lime dominant note on the palate. These may be better with a year or two to sit as this seemed really young.
— 6 years ago

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I like this one too
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@jesus g : Everything is there for a nice SB...think it was just served too cold for my liking. It improved a bit when I came back to it after tasting through the reds.

Plumpjack

Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023

Nose: white flowers. Hint tropical

Palate: some toasted oak. Tart apple. Green apple.

2/3 Carneros 1/3 st Helena
— 3 months ago

Plumpjack

Napa Valley Syrah 2022

2022 vintage. Medium body. I swear at one point, this smelled like 1978 new Cadillac Eldorado interior leather seats. Oh, when those hitherto buried scents come a calling…11.20.24. — 7 months ago

Jan, Ted and 10 others liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Mountain Top Vineyard Merlot 2015

Paul K
9.3

Thanks for the recommendation @Ron R ! This is fantastic. The nose is kirsch, tobacco, and cigar box cedar. The nose really surprised me. Great mouthfeel, supple but not simple like some Merlots. Chocolate covered cherries with some raspberry. Where have you been all my life Pride Merlot? Seeking out Plumpjack next Ron. — 3 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

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Love their wines
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Recently had the new Pride Merlot ‘18 and it’s a winner too.