Private Cellar

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This is on the way up. 2 hour decant. It needed it but it was singing. Many years ahead on this. All good. — 12 days ago

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Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Aragonez Blend 2021

Esporão never disappoints. Oak really comes through with Bold wild berries, a hint of anise and vanilla. Alcohol is maybe a little too prominent which makes me think in a couple of years of cellaring this its true character will truly shine. — 3 months ago

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 4 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Pinot Noir

Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 2 months ago

Buena Vista Winery

Private Reserve Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2016

delightful, held up until 2024 and paired with salmon. — 4 months ago

Davis Estates

Private Reserve Zephyr Cabernet Sauvignon

Outstanding blend. Great balance. Thoroughly enjoyed with Musakhan Roasted Eggplant and tomato risotto at Davis Estate. — 6 months ago

Prunus

Private Selection Tinto Red Blend

rustic. let it open up. even day 2 — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Buttery California Chardonnay 2023

This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay. — 2 months ago

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