Row Eleven

Sine Qua Non

Eleven Confessions Vineyard Estate Syrah 2020

Nice balance of spice and fruit. Tons of depth and nice mouthfeel. Long. It went quickly. — 4 months ago

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Robert Mueller

Block Eleven Syrah 2019

Solid Syrah. Nice nose and dark fruit. Happy retirement to Bob — 9 months ago

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Shay A
9.1

A bottle that holds a lot of sentimental meaning, this was the first “nice” bottle of wine my wife and I bought together shortly after we got engaged in 2015. We went to Napa a few days later and attended the Flora Springs Trilogy release party (which we ended up doing 6 times in a row). While iced-in here in TX this week, we decided to open this bottle that we’ve had for almost 8yrs exactly to the day. One of the things I love about wine is the ability to attach memories to bottles!

Right off the bat, this is classical 2011 Napa. It has a distinct green streak down the middle of the palate. Flora Springs was able to get the fruit semi-ripe which balanced out the lean and mean acidity. I have no qualms with 2011 Napa (and have found some to be absolutely incredible). I can appreciate a wine that speaks to the vintage, like this one. At roughly 12yrs, this is integrated. Oak is in the background, with cherry pipe tobacco, cherry cordial and underripe blackberries. Smooth and light bodied on the palate. Not getting any better, I suggest enjoying now.
— 2 years ago

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Sine Qua Non

Rattrapante Eleven Confessions Estate Grenache

2012. Last bottle fireworks for Independence holiday in Gualala, CA. View matched the wine. Also a Non-vintage Rubis Rose champagne from Vilmart & Cie! Yum! Thankfully a quiet celbration as our Standard Poodle Hendrix is noise sensitive. — 4 months ago

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Checkerboard Vineyards

Kings Row Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

One of the best Napa Valley wines in the Valley! — 9 months ago

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Sine Qua Non

Testa dei Cherubini Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache

2014 Vintage. 16% Alcohol. Needs a bit more time but extremely enjoyable. First time we’ve seen a white wax seal on any SQN. Part of Gail’s birthday celebration. With black truffles on house made fettuccine at Il Cortile in Paso Robles. First wine from that wooden six pack. After a day of tastings at Torrin, McPrice Meyers, Fulldraw, Booker and Benom, had to be a special bottle to stand out! Paso rocks! — 4 years ago

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David L

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There you go. Beautiful wine & Bday ...great day in Paso!
Sharon B

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I love Paso wines! Happy birthday to Gail! 🎂🍷
Joseph Barsky

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@Sharon B Thanks Sharon. Picked up a SUV full of our Paso favorites!

Sine Qua Non

The Inaugural Eleven Confessions Syrah 2003

2003 vintage. "Spongy" cork so used the Durand. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes, 1.5 hrs, 2.5 hrs and 4.5 hrs. Some sed but not too much. Heavy body. Massive structure and fruit to carry the 15.8% ABV along. Ridiculously concentrated. Will likely take this effort another 12-15 more years to noticeably "thin out" even slightly. It's that bigg. Don't feel that it is still climbing the charts but, with tonight's effort, proving it can stay top of the pops indefinitely. With all that said, the passage of time finds this 2003 in better balance than some 2010+ SQN red efforts. 2.15.24. — 9 months ago

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Shay A

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Agreed. I feel like starting with 2010-2017/2018 the style changed. 2018/2019-current have a more fresh, lifted profile (more whole cluster, less new oak). Mid ‘00s and the 2019 and 2020s have been my jam.

Pezzi King

Row 14 Reserve Zinfandel 2012

Spectacular, aging brilliantly. Deep flavor, bright fruit. — 10 months ago

Bella Vida

Proprietor's Cuvé Two Row Cuvee Pinot Noir 2015

2015 drunk in 2021. Nutmeg, vanilla, and blackberry nose. Cherry cola mid-palette, hint of wet tea leaves on finish. Great backbone. — 3 years ago