Silver Mountain Vineyards

Barnett Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Purchased while visiting the winery in August 2023. Enjoyed at home August 19, 2024. — 6 days ago

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1993

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

Stellar wine. Old Laurel Glen is insane. — 21 days ago

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La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

v11. Outstanding! Soft leather nose. Fresh blackberry, blueberry and black licorice fruit. Velvety smooth, slightly chalky, mocha finish. Totally balanced. — 21 days ago

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Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Open 6 bottles in one night — a month ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Fantastic wine. Opened up beautifully in the decanter with nice tannins and a ruby color. — 23 days ago

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Spring Mountain Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1979

Probably past its peak. Lots of black tea but still a fun experience. — 6 days ago

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Rivers-Marie

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

David T
9.4

When TRB started this label, I thought a primarily Cabernet Winemaker is going to make Pinot Noir? I wondered how his first vintage would be and while it wasn’t bad by any means, it wasn’t what this 2014 Silver Eagle is at this point. TRB has/is honed/honing his craft. This 2014 will likely continue to improve a bit going forward over the next three years for sure & maybe five. This 14 Silver Eagle is definitely hitting its stride. The nose shows the blue & purple fruits I enjoy on the Pinots I prefer to drink.

The nose reveals nicely ripe blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberries, mulberries, dry cranberry & raspberries hues on the glass edges. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, limestone, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field.

The palate shows good mouthfeel & wire to wire consistency. Juicy, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberry & mulberry tones, pomegranate, cranberry & raspberries hues. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, warm caramel, toast, steeped fruit tea, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix with deep palate penetration & heat, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, dry brush, sandalwood, grey volcanics. wet clay, sandstone & limestone powder, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field. The acidity is excellent with a long, elegant, well; balanced, tensioned & structured finish that lasts minutes and lands nicely on dark spice as it sets.

I really enjoy this vineyard and some of the Winemakers that make Pinot from it.

Plenty of life left in this one. 8-10 years well stored.

Photos of, Rivers-Marie facility (2), Owner/Winemaker-Thomas Rivers Brown & beautiful prime Pinot clusters ready for harvest.
— a month ago

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Joshua Fisher

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That’s wine had almost every flavor in the book
David T

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@Joshua Fisher Definitely a complex wine. Throughly enjoyed it.

Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Generous, balancing pure, ripe fruit notes on the nose and palate with firm acidity and the concentration. — 17 days ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Suburb as usual — 5 days ago

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Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

It worked great with the Brazilian barbecue. Punches well above its weight. Good stuff. And the restaurant has a deal on south american wines on Mondays and Tuesdays. — a month ago

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