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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

This was an absolute treat. At 16 years old, completely vibrant and youthful. Smooth tannins and an abundance of red fruit lead to an amazing experience. — 14 days ago

Dave, Jeroen and 17 others liked this

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

After breathing, smooth with some body but a little more tart than we prefer for a cab. — 2 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2021

Unbelievably young but already smooth. Really fruity at this stage but will evolve nicely. Was hard to identify as a Supertuscan. Would consider buying some of this vintage and forgetting about it for 10 years... — 3 months ago

Lisanne, Ira and 27 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

1 hour decant(lots chunky/fine sediment). A gorgeous inky purplish garnet color. On the nose: dark fruit, forest floor, smoked meat, floral, cigar wrapper, pencil lead. Taste: smooth, rich, creamy mouthcoating wine with blackberry/dark cherry, dark chocolate, earth, tobacco, baking spice, and a cedar/graphite medium plus finish with some slight dusty tannins. Had this 2 years ago, and it's improved. In the beginning of its drink window at 18 years? Wow — 4 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Steve and 20 others liked this
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Love this JP vintage!

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

WOW!28 years and still rocking it. Delicious fruit. Smooth and balanced. Worth the wait. — 22 days ago

Joe, Tom and 9 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2017

another great smooth delivery of Tempranillo and Garnacha. Rioja alive and kicking all over this bottle .. — a month ago

Tyler liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

At over 20 years old, the 2004 Opus One is showing beautifully, striking a balance between maturity and vibrancy. On the nose, it opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark cherries, layered with subtle notes of violet, tobacco, and espresso.
On the palate, the wine is smooth and full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture that coats the mouth without being heavy. The core is rich with dark fruit—black plum, currant, and a touch of blueberry—balanced by earthy undertones and a whisper of leather. Definitely one of my favorites.
— 3 months ago

Michael Cammarata
with Michael

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

The richest and the best of the bunch. Mouton-esc tannins ie silky smooth. — 23 days ago

Veronika, jesus and 8 others liked this

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ming L
9.2

The 2017 shows some nice bottle aging development compared to the 2021, trading some of the exuberant flash for greater nuance. Still plush and fruit-driven, but the oak influence has mellowed, allowing notes of dried herbs, graphite, and earth to come through. Just enough acidity to hold things together, while softened tannins lend a smooth finish.
— 16 days ago

Bob and Tom liked this

Oak Ridge Winery

OZV Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Pleasantly surprised how good this is for less than $9. Bright fruity nose. Sweet dark cherries, raspberries, baking spice. Full bodied slightly jammy and smooth as silk with pleasing lingering finish. — 3 months ago