Star & Dust

Neal Family Vineyards

Rutherford Dust Vineyards Zinfandel 2022

Opened some time prior to service; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 Zinfandel pours a ruby color with a nearly transparent core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful with notes of Bing cherry, black plum, red and purple flowers, tobacco and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. To my palate, this needs some years on its side to gain some complexity but the components are there. Drink now to experience its fruit dominated youth; best from 2027-2042. — 2 months ago

Lyle, Tom and 7 others liked this

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Just amazing. This vintage is really nice. Perfumed nose with flowers, white pepper, berries, dried herbs. Palate continues with violets, currants, pepper, lavender, Rutherford dust, pine tree forest. Such a great wine for the price. — 3 years ago

Josh, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Pott Wines (Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters)

Le Nouveau Western Star Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Holy cow what a wine. En mag- opened bottle 6 hours before drinking. Modern style but perfectly balanced. — 4 years ago

Paul, Tom and 18 others liked this
Sharon B

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Nice!

Trig Point

Diamond Dust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, with notes of herb pepper, licorice and herb spice notes. Fine grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, cacao and spice. — 4 months ago

jesus, Tom and 1 other liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

1975 vintage. From magnum. Decent fill and cork. Decanted and tasted after two hours. Medium body. Nose remained angular and sharp throughout but flavors vacillated between finesse and brutish. Not the star of the night, yet impressive nonetheless. Out of magnum, looks to have 5-10 more years left of quality in store. 3.5.24. — 2 years ago

Jan, Shay and 13 others liked this
Norman

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Out of a mag. Sweet

Scarecrow

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Pure Rutherford dust with rich dark fruit and integrated tannins. Still more time to cellar, but spectacular right now. — 4 years ago

Milissa and Brent liked this

Black Star Farms

Arcturos Pinot Noir Rose 2023

Ted
9.0

Solid rose with fresh strawberries on the palate. — 5 months ago

Tom, ESF and 2 others liked this

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

ちょっとお高いカリフォルニアのCS。うきうき税込4680円の2016年もの。うーん❤️、ボルドー信者には無理かも知れませんが、個人的にはかなりの高級感。香り、凝縮感、アフターすべて申し分ないです。
#ワイン
— 9 months ago

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Vintage - at the edge of it’s drinking window For me yellow, gold losing its green hue straw , quince , nice acidity (medium +) dry herbs (Bordeaux -esque ) some slight barrel influence — 3 years ago

Hermes, Josh and 5 others liked this

Black Star Farms

Arcturos Pinot Gris 2018

Consistent with notes from @Jason Brater. Went beautifully with charcuterie. — 4 years ago

Tom, Ron and 2 others liked this