Valley Vineyards

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Dark cherry deep flavors. Love the finish. — 5 days ago

Dave, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep ruby color. Aromas of dark cherry, plum, eucalyptus and baking spice. Blackberry on the palate, nutmeg/clove, earthy finish. — 12 days ago

Paul, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Hillside Select is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 32 months in 100% new 60-gallon French oak barrels. Deep Ruby with pronounced aromas of red/black fruits, with hints of cedar, floral, oak, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of concentrated ripe blackberry, cherry and raspberry preserves, pepper spice, leather and earthy cacao. Fine soft savory tannins, well balanced, long finish, great structure ending with fruit, spice, oak and earthy mineral character. Outstanding! — a month ago

Andrew, Juan and 2 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

North of my typical price point, this was quite expressive for a cab. Robust fruit flavor, yet smooth. Other bottles suit my palate better. — 10 days ago

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Not the fruit bomb I expected in fact there is a brightness to it. Crowd pleaser. — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2023

Restrained in a really good way. Tannins were a little dusty that added some character. A few years would be beneficial — 2 days ago

Ira, Dave and 2 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Really well crafted Zinfandel-based blend, clearly reads as Zin without being too overbearingly fruity or jammy. Finish has a lot of nice subtle complexity — 25 days ago

Tom, Neil and 3 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2024

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 25 days ago

Paul, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019 vintage. Better than expected as the last few assorted vintage Artemis bottles I’ve had have been less than good. Medium-heavy body. Decent spice and tea flavors on the caboose. 2.12.26. — 21 days ago

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Dave

Dave

I thought 2018 was very good. You?
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Dave 2018 a great vintage along with 2019. 2019 is more approachable tho. Can't remember if I had the 2018 but this steady producer/effort had lost my trust. This example semi-restored my faith.
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Marchesi Antinori ownership now.