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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend

Mo
9.2

A superb Zinfandel blend that tastes great now and possesses the requisite structure to age. Ridge sets the standard in American winemaking. Their corpus of high quality wines is unmatched in America and challenges the entire industry worldwide. — 10 days ago

A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Medium tannins, full bodied. — 10 days ago

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Great. But the fruit dissipated quickly (30 minutes). Still solid tertiary structure, but it’s a drink in the next 1-2 years for peak experience. You have been notified, @Paul K — 10 days ago

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Paul K

Paul K

Thanks @James K Do you have any left? I have found SMV wines to have quite a bit of bottle variation when you get > 10 years. I have loved the ‘12s and been just meh about them at times. I don’t know if it’s the size and quantity of production or style? Anyway, I hope you have another and try in a year or so. Would love to see if you have a different experience.

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Needed way more air and I’m going to say another 5 years in bottle. — a month ago

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La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Black and blue fruit, coffee, black rock, dried herb, mint, dark chocolate and tobacco. — 3 months ago

Joel, Bob and 8 others liked this
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Black and blue fruit, coffee, black rock, dried herb, mint, dark chocolate and tobacco.

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2015 “Southing” pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and bruised strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, red flowers, mushroom and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2035. — 3 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.

Beautiful nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, herbs, light earth, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and light green vegetables.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This iconic Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Santa Cruz Mountains in California is still very young, but already delicious, even by itself.

Needs a few hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 30 years. Showing good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Lamb chops.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in American oak barrels for 20 months.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300.
— 17 days ago

Jay, Tom and 11 others liked this

Araujo Estate

Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Still really young for 14 yrs old — 23 days ago

Dave, Ted and 3 others liked this

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025

SCB
9.1

Beautiful aroma, superb smell — 12 days ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

When I’m not drinking a Napa Cab, and I’m having a fillet mignon, I reach for a Jordon. Blend of 87% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot & 1% Malbec, aged 13 months in 100% French oak (35% new). Deep Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, floral and an array of herb spices. On the palate flavors of blackberry and raspberry with oak, vanilla spice, leather and cacao notes. Rich fine tannins, well balanced and integrated with fruit and oak. Very Nice! Will age well. Just had this at a chophouse, Nice! — 2 months ago

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Realm Cellars

Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Somm David T
9.7

This was the best Farella I’ve had from them. Almost as good as The Absurd w/o all the magic but roughly half the price of The Absurd. — 8 days ago

Juan, Tom and 10 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Got better over the course of three hours. See previous notes. Had a little Spanish influence to it. This rocks! — 16 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

40 years birthday crazy party. So many 1986’s. No formal notes. This was bright and surprisingly fresh. My favorite of the evening. — 23 days ago

Tom, Shay and 2 others liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

2015 vintage. Sampled from Coravin. Medium body. The monstrous tannins tamed somewhat...as they meet a decade+. Absolutely, top-notch nose. If you both respect the exuberance of youth and celebrate the wisdom of age, this is for you. A fascinating, case study currently. 6.24.26. — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Somm David T Picked up a case.. Gotta dig out the invoice but resto cost was in the $30's. Do recall the 1987 vintage being $13.33 a bottle before the brand decided to make this the benchmark it is.

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Absolutely delicious. — a month ago

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Decant and pour. An amazing still dark garnet with bricking. On the nose: subtle notes of dark fruit, worn leather, herbaceous, pencil shavings, mint. Taste: savory, silky, elegant wine with some dried cherry/red plum, currants, tobacco, spice, earth, coffee grounds and a medium plus finish. YUM!!! Drinking beautifully for its age on this rain for an hour cool afternoon in Napa. — 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Gravelly Meadow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Spectacular. Not enough. — 2 months ago

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