Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

#napa #merlot might be the best chance of good value these days out of the region. I liked the strong fruit balanced by forest floor and peppery layers. — 2 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.8

Fresher modern style #napa #carneros #chardonnay with white orchard fruit, touch of toasty brioche. Solid value. — 5 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.2

This #napa #cabernetsauvignon comes into its own after a long decanting - even a day in the wine cooler after uncorking. Luxurious blackberry jammy nose but nice balance of acidity, restrained vanilla and toasted oak, zesty spice and soft tannins that fade away. The initial tartness after uncorking goes away with that decant time. — 10 months ago

David Kline

9.2

Still has everything it needs to age further! Toasty, herbaceous nose of baker’s chocolate, rosemary, oregano, dried black currant, graphite-infused plum bordering on prune, dried blackberry, Madura tobacco, licorice and dark cedar notes. Elegant mouthfeel with chewy tannins, tarragon, cigar, black currant, bramble, graphite shades, dark minerality, blackberry. Cinnamon bark, black cherry, figs, and more for a long and satisfyingly complex finish.#Teaderman #Napa #NapaCab #cab #oakville #TeadermanVineyards #wine #napawine #finesse #depth — a year ago

Sage Shimoda

9.2

2011 Spottswoode Family Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (The 30th Anniversary Bottling)

I could not wait any longer and decided to open this. Trust the producer. 2011 was a difficult year, but the very top winemakers make great wines under the most difficult condition. Cassis, dark chocolate, plum, mint, herbs, pencil and minerals. Lighter than expected. Medium-bodied. Delicious. Would love to compare it with their 2010 vintage which RP gave 100 points.

開けるには早いかなと思いつつも待ち切れず、スポッツウッドの2011年をトライ。2011年は非常に難しい年でしたが、トップクラスのワインメーカーが手掛けるワインはさすが。カシス、ダークチョコレート、プラム、ミント、ハーブ、鉛筆の芯やミネラルなど。思っていたより軽めでミディアムボディーな仕上がり。美味しくいただきました。近い将来、ロバートパーカー氏が100点をつけた2010年と飲み比べてみたいものです。

#Spottewoode #2011 #redwine #wine #赤ワイン #ワイン #California #Napa #ナパ #カベルネ #cabernet #napavalley — 3 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Well-done #napa red blend, Lush cassis aroma, moderate acidity and velvety tannins. Great value at this price. — 8 months ago

Sage Shimoda

9.1

2012 Rochioli Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

A great combination of bright red fruit and spice notes. Vibrant, classy California Russian Valley pinot noir. Went well with Japanese sukiyaki.

カリピノらしい果実感と様々なスパイスが絶妙なコンビネーションで味わえるピノノワールでした。果実感の強いカリピノとすき焼きとの相性も抜群でした。

#wine #instawine #redwine #rochioli #napa #napavalley #2012 #pinotnoir #californiawine #california #agingpotential #ワイン #カリフォルニアワイン #赤ワイン #カリピノ #ピノノワール #ロキオリ #ナパ #ナパバレー — a year ago

Sage Shimoda

9.0

Accendo Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2017

This is the wine the Araujo Family has been making since 2013. Refreshing. Floral with a nice balance of acidity and tropical fruits. This is a perfect wine for summer.

アクセンド セラーズのソーヴィニョンブラン 2017年をトライ。 アラウホ ファミリーが2013年からナパで手掛けるワイナリー。花の香りとともに酸とトロピカルフルーツが絶妙なバランスで、夏に飲みたくなるワイン。

#wine #whitewine #accendocellars #napa #napavalley #2017 #sauvignonblanc #californiawine #california #ワイン #カリフォルニアワイン #白ワイン #ソーヴィニョンブラン #アクセンドセラーズ #ナパ #ナパバレー #winegeek #winelover — 5 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.6

Value oriented #napa #cabernetsauvignon blend which you can tell was blended with care to maintain balance. Surprisingly it wasn't too out-of-place with traditional Sauvignon Blanc fare like lobster rolls and mussels.
— 8 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

I am enjoying it and yet its a little too warm and slightly too chewy and sweet. Smooth and easy, perhaps too easy. #napa #bordeauxblend — 10 months ago