Vanessa D

9.1

Deep ruby and purple hues with magenta rim variation. Moderate extraction and heavy tearing. Nose offers sweet tobacco, cigar box, oak, cedar, leather, baking spices and candied black fruit. Soft and smooth tannins on the palate; palate is otherwise consistent with the nose. Lingering finish. ABV 15.3%. Vintage 2014.

Happy Valentine’s Day to my Delectable friends!

#stagsleapdistrict #napavalley #napavalleywine #shafer #shaferwine #onepointfiveshafer #californiacab #cabernetsauvignon — 2 days ago

with Deked1

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 — 6 months 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 — 7 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

MICHAEL COOPER

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

9.3

2013 and it’s still alive and kicking. As it opens up it begins to express all of its tropical fruit aromas like mango, papaya and passion fruit. It has a creamy aroma and creamy texture from its fermentation and ageing in oak. It’s like a light coconut and white chocolate powder dashed on top. Lovely texture, tight and crunchy, with an orange peel and cream. Long finish. #sauvignonblanc #fuméblanc #mondavi #californiawine #napavalley — 9 days ago

with Rosario

Vanessa D

9.1

Purple hue with ruby rim variation. Noticeable extraction and moderate tearing. Candied black and red fruit on the nose; blackberry, raspberry, cassis; dried roses; potpourri; potting soil, molasses, and anise notes; cedar box and vanilla. Smooth, soft tannins on the palate. Dry. Palate is largely consistent with the nose, but definitely fruit-forward and noticeable new oak. Medium acidity with a slight spiciness. #teetertotter #napavalley #napavalleycab #cabernetsauvignon #faitmainwines #winelover #newworldwines #californiagirl #wineandfood
— 4 months ago

with Deked1

"Odedi"

9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here's a fantastic #Cabernet from #NapaValley.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Strong fruity nose with black currants, cooked cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, mocha, coffee, alcohol, earth, leather, smoke, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Full bodied and gentle with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, coffee, raisins, chocolates, mocha, earth, leather, coke, tobacco and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Very enjoyable by itself or with food.

Still showing the high alcohol. Not fully balance yet, but so tasty. Still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature and bring out more complexity.

Delicious and yummy.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats, cheeses and pickled vegetables.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 18 months (70% new).

15.6% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$70. — 6 months ago

Vanessa D

8.9

Deep ruby, almost purple, hue. Ripe purple fruit, such as blackberries, black currant, fig jam, and plum sauce, and tobacco, cocoa, bell pepper, sage, smoked meat, cedar, and delicate baking spices. Velveteen on the palate with soft tannins and a long finish. Vintage 2016. 14.5% ABV. #merryvale #merryvalevineyards #coombsvillenapa #merlot #merlotday #merlot #napavalley #napavalleywine #napawine — a month ago

with Deked1

Sage Shimoda

9.3

Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Underrated. An aromatic, smooth beauty. Aged really well. This is showing its best now. Love it.

リリースされた当時はあまり評価されなかったワインですが、17年の時を経て、ふくよかで芳醇なワインになっていました。熟成されまさに飲み頃です。素晴らしい。

#robertmondavi #cabernet #cabernetsauvignon #napavalley #wine
#redwine #napa #2002 #california #agingpotential #ワイン #赤ワイン #ナパ #カベルネ #winegeek

— 2 months ago

Sage Shimoda

9.3

Robert Mondavi Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

2011 was a difficult year, but this Robert Mondavi To-Kaion vineyard proved that even difficult vintage wines could become something very special. What a great balance between gorgeous fruits and fine minerals... Feel its power but not heavy. Great mouthfeel. A beautiful wine.

2011年は非常に難しい年でしたが、このト・カロン・ヴィンヤード（To　Kalon　Vineyard）のブドウが使われたリザーブには、トップクラスのナパのカベルネが持つキャラクターが備わり、果実感とミネラルのバランスが素晴らしく、力強いのに重くはない口当たりがなんとも。素敵なワインでした。

#RobertMondavi, #Mondavi #2002 #redwine #wine #赤ワイン #ワイン #California #Napa #ナパ #カベルネ #cabernet #instawine #instawinereswine #napavalley #ToKalon #ToKalonVineyard — 8 months ago