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Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Heavenly blackberry and rich plum conjure up raspberry reductions that smoke a little but stay focused. A stony and crisp, almost granite texture followed by a baked currant and toffee, aromatically. American coffee, sweet licorice and oaky cedar bordering on pine, with cherry spiraling to a bitter, dark, baker’s chocolate that expands endlessly. Dense, rich and layered endlessly. #themaiden #harlanestate #harlan #billharlan #napawine #napa #napavalley2005 #napavalleyforever — 6 years ago

Bodegas Ateca

Honoro Vera Calatayud Garnacha 2014

Not bad not a Spanish wine fan and a definitely still not a fan but better than most smells and tastes like a juice box — 8 years ago

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Rochelle

Rochelle

@Paul T stupid guy at the wine store was obsessed he could get me to like a Spanish wine he's dead WRONG

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2012

Ryan M
9.0

So...I am officially out of daily drinkers and this one came into play. This falls within our category between think twice 🤔 & don't touch 🙅🏼. @Larissa Mitchell gave me the go ahead b/c she didn't care for the timeshare like presentation (& pressure) we got to purchase at the end of the tour. Quintessa makes a fine wine - no salesmanship needed.

My Sunday night challenge to you
@David A Lentine @Martin G Rivard @TheSkip @Mike Rowe @Daryl Calhoun @Roy Goble @Carl Fischer @Jim Trobaugh @Mike Smith @Ron R @Charles Hetzel @David Goldfinger @David Trumper @Bill Bender @Paul T @Eric LaMasters @Eric Shanks @"Odedi" is to recommend Napa reds (Cabs, Merlot, Cuvée) from $30-60 so I can refill this week. Feel free to comment/tag me in a past wine for reference. #napavalleyforever #mitchellwinestorage

Lastly, Chicago Cubs let's get some runs!! Opening a good bottle of wine for luck!!
#iaintafraidofnogoat

TN - The nose is strong with cassis and Rutherford dust. Makes me feel like I am laying on the side of the Silverado Trail. Decanted 1.5 hours and it needed it. Very silky on the tongue and dark ruby color.
— 8 years ago

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Michael Park

Michael Park

On Q hard to beat for $60
Martin G Rivard

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@Ryan Mitchell Awesome note Ryan!!
Ryan M

Ryan M

@Michael Park I wish the Q was $60 but inspired me to ask the question for my typical range.

Kelly Fleming Wines

Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Ryan M
9.5

It has been a ☔️️☔️️🍂🍂 weekend here in Chicago and I couldn't let this gift from @David A Lentine stare at me anymore. Time to pop some good stuff. Plus we have to celebrate a 💪🏻💪🏻 showing by 🇺🇸 at the Ryder Cup, right @Mike Rowe ⛳️?

I'm excited to try some of
@Celia Welch wines that all you post so much of and rave about. 2011 was a difficult harvest but the initial swirl indicates no impact of that!

Once again
@David A Lentine thanks for the generous gift and feeding my #napacab addiction!! #100percentcab #napavalleyforever

Happy Sunday drinking:
@Martin G Rivard @Ron R @David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @TheSkip @Rochelle @Paul T @Jim Trobaugh @Daryl Calhoun @Mike Smith @David Trumper @Bill Bender @Shawn G. Rose @Dustin Soiseth
— 8 years ago

Larissa M
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Daryl Calhoun

Daryl Calhoun

@Ryan Mitchell weak self control, Mitchell. Thought you were saving this? JK- hope you an Larissa enjoyed!
Ryan M

Ryan M

Ha! Yes weak control on a rainy weekend indoors. But I still have 1 bottle from @David A Lentine that we can share!!
Mike R

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What a Ryder cup it was @Ryan Mitchell

Ceja

Red Blend 2010

High end House Wine... Yummy! #napavalleyforever — 9 years ago

Adam Greenberg

Adam Greenberg

I should have gone with one of your suggestions tonight. Looks like you had a good bottle