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Mike Banek

5 wines • 3 followers • 7 following

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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Mike Banek

9.5

Big and ripe blackberry, dark cherry, anise, dry spices. The '09 is up next. — 12 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

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Mike Banek

9.6

Have 2 bottles. Decided to see where this is at 5 yrs of age. Big and bold. Will be even better with more age. — 12 years ago

Le Mistral Vineyards

Monterey County Red Rhone Blend 2008

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Mike Banek

8.6

Southern Rhone style: Syrah, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet and Petite Sirah. Former Phelps property. Dark and savory with black fruit, dried herbs and pepper. — 12 years ago

Kestrel

Two Ton Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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Mike Banek

8.6

Love Kestrel's wines! This did not disappoint. Ripe and full of fruit. — 12 years ago

John Tyler Wines

Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

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Mike Banek

8.6

Burgundian in style, built to age. The 2004 is up next. Big chewy Pinot. — 12 years ago