Palmer Emmitt 
Coursey Graves
Bennet Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019
Palmer had this 2 years ago
Stonyridge Vineyard
Larose Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006
Wow. A relic from my trip to Waiheke in ‘08, it’s holding up remarkably well. Spot on Bordeaux-like character with hints of bell pepper and graphite to go along with seamless tannin and racy acidity. The fruit character is still bright and sings with cranberry, cherry and red cassis in perfect harmony with the structure of the wine. Glad I waited and glad I have another bottle! — 2 years ago
Hartford
Dina's Vineyard Zinfandel 2006
It has held up remarkably well after 17+ years. Silky smooth resolved tannins, rich creamy mouthfeel, syrupy but not cloying with lots of blackberry and vanilla. 15.8% and you can feel it but it's somewhat in balance with the intensity of the fruit and oak. — 3 years ago
Tenimenti Ricci
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Wow. Has it all. In all the right places. Patience is a virtue. — a year ago
Williams Selyem
Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008
Palmer had this 2 years ago
Palmer Emmitt
Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer
At twelve years old, this is holding up remarkably well, though there’s nothing delicate about it. It’s a huge, unapologetically ripe wine, overflowing with black cherry, blackberry compote, fig and dark plum, layered with cocoa, tobacco and savory spice. The sheer volume of fruit is almost overwhelming, yet the wine never feels tired or heavy. A firm spine of acidity runs straight through the middle, keeping everything fresh and surprisingly alive. Still massive, still intense, but now showing a hint of tertiary fun as well. — 2 days ago