Paul T- Huntington Beach

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Foxen

7200 Vogelzang Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

9.4

Didn’t think much of it on day one, corked up and forgot about it with busy schedule.
Day 3 figured its time to dump, but tried a glass before hand, it was pretty good. I’m continuously surprised by this winery — 2 days ago

Iwan, Shay and 16 others liked this

Sebastiani

Cherryblock Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Still too young, unique on pop & pour but tightens up.
2nd day with 3-4 hours makes a big difference.
$220.00 winery direct is a bit ridiculous.
$75.00 on auction 👍🏼 — 8 days ago

Tom, Paul and 14 others liked this

Ron R

I used to drink this all the time back in the day, and yes, $75 is close to the sweet spot. But don’t hate the winery trying to take price…

Jones Family Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.5

The appetizer wine, didn’t need a steak, almost pop & pour . Perfect for the purpose of saving the others for the steak — 15 days ago

Bob, David and 19 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.7

4 hour decant as well, still a little tight but a great match for the Ribeye, Strip & A5 Wagyu
Consensus # 2 wine of the night — 15 days ago

Bob, Juan and 19 others liked this

Domaine Pascal Bonhomme

Viré-Clessé Chardonnay 2021

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Its fresher with some acidity, but side by side it just depends on the nose you like. Both great bottles for under $30.00 at K&L
Bought a case of each — 6 days ago

Tom, Severn and 9 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

96, impressive.

Paul T- Huntington Beach

For the price 🤷🏼‍♂️, if it was an expensive one then probably not so much.

A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.7

Another 3rd day wine with 3 hours decant. First day very disappointing. Makes me think how many wines I’ve had that I just didn’t give the appropriate time.
Fantastic steak 🥩 wine — 10 days ago

David, Tom and 18 others liked this

Paul K

@Paul T- Huntington Beach when you keep a wine around for three days how do you store it? Just cork? Little suction thing to take air out? Argon? Cellar temp? Wide open in bottle? Other? Asking for a friend

Paul T- Huntington Beach

I just cork it back up, I stopped the suction & gases. I would only use those on wines that are already to go but we just couldn’t finish. But with these type of tight wines I leave at room temperature overnight to get some advancement, with this one I put into the cooler on the 2nd night once I realized we were not going to be home.
Every bottle is different, you just know from the first sip after doing this for so long

Paul K

@Paul T- Huntington Beach Gracias amigo!

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2016

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.7

Pre Lakers game at the Palms, — 15 days ago

Adriana, Jan and 24 others liked this

Paul T- Huntington Beach

Lakers stunk it up but at least the Steak & wine & friends were great.
Obviously too early on this even with a 4 hour decant.

Amapola Creek

Jos. Belli Vineyards Chardonnay 2018

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.6

Wow,
White Burgundy on the wrong continent.
K&L notes as follows,

The fruits in this bottling was sourced from a certified organic vineyard (Jos. Belli Vineyards) planted and owned by Joe Belli, Richard Arrowood's (winemaker) close friend and longtime business partner. Aged for 11 months in new French Oak, this Chardonnay showcases pretty aromas and flavors of ripe apricots, ripe yellow pear, pineapple, lemon curd, chamomile, chalk, hint of pie crust, vanilla, and a touch of macadamia-like nutty character. Crisp, refreshing, and full of personality! — 6 days ago

Tom, Severn and 11 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

96, for CA Chard, you must like this quite a bit 👍