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Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Always a reliable taste profile. They seem to never score really high. They definitely craft to a particular style and not to illustrate what the fruit did that year. I haven't had the 12 or 13 it will be neat to see if they step it up a notch.
It's very good but I can't say it's great. However., for some reason it's still my wife's favorite!! Lol
— 10 years ago

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Ron R

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Me too, @Eric Bass. That was the very first winery I visited when I first went to Napa. I was shocked to see mechanical harvesting of the grapes. The device grabs and shakes the vines. I don't see how you can select the best, or blend the best with that type of process. I only by the 90 - 97 vintages. Won't touch the rest - so sad.
Martin G Rivard

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Hi Ron! I'll keep buying it first long as she Ioves it., I'm no dummy. Lol 😊
Ron R

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@Martin G Rivard - Yes, a great call by you on several levels!!!
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Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

I had this a few years ago and didn't love it. Just tried again. When I first opened the bottle it was a strong berry at first then evaporated but once bottle open the tastes softened and the first taste and finish blender more smoothly. — 11 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1991

Didn't get to taste but I'm keeping this on my list!!! — 12 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Scorewine
9.1

Lovely Mouton still young and needs time to open up. Deep dark red, this iconic Bordeaux blend is rich elegant and tempting. Aromas of black current, chocolate, coffee, and spicy wood, all blend into a full bodied elegant rich wine, with lovely robust round tannins, splendid with layers of fruit and taste. Long chewy rich finish that stays with you almost 30 min after you finish your glass. The wine was still tight and needed time to open up, through a bit of sediments. My score 91, drink to 2024 — 10 years ago

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"Odedi"

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That's what I figured
Ron R

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I love the way he found the perfect excuse to excuse himself!
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😜 cheers Ron

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Wow... So many flavors in this wine. It's quite a treat to your mouth. Smooth with a great mid taste and a long finish — 11 years ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Amazing wine!!! Great taste and great for pairing with cheddar. Brings out spice especially with hummus and blue cheese. — 11 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

If you have to drink a 2011 Napa Cabernet, this is the one. Overcomes the flimsiness and off-centered taste of many of its peers. Blueberry, suggestive of Alexander Valley cabs, is present in spades, and wonderful, smooth, and satisfying midpalate and finish. — 10 years ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Baron de Chirel Rioja Tempranillo 2011

Angel Martinez
9.1

Un infanticidio terrible. El próximo dentro de 20 años. — 11 years ago

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Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Pretty good!!!! A little dry. Good taste. — 11 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

First off. You have heard about decanting.... This is a great example. Open and it tastes flat, give it time to breath and the flavors come out. The nose has a nice oak, smokey texture. Taste has a predominant black cherry flavor with nice ripe fruit flavors. Oak remains throughout the taste from start to finish with american oak flavors. An almost cigar smokiness hits immediately with a slight spice....not sure where to compare this to because it's not like a Zinfandel pepper, but more like an allspice. The overall feel is medium bodied with rich cherry flavors and well balanced for a smooth feel. This is a great introduction to Stags Leap without spending $150. — 11 years ago