Big Daddy

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — 7 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Another tip: I keep a bottle in the fridge to pour decanted sediment dregs into, and use it (except for the muddy bottom part) for cooking. That way my coq au vin or daube is braising in really good stuff from my cellar!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x Tom C, good notes. Thanks for the tips. Cheers!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x x I find the sediments can be bitter and usually try to remove them so they don't impact the wine. Hate them all over the side of the glass. Cheers!

Big Basin Vineyards

Homestead Red Rhone Blend

Faint hint of brett, rustic but still fruity, pizza friendly GSM, with nice tannin once a bit aerated. Quite enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Big Smooth Cellars

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel

Enjoying a glass at Joseph Adler Inn and I’m quite pleased. Definitely buying a bottle on my next trip. — 7 years ago

Two Hands

Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz

Nice. Big fruit, but not as ripe as what I expected from a barossa Shiraz. Evolved with air. Finish only slightly herby. — 7 years ago

Eugene Ruyle
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The Prisoner Wine Company

Saldo California Zinfandel

Great zin!! Big and bold, but not as fruity as many zins. Had it with a beef sausage Blue Apron dish. — 8 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Big lush, dark fruit that has not reached its peak window yet. But she ain’t far away. I was able to obtain a vertical of 01,02,03,& 04. My first foray into that vertical. No rush on this one but very impressed. Leather, pepper, if not cigar leaf here . Suffice it to say, there is a lot going on here and my lack of Cali knowledge has new intrigue — 10 months ago

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Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This bottle was a big tease. Intoxicating nose and delightful on the front palette. Gets your mind thinking of great things for the finish like depth, complexity layers etc. It never comes. The finish is completely lacking. Such a tease. — 4 years ago

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Big Churn

California Chardonnay

Dry white with fruity notes — 6 years ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Drinking the 2017 in 2019. Thick long lasting legs. Oaky nose with hints of marshmallow. Big flavor rich with fig, oak, plum and deep dark fruit. Slightly sweet with a smooth finish and very low tannins. Wonderful wine! — 6 years ago

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Big Table Farm

Sunnyside Vineyard Pinot Noir

As good as it gets in Oregon PN. Lots of bright r fruit, spice ant the finish goes on and on. Just a great, enjoyable wine. — 7 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Sometimes you just gotta drink it! Smooth, balanced, big dark fruit. Total yum. — 8 years ago

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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Smells like a Pinot, looks like a Cab Sauv, body and finish of a Zinfandel. Aromas of gingerbread with flavors of red berries and even cranberry. Lots of sweet spicy notes. Let this one open up as it is a BIG Pinot Noir. Almost like Christmas in a glass. Outstanding! — 9 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Not super big but really well structured and so ready to drink . Opened up nicely with 30-45 mins of decanting . — a year ago

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De Bortoli

Noble One Botrytis Sémillon 2020

Sweet. Stone fruits (apricot and peach). I would score it higher if it had a bit more acidity. Enjoyed with a pear tart. — 2 years ago

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Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

A great drinking wine on its own- wouldn’t say it flourishes with food. Super dry, big, bold, mouth full. — 4 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Dark, inky color. Aromas of boysenberry jam, licorice and mossy forest floor. Black and red fruit on the palate, mocha and tobacco finish. Big and bold. — 6 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Nice selection of wines!🍷

Yellow Tail (Casella Wines)

Big Bold Red Blend

Very smooth like a cab. Great for the price. — 7 years ago

Carter Cellars

The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻, can’t wait to try the GTO if this is this good — 8 years ago

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Connor McMahon

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Any decant?
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

@Connor McMahon first night just P&P 1 glass then my 2 hour decant today turned into 6 hours by the time we got home, flavor & nose still there

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Big cab. Perfect for a cold wed night in late spring. Velvety smooth. Big nose long finish... — 9 years ago

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Brad Skeel

Brad Skeel

I've had that one, very good indeed!
Rick Z

Rick Z

Had that one as well Mikey.....nice selection!
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