Big Red Productions

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!

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

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

07 still drinking well, big bold cab, dark fruit, hints of chocolate. Me likely!! — 8 years ago

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

Brad SkeelMike RettkeRick Z
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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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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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Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Incredible big red wine that isn’t so heavy that it lingers like port but is fulfilling and balanced with oak and dark touches. Had it at Emirates lounge at LAX and I would buy a case of this! — 3 years ago

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Smoke & mirrors on this one.
$20.00 bottle from distributor, a lot of additives.

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 Basin Vineyards

Coastview Vineyard Syrah 2013

Amazing pairing! Chicago style pizza and Saratoga Syrah. Deep purple color. Aromas of smoked meat, boysenberry and blackberry. Haunting blackberry, boysenberry, huckleberry and limestone finish.
5% Viognier to this big boy.
91 points Wine Enthusiasts
— 6 years ago

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Stuart Scheff

Stuart Scheff

Pizza looks great
DC Radisson

DC Radisson

That pizza 🍕 looks to be as good as wine 🍷
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

I went by Big Basin Winery today and bought 6 bottles of this Syrah. The pizza was delicious - cheers! @P A @Trixie @Stuart Scheff @DC Radisson

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

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

Michael Anderson
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The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black cherries, blackberry, black currant and leather. Silky smooth, with big red and black fruit flavors. — a year ago

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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

Andrew, Billy and 7 others liked this

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

Shay, Milissa and 1 other liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Bold red color, ruby at the edges fade to dark deep red in the middle of the glass. Earthy off the nose. Big taste, super smooth finish and extremely drinkable. Drink now, or 10 years from now, this is great! — 5 years ago

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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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Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

A big fruit, oak bomb. Once it opened up it was quite nice. Getting better with age. — 9 years ago