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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

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006

Was apprehensive at first as last time I had this (a year ago with Big Wave Dave) it was the cliche Oz Shiraz fruit bomb with high alcohol bordering on over extraction. On the second outing a lot more complex. Still classic cassis fruit and choc/tobacco overtones but not over the top and with some nice acidity still. Less spice than typical. Nice underlying tannin backbone. Lovely mouthfeel and medium body and finish. A little time has done its work nicely. — 10 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

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Three pounds of prime top sirloin and a mag of Montebello- report to follow. — 12 years ago

Cleora Campbell
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Gary Westby

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A wine that makes one proud to be Californian. Paul Draper said this vintage was one of his very best, and I can see why. With the focus of the 1991 and the nuance of the 1978, this is one of the greats. So easy to drink with the steak, impossible to forget.

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2014

First snow fall....taking boys to Orchestra Hall to see Chris Botti (3rd row, center stage)...having dinner at The News Room....Staying downtown tonight. Just magical. Orin Swift rocks!! Wonderful wine. Big, juicy. Long legs. — 10 years ago

PJ MirvissLinda Kelly Rettke
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The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 11 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Wow. More flavor, much better than their regular cab. Silky, velvet, smooth. Chocolate. Rich fruit. Big, full flavor, lots of flavor. Not old world style for sure, not subtle. It's a big bomb. We would pay up to $75 for this so a bit overpriced to us.
— 10 years ago

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Dark Horse Wines

The Original Dark Horse No. 33 • 1 Big Red Blend

Great all around red. Very dependable. — 10 years ago