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Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Shay A
9.4

Great bottle from @Bill Makens , and still just a baby! Even after close to an hour of being open, this was still large and tannic. The aromatics here were just gorgeous...spiced red and black fruit, a streak of sweet blue fruit down the middle. Graphite, herbs and stiff tannins on the palate. — 6 years ago

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@Shay A : I agree...a great wine.

Bill Hill

Prime Solum Brokenrock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

We liked this wine, full bodied with a fruity bouquet. — 8 years ago

The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Clearly Bill Harlan passed down great winemaking to his son Will. Big dark fruit with wet slate and earth and a hint of pencil shavings. Well done even given the challenging year Napa had in 2011. — 8 years ago

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Glad to hear the 11 showed well. Just scooped up a 3 pack of the 10
Kimberly Anderson

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Dying to try this wine @Kevin Ortzman. Have been hearing great things
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Definitely one that you want to try

Domaine de la Terre Rouge

Tête-à-Tête Sierra Foothills Red Rhone Blend 2012

I love an honest back label. Bill Easton says the wine is an easy drinking red, fruity, ready for current enjoyment – all those things are true. Excellent value. — 8 years ago

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Prairie Berry Winery

Wild Bill American Red Table Wine

Went really well with ham :) — 8 years ago

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Burly

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Imperial 6L bottle. Awesome!!! @Chris Koupal @Bill Bender you guys would have enjoyed this one — 9 years ago

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Love burly

Bucella

Cuvée Katrina Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Wow that's freaking good! Dark fruit with a lush mouthfeel. Great long finish. I always chuckle when people say 11 was a bad year. Bill & Alicia have a great recipe even in a subpar growing year. Always exciting to uncork one of these bad boys!! 🍷😍🍷😍 — 9 years ago

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Ditto!
Mike R

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Ditto again
Barbie Fiallo

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Love that cuvée!

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2015

Purchased not long ago by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, who will continue traditions that Fred Furth began in 1972. 2015 was a perfect year for Chard. Aromas of tropical fruits, spice and citrus. On the palate melon & apricot, tad creamy with some citrus zest and toasty oak notes. Smooth and lingering, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit and spicy oak. A Fav! Good value! — 7 years ago

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Winderlea Vineyard and Winery

Dundee Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

One of the first few vintages of Bill Sweat's and Donna Morris' Pinot Noir is still drinking quite well. Softened a bit and still has some complexity and is pleasant. — 7 years ago

Domaine du Clos de Tart

Monopole Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2002

Talk about sexy! And the wine was great as well. My first post after a bit of a hiatus from Delectable. In San Diego for a meeting and was able to sneak away for a few sips. Thanks so much to @Bill Bender for generously making time to host me at his lair, perched high above the city looking down on the harbor, for great friendship, conversation, and of course, killer juice. The initial notes of stewed plums and spice blew off after a bit of time in the decanter, revealing layers of deep, rich voluptuous fruit and earthy minerals. Almost surprisingly youthful and powerful at 15, this will continue to evolve for a long time. One of my favorite Burgs. Thanks again, Bill!!! — 8 years ago

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@Joe Lucca @Bill Bender He's bringing sexy back!
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Awww shucks guys

KWV

The Legend of Big Bill Petit Verdot Blend 2015

Amazing easy drinking wine with great flavours..I an sorry it's no longer available — 8 years ago

Epoch Estate Wines

Block B Paso Robles Syrah 2010

I have known for years that Paso Robles makes great wine. This is an excellent example of what perfect weather, abundant water and great soils can produce. Deep rich dark fruit and extremely fine silky tannins! @Paul T @Ron R @Jim Trobaugh @Bill Bender @Jacqueline @Eric Shanks @Connor McMahon @Martin G Rivard — 9 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

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I need to spend more time in Pasco Robles! Got to be some tastings there.
TheSkip

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I love a big Syrah! What's the tariff here @Rob Brobst III ?

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

#LambFest. En Magnum (of course). Thanks @Bill Bender . — 9 years ago

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Pangloss

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Drank at dinner with Bill Wescott, Andy, Megan and Connie — 9 years ago

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Chalk Hill

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016

Went to a tasting and they were featuring Chalk Hill, winery now owned by Bill Foley, of Foley Family Wines, who continues the traditions that Fred Furth, who founded CH in 1972. Had this ‘16 about a year ago. Rich deep straw color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits and citrus notes. On the palate ripe apple, sweet melon and lemon flavors with gentle vanilla toasty oak. Well balanced on lingering finish ending with oak and mineral notes. Aged well. Tasting Sample. — 7 years ago

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Cayuse Vineyards

Bionic Frog Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2011

@Bill Bender Bringing my kinda wine as always. Pretty tight right now with spice coming on in the early mid palate through the finish. Needs time and patience. — 8 years ago

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Always wanted to try this!
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What a treat. Needed time.
9.3
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I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this wine. I love taking a sip but hate the fact that I hear background music as I'm doing it! LOL .........and hate the fact I cant get an allocation of 24!!! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous beast with us Bill!

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2009

Mike R
9.6

Got to exercise to handle big boy wines - @Bill Bender and @Shawn R can't wait to finally enjoy some wine together and you meet the WNH gang

Love my Napa cab Colgin - decanted 3 hours - just big bold and beautiful - dark fruit - great explosion of tastes - I going to crack open the 12s soon - hint FL

All SMILES
— 8 years ago

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@TheSkip I'll pack accordingly. Is the order you have the order I should take the prescribed meds?
TheSkip

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Lol @Shawn R any order will suffice. Ok to triple up on the cereal and water if really in dire straits.

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Recently purchased by Bill Foley of Foley Family Wines, continuing traditions of Fred Furth who founded Chalk Hill in 1972, which encompasses 280 acres of vineyards. A blend of 84% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Gris and 6% Sauvignon Musque, the latter 2 adding an interesting dynamic to the wine and distinctive aromas. One of the few SB's to see some oak giving this wine complexity. Peach, herb and earthy tones, well balanced with acidity, smooth yet robust on a lingering finish ending with citrus notes. — 8 years ago

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Easton

Estate Bottled Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

SV
8.9

Another good one from Bill and Jane. Blackberry, black cherry, cassis up front with mellower green peppercorn, eucalyptus in the mid-pallet, lingering in the finish. Always fun to drink well-made Sierra Foothills Cab. — 9 years ago

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William Cole Vineyards

Cuvée Claire Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

So glad to taste this tonight. Remember the "Claire" story. Great work, Bill — 9 years ago