California Winetasters Society

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

We had to the 2019 Vintage on 11/22/25. A very good full bodied wine. The bouquet and flavor profile are darker and more subdued fruit compared to a Napa floor wine. There is some mocha and minerality. This wine would be better in five years. — 11 days ago

Bob, Serge and 4 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2025

Surprisingly woody! Notes of trees and acorns. — 4 days ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Needs a bit more aging but a great drinker - more like patio wine — 18 days ago

Neil, Paul and 2 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Jan A
9.5

Needs a lot more time! — a month ago

Scott@Mister, Martijn and 14 others liked this
GaryWEdwards

GaryWEdwards

I have 2010 and 2013 .. Just n the edge of very good. A great offering from Cali.

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Kyle B
9.3

Fantastic red for a great dinner — 2 months ago

Terry Diaz
with Terry

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2015

We had the 2013 back to back with the 2015 over Thanksgiving. While the 2013 is much better, the 2015 was no laggard. Lots of berries, casis, spices and earthy tobacco notes. A bit fruit forward but complex nonetheless. Big thumbs up — 5 days ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

11/2025. Still a good medium bodied Cabernet. Good flavor. Sit well on the palate. — 15 days ago

Ted and Ed liked this

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Pizza and a date — 12 days ago

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

ESF
9.2

had this over a year ago and it's noticeably better, more defined fruit & secondary notes, opulent, rich smooth - so consistent year in year out, this will rock for a decade or so — a month ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Beautiful fragrance and on the palate after 20 minute exposure to air. Dark cherry but nice balance. After 14 years, awesome. October 2025. — a month ago

Dave and Rob liked this

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2022

The best Merlot in my honest opinion. Coming from a Cab guy. — 2 months ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

4 hour Decant with a Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye sprinkled with Lipitor — 21 days ago

Robin, Jan and 22 others liked this
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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

Really enjoyed this wine. Smooth and as others have said, fruit forward. — 4 days ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Always Great cab — a month ago

Celia Flores
with Celia
Matt, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Amazing! Light and jammy with a bit of straw. — a month ago

Martin, Dawn and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Double magnum still has a lot of life left we sure enjoyed it with the crowd!! — a month ago

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Cork came out perfect.

Blasted it with wine2pro for some oxygen and then it really became expressive within about 30 mins.

Good grip and dark structure. Showed some savory notes

Fruit came later on as it mellowed with more airtime. Little blueberry and some black fruits.
— 2 months ago

Tom, Brandon and 6 others liked this