Cape One

Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021

One of the most aromatic and expressive Chardonnays from the Russian River Valley. The nose is a vibrant bouquet of toasted hazelnut, lemon zest, apricot, cantaloupe, lavender, and crème brûlée. Utterly captivating.

On the palate, layers unfold: apricot pastry, baked apple, lemon curd, dried pineapple, and honeysuckle, with hints of tarragon and nougat. Medium to full-bodied with bright acidity, a silky texture, and a long, brioche-tinged finish.

Superbly balanced between fruit, oak, and freshness. Delicious now but built to evolve. 🍋🍍🥐 cheers!!
— 9 days ago

Somm, jesus and 8 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Great vintage. Great first growth producer. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever had. — 2 months ago

Deborah, Daniel and 14 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — 3 months ago

Andrew, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Mulderbosch

Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023

Bit by bit, the case is dwindling. Every bottle has been really excellent. — 15 hours ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2015

Husky and tannic, dark fruit and tobacco box. Good but probably need even more age to round off. — 2 months ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Bordeaux Blend- Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 15% 2018 was wet season and this impacted the normally bold style.
It is still full bodied - deep ruby red colour - but t’s a more lighter, elegant classic style, with blackcurmat red berry and cassis. So what is lost in power is replaced by a more refined and elegant wine.
— 3 months ago

Bob, Alexandre and 3 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Served too warm; clearly better when it was served at the right temperature. — 15 days ago

Tom, Stef and 3 others liked this

Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage 2015

Always a great choice with a good Porterhouse Steak
It’s a regular goto choice and at 7yrs this 2018 pinotage is maturing nicely.

— a month ago

Tom, Bob and 3 others liked this

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 2 months ago

Tom, Austin and 4 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep purple color. Aromas of raspberry, cherry cola and cedar. This one is still young and a little tight- definitely needs more time or decanting. Very good flavors of red fruit, spices and oak finish.

95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.1% Merlot, 1.4% Cabernet Franc, 0.7% Petit Verdot, 0.6% Malbec

🏅94 Points- Decanter
— 3 months ago

Anthony, Scott@Mister and 14 others liked this