Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.4

I think my first Monte Bello and it does not disappoint. A very charming wine with an intriguing tomato component backed up by tons of cassis - "classic" California Cab. Great structure and for me in its prime right now (from half bottle). — 9 years ago

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Kimberly Anderson

Cool glass @Palmer Emmitt

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Richard Crone

9.2

Aromas of plum, blackberry and cassis! Still an easy 10 years left of aging potential. — 10 years ago

Corison Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Sara Moll

9.5

Still so young but drinking beautifully. Dark plum and cassis, earthy and herbaceous. Very complex and well balanced. — 11 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Austin Blackwell

9.4

This was poured through a Zazzol aerator and just spilled out Cassis, black olive, cigar box and vanilla/brown sugar from the glass. Should she well for another 8-10 years. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Joe Lucca

9.3

Creme de cassis, thick, ripe, and juicy black fruits, crushed berries. Some notes of barrel toast. A baby. Will be off the charts good in a decade or more. — 9 years ago

with Russell, Frank and 2 others

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Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

9.6

1982 ch. Calvin Segur St Estephe Bordeaux.. Black center brownish to orange tone moving outward.. Nose very savory paprika dominate 1982 and acid and tannin still very much present after about 15 min cassis and chocolate appeared along with leather and raisins a wow experience!!! #1982 #oldbordeaux — 10 years ago

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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1985

Shana Wall

9.2

#1985 #ChateauDucruBeaucaillou (one of the oldest Bordeaux Wine producing Estates in the Medoc & named after the Large Stones that cover their unique soil!) Salty Goodness, Tobacco, Blackberry, Cassis, Red Cherry, Black Plum... Vinified in stainless steel vats. This wine glides down your throat. A very smooth ride. :) 👍🍷🍷🍷❤️ — 11 years ago

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Eric

Shana - oh my. This is one of my favorite estates, and have managed to only resist drinking them too young once. My 1990 bottle awaits me. Thank you for your review.

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Doug Cranmer

9.3

We decanted for about an hour in advance. Hint of cherry, lots of cassis/black currant, a faint thinned-butterscotch at the start of the finish. Oak seems present but not overbearing. An extremely enjoyable wine that felt balanced and complete. — 10 years ago

with Mary

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Doug Cranmer

@Bodil Martin Exciting about the special event at Silver Oak. Would love to hear about it. We'd had the Silver Oak Alexander Valley numerous times but the Napa from Silver Oak was stunning.

Matt Duncan

I assume the event is our Release Day party for our 2012 Alexander Valley Cabernet on Saturday, August 6. Look forward to seeing you there!

Bodil Martin

Yes it is!! My husband won an auction in New York awhile back, we are finally making it!! So excited! Look forward to meet you Matt. 🍷

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

boyd

9.4

Classic aged Napa cab. Eucalyptus, bay leaves, and mint initially. As it opened up, more cassis, violet and dried cranberries came out. Lovely wine and wonderful with a meal. — 11 years ago

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Alex Powell

9.1

This is drinking beautifully right now, best bordeaux of the eve, classic pencil, cigar and forest floor nose with a pleasant greenness from the vintage and cassis behind powerful lead minerals. Full and nicely aged on palate, tannins starting to smooth out, good complexity and finish. 2004 vintage. — 11 years ago

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