Catch & Release Wines

Artesa

Limited Release Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

One of our favorite wineries to stop at when we visit Sonoma. Black cherry and blueberry. — 8 years ago

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Release Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Really showing beautyful now. — 8 years ago

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Artesa

Limited Release Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Dark cherries with the unmistakable Alexander Valley Cab taste. Could have laid down for a few more years. — 8 years ago

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Vionta

Limited Release Rías Baixas Albariño 2013

Lovely tropical fruit flavours. — 10 years ago

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Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

Limited Release Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

The splashy label gave me pause and I approached with caution, but once I tasted, I was hooked. Fruity and warm without being a fruit bomb. Strong finish with stewed fruit and a hint of star anise. I would enjoy this all night solo hit it begs for food. — 10 years ago

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*BUT it begs for food. Stupid auto-correct.

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Great fruit. Soft tannins. Really well balanced. Great bottle of wine. — 11 years ago

Virginia Marie Lambrix (VML Winery)

Limited Release Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Melon, apple. Pear. Classic Butter popcorn. Some very slight grassiness or herb. Vanilla ramps up on the finish. Complex, strong, and perfectly oaked. Lots of soul here. — 8 years ago

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Greg Ballington
9.3

Super deep and dark ruby red with an almost black core. Dark baking spices in the front of the nose followed by dark fruits, especially dark dark cherries. With some air there were some purple floral notes and more vanilla. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Initially a little tight so we gave it a splash decant. Around an hour or so in, tons of cinnamon and other dark spices. Strong undertone of puréed dark berries and light herbs too. Long body but this needs a little more bottle age. Cannot wait to try it again at the release party next month. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
Jeff, Kim and 13 others liked this
Greg Ballington

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@Shay Aldriedge Completely agree, the 14 isn't as good as the 13 which we thought had more complexity and roundness, the texture is crazy good on the 13. But the 14 definitely has potential to be another solid vintage
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So @Shay Aldriedge @Greg Ballington, so you guys know, my very first visit to Napa, my first stop was FS tasting room. I was a lost, overwhelmed limey, and they made me feel at home - I'll never forget it. If they are back in the saddle, I'm onboard...
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@Ron R : Give the '13 Trilogy a try. If you don't seem impressed, then we can chalk it up as a loss, but I think it's worth your time. If you have a hard time finding a bottle, let me know.

Apothic

Limited Release First Cut Rosé

Light fresh and sweet. Great for a summer afternoon — 11 years ago

Willett Distillery

Rare Release Straight Rye Whiskey

Spicy and warming. Delightful — 12 years ago

14 Hands Winery

Limited Release Kentucky Derby Columbia Valley Red Blend 2014

Good combo of fruit and spice. Easy to drink and good price point. — 8 years ago

Artesa

Limited Release Napa Valley Merlot 2005

Once again I was surprised, rich beautiful wine, raspberries, cinnamon, mild tannins great long vanilla/oaky finish, happy I bought a few of these! — 8 years ago

Concha y Toro

Amelia Limited Release Las Petras Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

S Butterfield
9.1

Nice golden color. Smoky popcorn tropical fruit aromas, dense and layered. A thick chard with a healthy pop of acidity that switches the finish into a lime mineral bomb. I am intrigued. Still young. — 10 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

New release, precision marriage of fruit and oak barrels. — 10 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano.
Aged 6yrs and 2002 is the current release.
Firm tannins and black/red fruit. Higher acidity than Bosconia, very long finish.
— 11 years ago

Josefa ConcannonRebecca Loewy
with Josefa and Rebecca
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Jonathan Patch

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Thanks for the great notes!
Mark Lindzy

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No problemo 👍