Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

8.9

Opened just prior to dinner. The 2007 pours a dark ruby/garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining and loads of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of BBQ Lay’s potato chips (fight me), prunes, dried brambles, leather, organic earth and mixed spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. It doesn’t taste like BBQ Lay’s but the fruit is definitely more of the dried/desiccated side. The finish is medium. Drink now. — 5 months ago

Douglas, Tom and 4 others liked this

Somm David T

Certainly provenance can play apart or it could be overblown for some palates. It is normally a big wine but 07 was a grand Napa vintage and should show some nice evolution by now. It is an RP 💯. So, somewhat surprising. The tasting I am doing in April all the vintages except the 94 are 💯.pointers. The 1994 recieved a 98. We’ll see.🤞

Somm David T

I should say the 07 Estate received a 💯, not The Maiden.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T I’ve had my fair share of big Cabernets but this just didn’t impress me. It was good, just not great. I didn’t expect more, I just wasn’t that taken by it. Again, might have been related to provenance but without an obvious flaw and considering the style of the wine, it might also just be how the wine is showing these days.

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007

Andrew Schirmer

9.6

Stunning bottle - showed really well after 3 hours or so. Maturing, integrated tannin, structured, a nose you wanna swim in… — 8 months ago

with Alsu

Dave, Brian and 11 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

‘You wanna swim in’ 👌🤭

Inglenook

Rubicon Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Jarred Abel

9.2

Solid Cab, but not blown away — 8 years ago

Château La Vieille Cure

Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

Peter Heyboer

9.0

Wish I could decant this. Oak on the nose, but it hints at the fruit and tobacco/chocolate you're about to taste. Palate has noticeable but not assertive tannins and blends really nicely with the aforementioned flavors. Paired well with dinner but this feels like a pre-dinner sipper. Would buy again. — 6 months ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Ericsson

9.4

So underrated and punching way above its weight class. Bit more delicate and pure than your high end Boudreaux. Perfect for seaside dinners. Great vintage too. — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister, Sagee and 13 others liked this

Sagee Aran

I have 2 bottles from this vintage. Would you wait or open now?

Ericsson

Has potential for further aging but drinking great now.

Viader

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2016

Brian lindke

9.4

One of my all time favorites, never ever disappoints.
The winery, caves and vineyard on Howell mountain are just as amazing! Never pretentious or over done. Pure, and true to the artist expression from the family founders/ owners to the incredible wines! This particular 2016 vintage was at its prime and thoughly enjoyed! — 9 months ago

Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Jody Scharf

9.4

look there's tons of pro notes on this wine if you care from people with a higher pay grade than me...here's mine....freakin delicious.! . — 6 months ago

Jody, Tom and 3 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Red Blend 2021

Robert Swart

9.1

New Year’s Eve wine. Enjoyed this Napa red blend very much! Paired very well with our steaks. Drinks well now but room to age. — 7 months ago

Dave, jesus and 5 others liked this

Giuseppe Quintarelli

Primofiore Veneto Corvina Blend 2023

Brian S

9.3

This bottle was fing delicious, just beautiful. — 7 months ago

Tom, Ely and 8 others liked this

Blackbird Vineyards

Arise Proprietary Napa Valley Merlot Blend 2022

Ted

9.3

Fun wine to enjoy on a warm Saturday night. Chilled for a bit. Teeth stainer. Tobacco and blackberries. Loved everything about this bottle. — 10 months ago

with Jeni

Tom, Rick and 4 others liked this

Château Franc Cantenac