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Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend

So primary but everything in place to be an absolute monster — a day ago

Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Vintage please

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1982

Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1982 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and some rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried, mostly black fruits: cassis, blackberries, tobacco, dried flowers, grilled Poblano, leather, dry gravelly earth, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. One of the earliest vintages of Opus One, this is showing really well at the moment. Drink now through 2042. — 24 days ago

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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justification Paso Robles Cabernet Franc-Merlot 2017

Decanted for 90 minutes and could use more. Oaky nose. Intense, fruity dark chocolate. Insane. — a month ago

Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Late in posting! 16 years! — 22 days ago

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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2017

Geweldig om te mogen proeven! — a month ago

Peter, Eric and 1 other liked this

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Paul J
9.2

The conundrum with Continuum continues :)

PnP’d, thought that might be the trick. Was great to start but after 20-30 minutes devolved into a strange, astringent Napa Cab or CDP. Still can’t figure this wine out.
— a month ago

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Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Clos Rougeard

Les Poyeux Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2005

Poured into a decanter about 30min prior to service and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2005 “Les Poyeux” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart red and black fruits: currants, blackberries, dark cherry, tons of violets, horse blanket, tobacco, some pyrazines, some leather, fine warm spices, and ferrous minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and overwhelmingly sanguine. It’s incredible how much character can be packed into a 12.5% ABV wine. A stunning bottle. Drink now through 2045. — a month ago

Dave, Jan and 15 others liked this
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So good love them

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

One of my favorite red blends that always hits just right — 13 days ago

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Medium bodied with dark violet color I double decanted the wine and it surprisingly still seemed young after seven years. More Cab Franc (18%) in this vintage blend than some of the others it was smooth and subtle with cocoa, fig, and blueberry. Paired well with BBQ St. louis ribs. — a month ago

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Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

The CJ isn’t up to my Melka expectation, it is a lower cost product, but it is ok at 10 years old. It did take awhile to open up. — a month ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Lalo jaime diego orlando adolfo MAGNUM — 2 months ago

Jan, Bob and 9 others liked this

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Ron R
9.4

Yeah, from a plastic cup. This is absolutely singing and showing zero signs of aging. Textured, layered and tannic. Nice espresso notes give way to black cherries and pure cassis. From magnum. — 17 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 21 others liked this
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@Robin Bundy, are you a “hood rat” like me???
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@Dawn E., as an Englishman, there is no happiness to be found for the vanquished on the 4th! 😉
Robin Bundy

Robin Bundy

Oh yes! Lol

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend

Excellent nose. Even better on the palate. Herbs and a little pepper with cherry and dark fruit. Great finish. — 5 days ago

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Som recommended, nice big soft cab. — 25 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

So young and vivid and fresh….
Served single blind….; I thought this could be the Pontet Canet 2009…. 😱
— a month ago

Tom, Stef and 4 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Drinking well with its black fruits, graphite, sweet spice, wet earth, & tobacco — 2 months ago

Jan, Andrew and 15 others liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

OMG, berries, veg but so much going on with Booze Bros week at my beach house. Need to get some cash to buy Bordeaux again — 2 months ago

Andrew, Ted and 7 others liked this