Château Franc Petit Figeac

Vérité

La Joie Sonoma County Red Blend

SPEcTACULAR!!! — 2 months ago

P S
with P

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend

So primary but everything in place to be an absolute monster — 2 months ago

Tom and Tim liked this
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Vintage please
Tim Lee

Tim Lee

I like their reject grapes in mascot wines. Best deal in Napa

Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Late in posting! 16 years! — 3 months ago

Shay and Ron 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.
— 4 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Ramey Wine Cellars

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, currant, blackberry and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 4 months ago

Billy, Ted and 4 others liked this

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2008

Nose was muted on opening but came out with air. Delightful wine that outshine the Hourglass from the start and until the end although it was no slouch. — 6 months ago

Bob, Joe and 4 others liked this

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Symmetry Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Vanilla ice cream (not French vanilla) with cherry compote vibes. Rich body thanks to the petit verdot. Quite a delight for our 6th anniversary dinner! — 10 months ago

Sterling Vineyards

Vintner's Collection Central Coast Meritage Blend 2013

Not to acidic very smooth-Great Balance — 10 years ago

Col Solare

Columbia Valley Red Blend

If you want some luxurious fruit to match your steak, once and a while, a fun break from quaffable! — 11 years ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Ted
9.4

Always have loved the label. Ripe fresh blueberry. Soft edges. Always a winner for me. — a month ago

Jeni
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Tom, Raul and 12 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Red Blend 2023

Very dark with earth, cocoa, and blackberry. — 2 months ago

Peter Michael Winery

Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1996

1996 vintage. Last tasted 5.8.25 (9.5), 9.29.24 (9.5) and 8.2.24 (9.6). Decanted with some sed and tasted after an hour. Solid cork and fill. This was the worst showing of the last visits with less tannic structure and slightly more richness. Tasted a bit more like their "Au Paradis" offering. Not totally dissuaded from picking up another few bottles for enjoyment in the few 5 years or so tho. Three out of four bottles surveyed were fabulous and this wasn't a total swing and a miss. 07.18.25. — 2 months ago

David, Ericsson and 18 others liked this
Andrew Cullimore

Andrew Cullimore Premium Badge

If in doubt I would pick up another couple of bottles … @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego !

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend

Opus One Overture Red Blend N/V
Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A second wine from Opus One Winery, Overture is crafted as a multi-vintage Bordeaux-style blend, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Unlike the estate’s grand vin, Overture blends across several vintages to achieve harmony, depth, and consistency. This wine edition includes 2014, 2015, and 2016, vintages that shows the elegance and complexity of extended barrel aging.

Aromas & Flavors
Nose: red currants, ripe cherry, and fresh red fruit, wrapped in earthy tones of mahogany, cocoa powder, and vanilla spice.
Palate: rounded and expressive, with plush dark fruit layered over subtle tobacco, cedar, and espresso. The oak influence creates warmth and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Medium-to-full-bodied, velvety in texture, with smooth tannins and a long, polished finish. The extended oak elevates its creaminess, while freshness keeps it balanced.

Winemaking & Style
Barrel-aged longer than the main Opus One lots, this wine achieves silky integration of fruit and oak. The flexibility of blending across vintages results in a wine of remarkable harmony and immediate drinkability, while still capable of short-term aging.

Food Pairing
Excellent with grilled ribeye, lamb shanks, duck breast, or mushroom risotto. Also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses or a dark chocolate finale.

Verdict
A luxurious, multi-vintage blend that captures the soul of Opus One in a more approachable, versatile package. Refined, elegant, and deeply satisfying, Overture is a wine to savor now or cellar briefly for added nuance.
— 3 months ago

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Kenzo Estate

Rindo Estate Bottled Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

This overdelivered for 2021. Maybe helped along by the 375ml format. Deep inky purple with mocha and blue fruits. Delicious — 4 months ago

Tom, Paul and 2 others liked this

Dry Creek Vineyard

The Mariner Dry Creek Valley Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

2018 on 3/25/25 with homemade pizza. Very well balanced wine. Great with the pizza. — 6 months ago

Miner Family

The Oracle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Way out of my regular neighborhood with folks who love it and subscribe. Lucky to be invited along for the ride. — 8 months ago

Alpha Omega

Proprietary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Lovely Napa blend. Bold, dark, complex palate. — 4 years ago

Michael SeelyJoe Roth
with Michael and Joe
Eric, Jason and 8 others liked this

Girard Winery

Artistry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Really opened up with 2 hours of breathing. Nice, full bodied, long finishing well rounded wine. — 10 years ago

Monica liked this

Larkmead Vineyards

LMV Salon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Mineral & lemon on the nose, body full & rich with medium long finish — a month ago

Billy liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Full bodied and with a great taste of oak. So rich in flavor. — 2 months ago

Mike Tomasello
with Mike

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

An excellent wine (although I prefer the Realm Farella from this vintage). Deep purple color and full-bodied. Blackberries, currants, black olives, and a hint of tobacco. — 2 months ago

Araujo Estate

Altagracia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Paul J
9.4

Crazy restaurant wine list value @ $190, I think.

Modest decant. Dark red color. Nose contains blackberries, olives, and anise. Unique on the palate as it’s a mix of Napa Cab, CDP, and Rioja. Medium plus depth with big tannins, a silky texture, and high alcohol present.
— 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Tom, Vanessa and 5 others liked this
Ron R

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Brilliant choice.

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. — 4 months ago

Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend 2010

I really wanted to be wowed- I wasn't!! — 5 months ago

Shay and Kenichiro liked this

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2013

Elegant and deeper than the well rounded fruit bomb of the red blend. A wine worthy of a life’s best celebrations. — 5 months ago

Billy and Dave liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money.
— 7 months ago

Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2010

Love this stuff. They do such a great job. Black raspberry if I've ever tasted it, great acid, velvety tannins. — 11 years ago

Jason liked this