Color Block Wines

Bevan Cellars

Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 4 years ago

Shay, Milissa and 5 others liked this
Shay A

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Bummer. Those are usually really enjoyable.

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Dark, inky color. Aromas of boysenberry jam, licorice and mossy forest floor. Black and red fruit on the palate, mocha and tobacco finish. Big and bold. — 7 years ago

Mike, Tom and 10 others liked this
Trixie

Trixie

Nice selection of wines!🍷

Arnot-Roberts

Hudson Vineyard North Block Syrah

Light, small spice, almost an effervescence. Delicious and versatile — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Time to celebrate. Here's a wonderful wine for the occasion.

Deep inky in color with no rim whatsoever.

Beautiful nose of vanilla, soaked cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, figs, oak, leather, smoke, spices, wildflowers, candy corn and white pepper.

Full-bodied and bold, with a great mouthfeel, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and great looking legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate, with blackberries, blueberries, figs, raisins, red licorice, tobacco, smoke, beef jerky, cloves, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm, yet smooth, tannins and cherries.

This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from the house of the Wagner family. Very enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine, on the porch, or with a big piece of steak.

Smooth and elegant with a great mouthfeel. Chewy and jammy, balanced and approachable. Will drink nicely in the next decade or more. Great wine, great vintage.

Needed two hours in a decanter to open up properly.

14.9% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Much appreciated @David L
Lea Rai

Lea Rai

Love Caymus, one of my faves.
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@Lea Rai . This vintage is awesome

Carter Cellars

Coliseum Block Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Excellent drinking now will only get better wait a few years. — 10 years ago

Melville

Block M Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2011

Wowed by intense focused fruit and balance. This M Block is stellar. — 11 years ago

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1990

It had already turned color prematurely but the flavor profile was wonderful. Dulce de leche mixed with fig apricot jam. — 12 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Somewhat disappointing for a great producer in a great year. Medium body medium color, dark fruit hint of tobacco.
Hopefully a few more years will improve this wine.
— 4 years ago

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Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

the Beaucastel was the 2007

Wirra Wirra

Church Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 5 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Delicious!!! Ripe dark fruit, long finish, deep dark color with a soft pallet! — 7 years ago

Brittan Vineyards

Basalt Block Pinot Noir 2013

Limestone and flint, some fresh turned earth. It opens with tannins, black peppercorns, purple plum skin, and ends with light red fruit, possibly pomegranate. — 7 years ago

Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir 2014

John Howard
9.6

Mari and I are proud to have worked on this one. Cherry trees, fresh raspberries, clean soil, red flowers, rose with stems, light toast, cotton candy, iron. Insanely great! — 9 years ago

Mari Stauffer
with Mari
Casey, Ron and 30 others liked this

Concha y Toro

Block Las Terrazas Pirque Viejo Vineyard Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Beautiful black currant aroma and velvety mouthfeel. Love it! — 10 years ago

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Arietta

H Block Hudson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Merlot

This is an inarguably great wine. And all the more impressive to me that it is stylistically not my typical leanings. Serious power, depth, balance - still so young - and I'll be damned if this wine isn't mindblowing in 10 years. Bravo @Fritz Hatton — 11 years ago

Liz, Steve and 11 others liked this
Brent Mayeaux

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I really enjoy when a wine that "isn't my style" impresses me in this way. It encourages me to keep trying everything(I don't need that much encouraging though) and to have an open mind.

Liparita

V Block Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

When compared side by side with Liparita's less expensive Rutherford Cab release, V Block can be likened to a parent's favorite offspring. Although both wines may share similar genetic material and upbringing, V Block has gained more dimension and self confidence through increased care and attention from infancy. #ridiculous :p — 11 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1970

Brick orange color, Cedar, old leather, minerals, Lincoln logs, dusty rocks, tart cherry, orange zest, green blueberries, vanilla, Thai market, refreshing acid, anise, fruit opened up after 30 minutes, — 12 years ago

Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Strawberry, black cherry jolly rancher, nutmeg, and earth aromas. Strawberry and cherry palate with great acidity and juicy palate. — 4 years ago

Jamie, Ira and 12 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Thought I was a Foxen, Sea Smoke and Patz & Hall fan. Guess again...generally, pretty delicious juice.

Myriad Cellars

Esther Block Las Madres Vineyard Syrah 2018

So young and primary. But so delightful!!!! — 6 years ago

Tom, Stanley and 21 others liked this

Walnut Block Wines

Collectables Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Mild lemon, what yah think of when you think table white wine — 7 years ago

Varner

Spring Ridge Vineyard Bee Block Chardonnay 2014

Paul J
9.3

Lovely yellow hue opens up a powerful nose filled with dirt, grass, rice, and honeysuckle. The palate proceeds to get smothered with a perfect amount of oak coupled with honey and lemon. A mildly tart finish makes this the perfect summer white. Great recommendation by the local rep and Happy 4th to everyone!....a mid-dinner update....massive green apple comes through with food! — 9 years ago

Mike, Billy and 1 other liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1929

Tasted blind. Tawny brownish red color with amber rims. Huge bouquet in the nose of roses, berries, pencil lead, minerals and some dusty dirt. Light on its feet in the mouth. Round soft fruit. Better than the last bottle of this a few months ago. — 9 years ago

Keith and Matt liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

1966 vintage - light in color, almost Sangiovese-like. Sweet red fruits. Acid holds up — 10 years ago

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Shea Wine Cellars

Shea Vineyard Block 7 Pinot Noir 2004

Olga Tuttle
9.5

Barnaby and I got this wine as a gift on our 10 year anniversary. We found the perfect night to drink it- after a very long day of harvest work with pizza. It was such a treat. — 11 years ago

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Miss you guys! Hope harvest is going well!!

Williams Selyem

Block 10-Mass Selection Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

This is has definitely come together more since November. — 11 years ago

Laurent, Anthony and 1 other liked this

Quivet Cellars

Hulda Block Las Madres Vineyard Syrah 2011

Violets, smoked game, blue/black fruits for days. Deeyyyamn Mike! Snacktakular. — 12 years ago

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