Dark Horse Wines

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

To me Shafer is among the worlds best wineries. Aged 32 months in 100% new French oak. Vivid deep purple color, and outstanding aromas of red/black fruits, cherries and blackberries, with hints of cedar, floral oak & spice. Tasting this wine was absolutely magnificent, concentrated dark berry fruit flavors, spices, leather and oak, exploding on my palate. Soft velvety subtle tannins provide a nice deep lingering finish. Truly an outstanding Cab, one of the best. If you can find yourself a bottle, do not hesitate. Should last at least 10 more yrs. — 7 years ago

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Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Dark fruits, intense colour, great legs. A real bargain. — 8 years ago

Columbia Crest

H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Full of body and flavor for the price. Great Friday night steak wine! — 11 years ago

Apothic

Dark California Red Blend

Great for dessert, chocolate. Somewhat sweet. — 7 years ago

Sine Qua Non

Dark Blossom Syrah

Not too much to say....power in a silky glove...close to perfection. — 8 years ago

Ira, Jeroen and 8 others liked this

Folie à Deux

Ménage à Trois Midnight Lot 369 Dark Red Blend 2015

Very rich with flavor. More flavor then the regular red ménage a trois. Both are great! — 8 years ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Ming L
8.9

The Clark & Telephone Vineyard PN gave me a long lasting impression, and this Las Alturas is very similar in style in its richness and intensity.

Ripe plum, blackberry jam, eucalyptus, fig, black tea, and Chinese medicinal herbs bursting on the nose. Palate has more texture and a more elegant feel with dark chocolate and spice. Firm and a bit dusty tannins. This tastes more like a blend of Zinfandel and Cab. Nice! But again this is not the type of PN I like.
— 8 years ago

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Columbia Crest

H3 Les Chevaux Horse Heaven Hills Syrah Blend 2010

Great value and wonderful body . Some spice with dark berries. Will try to get more for just to have on a nice night on the deck — 8 years ago

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013

Delicious, budget-friendly wine with a long-lasting velvety finish — 10 years ago