Deep Purple

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 1999

Deep and intense. Violets and saddle leather. Delicious and profound. Amazing. — 9 months ago

BOT Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with BOT, Matt and 1 other
Juan, Jay and 8 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep Ruby with aromas of blue & black fruits, sweet spice & slight mineral character. A blend of mostly Cab Sauvignon with small amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot & Cab Franc from their estate-owned Napa Valley vineyards, aged 18 months French (62%) & American oak (38%) (about 50% new). Palate, complex flavors, blackberry, plums & cherry with sweet spice, oak & tobacco notes. Well balanced with good acidity & developing tannins. Full-bodied, long finish ending with pepper & wood spice. Nice! — 10 months ago

Neil, Joe and 5 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

Joe Ho
9.8

Deep currents in the nose with a beautiful round smooth mouth full of flower petals light citrus and berries. — 6 years ago

Chronic Cellars

Purple Paradise Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend

2016 vintage, very reliable fun wine for the budget. Easy drinking yet flavorful. — 7 years ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Very full bodied/deep in color/richer than expected. Easy to drink but has more depth than a typical Pinot Noir. — 8 years ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2013

A powerful blend of Grenache, Petite Syrah and Syrah from Orin Swift. Deep nose of dark fruit and chocolate. A full bodied wine that lingers on the palate as the lush fruit , tobacco and cocoa comes across with an exclamation point. We are drinking this in lieu of dessert. — 10 years ago

Mike, Ryan and 1 other liked this
Jeff Shapiro

Jeff Shapiro

In my next life, I want to be David Phinney
Mike Mayer

Mike Mayer

No kidding! Great winemaker but an even more brilliant marketer!
Jeff Shapiro

Jeff Shapiro

My list is short - him, Jennifer Beloz or Jayson Woodbridge for "mainstream" and Paul Hobbs or Ken Wright for insider "cult" following.

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — 9 months ago

Rob, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1960

Deep amber color. Soft sugar plum, apricot and botritis aromas. Amazing 1960 D’Yquem! — 2 years ago

Quentin Heim
with Quentin
Bob, Tom and 15 others liked this

Navarro Vineyards

Deep End Blend Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

2013 vintage. Vibrant ruby color, med bodied, soft mouthfeel & tannins. Bright cherry, cola, plum, strawberry, vanilla notes. Nice lasting finish. — 6 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

I sure like this one. Dark purple, big jammy dark fruit, cocoa and coffee flavors. A real treat — 7 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago

Cynthia LangstaffChris Langstaff
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Chris liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Nils W
9.4

Silky smooth with deep tones that kept resonating wonderfulness — 11 years ago

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Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2020

Mostly Petite Sirah with small amounts of Syrah, Grenache and other mixed Rhône varieties, aged 14 months in American oak, 19% new, very dark Ruby-purple with aromas of ripe dark fruits and an array of spices from cigar box to full spice cake. On the palate flavors of black cherry preserves and blackberry jam, layering in some licorice, leather, tobacco and black pepper spice. Savory grippy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and earthy character. A powerhouse! Decant first! — 10 months ago

Neil, Douglas and 6 others liked this

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Pleasant aroma, fruity on the tongue with a dry finish. — 6 years ago

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Tasted 3/20. Very deep. Very dark. Sweet beautiful dark wine. 91 — 6 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

A big bold plumy purple bomb As dense and luscious as a wine can get in a glass. Decanted for 2 hrs and its still a baby with blackberry, dark chocolate licorice and pepper on the nose and on the palate. A long long finish and loads of tannins to sum it all up — 6 years ago

Bruce F Taub
with Bruce

Carnivor

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

20170401. Presented by MAT. Very deep even though Cabernet Sauvignon. I would syay it should be suitable with light food. — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruit forward, deep red purple color. Mouth feel is awesomely smooth all the way through the finish. This is a favorite of mine! — 10 years ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Rasberry and earthy on the nose with a sweeter, deep dark fruit finish. Acidity and fruit are well balanced. Love it. — 11 years ago