Deep Purple

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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

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. — 9 years ago

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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

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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! — 11 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

Carnivor

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Underwhelming at first with a deep aftertaste. Leaves you wanting more — 6 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! — 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 — 7 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Everything you'd expect and more. All the rich dark fruit, chocolate and lush purple flowers, but none of the sticky over-ripe flavors. So balanced. — 9 years ago

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Winner of the most obnoxious wax job this year. And to boot, adding a pull tab?

I was expecting better things from this wine. To me, it wasn't appreciably different from Meomi. If I had paid the same as Meomi, I'd be singing a different tune. But the
#QPR is poor here.

You can tell a mile away that this is a Wagner family wine. There is the over extraction and sweet vanilla oak that dominates. I really thought with Pinot Noir things would be different. Now I'm thinking that they really only know how to make one style of wine and bending the grapes to fit the style. That, or they're just adding the Mega Purple to everything.
— 9 years ago

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TheSkip

TheSkip

@Steve Bozich I can imagine it would be a challenge. I'm surprised she didn't use the pull tab
TheSkip

TheSkip

@Evan Bienstock thanks for the Failla recommendation! I really enjoyed it!

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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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1984

1984 vintage. Cork difficult to extract, ended up in several pieces. Beautiful deep color, little to no bricking even at this age. Seductive at one hour+ of air with black cherry, raspberry, some vanilla, green pepper, graphite. 12% ABV. From the FIL’s collection. — 6 years ago

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

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

An absolute beast a wine! Needs a short decant to open up and let the glycerol smell and taste blow off. I decanted for 30 min.

Huge dark fruits, charcoally smokiness, and spice. Inky deep deep black color and of course it doesn't get any more full body than this.
— 9 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. — 11 years ago

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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.

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2004

2004 vintage from Clape. Deep ruby hue. Violet and floral, very plummy - dark fruits. Hints of sweet spice, nutmeg and cardoman, smokey notes. On the palate, medium plus body, high acidity - integrated and refreshing. Medium plus, plush and ripe tannins. Long finish. The plums to the fore. Still quite primary and youthful. Should develop nicely over the next 15 years. Open in 2025. — 11 years ago

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