Deep Purple

Chronic Cellars

Purple Paradise Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend

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

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

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

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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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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

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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.

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