District 7

Clonakilla

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2014

Another favourite Australian Red but this 2014 vintage not showing as well as it normally does. I put it down to the vintage. Aromatically it is spicy but subdued; digging deeper there is earth and clove with herbs. With time, meaty aromas emerge. Perhaps more time will reveal more and provide more depth on the palate. — 3 months ago

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Regusci

Estate Bottled Angelo's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Great expressive Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cherry, Plum, Tobacco, notes of smoke and cocoa. Tannins are smoothing out nicely. — 4 months ago

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Silverado Vineyards

SOLO Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Initially gripping tannins, after two hours of decanting, it drastically changed and softened to allow fruit to come through. Nose: cigar, dark dried cocoa powder, espresso, blackberry black currant, prunes, leather, complex flavors; this wine is excellent. — 4 months ago

Barnett Vineyards

Rattlesnake Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Concerned at first with the stewed fruits nose but it blew off within 30 minutes. My first Rattlesnake! Very enjoyable — 5 months ago

Ron, David and 20 others liked this

Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)

7 Crus Brut Champagne Chardonnay

Delectable Wine
9.0

The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— 6 months ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

1.5 hour decant(decent chunky sediment). A majestic deep purplish magenta color with a little bricking. Always have a soft spot for aged Cain Five and Chris's old school savory style(embrace a little brett!). On the nose: stunning nose of worn leather, funky wet earth, red fruit, touch of menthol, nutty. Taste: Restrained, silky, elegant, balanced wine with dusty earth, herbaceous, currants, plum, cedarwood, and peppery dark chocolate medium finish. YUM! Hitting its stride with time to go. — 7 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
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Realm Cellars

Moonracer Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Still primary but has all the makings of a killer — 3 months ago

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Odette

Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Been a hit n miss wine and winery experience , but this 2015 seemed ready , full bodied and a bit like its plump jack cousin ! — 3 months ago

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Hendry

Blocks 7 & 22 Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018

Just enough fruit and full body, not overwhelming like many zins. — 3 months ago

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul K
9.3

Ok, 2014s turning 10 so gonna be exploring these. RP says 2014s are ready so bring it on!
Fantastic nose. It doesn’t jump out of the glass like TRB’s 4 winds from last weekend (I could smell that forever) but this one is a statement of elegance. Violets, black fruit, graphite, and mocha.
Great mouthfeel at the beginning. Fruit is wonderful, chocolate, but I will say that I’m here too early. Tannin sticking out - a little greenness to the tannin as well. Ends with drying pucker. I was hoping I’d be past that on 10th birthday. Just speaks to a better rating in the future. Would think 3-5 years until another one?
— 4 months ago

Tom, Vanessa and 21 others liked this

Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

No one has had this since 2007?!?! Fantastic. Was worried I had held it for too long but it’s a Franc so was thinking I was good. It is singing! — 5 months ago

Ron, Shay and 4 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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Are these guys still around? Just went to the website and it says 2016 was just released….

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Perfume nose with some blackberry hints. Sticky mouthfeel with a vanilla flavor, long legs with a good amount of heat on the finish. Mouthfeel turns velvety at the end of the pallet with a raspberry compote note. — 6 months ago

Barnett Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Purchased while visiting the winery Aug 2023. Enjoyed 2/4/2024. — 3 months ago

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

This full body Napa is layered in rich red fruit and is lush, smooth and has hints oak, spice and vanilla. — 3 months ago

Michael Cammarata
with Michael

Beringer Vineyards

Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay

Medium body, smooth, low acidity, long finish — 4 months ago

Stags' Leap Winery

The Leap Estate Grown Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Still a bit tanniny that may need decanting, depending on how you want to enjoy it. — 4 months ago

Regusci

Estate Bottled Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

David T
9.5

Charles Hendricks last vintage at Regusci and what a vintage 2013 was in Napa. If you’re are going to go out on a high note, 13 would be it. The most underrated Winemaker in Napa Valley.

Dark, ruby, lush, currents, raspberries, plum skin, strawberries, dark chocolate, lots of salted caramel notes, mid spice, tarriness, black licorice, soft dark earth with dry top soil, dry tobacco, used leather, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, withering dark floral, lavender framed in violets, excellent acidity and great structure, tension, balance and perfectly polished for days.
— 5 months ago

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Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black fruits, cedar, chocolates, herbs, tobacco leaf and cola.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, mint, vanilla, spices, licorice, espresso, cola, light herbs, eucalyptus, light earth, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 20 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Showing a gorgeous nose, that I kept on smelling for a while.

Feels much younger than it actually is, complex and well balanced.

Good right out of the bottle with grippy tannins, and better after a couple of hours in the decanter.

Peaking now and good by itself or with food. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A gorgeous wine. I love these older Napa Bordeaux blends.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Aged in new American oak barrels for 22 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$225.
— 7 months ago

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