Far From The Crowd

Bella Union Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nice Rutherford Cab from the people of Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel. Rich dark fruit and lingering silky tannins. — 11 years ago

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Nice. Haven't had this yet

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

A cab from one of my favorite Napa wineries. This 1997 Silver Oak has done exceptionally well over the past 18 years. I'll plan to tap his brothers over the next few years to see how far this vintage can go — 11 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Oh my gawd dawg! I tried this at the California Wine Festival and loved it so much that I took it away from the crowd and had a quiet moment and a wee whisper with it. It's really wonderful when you drink some average to decent wines and suddenly throw an absolute stoater in there for perspective.

I can't really do it justice with my ham-fisted tasting notes, but believe me when I say that this is a delightful wine that reminds you how wonderful Napa can be. - Ross Gardiner
— 12 years ago

Miani

Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosso Merlot Blend 2010

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
9.6

One of the best wines tasted from 2010 so far. Love it! — 11 years ago

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Suavia

Monte Carbonare Garganega 2013

Tom Kisthart
9.3

Definitely about the crisp and clean. Agree with the wet stone and after rain descriptors from winery. My favorite 2013 'Cru' Soave so far. Still need to taste Pieropan La Rocca which is typically my favorite. — 11 years ago

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1987

Bryan Garcia
9.2

So much 🐴🍂✏️🚬 ! Nice to have an "off vintage" in pristine condition. Far from a blockbuster but delicious, soft, and very easy to drink. #birthyear — 11 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

From 1.0 ltr, always a crowd pleaser... Prob the wine of the night for 3/5 ppl — 11 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 11 years ago

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Matias Riccitelli

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Rosé Blend 2014

Perfectly balanced rose. Drinkable and delicious — 11 years ago

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Calera Wine Company

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2011

Bottle of choice from the fridge this late night: a 2011 Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir. I am on my Calera train this week it seems, lol-last night was a Chardonnay from Calera, tonight a Pinot noir. I must admit, I am now a big fan of the Calera wines so far; this Pinot noir was awesome! The wine is light in similarity to many Burgundies, but has the fruit common with most California wines. I will be definitely drinking more Calera Pinot noir in the very near future! Color-ruby Bouquet-crush cranberries, with raspberry jello . There is definitely some light earthy notes, as well as floral notes. This wine has a beautiful bouquet Palate- cranberry, raspberry flavors with nutmeg and a long spicy finish...awesome! WA(Wine Advocate)90 RP-(Robert Parker)90 — 13 years ago