Forest Grove

Sequoia Grove

Haire Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

K L
9.1

Dark yellow on color. Definitely mellowed more but oaky. Interesting to try a later vintage. This was ok but may have been a bit too aged. — 3 years ago

Matt Dill
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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Ok it’s not the greatest year, but this wine is very nice. A real classic Margaux with stil some dark forest fruit, some pencil and a box filled with vanilla stuffed Havana’s. Not a full bodied wine but a real charmer. — 4 years ago

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Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

K L
9.0

Drinking really nice! Sad to see the last bottle go especially knowing this was a one year vintage. Would get again if available. — 5 years ago

Matt Dill
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Cupcake Vineyards

Black Forest California Decadent Red Blend 2014

2014 vintage. Surprisingly well balanced for such an inexpensive wine. Fairly tannic with luscious dark berry/cherry notes and quite a bit of spice. Long and lovely finish. Good value red blend. — 7 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2010

Black cherry, almond and wet forest. Spectacular wine especially paired with braised short ribs. May I have another, please? 🍷🍷 — 8 years ago

Shay, Eric and 26 others liked this

Pepperwood Grove

The Groovy Green Bottle California Pinot Noir

Super smooth and mellow, great mouthfeel and a nice finish. Juicy. — 9 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

From magnum with low shoulder fill. Dark ruby and opaque. Black cherries, forest floor, warm berry pie fruit in the nose. Very heavy and rich in the mouth. Everyone guessed 82 Bordeaux. If I'm judging, the perfectly balanced 55 Mouton tonite gets the slight edge because the fruit in the 59 Margaux was a bit more dominant than the less evident tannins, structure and acidity. Really good wine experience. — 9 years ago

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Poplar Grove Winery

Okanagan Valley Cabernet Franc 2011

Fruity profile (Cherry, blueberry, etc). Smooth, dry and full bodied. Beautiful red from the okanagan region. — 10 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2016

K L
9.2

Deep and earthy. Drinking ok but could still use more time. — 3 years ago

Matt Dill
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Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

K L
9.2

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
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Tortoise Creek Wines

"Mission Grove" California Pinot Noir 2018

Very fruity light cab. Love it! P38 — 5 years ago

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Eric Forest

Pouilly-Fuissé Les Crays Chardonnay 2016

Always great. You can feel the wood and the freshness in this wine. — 6 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2008

Geoff Troup
9.0

Stellar. Animal fur, burnt wood, forest floor, tannin galore. — 7 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Lead pencil, cacao, salty, spicy, forest fruits, alive and kicking! — 8 years ago

Peter, Jeroen and 19 others liked this

Sequoia Grove

Morisoli Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A blockbuster. Dry. Needs to sit for 5-8 years. — 9 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 1982

Alder Yarrow
9.4

Cloudy ruby, this wine smells of earth and cedar and dried red fruits. In the mouth, dried flowers and forest floor mix with river-mud-tannins and a bright juicy acidity. Tasted out of magnum. — 9 years ago

John, Anthony and 15 others liked this
John Howard

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Just tasted a few vintages of this. Very nice. Love the whites too.

Black Forest Distillers

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

Monkey 47 Dry Distiller Gin. Slightly hazy, water white, colourless. Pronounced intensity of perfume, juniper, lingonberry, violets, lavender, orange and grapefruit zest. With water added, more perfume and citrus notes to the fore. Dry on the palate. Warming alcohol, medium body, pronounced flavour intensity. Long finish. Very complex. Outstanding example of a premium gin. — 10 years ago

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Pacific Grove

Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2013

I was drawn to the description including caramel and creme brûlée. Delicious! Not too sweet nor too dry. The price makes it even better. Apparently it's hard to come by so I'm buying up all I can tomorrow!!
— 10 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: dusty. Cedar. Light leather. Boysenberry, cherries. Plum. Pencil shavings. Taste: rich plum, Smokey oak, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee finish. Some herbaceous notes. Cherry. Smooth but rich. Med+ body, medium acid and tannin, dry. Me likey. — 4 years ago

Domaine de L'Arlot

Clos des Forêts St. Georges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

2018-Vintage- black fruits, big fruit and tannins , forest floor, new wood feel , - too young even in a 375 good life ahead with the fruit tannin balance — 4 years ago

Bob, Paul and 10 others liked this
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Almost hibiscus flower
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Sequoia Grove

Rebellious Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

K L
8.9

Good staple. 2014 is drinking well. A little heavier. Maybe zin or Syrah like and heavy cab. — 5 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Bright, clear ruby with a great nose of cassis, blackberry, violet and mint.
Beautiful length and finesse. Great impression of crushed fruit with hints of forest floor and cedar. The finish leaves a lasting impression of sweet red fruit and supported by a soft blanket of tannins. This is the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove - just lovely
— 7 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2007

My favorite varietal. Nice finish. Chocolate, blackberry. — 8 years ago

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Rutherford Grove

Spring Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah 2008

Sean Trapani
9.1

Powerful fruit, gamey under-tones, hint of cocoa. Fabulous effort. — 9 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1983

1983 - holding much better than equivalent Bordeaux. Rich, torrefaction - deep layers of fruit emerging through heaps of forest floor. — 9 years ago

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