Fossil & Till
Round Pond Estate
Estate Proprietary Left Bank Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
Second wine on the second night of the cruise at Chops Grille. Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Rich nose with cinnamon, cassis, blackberries, anise and spices. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Well rounded with great structure and dark gravel, black raspberries, blackberries, and tons of cinnamon. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027. (93+) — 8 years ago
Kanonkop Estate
Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005
Seventh red wine at our annual DMV South African wine tasting. Medium ruby red in appearance. Chalky notes coming straight out of the glass with some more layers of black cherries, twigs and light spices. Great acidity and balanced tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layers of red and black fruits on the palate, some cinnamon, vanilla and some chalky and earthy notes. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022. — 8 years ago
Galen Glen
Stone Cellar Fossil Vineyard Riesling 2016
2016 vintage with great acidity and dryness — 8 years ago
Schrader Cellars
LPV Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep purplish ruby red. A little mute on the nose to start with some savory notes, layers of dark black fruits, cinnamon and some minerality. Balanced acidity with heavy tannins (7.5/10). Full bodied with tons of dark and red fruit with some sweet spices too. Long and lingering finish. Needs a long decant. Drink till 2033. — 8 years ago
Cave Ridge Vineyard
Vineyard Fossil Hill Reserve Red Blend 2008
Possibly from first year at shrine mont. C deep violet, N Oak, typical cab franc; T Oak, dark cherry, barnyard — 8 years ago
Pahlmeyer
Napa Valley Merlot 2010
A bit hazy, cloudy and dark ruby red. Thick baking cocoa on the nose with a touch porty, tight black cherries, and raspberries. Strong acidity with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Seemed a bit disjointed even with a 2 hour decant. Layered palate with plums, cedar, a bit of animal notes like leather, leaves, a touch earthy and dark cherries too. Long finish. Might be going through a dumb phase and need some time. Drink till 2023. — 8 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010
Deep ruby red. Dark nose with cocoa, cinnamon, a bit herbal, cassis, light graphite and smoke. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and well integrated with a medium plus body. Really grips the back and sides of your mouth, even with two days being open. Layered flavors of smokiness, black currants, bramble, wood and black cherries. Long finish. Drink till 2030. — 7 years ago
Realm Cellars
The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014
First red on night four at Chops Grille aboard the Harmony of the Seas. Deep purplish red. Rich nose with sweet cinnamon, vanilla, blackberries, cassis, dark gravel and dark cocoa. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Lush palate with blue and black fruits as well as baking spices, purple flowers and a bit of minerals. Long and lingering finish with a touch of heat. Could use a short decant next time. Drink till 2033. — 8 years ago
Raats
Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc 2013
Deep ruby red with garnet edges. Quite a bit of greenery on the nose with some earthiness as well as a touch of cherries and perfume. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. Very young overall with notes of dark berries, chalk, earthiness and spices. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago
Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti)
Morellino di Scansano 2016
Medium to deep ruby red. Savory and cherries on the nose. A bit of gravel too. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and balanced acidity. Medium to medium plus body. Needs a little time to open up. Cherries and lots of earthiness. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024. — 8 years ago
Flora Springs
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep ruby red, nice and young. Rounded nose dark spices, dark berries, cocoa and a touch of anise. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Layers of sweet spices, crushed gravel, dark bitter cocoa, plums and dark raspberries. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2024. — 8 years ago
Rockwell Brown
Red Mountain Red Blend 2007
Second of the four year vertical we are trying out for #WAWineMonth. We had the 05, 07, 08 and 09.
Medium to deep garnet with brick edges. Quite a bit of oak on the nose with notes of cigar boxes, dark spices, dried fruits and woody. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Well integrated with quite a bit of earthiness compared to the other three vintages. Very dark throughout with notes of cocoa, herbs and some black cherries. Medium plus to long finish. Showed better on day two. Drink till 2022.
Made up of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.5% Merlot, 3.5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. — 8 years ago
Fossil & Fawn
Oregon Rosé Blend
Rich dark color, slight effervescence. Smooth. A little tartness. Enjoying the sunset and a cheese plate. A little bit of heaven. — 7 years ago
Fossil & Fawn
Pinot Noir
Tried on a flight at Teresa’s next door with naso. Omg!! Best Pinot ever!!! — 7 years ago
De Toren
Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2014
Ninth red wine at our annual DMV South African wine tasting. Medium to deep ruby red. Muted nose to start with notes of iron, cassis, dark sweet spices, and cocoa. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Almost caramel like on the palate with vanilla and dark berries. Nice level of richness and very long finish. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago
Continuum
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014
First blind red for my father’s 53rd birthday. We tried four 2014s, two were Cabernet Sauvignons and two were Bordeaux Blends.
Deep purplish ruby red. Restrained yet rich nose, dark berries, dark spices and gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10), full bodied and great structure. Rich palate with sweet spices, anise, dark cocoa, black fruits and perfume too. Long and a touch bitter in the finish. Drink till 2037. (95+) — 8 years ago
Fossil & Till
Petillant Naturel Seneca Lake Riesling 2015
23 November 2017. Vine Wine, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Final night of the cruise.....night ten coming to a close so we decided to go with another Special Selection.
Deep and dark purplish ruby red, completely coats the glass. Plump and rich aromas on the nose with blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon, blackberries and even some purple flowers. Rounded and integrated heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Love the blue and black fruits on the palate of this wine. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2032. — 8 years ago
Mvemveraats
De Compostella Cabernet Franc Blend 2011
Fourth of the blind wines.
Deep ruby red. Nose started off quite tight, needs more than an hour and a half decant. Earthy nose with menthol notes, darker spices, cinnamon, a touch of dirty cellar, a little green, chalky and light dark berries. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Great structure with notes of red berries, oak, earth, herbaceous, minerality, and a touch vegetal. Very dry and long finish. Drink till 2024. (91+) — 8 years ago
Greg Ballington
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
Deep ruby red. Perfumed nose with blueberries, black cherries, oak and some spices. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Lush palate with tons of oak, blackberries, black cherries and some sweet spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2029. (92+) — 7 years ago