Fossil & Till
Pahlmeyer
Napa Valley Merlot 2010
Jean Edwards Cellars
Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Second time trying the 2011 Stagecoach Cabernet. Deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. A touch floral on the nose with dark berries and bell peppers. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Good fruit on the palate with dusty tannins and solid greenery. Long finish. Drink till 2022. — 7 years ago
Realm Cellars
The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Super thick and rich. Deep ruby red. Feels like it doesn't end. Tons of dark fruits and dark baking spices on the palate. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Long and never ending finish. Similar on the nose as the palate. Drink till 2031. — 7 years ago
Shafer Vineyards
Napa Valley Merlot 2001
Definitely better than the last couple of times we have had it. Deep and dark ruby red with garnet edges and a little bit of sediment. Forest floor on the nose accompanied with dark berries. Fruit forward with an attack of cassis with some undertones of truffles and other earthy/rustic notes. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a smooth medium body. Actually a bit of dark cocoa too. Moderate plus furry finish. Shafer does not disappoint! Drink till 2019. — 8 years ago
Fossil & Fawn
Silvershot Oregon Pinot Gris 2013
I guess that if I'm going to love a white wine, it needs to be pink. — 9 years ago
Witchery Wine
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Fourth of the blind tasting for Father's Day weekend.
Deep and dark purplish ruby red. Dark fruits with a touch of acetone or whiskey on the nose. Some cigars and dark cocoa as well. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium bodied. A touch lighter than expected. Extracted dark fruits and bitter dark cocoa on the palate. A little unbalanced with a medium plus finish. This is still a baby and needs time to settle. Drink till 2029. — 7 years ago
Château Kirwan
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
Second wine in flight three for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with all wines from Margaux.
Deep mix of garnet and ruby red. Similar to the 2014 with some sweet spices and dark fruits but a bit softer with a savory twist. Notes of bret, meaty and a touch stinky overall. Nothing overpowering or out of place, well integrated together. Great structure and backbone with heavy tannins (7.5/10), definitely a wine built for the long haul. Notes of dark red berries, pepper and a touch toasted. Medium plus body with a long finish. Drink till 2040. (92+) — 7 years ago
Kale Wines
Sonoma County Syrah Rosé 2015
Beautiful pale pink. Layered nose with strawberries, and melon. Moderate acidity (6/10) and light plus bodied. Fresh and crisp palate with strawberries and tropical fruits. Long finish. Drink till 2019. — 7 years ago
Kale Wines
Kick Ranch Vineyards Home Run Cuvée Grenache Blend 2012
First red we tried from Kale Anderson at his own personal winery, Kale Wines. Deep and dark ruby red. Interesting nose with notes of dark chocolate and forest floor. Definitely some savory notes too. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied Rhone blend. Silky, smooth, thick, and creamy texture coated with dark fruits like berries and plums. Strong on the attack, seems heavily extracted. Long and lingering finish. Got a little drier on day two. So much structure and complexity going on in this wine and only for $45. Solid wine and worth checking out if you haven't. Drink till 2025. — 8 years ago
Vale De Capucha
Fossil Fernão Pires Blend 2012
Superb wine. Grown on crustacean shells just@north of Lisbon — 8 years ago
Charles Smith
Kungfu Girl Washington State Riesling 2014
Härlig friskhet. Funkar bra till skaldjur. — 9 years ago
Pahlmeyer
Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2003
Deep ruby red. Mix of blue and red fruits on the nose. Undertones of cedar and light craisons. Rich and extracted, a true powerhouse in Napa. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Solid oak notes, vanilla, cinnamon, some mint and notes of black fruits and red fruit too. Long finish. Heat comes through a little bit, but does not overpower the wine. Drink till 2020. — 7 years ago
Stark-Condé
Unfined and Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Tasted on day two. Deep ruby red with bell peppers and red fruits on the nose. Lots of acidity with medium tannins (5/10). Medium bodied with dark fruits and a bit savory. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2019. — 7 years ago
Scalon
Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Deep ruby red. A bit tight to start on the nose, with notes of black cherries, floral herbs and a bit smokey. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Palate was a bit savory with a good bit of red berries. Dark gravel in the long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. — 7 years ago
De Toren
Z Merlot Blend 2009
Garnet red with some bricking around the edges. Some dirty notes of the nose with a little greenery and soft dark berries in the finish. Moderate tannins (7/10) with good acidity, a little higher than expected. Mainly red berries on the palate with some savory herbs in the finish. Medium plus bodied and medium plus finish. Tastes a little older than an 09. Drink till 2018. — 7 years ago
Chalk Hill
Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Garnet red with some browning on the edges. Nose was definitely tight to start, with a couple hours of air it changes from chalky and savory to some dark berries. Kind of all mixed together. Cassis and blackberries in the attack with some earthy and vegetal undertones. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and a moderate body. Slightly furry moderate plus finish. Drink till 2019. — 8 years ago
Van Till Family Farm Winery
Red Blend
Front label. Nice concord blend. Semi sweet red. Enjoyed this. — 10 years ago
Greg Ballington
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
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. — 7 years ago