Franc Dušak

Château Lanessan

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Very cool bottle of 1986 Lanessan: not complex but truly well done and ready to drink. — 2 months ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
with Jose, veronique and 1 other
Adriana, Peter and 2 others liked this

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend

Cesar mau sacal y carlos ramos — 3 months ago

Juan liked this

Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc 2007

Smoke, oak, toast, grilled herbs and vegetables. After an hour or so, black fruit emerges. But the tannines are still quite obtrusive. — 4 months ago

Jan, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

From a pristine bottle - cork did its job, but was on the softer side and fell apart after extraction. This leans very herbal with notes of green pepper and green tobacco immediately perceptible on the nose. After that there are notes of earth. There was little to no perceptible fruit left at this stage, but it was a lovely, silk like experience and texture in the mouth with tertiary flavors such as leather, cedar, and some spice. This seemed like it was perhaps on the very early part of its downhill and was beginning to come apart, but should still have another few years left in the tank from properly stored bottles — 4 months ago

Blackbird Vineyards

Arise Proprietary Napa Valley Merlot Blend 2011

one of my favorite wineries, never fails. — 7 months ago

Neil, Shay and 3 others liked this

Viader

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

1996 Vintage- Dirt and earth abound! Dried blackberry and bramble with tobacco and leather accents. Moderate acidity still for a wine old enough to drink itself! — 8 years ago

Seth Eli BarlowMaggie Walters
with Seth and Maggie
Chris liked this

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2008

Nose was muted on opening but came out with air. Delightful wine that outshine the Hourglass from the start and until the end although it was no slouch. — 3 months ago

Bob, Joe and 4 others liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money.
— 4 months ago

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Red Blend

Sam
9.0

2011 Vintage. Black pepper and anise on the nose. Medium mouth feel with toasted nuts and anise on the tongue. Blackberry on the finish. I enjoyed the glass by itself. Would be better with prime rib. — 5 months ago

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2008

Beautiful wine with black fruits, spice box, dried herbs, earth & violet — 6 months ago

Ira, Shay and 11 others liked this

Domaine Bernard Baudry

Les Grézeaux Chinon Cabernet Franc 2022

Purple edged garnet color.
BlackBerry forest floor nose.
Medium plus bodied with tangy acid and velvety tannins
— 7 months ago

Tom, Peter and 1 other liked this

Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 1975

Well aged, balanced, smooth, tasty — 2 years ago

Peter liked this

Château La Vieille Cure

Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Pop and pour (practically) — can’t be helped.

NOSE: something savory, blackberry, and a little violet. Mild clove. A little clay. Something…Mexican?

TASTE: juicy, purple cassis and clay. Fresh and tasty. The kind of wine I like, basically. Blueberry pie after air. 93.
— 3 months ago

Ray, Peter and 1 other liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

boys nite. Very classical napa valley. nose is better than palate. blue fruit, opulent, mineral. now i know my type of wine is one with cabernet, merlot, can franc. comparable to pomerol. just get the cheaper one you can find — 4 months ago

Jan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this

Giuseppe Quintarelli

Primofiore Veneto Corvina Blend 2022

Pretty florals. Candied pomegranate seed. Wood tannin on the center of the tongue.
Had this been a blind I could see myself calling Ruché. First time trying Quintarelli and did not disappoint.
— 4 months ago

Joe, Ira and 5 others liked this

Inglenook

Rubicon Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

An amazing Cab. Love the bold, color and aroma. — 4 months ago

Tolaini

Valdisanti Tenuta S. Giovanni Toscana Red Blend 2014

Great aged tannins, cherry, black currant/creme de cassis, leather — 5 months ago

Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021

A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, aged in French oak 65% new and 35% 1 year old, fruit sourced from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, earthy and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors, with vanilla, licorice, citrus and herb spice. Fine tannins, well balanced long finish ending with tart fruit and a sweet earthy mineral character. Nice! A Fav! — 7 months ago

Anthony, Tom and 1 other liked this