Going Forward

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

JT
9.3

Fruit forward, very lite oak and tannins, med body, good balance — 8 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Surprisingly fruit forward for 25 years. Dark fruit and plum flavors with smoothed tannins. Good bottle bouquet. Cork fell apart but there was no taint to the bottle. Bottle well kept for at least the last 15 years - and supposedly the first 10 before I got it from a private buyer. I would not believe this review if I had not done the tasting myself. I had an 88 and a 90 in recent years that had not held up - flat flavors and thin color — 9 years ago

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92 was an outstanding vintage! The 92 Napa is just as beautiful right now. Good job drinking it in the perfect window!

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2012

Fruit forward. Heavier tannins than expected but drinks great. Will be outstanding in a few years. Ridge never disappoints. — 10 years ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Juicy and forward which levels off after some decanting. Best wine from Daou. — 11 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Bruiting and strong shouldered. This is going through a interesting change right now. Such a tannic and concentrated version from randy. — 11 years ago

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The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

2011- gift from a friend. Excellent structure, tannins are very mellow but alcohol is still very hot. Fruit forward, possibly oxidized fruit (port-like fruit). — 11 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

Fruit forward — 13 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2012

Very young - tannins still need some time to resolve themselves. Going to be a beautiful wine. — 9 years ago

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Paul J
9.1

Classic Duckhorn Cab! Very fruit forward and lovely texture. Coats the palate nicely and has a solid finish. — 9 years ago

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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Great Paso Robles blend. Great nose showing currants, cigar box, star anise and oak. Wonderful fruit forward flavors of dark cherry, black currant, licorice and a very subtle hint of earthiness. The tannins are extremely well integrated and lush. This is a very nicely integrated wine with lots of aging potential. This is the iconic PR wine and does not disappoint. Cheers! — 10 years ago

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TheSkip

Nice notes!

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2007

Bit to young still will keep my others in the cellar.. Looking forward for next year — 11 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Classic style with well balanced tannins and acidity. Going great with some BBQ. — 11 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2005

Oh, my! Chateau Musar Wine Dinner....loved the 1994 and the white, the Rose was perfect for the appetizers. 2004 was fruit forward and young, 1998 was very earthy, which I like very much. — 12 years ago

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Kate Herr

It was such an awesome event....tasting the Musar wines and meeting Marc Musar. Really an honor, something to remember.

Paydirt

Going for Broke Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend 2015

Paydirt is produced by Going For Broke 2015 Paso Robles — 9 years ago

EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Very fruit forward, cherries, plums and earth tones.... very good! — 9 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

I love how in Spain you can go to a restaurant order a half bottle of Rioja and a 14 year old wine comes out aged perfectly. This is drinking great right now and can't imagine it's going to get any better. — 10 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Lots of oak, dark fruit, smoke and earthiness on the nose. Very much a full-bodied 21st century Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward with silky tannins and a long luscious finish. A fantastic pairing with my NY Strip and Lisa's veal. — 10 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Fruit forward, deep red purple color. Mouth feel is awesomely smooth all the way through the finish. This is a favorite of mine! — 11 years ago

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Superb wine. Fruit forward. Great napa cab — 11 years ago

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Marta Rich
9.3

Delicious and going strong, a fun cellular find — 12 years ago