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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

What a great refined wine. The 2018 Insignia opens with aromas of dark fruit, florals, and spice. On the palate, blackberry, mocha, and plum come through with a nice texture and tannins. The finish is long, savory, and elegant. Wow! — 8 months ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Ruby with complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. Blend of 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano, aged 48 months on American oak, 20% new. On the palate flavors of dark berry fruits with spice, oak and smoky earthy notes, slight vanilla nuances on ripe full soft silky tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak, cigar box spice and clean mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip this Fine Wine!! Tasting great, has more aging potential! — 10 months ago

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Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2004

Stunning nose of brambly dark red fruit and black tea. Bacon fat and scorched clay on the entry followed by a broad beam of melted tannins and fig, iron, Provençal spices and lavender. 45+ second finish. Outstanding, another great bottle though now at its apogee (but likely to stick around and turn to burgundy over time). — 5 years ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@LM Segal “ Turn to Burgundy” spot on.

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Dark fruits, intense colour, great legs. A real bargain. — 8 years ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Great everyday wine. I love California wines! — 10 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

An incredibly smooth and flavorful California blend, fantastic value and a great showcase for what California can do. — 11 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Great blend! Tried it a few times - pairs well w/ steak & also went well with Italian dishes (pizza, veal or meat based pasta dishes w/ red sauce). Tried 2011 and 12: I prefer the 11 but both are great! — 11 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

I love Lynch Bages, and this is a great one. A very soft, elegant, medium-bodied, beautifully balanced wine. Cedar, cloves, black currants, plums, and graphite. — 9 months ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Not sure I’ve had any other 2006 Bordeaux but decided to pull this to give it a go at nearly 20 years of age. Nice wine but perhaps not one that justifies the price point. At first quite tight, but after a 5 hour decant this really comes into its own. Lots of leather and dark blue and black fruit. Oak is really only apparent in structure now. Great acid. 13% which is nicely balanced. — 9 months ago

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Oh yeah! Our favorite S-J producer ❤️
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@Severn G That’s a big statement!

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha

I grab my wines by random out of the fridge. I grabbed it from the cheap zone and we really pleased with the quality as it is excellent.

Turns out it is not cheap, it's like $35-40. It's still good just not a great value
— 6 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Loved this. Affordable from Costco and great to drink with many different meala — 8 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Great fruit with excellent structure. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Vanilla covers the fruit, great with chocolate. — 10 years ago

Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This a great pizza night wine. Loved the berry deliciousness of this cab. — 11 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Another great drinking older Cali showing red, black fruit, plum with cedar, leather, sweet, savory spice & tobacco leaf — 9 months ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I haven’t had this wine in a long time, but the first sip reminded me why I liked it and probably purchased in the first place. The 2012 is in a great place right now and will probably remain there for the next decade +. Lots of dark fruits but nicely balanced with a hint of tartness that gives this a rounded flavor profile. Very enjoyable. — 9 months ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

2011 not as great year but well made, plenty of depth despite poor fruit. My go to Bordeaux — 4 years ago

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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Thanks to the random guy at the store who recommended this one. It’s delicious! Very smooth from the beginning with notes of dark fruit. Will definitely buy again. Another great wine from Paso Robles! — 6 years ago

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@David L I hope to make it out that way one day! I absolutely love their wines!
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You must go to Daou. The place is stunning. Sitting outside on a clear day is something you won’t soon forget. The pictures don’t do it justice. You’ll have to go see for yourself. Plan on spending at least two hours there. Grab some lunch and a bottle. Trust me. 
Sharon B

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@David L sounds wonderful! I love their wine too!

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The first bottle my wonderful hubby and I shared all those years ago. Great then. Better now. Smooth and slightly tanen with a touch of dryness. — 11 years ago

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Lee White

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Go Nury and George! Better with time!