High 7 Seas
Hendry
Blocks 7 & 22 Napa Valley Zinfandel 2011
Juicy, spicy, medium but smooth tannins. Awesome paired with grilled pork. High abv, but not noticeable while drinking. — 11 years ago
St. Francis Winery
Claret Sonoma County Merlot Blend 2010
Bordeaux blend. Full body, high alcohol. Smooth finish. Very rich. 7. — 12 years ago
De Vallois
Brut Champagne
High acidity and freshness, citrus and passion fruit with a touch of yeast. 7/10 — 13 years ago
Michael David Winery
7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2013
Dark fruits and rich depth in flavor and bouquet. Very oaky and high in tannins. Guess Im a sucker for big reds! — 10 years ago
Big Basin Vineyards
Coastview Vineyard Syrah 2012
93% syrah 7% Viognier. What an incredible bottle of wine. Last I had it was in barrel. Beautiful silky structure with influences of calcareous soils and limestone. Beautiful aromatics. Viognier is prevalent on nose with Monterey fruit. High elevation and above the fog line — 11 years ago
Manos Negras
Atrevida Mendoza Malbec 2010
Malbec 93%, Cabernet Franc 7%. Dark as ink. Amazing nose, I'm speachless. Cooked ripe red fruits. Multidimensional. Tar with earth and flowers and eucalyptus. High extraction, very aggressive. Need food. Love food. Complexed, stunning! — 12 years ago
Almus Seven
Almvs 7 Red Bordeaux Blend
High elevation cab. Oh yeah good. 2010 vintage. — 10 years ago
Lokoya
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Definitely a favorite of mine. Big bold and very well balanced. This 2009 is a great example of great mountain fruit. Dark red color, high viscosity mild tannins and dark roasted oak. blueberry, cherry and blackberry flavors and hints of young wood, black pepper , nutmeg and clove. 2/7/2015 — 11 years ago
Merum
Osmin Priorat Garnacha Blend
50 garnacha, 27 carinena, 16 Syrah, 7 Cabernet, maybe a lil merlot, 93 Parker, 12 meses barrica francesa nueva. $204 cost 6 packs, sell for $50. 700 cajas produccion, 80 a 100 anos vinedos. Nose: some dried fruit, red fruit, cocoa. Mouth: nice tannins, high acidity, heavy body, calls for food, chewy. 8/10 — 12 years ago
David Podhaskie
This gets extra points for being high in alcohol content, but not losing any complexity. Incredibly smooth with a great spice and floral finish. — 10 years ago