High Garden Vineyard

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2014

Smells of an old Tobacco factory after a rainstorm.

Gentle and precise, a flash of bright fruit, Then a touch of saline, a hint of garden vegetable, well rounded acids and and and exhale of vanilla tannins.
— 8 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

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Matt Perlman

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Tough to beat

Bodega Colomé

Estate High Elevation Vineyards Valle Calchaquies Malbec 2011

Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 11 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2012

Buttery, and yet still fresh if served cold — 11 years ago

Jamsheed

Garden Gully Syrah 2012

Dude. Shut the front door. Fantastic. — 13 years ago

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Julia Weinberg

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Aye - I should watch my language. This is fantastic
Chris Pittenger

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Potty mouth

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Very complex and well-balanced at the same time. This Sauvignon Blanc has almost Old World Chardonnay taste. — 8 years ago

Cliff Lede Vineyards

High Fidelity Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend 2010

A fantastic red blend! Pairs well with vegan buffalo wings! — 9 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2009

Steve Matthiasson
9.5

A classically done wine by a classic producer. This Morgon expression is more on the garden earth/mineral/floral spectrum than the fruit spectrum, which is fine by me. Dense and structured, was singing after an hour in the decanter. — 10 years ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007

Had over the course of a couple of nights. First night was a classic Chinon on the nose and palate, although a little lighter bodied than many other Olgas I have had. Good spice on the palate and barnyard on the nose. Second night the nose was similar but the palate mellowed. A solid Chinon but not the best I've had. Still a good value in the high-20s. — 10 years ago

High Note

Elevated Uco Valley Malbec 2012

Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 12 years ago

Hewitson

Old Garden Mourvedre 2013

Cocoa powder, basil leaves, meat, game, smoke, elevated minerality, concentration, acidity, tannin and body lol. Large french oak barrels. Dark ruby. — 8 years ago

High West Distillery

Rendezvous Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

Surprised me, bold flavors, many layers, pepper, chili, vanilla. Long finish with complexity — 9 years ago

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High West Distillery

Double Rye Straight Whiskey

Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 9 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 10 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Jimmy Smith
9.2

2011: all varieties. Meaty, lavender, garden herbs, smoky, but still very vibrant red fruit. Lovely vibrancy of red fruit and all Mouvedre and Grenache aromatics. Sweet fruit, juicy acidity, hot indian spice and liquorice. Plum, cherry, spiced. Quite ready now. — 11 years ago