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Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

My favorite non-beckstoffer wine ever made by kirk venge. This is plush. — 5 years ago

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Pull a Martinez Vineyard 18 on Pritchard Hill. Don’t know when it will be released.

Trespass

Zinfandel 2014

Kirk venge — 8 years ago

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Janzen Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Under their Janzen label, Bacio Divino produces three vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignons from the Cloudy’s Vineyard, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. They also produce this Napa Cab which blends fruit from these vineyards with other select Napa vineyards. Kirk Venge is the consulting winemaker and viticulturist. Parker nails it with “intense notes of crushed plums, black cherries and mulberries plus notions of cedar chest, dried Provence herbs, underbrush and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives a very refreshing acid line, lifting the youthful black fruit, finishing long and chewy.” While the fruit is immediately evident and approachable, there’s still a fair amount of tannin. The acid provides an impression of citrus brightness atypical of many of its peers. And while I prefer Venge’s Silencieux, I’m not sure a comparison is relevant as this is completely different stylistically, and quite enjoyable because of that. — 8 years ago

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The janzen line definitely is unique compared to venge's other projects. I like that there is variety.
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@Jason Oliver Indeed. I want to call it modern, but is there such thing in regard to Napa Cabs?

Beau Vigne

Owner's Reserve Guest Cottage Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

"Bad Ass in a Glass" is quite accurate here. Poured from a double magnum, this was a big wine that had people smiling and buzzing (in every sense of the word!). Globs of dark fruit, silky smooth, a touch sweet, but so well integrated.

Thank you
@Martin G Rivard and @Christine for an epic 48 hours and for opening your home last night for the Super Bowl of wine tastings (and for the four different types of grilled cheese sandwiches that magically appeared toward the end of the night!).

While the wines shared last night literally were the best of the best, so too were the folks I had the pleasure of seeing again and meeting for the first time. Thank you all for making last night so memorable. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing a glass (bottle?) with you all again in the near future.

@David L @Mike R @Ron R @Joe Lucca @Shawn R @Bill Bender @Daryl Calhoun @Ryan M @leon egozi @David Goldfinger @David From The 504 @Monica O @Ira Shapiro @Jeffrey Lew @Mo Salem @"Odedi" @Kirk Alexander @Gina Sabean (tag anyone I may have missed!). Your generosity and enthusiasm in sharing wine was greatly appreciated.
— 8 years ago

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@Ed snider @Carl Fischer @David L @Mike R @Ron R @Shawn R @Daryl Calhoun "Bad Ass in a Glass". It's not bragging when it's the truth!! This was up there as one of the WOTN!
It's that good. Thank you Ed for blending the "Mandes" M wine with Ted Mandes.
@Ted Mandes. Ted's proprietary blend showed amazingly well. Thank you to everyone that purchased Ted's wine in support of his venture!! It's mind blowing good!! I hate to tell you "I told you so" but I told you so!!!
I sold both 3L's and the 6 pack that was in my house. Send me an email if you'd like some shipped to you. They are $200 per bottle.
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Martin and Carl thank you for your comments. The site says sold out but I have plenty. Just contact me here or call 5612544612
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@Carl Fischer @Martin G Rivard You said it for all of us .

Renteria

1st Cut Red Blend 2014

Nice Wednesday wine,
46% petite syrah 24% Cabernet 15% merlot 15% syrah.
Another great wine made by Kirk Venge
— 9 years ago

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Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Very yummy. Drank at Clusters with Beth, Jess, Kirk and Dean. — 9 years ago

Macauley

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2016

Just so good. Petite sirah might be kirk venge’s best non-bordeaux varietal. — 5 years ago

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Greer

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

A truly amazing tasting hosted by non other than Rob Greer!!! We loved hearing the history of his vineyard and his transition from making what he called “Fun” wine to making “Fine Wine”. If he was shooting for simply fine he completely missed his Mark. This one was absolutely unequivocably Superb!!!!! Wow., his 14 was balanced., balanced, balanced. Seamless integration and a touch of oak which doesn’t over power the wine. This was Badass in a Glass for sure!!!!!!
I was lucky enough to have been introduced to Greer wines by Howard Greenfield a few years ago. I’ve never looked back and say YES SIR to my entire allocation on a yearly basis. If you haven’t had Greer YOU MUST contact Rob and pick up a 3 pack. Believe me.,you won’t regret it!!! It will do you proud when you pour it for your family and friends🙌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🙌.
@Howard Greenfield @Jason Chang @Kirk Alexander @Dov Eidelman @Tania Rodriguez
— 7 years ago

Christine Kirk Alexander
with Christine and Kirk
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We’ve never been, and now must go...
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I just love your posts, too. To me, they represent so much more than just wine.
Mike R

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@Martin G Rivard definitely badass in a glass

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

@Kirk Alexander going ham. Soft inviting tannins, Merlot is shining through and an altogether harmonious classy wine. Cigar, ripe plum and cedar chips. — 8 years ago

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Screaming Eagle

Second Flight Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Mike R
9.6

Thank you @Kirk Alexander — 8 years ago

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Definitely ty @Kirk Alexander for this tremendous bottle

Morlet Family Vineyards

Coeur de Vallée Cabernet Sauvignon

@Mike R @David L @Joe Lucca @Ron R @Paul T The WOTN was a beauty so generously given to me by my Bud Paul Treadway! Thanks Paul!!! The tasting notes between the Beau Vigne Estate and Morlet's Coeur de Vallee are eerily similar. The true differentiation between the 2 is Morlet's seem less integration at this time. My buddy Kirk @Kirk Alexander always says "The test of a great wine is when nothing jumps out at you". This particular bottle did just that. Every person this evening commented on the fact that it was such a superbly balanced wine. It was dialed back ever so slightly in all the right spots for it to dance on your palate effortlessly.
Thank you Paul for a stellar bottle!!
It was enjoyed by friends outdoors on this beautiful S FL cool night. What else could one ask for?
— 8 years ago

Christine Gina Sabean
with Christine and Gina
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Martin, I love your wine passion. Thank you for your generous offer but I was kidding. I couldn't possibly accept. Cheers!
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@David Trumper Not a problem at all! I love sharing wines with new friends. A lot of us on delectable have done it. It's part of the fun of sharing our tasting notes & insights on the wines we are drinking. I would love to introduce you to the Beau Vigne winery by fedexing a few bottles to you. Piece of cake!
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@TheSkip At Least the Chardonnay stays cool outside!!!!

Vérité

Le Désir Sonoma County Cabernet Franc Blend 2007

@Ron R @David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @Kirk Alexander My 1st time tasting this wine and what an impression it made.,Beautifully intergraded, powerful yet soft and supple. Parker scored it 100 and I now know why! My only minute., minute., minute criticism: I wish the finish was a little longer. Other than that., it was pretty freaking good!! — 9 years ago

Christine Kirk Alexander
with Christine and Kirk
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Now I am just jealous - killer night Martin
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@Martin G Rivard Dammit... what a night!

Entrepreneur

Reserve Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Kirk Venge pouring the 2016 Oakville Cab barrel sample. This was neck and neck with the stagecoach. Less fruit forward with nice cherry and olive. Fine tannins. Really a wonderful wine. Girlfriend rated it 96-98 barrel sample. — 7 years ago

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Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2016

Big fruit and long finish. Been drinking this big full-bodied red blend for years, and this vintage doesn't disappoint! Winemaker Kirk Venge is taking Dad Nils' abilities onward. The base of this wine is single-sourced old vine zin, and the Charbono, Petite Sirah and Syrah are similarly sourced. — 7 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

Mike R
9.5

Even four days after opening still singing / God Bless USA and great French wine @Kirk Alexander - thank you — 8 years ago

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Whoaaaa @Mike R ....... that smile is going to last for days!!!

Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Simply fabulous. We loved the '14. Special mention for the rich Pinot - judged by all as one of the best we've had. Too busy tasting to get pics of all but hats off to Kirk and the Venge family — 8 years ago

Frazier

Memento Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Taking this to dinner tonight. Coombsville fruit. Kirk venge. Reserve bottling. Winery no longer exists. 40 bucks on last bottle (reg 110). Hope it's aged well 😬.

Update: this was probably awesome as a younger wine. With the fruit gone, the alcohol dominates.

— 8 years ago

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Kirk Venge

Croix Starling Morelli Roost Chardonnay 2014

Awesome recommendation from our local wine guy. Hadn't heard of if before, apparently it's a newer project from Kirk Venge. It's the Chardonnay but Delectable doesn't seem to have it in their database. Complex nose and palate of flowers, minerals, slate, apricots, mint, brown butter, blah blah blah. Basically, too many to list, but I like how it tastes a little different each time. Really nice acid and viscosity. Sure to age well. — 9 years ago

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Sounds great, Eric. What's the $? Thanks
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Its awesome and definitely worth a try. $80, but that's from a little boutiquesy tourist place in my town. Likely cheaper elsewhere @Ron R
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Agree. This was very good. Excited to try the croix pinot and zin

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Awesome wine provided by my buddy @Kirk Alexander . absolutely beautiful. My favorite tonight. I think all of those drinking each had a favorite! — 9 years ago

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Lynch Bages is a 5th growth property. It's criminal given the quality and consistency of the producer.