Lamborn Family Vineyards

Teeter-Totter

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Subtle. Slight sweetness. I preferred the Lamborn, but everyone else preferred this. They don’t have Delectable....so my rating is all that matters! — 7 years ago

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Lol!!!!

Lamborn Family Vineyards

Vintage II Cabernet Sauvignon

My last 04,
I popped & poured my last 04, this one needs air🤔?
— 8 years ago

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Brian Lamborn

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@Paul T Great question. Every 10 years or so in Napa there is a "softer" vintage (coincidentally the one prior to that was '96, exactly 10 years apart) in Napa. It just means that the fruit is less-pronounced (but, for Mountain fruit, it is still pretty rich) and the tannin is much more subtle; so it isn't quite as age-worthy as the other vintages.
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@Brian Lamborn, remember your boy with the suntan here in New Jersey 🤥
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Always, @Ron R!

Haber Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Shay A
9.6

One word. INSANE! I've heard all about Haber from @Shawn R and @Martin G Rivard and I'm more than pleased to say that their recommendations are totally spot on! Tonight was the Taste of Howell Mountain event in Dallas and the line-up was absurd. Aloft, Adamvs, Lamborn, Dunn, Outpost, O'Shaughnessy and many other rock stars. After tasting through many '13s and '14s, the '14 Haber Howell Mountain was the Wine of the night without a doubt. His '13 was great and when he said his '14 was excellent I thought it couldn't surpass it...it most definitely did. Buy this stuff up! The nose is out of this world...smoked meats, caramel, candied almonds. Jackpot! — 8 years ago

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Thank you Shay!!!!!
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@Ron Haber : No, thank you. Hoping to talk to you soon to see if I can get a bottle or two!
Greg Bennett

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Any chance this event will make its way to Atlanta!?

Lamborn Family Vineyards

"Vintage" Proprietor Grown Zinfandel 2005

Very good! I would have never guessed this wine was 10 years old — 10 years ago

Lamborn Family Vineyards

The Pupil Vintage Proprietor Grown Zinfandel 2011

Haven't been able to find this bottle on the east coast but it is a GREAT Zin!! — 10 years ago

Sean Ince

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This was a 2011 vintage...

Lamborn Family Vineyards

Vintage X Red Blend

Delicious. Would do again all day long — 7 years ago

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Lamborn Family Vineyards

Howell Middle Aged Vine Mountain Zinfandel 2012

Ryan said it had a heavy tobacco taste. I agree but it was not overpowering. Good balance of dark fruit and tanin. So the bone in filets were perfect combo with this light spice and long finish. — 8 years ago

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Mollydooker Wines

The Boxer Shiraz 2015

Decent quality and reasonable price point. I had it after the Lamborn Zinfandel, so it was disadvantaged from the start. Overall, Molly Dooker is producing wine with high QPR. — 8 years ago

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Lamborn Family Vineyards

Vintage VIII Proprietor Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Heidi can make wine. Inky black in the glass with a purple rim. The nose is heavy with smoke, leather, barrel toast, tobacco, bay leaves, and briar berries. The palate is a controlled explosion of crushed black fruits, roasted meats, savory herbs, cigar tobacco, and rich earthy minerals. A mouth drying, lip smacking finish shows how much of a baby this wine is. Come back around 2025. Or drink this now, @Jody Scharf ! — 9 years ago

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Great note and agree about the Barnett factor
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Joe @Joe Lucca 2025 I'm 67. So to be fair I'm thinking the palate might not be as sharp
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I'd better start showin the ol dawg @Jody Scharf some respect!!
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Lamborn Family Vineyards

The Phoenix Vintage Zinfandel 1991

Mike Fifer
9.1

At 24 years young it still has bright red fruit, cocoa and cigar box on palate. Strong acidity means this one still has some life left. — 10 years ago

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Lamborn Family Vineyards

The Abundant Vintage Zinfandel 2009

Perfectly balanced zin, bright up front but quickly smooths into oak. — 11 years ago

Lamborn Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Mary-Hana Rosé 2012

Rosé...fruity, dark pink, amazing. Not too dry. Not too sweet. Not too bitter. Nice balanced rose. — 12 years ago

Brian Lamborn

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Hi Becky - this Rosé was produced in the saignée style which concentrated the strawberry flavors. Our winemaker fermented it dry resulting in a crisp, well-balanced, fruity wine. So glad you enjoyed it and we greatly appreciate your support!

Château Barreyres

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Very tannic, rich cherries but no complexity. A little disappointing! Makes me want to open Ron’s bottle of Lamborn! 🍷 — 7 years ago

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Sorry you had a shitty experience with this, son!

Lamborn Family Vineyards

The Diamond Anniversary Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2012

I really enjoy the Lamborn Zinfandel. Quality producer and a reasonable price point. Pairs perfectly with homemade brick oven pizzas. — 8 years ago

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Thank you very much for the kind words and review, Mike! We have been producing Zin for over three decades and we never get tired of hearing of people enjoying our wines. Thanks again and cheers! Thanks for the heads up, @Ron R - hoping you are well!
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One of my favorite zins. 👌

Neal Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Nice cab but I had it after the Lamborn 2012 and it couldn't keep up. — 9 years ago

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Janet Ross

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....but another excellent wine none the less 😁

Lamborn Family Vineyards

'YeeHaw' Zinfandel 2011

A dry Zin ....outstanding Howell Mtn. Characteristics — 9 years ago

Lamborn Family Vineyards

Echo Vintage Zinfandel 2004

Steven Foster
9.5

This was just a zin for aging. Wonderful Howell mountain fruit with a roundness. No acid or spice dominating just the perfect age on a perfect Zinfandel. Thanks to @Remi Barrett for this bottle! #zinfomaniacs @Brian Lamborn — 10 years ago

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Lamborn Family Vineyards

Serendipity Proprietor Grown Zinfandel 2006

Love the back label! See previous for thoughts on wine. — 12 years ago

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Every vintage of Zin has a different name (symbolic of something during the growing season) with the story behind it on the back label. Glad you enjoyed it! The tradition started with our 1991 "Phoenix Vintage" Zinfandel when my grandfather lost everything in the Berkeley/Oakland firestorm and "rose out of the ashes."