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Frog's Leap

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Still fresh and full of life — 8 months ago

Juan, Tom and 1 other liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Blend of Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, & splash of Merlot; estate-owned vineyards Rutherford, Napa, St. Helena & Stag's Leap District. Just opened, 14 years in the bottle after couple of years in the barrel! Still tasting well, young & juicy, should easily last another decade, but nice now. Deep Ruby, dark fruits, spice, complex nose. Palate reflects juicy rich berry fruits, well structured harmonious wine. Fine soft rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and earthy tones. Wow! — 9 months ago

Andrew, Juan and 4 others liked this

Bevan Cellars

Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 4 years ago

Shay, Milissa and 5 others liked this
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Bummer. Those are usually really enjoyable.

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2019

My go to Sauvignon Blanc- tastes like summer, nice grapefruit and apricot notes. — 5 years ago

Regusci

Estate Bottled Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Dark Ruby. Lovely aromatics, violets, roses, flower garden that blossomed into a nice layered flavor trove of chocolate dipped cherry and toasted cinnamon stick. Perfect compliment to a NY Strip. — 7 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Hands of Time Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

I love Stags Leap and this one is crazy reasonable and so good. Cherry flavored, soft on pallet. Beautiful wine. — 11 years ago

Miguel Nistal
with Miguel

Chimney Rock

Elevage Stags Leap District Merlot Blend 2002

Initially dry, but with a fruity nose. Expected to have a full flavor and finish as the bottle nears the end. — 12 years ago

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Birth year tastings, evening 3. Enchantingly beautiful nose. Sweet and sour in a wonderful balance. Licorice, blackcurrant, Indian ink, dense structure, The smell of a just delivered newspaper in the morning. Chocolate, soft, pleasantly firm tannins. — 9 months ago

Eric, Dick and 3 others liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers.
— 10 months ago

Brian, Anthony and 9 others liked this
Norman

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Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!
Dave

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

Chimney Rock

Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Extremely Nice… in all aspects — 4 years ago

Reynolds Family Winery

Reserve Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Dark garnet colored with a slight brick colored meniscus on the edges. Dark fruit, cedar, black olives and leather on the nose. Bold tastes of black plums, figs, cherry cola, and licorice wrapped in silky tannins and perfect acidity. A great finish. Kudos to my friend Steve Reynolds for making such an unbelievably great wine. This wine is not showing any signs of letting up. A true heavyweight Cabernet at a great price. — 6 years ago

Lisa Mayer
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Baldacci Family Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

2004 tasting great. Black currant with soft tones of mineral/earth/wet stone. — 8 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Napa Valley Merlot 1977

It is drinking so well, I got for 10 bucks!! — 11 years ago

Suntory

The Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Finishing off the evening with a nightcap on a great big ball of ice — 9 months ago

Dave, Daniel and 3 others liked this

Long Shadows Vintners

Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2023

Somm David T
9.2

My two-day Pork Chop marinade. I have found the Long Shadows Poet Leap to be the perfect pairing.

Here is the recipe. Try it sometime.

4-6 thick cut bone-in pork chops

- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of Tamari soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of Lee Kim Kee brand chili sauce
-1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger finely chopped (I triple this)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic finely chopped (again.
I double this)
- 3/4 cup of cilantro finely chopped (no stems)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
— 10 months ago

Norman, Shay and 10 others liked this
Norman

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Next level review. Can’t wait to try them both

Odette

Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

If the wife likes it it inflates the score. #Naturally — 4 years ago

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Merlot

2017 Vintage — 6 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Fay Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Blackberry highlights in a very intense cabrenet — 9 years ago

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Warre's

Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Porto

Uncle tom's port yo! — 11 years ago