Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Heath Higgins

9.2

Jammy and lush — 10 years ago

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Giancarlo Cicero

Love that wine

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Hermes Ortiz

9.7

2002 SHAFER Cabernet Sauvignon
"Hillside Select"
Napa Valley, California
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Silky smooth.
Soft, lush tannins.
Dark, Black Fruit.
Blackberry and Blueberry Flavors.
All Elements in harmony.
Great Balance.
Extra long finish.
"Wine of the Night".
Still has another 5 - 10 years of life ahead. — 11 years ago

with Jeffrey

Ryan, David and 13 others liked this

Hall Wines

Kathryn Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Peter Mallon

9.4

Concentrated, lush, dark berry, cocoa and tobacco...epic Cali Cab...2009 vintage--ready now! — 11 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Michael Webb

8.9

This is one of our favorites. Lush and smooth. Nice tannins. — 10 years ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2013

Mike Mayer

9.0

A powerful blend of Grenache, Petite Syrah and Syrah from Orin Swift. Deep nose of dark fruit and chocolate. A full bodied wine that lingers on the palate as the lush fruit , tobacco and cocoa comes across with an exclamation point. We are drinking this in lieu of dessert. — 11 years ago

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Jeff Shapiro

In my next life, I want to be David Phinney

Mike Mayer

No kidding! Great winemaker but an even more brilliant marketer!

Jeff Shapiro

My list is short - him, Jennifer Beloz or Jayson Woodbridge for "mainstream" and Paul Hobbs or Ken Wright for insider "cult" following.

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Cory Fierro

9.3

Decided now would be a good time to try out out the 2013 Prisoner. While not as good as the 2011 the structure is different, showing a ton of black pepper and balsamic on the nose with a little bit of violet flowers, and a very lovely, elegant finish. Big bold red and black fruits give way to a lush, black peppery back end. The finish is shorter than expected but still nice. This is still a good wine, just not as good as previous vintages. — 11 years ago

The Prisoner, Jawahar and 3 others liked this

Justin James

You are 100% spot on about '11 vs '13

Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine 2012

Carl Fischer

9.4

Nice and lush with strong balance of black fruits and undertones of vanilla/oak. It's a baby and enjoyable now but I bet will be much better in a few years. — 11 years ago

David, Daniel and 5 others liked this

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Dave Marshall

Simply magnificent. Complex, an absolute powerhouse, but without being a bully. The stages flow seamlessly together, initial bright fruit, quickly reinforced with earth, vanilla, and beautiful, lush tannins. The finish lingers forever. One of the most composed wines I've ever had. An easy 10. — 11 years ago