Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

9.4

2015 vintage. Sampled from Coravin. Medium body. The monstrous tannins tamed somewhat...as they meet a decade+. Absolutely, top-notch nose. If you both respect the exuberance of youth and celebrate the wisdom of age, this is for you. A fascinating, case study currently. 6.24.26. — 2 months ago

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Somm David T

Own this $39 recent purchase

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Somm David T Picked up a case.. Gotta dig out the invoice but resto cost was in the $30's. Do recall the 1987 vintage being $13.33 a bottle before the brand decided to make this the benchmark it is.

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend

Rufus King

9.4

Juicy Tuscan red blend with medium tannin and acidity enjoyed with steak salad at Willow and Ivy, Lennox Hotel, Boston — 2 months ago

Château Chasse-Spleen

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

We took no specific notes but an excellent cabernet based médoc that is always elegant and well done. — 3 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 4 others

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Alexandre Pagliano

We took no specific notes but an excellent cabernet based médoc that is always elegant and well done.

Alexandre Pagliano

Dark rubi robe with violet reflexes. Nose of tobacco, cedar, liquorice and asian spices. On the young aide but great médoc that is mostly cabernet but with some fresh merlot in it. Good stuff as always.

Shafer Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2023

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Light-medium body with excellent, back-end, enduring concentration without it being contrived or heavy-handed. Darting accents and flourishes throughout. Not the cheapest Merlot and it could still use a year or two but nice effort. Had been told at some point in the last few years that all the Merlot vines had been ripped out. Maybe they have and this is all purchased fruit? Difficulty remembering what lunch constituted tho so…4.1.26. — 4 months ago

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Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend

Jesse Clemente

9.7

2006 was special - had at PB. — 5 months ago

Chappellet

Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Charlie Frago

9.0

Overall nice red blend. Well balanced, moderate fruit. Enjoyed — 6 months ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Merlot 2007

Norman

8.9

I have a lot of these and most have been ok but this one was further along in its development. Knew I needed to drink these. Faster is the word of the day. — 6 months ago

Dave, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

David Walser

9.3

Back in CA attacking the cellar...not remembering where I acquired this but really enjoyed! Haven’t followed this winery for awhile but probably should. I don’t think I have any more of this. — 6 years ago

Emily liked this

Inglenook

Rubicon Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Jarred Abel

9.2

Solid Cab, but not blown away — 8 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Monica Lo

9.1

Like drinking chocolate — 11 years ago

Galen liked this

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Drinking better now, and for the foreseeable future, than the 2022 Opus. 6.24.26. — 2 months ago

Ted, Tom and 11 others liked this

Norman

Seems young. I’ve only had this as a gift and felt guilty opening it but it was a gift/let’s try kinda thing. How long would you normally hold?

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Off-bottle; seemed 20 years older..: — 2 months ago

Bob, Shay and 1 other liked this

Emmolo Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

Marco Rodriguez

9.2

Love it. Had it at the Rusty Pelican in Miami trying to match seafood and steak. Dark fruit flavors of plum and cherries. Oak/vanilla hints. Well balanced wine with a long finish. — 3 months ago

Château Duhart Milon

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2022

Ericsson

9.4

2nd of Grand Cru Bordeaux. Great wine with incredible aging potential. Cheers. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 3 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Andy@andyberke.com

9.2

A real favorite. What a value — 4 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Vinny Brooklyn

9.4

Second & last of my bottles. Wonderful, while ready to drink still has plenty of years ahead of it. — 4 months ago

Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009

"Odedi"

9.4

Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

#AgedWineTuesday

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, chocolates, figs, cola, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Rich and engaging. Elegant, soft and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Needed 90 minutes in the bottle to open up properly and show great complexity, with good structure.

This gorgeous Cabernet is still drinking at its peak, but will not get better from this point on. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too.

A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 5 months ago

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"Odedi"

@Delectable Wine

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Ericsson

9.4

So underrated and punching way above its weight class. Bit more delicate and pure than your high end Boudreaux. Perfect for seaside dinners. Great vintage too. — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister, Sagee and 13 others liked this

Sagee Aran

I have 2 bottles from this vintage. Would you wait or open now?

Ericsson

Has potential for further aging but drinking great now.

Folie à Deux

Ménage a Trois California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Gareth Kitching

9.0

My old chap cried a single tear of gooey joy drinking this beauty. — 7 years ago

Domaine de Triennes

Vin de Pays du Var Cinsault Rosé Blend 2014

Steve The Wine Guy

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.4

Everything you could possible want in a dry rosé; clean, elegant, great acidity and textured perfectly to match the fruit weight. — 10 years ago

Jenny liked this

Peter Michael Winery

Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

John Harding

9.2

Smooth slight pineapple but not too tart. Buttery, but not too sweet. Refined. — a month ago

with Jenny

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2018

Joe Flo

9.6

Drinking perfectly at 8 yrs old — a month ago

Neil, Diego and 1 other liked this

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2005

Norman

9.5

So much lighter than the CA wines but delightful. Possible WOTN. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Peter and 11 others liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2023

Jack Krawczyk

9.4

fun bottle - will be great in 5 years. nice pre-ripe black currant on the finish — 3 months ago

Château Lanessan

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Lacks complexity but its a truly excellent bottle and is singing now. Really good wine that is long lasting in bottle. Classical style. — 4 months ago

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Jamie and Scott@Mister liked this

Alexandre Pagliano

Lacks complexity but its a truly excellent bottle and is singing now. Really good wine that is long lasting in bottle. Classical style.

Alexandre Pagliano

Medium dark rubi robe, nose of cedar wood, top soil and asian spices. Does not look the age in any way. Its a great classical claret, very elegant, just lacks some complexity to get a higher score. Top notch for the price point, very civilized and polished tannins for the year.

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Joe Flo

9.7

Still as good as the first one — 5 months ago

Jan and Stef liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Henry Fuseler

9.0

2/2026. Full flavor and nice finish. Easy drinking. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ted and 4 others liked this

Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Jay Kline

8.9

Opened just prior to dinner. The 2007 pours a dark ruby/garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining and loads of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of BBQ Lay’s potato chips (fight me), prunes, dried brambles, leather, organic earth and mixed spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. It doesn’t taste like BBQ Lay’s but the fruit is definitely more of the dried/desiccated side. The finish is medium. Drink now. — 6 months ago

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Somm David T

Certainly provenance can play apart or it could be overblown for some palates. It is normally a big wine but 07 was a grand Napa vintage and should show some nice evolution by now. It is an RP 💯. So, somewhat surprising. The tasting I am doing in April all the vintages except the 94 are 💯.pointers. The 1994 recieved a 98. We’ll see.🤞

Somm David T

I should say the 07 Estate received a 💯, not The Maiden.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T I’ve had my fair share of big Cabernets but this just didn’t impress me. It was good, just not great. I didn’t expect more, I just wasn’t that taken by it. Again, might have been related to provenance but without an obvious flaw and considering the style of the wine, it might also just be how the wine is showing these days.