Middle Oak

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Meghan Hamilton
9.3

Really nice. Red currant, spicy, herbaceous and some oak. — 10 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2003

One of, if not my favorite, rioja producers. Fruit on the 03 is a bit crisper than other vintages. Cranberry, tomato (leaf?), deftly deliberate oxidation, earth and savory balsamic, all framed in lovely oak. Fine integrated tannin. Long savory finish — 11 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Definitely some noticeable oak here but it's exquisitely integrated leading to plush texture and plum, tobacco, some black pepper and coke(the liquid form). Black cherry. This is long, soft and delicious — 9 years ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2012

👍👍Solid chardonnay. Well balanced. Fruity. Crisp. — 10 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2011

Typical German Reisling petrol nose with light fruit and pleasant minerality — 11 years ago

La Finca

Oak Aged Mendoza Malbec 2012

3.99 at trader joes. — 12 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Tobacco, eucalyptus, blood and steak on the nose. Surprisingly light body, spice and just a little oak on it. Really nice wine. — 10 years ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Marc Stubblefield
9.0

Classic cherries, leather, dirt, sweet and sour, balsamic and American oak. Better after a couple hours on the decanter. It doesn't knock my socks off, but it's an amazing value at the price. — 10 years ago

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Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

This is astonishing. Beautiful and powerful with a smoky, oaky, black-fruity, spicy nose that won't quit. Palate is rich with loads of fruit, sweet vanilla oak, and a port-like quality. This wine has monastrell's blueberry, black fruit, iron tincture, and beef blood signature. Skip the steak and pair this with savory for foods for a fantastic contrast. Finish is long and playfully tasty. — 11 years ago

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