Murrieta's Well

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Dark rubi robe, no color evolution, reticent nose of cedar, tobacco and dark fruits. Its a small vintage but the wine is balanced and elegant, drinks well, with these more prominent tannins in better vintages, and lacking a bit of complexity. Its still one of the better 2002 bordeaux we had. — 5 months ago

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Dark rubi robe, no color evolution, reticent nose of cedar, tobacco and dark fruits. Its a small vintage but the wine is balanced and elegant, drinks well, with these more prominent tannins in better vintages, and lacking a bit of complexity. Its still one of the better 2002 bordeaux we had.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

This is what I think of when I think of Rioja. Dried cherry and cranberry is what I get right away, and then it has more savory/earthy notes like leather and mushroom. When I tasted it I said “it tastes old.” That is a compliment. Hints of vanilla and spice. Felt elegant with a long finish. Had it with fatty new york strips. Tannins and acidity balanced it well. Not a loud wine, but a great one. — 6 months ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2007

Dry(ish) January now over, time to get back to business!
Leathery, earthy, yet smooth and well balanced black fruit concentration. Not a bad start to 2026….
— 7 months ago

Neville Weston
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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Day 1: No decanting, on the nose this is tangy and fruity but tart. On the pallet, fruity light but dry. Has brightness to it as well. Overall I enjoyed this wine but not my favorite. — 8 months ago

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

It was more subdued than I expected. I tend to like the Merlot heavy Bordeaux but this one was still a bit muted. Perhaps it needs more time even though it’s well in its recommended range. Dark and heavy. Solid but left me underwhelmed. Decanted. Better after an hour. — 8 months ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

This wine is a well-balanced Napa Valley red showing both power and elegance. It offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, with flavors of black cherry, cocoa, and spice on a silky, structured palate. Love it. Q — 10 months ago

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Corison Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Holding up very well. Magnum helps. Keeps getting better with time. Not even beginning to fade. Wine Tasting at Andy and Elaine’s. — 7 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Château Calon-Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

2013 vintage, from the St. Estephe region of France. Great wine! Young wine but Really well balanced. Great acid, bright red fruit. Smooth. Could age for years. — 10 years ago

John Russo
with John

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

2009 drinking well but could use more time down. Great w the lamb!!! — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Well-balanced Zin blend. Some cherry, plum, tartness with a bit of vanilla. Medium to full bodied. Eich, but a relatively short and clean finish. — 5 months ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

[Tasted on March 19, 2026 at Home]

Blackberry and black cherry fruit, with vanilla, chocolate and licorice notes. Plush wine which has aged well.
— 5 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2019

This full bodied reserva wine offers big aromas of cherry, black licorice and black pepper. It was tight upon opening but I let it breathe in the glass for an hour which allowed vanilla aromas to come through as well. It offers silky tannins that keep the structure and mellow out on the persistent finish. This wine has flavors of ripe cherry, black pepper and leather. This is a beautiful and complex wine that I think will be even better in a few years. — 7 months ago

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Enjoyed flavors of leather, dark berries, liquid smoke. Drank well and opened nicely. — 8 months ago

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Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Mixed berries in the nose with dark fruit and black tea in the palate. Paired well with cheese and salami — 9 months ago

Murrieta's Well

The Spur Livermore Valley Red Blend 2015

Dark and rich earth flavors. Very well balanced with good finish. It’s from Livermore not Australia! — 5 years ago

Shay, Tom and 8 others liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine amazed me, I’ve had it before and it’s never shown this well, maybe just hitting it’s stride? Beautiful perfumed floral nose ( never thought I would say that about a Dunn), exquisite balance, the fruit is slightly sweet, the tannins are fully integrated and refined, with just the right amount of acid in the finish. I would never guess mountain fruit or let alone Dunn if tasted blind. Can’t wait to try it again in a couple of years. — 8 years ago

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@Mike Davila -Great Vintage for Napa! Dunn normally takes bottle age to show it’s stuff with mellowed tannins. Kudos on waiting! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano

I loved it 🍷 goes well with lamb chop. Warm Wonderful wine and wonderful bae. — 11 years ago

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The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Needs to breathe a bit at first, but drinks well. Tastes more expensive than it is. Good red! — 13 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

These used to be cheap - not any more 40$ for the new vintage this was 26$. Classic and super elegant. A ton of tannins left: 14%. Fermented dark olives. Dark cherries. Way better than the 2013 chianti reserva I popped for our italian dinner club. These are the wines kids should try - but hey our brillant marketing 🤡 priced them out of trying quality nebbiolo so they switch to cocktails and beer! Well done. Will go for 5-10 more years with ease. — 5 months ago

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John Howard

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@Pinotman /// Andreas always so good. The single vineyard ones used to be the best high end values in the world imho. Not anymore. Still great though.

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Ridge Vineyards Wine Mixer at Thyme Restaurant. Drinking very well at the moment. — 7 months ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

New release but showing so much promise. Getting a lot of red fruit, minerals, and well integrated oak. Beauty! — 7 months ago

Ted, Ray and 12 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2006 pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of slightly bruised apple, white flowers, lemon curd, brioche, slivered almond and a mix of chalk and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. I wish I could drink this all night long. Alas, only a single 750mL and not a Methuselah. Drinking well now and will only be taking on more secondary and tertiary character. But if that’s your thing (and I can get down), this will deliver well past 2036. — 7 months ago

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Ely Cohn

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@Jay Kline I’ve been saving this same bottle same vintage. Great review!
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Thanks @Ely Cohn If your bottle is anything like this one, I think you’ll be in for a treat!

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Dried red fruits, baking spices, cedar, Price Albert tobacco, coco nibs, stewed tomato and leather. Maintains good acidity with softened tannins. A bit past its prime but still drinking well.

Perfect wine for watching the Las Vegas Grand Prix!
— 9 months ago

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Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Opened yesterday and 2/3rd of the bottle was left to rest. Yesterday the nose was made of tar, cigare, cedar and oaky notes. There was very little fruit. 24 hours after the same notes are still showing but I can smell some cassis, some meat juice and a tiny peppery note. This is very concentrated and intense. The palate is very well made with a very strong acid drive, some very nice matter on the sides, a great width, a plush mouthfeel, some cassis and meaty, salty touches, a great mid palate with grainy, dusty tannins that power up a very long finish that tend to expand on the rear: there is that grainy, dusty layer of tannins that carries on for a very long time, these cassis notes that bring a bit of tanginess, and some smoky, oaky notes linger for a while too. This is an aristocratic wine and my last bottle will rest for another 10 years at least. Off vintage but great bottle — 4 years ago

Martin, Andrew and 18 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Well balanced tannins. Decent amount of alcohol. Mild complexity. — 9 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Adam Foster
9.1

Not overly oxidized, still showing well — 10 years ago

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John Howard

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The 2000 I just tried was kind of tired on the palate. This one was still very sturdy.

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

This is killer, so much fruit overflowing its well appointed frame best wine I've had in a minute. — 11 years ago