Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Really tasty. Full bodied, big wine. Lots of oak. I loved it, hubby thought it was just ok on its own but we both agreed it paired dynamite with dinner (pollo al ajillo). — 4 months ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2016

Unscrewed and poured; no formal notes. These friggen Chardonnays from Margaret River. I’ve been blinded on them too many times to count and I never call it right. Instead, I always seem to call a high acid grape like Riesling of Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit is sometimes tropical, always with citrus and sometimes is shows green apple and always with awesome minerals. Acid is squarely in the high category. They are lovely wines that just seem to throw me for a loop. If Chablis, the Mosel and Sancerre had a love child. Drink now and through 2036 easy. A fabulous pairing with lamb massaman, larb and papaya salad. How can they hide the 100% new French oak so well?! — 6 months ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Last Sunday lunch with Roast Lamb. A 20 year old Rioja fitted the bill nicely. A blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Aged in new French and American oak for 24 months. Aromatics of tobacco leaf, plum, ashphalt and a bit of tar. A medicinal note the following night. The palate is medium to full bodied with berry, plum and liquorice. Resolved Tannins - quite fluid. This was Wine Spectators No. 1 wine for 2013 and now drinking at its peak but could go on for another 5 years on the evidence of this superb wine. — 8 months ago

Ray, Peter and 28 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2015

All the good words for a Chardonnay.. creamy, butter, just the right oak... butterscotch notes — 5 years ago

Karen Kellison
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Trefethen Family Vineyards

HãLo Hillspring Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1820

2012. Christening the finished bottle box table by popping open a former occupant. Simply a perfect wine. Mustard flowers embedded in resin sent be the good folks at #trefethenfamilyvineyards — 7 years ago

Therese ToscanoAmy HadjianDave Wismer
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Oak Ridge Winery

Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Light cab. Heavy fruit notes of dark cherry and blueberry — 8 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Dry Riesling 2011

Typical German Reisling petrol nose with light fruit and pleasant minerality — 10 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Very nice! Excellent suggestion by waiter. Will be adding this to our short list. — 5 months ago

Joe, Neil and 2 others liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Very fruit forward with a hint of oak. Aged. — 6 months ago

Oak Ridge Winery

Ancient Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2021

Total wine siesta key — 8 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

A. R.
9.2

Good wine, QPR questionable. Red/black fruit, some unresolved oak, good acid, high tannin. Needs 5+ years. Great finish. Good with red meat. — 9 months ago

Hermes, Andrew and 9 others liked this

Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018

Fairly typical California Chardonnay. Balanced with oak and a touch of fat. More butter than creamy. Some acidity. Not a ton of fruit but overall enjoyable. From half bottle — 2 years ago

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Merlot

Lovely Merlot. Will gladly drink again. — 5 years ago

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Paul J
9.1

1+ hr decant. Dark purple color. Cherry, oak, and licorice on the nose. You can feel the high OH on the palate. Average flavor but thick wine. Typical Napa Cab. Nice finish. — 6 years ago

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Shay, Mike and 4 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014

2014 Far Niente Chardonnay Light straw color, strong tropical aromas with honeydew and melon. Juicy citrus with mild oak and a hint of butter. One of the best Chardonnays Ive had. — 8 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Cherry, black currant, vanilla, earth, hints of oak and bell pepper. On the palate, cherry, ripe berries and balanced oak. Medium body. Medium, balanced tannins. Stays on the palate. — 9 years ago

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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — 5 months ago

Juan, Douglas and 4 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Ripe black fruit. Expected more oak, tobacco, leather but it’s really a juicy fruited lovely fruit forward wine drinking very well right now. Soft silky mouthfeel. Tannins softened very nicely. Backbone still there, would guess has 3-5 yeqrs left. Nice long finish. Holding up very well and a joy to drink now. — 7 months ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

100% tempranillo, aged in oak for 2 years. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of oak and black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish ending with fruit, vanilla, oak and slight earthy spice character. Will age short term! — 8 months ago

Veronika, Juan and 4 others liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay

Medium body, smooth, low acidity, long finish — 10 months ago

Seven Rings

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Lots of forward fruit, red currant and blackberry. Subtle mid palate. Just a nip of tannins on the finish. Overall smooth and easy drinking. — 4 years ago

Bodegas Navalon

Gran Reserva Anciano Años 10 Years Oak Matured Valdepeñas Tempranillo

Jason brought for boys golf week. Spainish. 10 yr great. — 5 years ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Reserve Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This wine is incredible! Soft and smooth as silk. Herbal and violet aromas. Red cherry fruit with hints of chocolate and tobacco. Outstanding balance between fruit and organics. 14.4% alcohol but not overwhelming in the least. Thanks to Kieth Soltis for opening this bottle. — 7 years ago

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Silver Oak

Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

alive and kicking. Nice mature cherry and great herbal vibe. — 9 years ago

Mike Davila
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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Incredible length, minimal oak, low alcohol, structured acidity and rich fruit with being chewy. Exceptional. — 11 years ago