Oakville Ranch

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2024

Like a fine burgundy, delicious — a month ago

Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2011

A gift from a friend, this is lovely, with a bit of tobacco on the nose and lively cherry and strawberry flavors on the palate. The finish goes on and on. — a month ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 Screaming Eagle. Hit me up if you’re looking for some…. I’ll take care of you. — 2 months ago

Tom, Dave and 19 others liked this

Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 vintage. 2.18.26. — 3 months ago

Paul, Tom and 6 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Really incredible and dense. Thought it was excellent and took about 2 hrs to open. So much excellent dirt. — 4 months ago

Tyler liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

1hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A striking still dark magenta color with little bricking. On the nose: Inviting notes of sweet red/blue fruit, smoked meat, floral, worn leather, nutmeg, wet forest floor. Taste: velvety, smooth, elegant, savory mature wine with dried cherries, cocoa, leather, scorched earth, and a minerally mocha long lingering finish. YUM!! — 5 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Brenda, Paul and 15 others liked this
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

I had a 1997 just over 2 years ago. Even with a 4 hour decant it wouldn’t budge. Still have a mag of 97, I don’t know when to even think about opening that one.
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Paul T HB Nice. The 05 still looked young and had such a classic feel to it. But, its peak has past....still drank well, and has more years of savory pleasure to go.

Ridge Vineyards

Buchignani Ranch Carignane 2021

Juicy and with a touch of sweetness. This was very pleasant and paired well with cheese. — 6 months ago

Tom liked this

Failla

Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Very nice and truly enjoyed. — a month ago

Ghost Block

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, herbs, eucalyptus, light spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, plums, currants, cedar, licorice, peppercorn, coffee, cola, light vanilla, tobacco, herbs and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, red chili pepper and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville is already drinking beautifully. Nicely balanced, complex and engaging. Elegant, tangy and rich. Soft and smooth.

Delicious right out of the bottle, easy to drink, and very approachable. As it opens up, more earth notes show up.

Showing a great nose. Spicy and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years, and showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent, and so much better with age.

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with my Leg of Lamb dish.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$80.
— 2 months ago

Dave, Tegan and 14 others liked this

Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2005

Perfectly balanced, no browning on the edges, long finish — 3 months ago

Nickel & Nickel

State Ranch Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Fruity beginning that opens up to a peppery finish. Very smooth. A bit over priced at $109. Didn’t see the complexity at that price point. — 3 months ago

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ki Punwar
9.6

Very drinkable, velvety smooth. Tasted out of magnum and the magnum went quickly — 4 months ago

Sam liked this

Nickel & Nickel

C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Happy Birthday Heather — 5 months ago

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Bobbi Jo, Heather and 2 others liked this
Heather Rostker

Heather Rostker

That was so good!

Arnot-Roberts

Clary Ranch Syrah 2017

A bit of the old house style, not as focused as the recent 2013. Still a reference in balance for CA. — 2 months ago

Austin, Tom and 6 others liked this

Screaming Eagle

Second Flight Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

1.5 hour decant(little fine sediment). A striking dark magenta color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark berries, sandalwood, herbaceous, smoked meat, potting soil. Taste: silky, layered, balanced wine with dark plum/cherry, dried herbs, spice, and a cedar/mocha java lingering long finish. YUM!! — 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Brenda, Jan and 11 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow! Nice pizza wine!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Dave prefer it with chicken wings(see my post 2 years ago). Cheers!

Amici Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Clalssic napa cabernet. Been awhile. Berry juicy! — 2 months ago

Brian liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Al Biernat’s North
1/30/2026
Excellent
— 4 months ago

Jamieson Ranch Vineyards

Double Lariat Limited Production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

We have been drinking this wine for 10 years now. As the fruit drops out it becomes more stringent with strong oak tannins, losing some of its depth and ease of drinking. — 5 months ago

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Andrew, Jan and 4 others liked this

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry & blackberry with dark fruit, soft tannins and dark cherries in the palate. Paired well with a smoked cheese and spicy ham. — 5 months ago