Oakville Vineyards

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!! — 2 days ago

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

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.

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Spectacular, full-bodied, and intense, yet silky smooth. Drinking well now, but plenty of time left. Dark chocolate, dark cherries, cassis, oregano and other herbs. Decanted for about four hours. — 23 days ago

Schrader Cellars

Old Sparky Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Thanksgiving week wines: 2014 Magnum Old Sparky -TRB: Winemaker Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — a month ago

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Billy L.

Billy L.

@Paul T HB Thanks for your note on the actual wine! Happy Thanksgiving & Cheers
Jan A

Jan A

Nice pull!
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

👍🏼

Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Really well aged and balanced mineralogy. Dark berries and low tannin, but not thin. Really needs to breathe — 5 days ago

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Somm David T
9.8

Another amazing 23 Napa Cabernet. This one will reveal its best self in the mid game window of 15-30 yrs. When this gets scored, it has high potential for a 💯. — 25 days ago

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Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Started off very juicy and oaky but resolved itself and showed more depth as it had airtime. Solid but not amazing — a month ago

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Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Has for Christmas Eve — 2 days ago

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Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium/medium-heavy body. Ripe nose. This was supple and giving from the get-go. Nice mineral subtleties beneath the richness currently. Thank you @Neil Valenzuela 12.10.25. — a month ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine!

Rudd

Oakville Estate Red Blend 2004

Very fruit forward. On the verge of port. — a month ago