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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Pretty awesome, like Cali should be. Elegant, balanced and still has great acid. Probably can go for a couple more years easy. — 11 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

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Whoa!!! Lucky!! Like you said, Ridge is everything Cali should be

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Expressive ripe blackberry and boysenberry on the nose. This wine has nice structure and is approachable now but should really come around in a couple years. — 11 years ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Br C
8.9

Seems like the fruit bonked. It would be nice to have tried it a couple years ago, but the acidity tells me it might have balanced again in a few years, so who knows :) — 12 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

MV
9.3

Number 2 pencil shavings left over from my 7th grade SRA test. Combine that with a blackberry and earthy smoothness make this a great wine right now. Decanted for a couple hours. — 11 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1994

This '94 Lafite was loaded with tannins and seems well equipped to continue to mature for several more years. The cork was perfect. A real panty dropper, this wine had notes of black cherry and chocolate and was a delight. I'll think I'll have another bottle in a couple of days. — 11 years ago

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Scribe

Ode to Emil No. 11 Sylvaner

Great with sushi! Clean and strong mineral flavors... Enjoy! — 12 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Awesomr napa red blend. Eight years in and still youthful characteristics. Red fruit aromatics, noticeable tannin that doesn't overpower. Couple more years will do it good but tasting fantastic tonight! — 11 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Great Bordeaux for those who like a more fruit forward style. Dark fruits with a long LONG finish. Opens up with a long decant (4+ hours at a min) but should be great in a couple more years. — 11 years ago

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Mike Smith

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Love this estate

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

A fav 2006 - tasted recently lovely but a couple of more years may be — 13 years ago