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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

This is a superb Silver Oak vintage & this magnum was the finest of the producer I have sampled. The '94 has a Deep rich fruit forward nose with currants, spice & ripe fruit. Open 40 minutes.. Bursting on the .palate with dark cherry and spice.. Hints of old leather & currants. This a huge wine at its peak. The magnum preserved it beautifully. A classic Cali cabernet & a delight with tenderloin of beef. If ya gottem', drinkem'.. You wont be disappointed if you have kept a magnum. — 10 years ago

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Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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9.2

Needed about 2.5 hours in decanter to open up. Could use more time in bottle. A classic big, bold, chewy California Cab. — 11 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Perfect. Ready to drink. Do not wait. Open it! Went great with braised short ribs. — 12 years ago

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Field Recordings

Old Potrero Vineyard Red Mourvedre Blend 2012

Spoon and stable. Great food, better company — 10 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Unique / Bordeaux style wine. Needs time to open and despite the age, would improve with decanting this wine. Old world nose, well balanced on mid palate with forest notes and wild berries. Medium finish — 11 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Way too early to open, but it's Christmas, so why not. — 12 years ago

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Nice. Had the '89 a couple months ago and it was killer. Bury a few of these in your cellar and drink them when your kids graduate from college.

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

Very powerful, extracted. Will still improve, as it took over an hour to open up. Good with food, but I clearly see why I drink less and less Bordeaux. — 11 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Fun to open 1986 wines — 11 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Big quality fruit bomb - 2006 - drinking softly now, open 2 hours. Would like to see if the fruit resolves over the next few years. — 11 years ago