Petit Courbu

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Eddie luis l palo riky k — a month ago

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Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money.
— 2 months ago

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Classic. Treasure found at the local wine shop for a deal. Beautiful Napa cab nose full of blue/darkfruit. You notice the blend on the palate - cab franc, petit verdot, merlot and a bit of malbec. Just really well put together. Going to venture out and get more tomorrow. — 3 months ago

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Paul K

Paul K

Agreed @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego !! We were members for years. Actually got engaged there. Love their wine! Contemplating joining again. Any experience with their new wine / approach?
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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Paul K Yes, tasted some of the new project from there but didn’t like it enough to put in my notes. I’d hold off taking the plunge for another year or two. Pick up a handful of bottles in the market/online, reevaluate the next two vintages and then take the plunge or route the $$$ elsewhere depending on the results.
Paul K

Paul K

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego great advice. Much appreciated!

Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Proprietary Napa Valley Red Blend 2015

Christmas Night Sharkeys Anguilla. Flavorful red. — 4 months ago

Realm Cellars

The Tempest Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

Red fruit bright soft finish — 4 months ago

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Achával-Ferrer

Quimera Mendoza Malbec Blend 2021

A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, aged in French oak 65% new and 35% 1 year old, fruit sourced from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, earthy and floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tart cherry flavors, with vanilla, licorice, citrus and herb spice. Fine tannins, well balanced long finish ending with tart fruit and a sweet earthy mineral character. Nice! A Fav! — 5 months ago

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Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

2022 vintage. First vintage under Lorenzetti ownership. Oak dominating initially, needs a few hours to open up. Concentrated black fruit with serious oak influence. Lots of potential, but doesn't have the charm of the 2020 today. Ab. 14,,5% — 6 months ago

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Chappellet

Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Deep cherry and plum notes, hint of spices and oak on the nose, with a coffee and chocolate finish. — 10 months ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Tasty Cabernet, very easy to drink and light. — 6 years ago

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend

Cesar mau sacal y carlos ramos — a month ago

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Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

From a pristine bottle - cork did its job, but was on the softer side and fell apart after extraction. This leans very herbal with notes of green pepper and green tobacco immediately perceptible on the nose. After that there are notes of earth. There was little to no perceptible fruit left at this stage, but it was a lovely, silk like experience and texture in the mouth with tertiary flavors such as leather, cedar, and some spice. This seemed like it was perhaps on the very early part of its downhill and was beginning to come apart, but should still have another few years left in the tank from properly stored bottles — 2 months ago

Terrazas de Los Andes

Cheval des Andes Mendoza Malbec Blend 2019

Outstanding bouquet. Plenty of dark fruits, a hint of vanilla, nice low finish — 4 months ago

Joe, Rob and 5 others liked this

Château Malartic-Lagravière

Grand Cru Classe de Graves Pessac Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Smooth, mildly astringent Bordeaux with Chateaubriand roast on Christmas night in Toronto — 4 months ago

Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Nose of ripe blackberry. Ripe blackberry, plum, hints of pepper, green pepper, vanilla. Very nice mouthfeel, tannins softened yet powerful, well balanced acidity. Medium finish. Simple fruit forward Napa cab, not complex. Nevertheless, is a very nice ripe big fruit Napa cab. Pretty much PNP now. — 4 months ago

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend 2016

Cherries and chocolate . Bordeaux style, but California/Washington fruity! — 5 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

2 years old and still big and rich — 6 months ago

Alyssa Ramirez
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Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Raspberries, mild tannins. Went well with NY strip steak — 2 years ago

Col Solare

Columbia Valley Red Blend

If you want some luxurious fruit to match your steak, once and a while, a fun break from quaffable! — 10 years ago

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2022

2022 vintage. Medium heavy body with a feminine-styled effort so plenty of smoke, cocoa powder and blueberry. Tannins not even hanging out on the corner and no visible storefront or corresponding street truck. Waay too young but still waay too delish at this point. 67% Cab, 30% Merlot, 3% (combined) CF and PV. 03.12.25. — 2 months ago

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Norman Gennaro

Norman Gennaro Premium Badge

The label looks different than I remember but haven’t had one in a while. I love these
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Norman Gennaro Relatively new owners gettin jiggy wit it.

Château Chasse-Spleen

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Dar rubi robe, nose of blackcurrant, anise and limestone. Very cabernet in the mouth with the peppery register, rounded up by the ripe Merlot. Great acidity and balance, an excellent bottle just lacking a bit of complexity which is typical of the 2000 bordeaux. — 3 months ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
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Adriana, David and 6 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Red Blend

Sam
9.0

2011 Vintage. Black pepper and anise on the nose. Medium mouth feel with toasted nuts and anise on the tongue. Blackberry on the finish. I enjoyed the glass by itself. Would be better with prime rib. — 3 months ago

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2009

15 years barely put a dent in her. Feels like it could age another 50 years with ease — 4 months ago

Carolyn PatroneMeghana Kaloji
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Rodney Strong Vineyards

Symmetry Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Vanilla ice cream (not French vanilla) with cherry compote vibes. Rich body thanks to the petit verdot. Quite a delight for our 6th anniversary dinner! — 5 months ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2021

Ming L
9.0

Dismissed by many as too jammy or too ripe, I’ve always thought this is the fun bottling. This ‘21 is no exception. Beneath the slightly over extracted ripe dark fruits lies quite complex aromas and flavors of figs, sweet spices, dark chocolate, smoke meat, and hint of balsamic. Rich palate but not overbearing. In a good vintage like ‘21, this can benefit for 5-8 years of bottle age.
My guilty pleasure.
— 5 months ago

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Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Toscana Red Blend

BrownstoneJazz Fest Weekend Concert Series — 6 months ago

Chalk Hill

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

I’m blown away how good this is. I thought it’d be history but it is tasty! — 10 months ago

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards

Éloge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Paul J
9.2

Wonderful nose that gives you a great sense for this wines Bordeaux style. Surprisingly this bottle has held up in its old age. Smooth with mild fruit. Hints of blackberry and full of tar. Even some modest spice at the very end. Lovely. — 9 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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