Postino Wine Cult

Scarecrow

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Everything a cult Cabernet should be. Very high quality yet integrated new oak, ultra-ripe and silky tannin, mouth-coating and voluptuous fruit, layered, and very lengthy. Seamless from attack to finish. The richness evident on front, mid, and back palate. showing some muscles under its fine velvet profile, very gorgeous. Aromatically not the most compelling with its high alcohol and elevated VA, all palate here though. However beneath the noise is some beautiful oak, exotic spices, and floral notes, still very complex just lacking a touch of detail. ‘Murica — 6 years ago

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Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001

Oh my! Love this wine. Super ripe style that is so hedonistic in its Nose, color, sweet dark cherry fruit. Never thought a Sangiovese could be a clone for a Napa cult but here we are/were with the 2001! New world vs Old world going on with this one and New world wins big time with this one! — 7 years ago

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David L

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The 2010 is not quite as good. Certainly at the price point it’s worth checking out. Solid 94 points

Downtown

Cochise County Red Blend 2016

Brilliant purple red in color. Red raspberry gummies, floral and mango notes in nose. Gamay like flavors - tutti frutti, cherry and butter - but actually a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Petit Sirah. Light, fruit forward. According to AZ Central, a collaboration between Brent Karlicek of Upward Projects and Eric Glomski of Page Springs Cellars and Arizona Stronghold, Exclusively available at Il Postino wine cafe — 8 years ago

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Trixie

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Cheers! 🍷

Erik Banti

Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese Blend 2011

Banti has a cult following for a reason; this wine is great (and under $20). Sangiovese/merlot blend. 91-92 — 9 years ago

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Braida

Bricco dell'Uccellone Barbera d'Asti 2012

Vintage 2012 - violets, rich smell, widely fanning, menthol, velvety taste. I do understand why this wine has cult status, it's very complete and yet surprisingly elegant — 9 years ago

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Beau Vigne

Old Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Good for $50.00, but come on@Eric Shanks
Re taste those beau vigne wines blind next time or while sober,🚼 definitely would buy again, just doesn't have that smooth, thick & viscousness of the Cult or Guest cottage,
Glad
@Eric Shanks mentioned them though
— 9 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

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I agree., awesome bang for the buck wine. I love beau vigne's lineup!
Janet Ross

Janet Ross

Love their wines! The Juliet is a favorite, as well as the Widows Peak Pinot.
Ron R

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Just tasted this @Paul T. I'm lovin it. I'm gonna cream all over this with my notes. In my mind, this is well above 91 pts.

Brand

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

PBFW 2016 CA Cult Cab seminar. — 10 years ago

Susan SangiacomoEric WhiteDesmond Echavarrie
with Susan, Eric and 4 others
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Mike R

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On my wish list

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya 1992

We found this bottle in my father in laws cellar and frankly didn’t know what it was at first. Apparently this was one of the original Cali cult wines...which had me pretty skeptical, though at “only” 13.5% alcohol I was left with some hope that it would not be an overripe jam bomb disaster. My ending verdict is that it’s actually quite nice, especially with some air. Lots of berry fruit, in a way that is certainly a bit over extracted. But this has mouth watering acidity - even after nearly 30 years - that really keeps this together, along with some nice lifting menthol at the end. Nice. — 6 years ago

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The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

What to expect from a cult wine?big and bold — 7 years ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

My very “first flight” with the ultimate Napa cult. Not what I expected - leaner and more crystalline in its purity and allure. Pepper, violet pastille, rosemary. So polished and impeccably crafted. — 7 years ago

Mark, E and 27 others liked this

Domaine du Collier

"La Ripaille" Saumur Rouge Cabernet Franc 2011

We had side by side 2011 Saumur staring at us for three hours. There was a Cab Franc virgin at the table, his first ever bottle of the variety. We have a convert folks. If Cab Franc was a cult, we'd have a new member. — 8 years ago

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Brad Page

Brad Page

This Cab Franc goes "straight to the pool room" mate! Outstanding.

4G Wines

Echo Of G Red Blend 2011

Absolutely lovely second wine from 4G of South Africa. The fact that this is a second wine is a bit of a joke given just how good this is. Reminds me of a wine from a great Napa cult producer. Great freshness, tannic / acidic structure, purity of fruit without the teeming depth of its bigger, bolder brother. — 9 years ago

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Greg Ballington

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Thanks @Ryan Mayes I'm guessing the others are around 3500?
Ryan Mayes

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@Greg Ballington more, unfortunately. $375 for current release. Without any insight into their P&L, $250-300 would be more palatable and make more sense for an unestablished brand IMO. Even the Napa cults started at a more accessible price point I believe.
Ryan Mayes

Ryan Mayes

That said, I stand by my praise and think they have a very bright future.

Ovid

Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

PBFW 2016 CA Cult Cab seminar. — 10 years ago

Susan SangiacomoEric WhiteDesmond Echavarrie
with Susan, Eric and 4 others
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Carl Fischer

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Is this even released yet?

Cult

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Wood, oak, black fruit, berry. Medium body. Tannins do not knock you over. Creamy. Not acidic. Balanced. — 7 years ago

Renaissance Vineyard & Winery

Estate Bottled North Yuba Cabernet Sauvignon

Made by a cult, dried fruit, leather, tart, beeswax, tobacco — 7 years ago

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Sloan

Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Another drool worthy Napa cult. Beaming, pillared and utterly sumptuous - am explosion of black fruited goodness, without feeling out of the reigns. Young, but a pleasure to drink. — 7 years ago

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Mollydooker Wines

Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

Greg Ballington
9.6

Firstly we wanted to thank @Martin G Rivard for sharing this bottle with us. Stunning wine and such a treat. Really enjoyed these two beauties from Mollydooker Wines!


Tasted blind, theme was either Napa Cult Wines or High End Australian, not told directly to keep us on our toes.

Darkest of the lot so far, with a deep purplish red. Rich nose of caramel, black fruits, sweet spices and a touch of heat too. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Rich, extracted and powerful on the palate. Layers of perfumed purple flowers, a bit creamy, tons of sweet spices, and dark fruits. Well balanced acidity. Insanely long finish. Drink till 2033.

The third wine, and without a doubt an insanely young Australian Shiraz. Needed the extra day for the heat to dissipate. This was decanted for three hours on day one, could have used more time.
— 8 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
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TheSkip

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Awesome! I love Mollydooker
Martin G Rivard

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@Greg Ballington I'm so happy that you enjoyed the-bottles!! Cheers!

Abreu Vineyards

Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Mike R
9.8

Final and cleanup wine is a classic Cult - love this wine - will rate later as just started to decant and I really want to let this puppy breathe - will be all SMILES 😀😀😀😀😀😀 tonight - so my little international night desire and hope others will join me - just a sneak taste and I am in heaven - OMG smile will be with late into the night - love good wine!!!!! — 9 years ago

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Eric

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Very jealous !
Weijie Shi (Jay)

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thats a big one!cheers😄🍷
Martin G Rivard

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You can call it Thorvillicious!!

Memento Mori

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

PBFW 2016 CA Cult Cab seminar. — 10 years ago

Susan SangiacomoEric WhiteDesmond Echavarrie
with Susan, Eric and 4 others
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Carl Fischer

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Love this wine.
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

Great wine