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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

An exceptional, full-bodied wine. Tasted a lot of black cherry, currants, cedar, and creme de cassis. Drinking great now, but should last a long time in the cellar. — 3 months ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Part of a Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical from 1988-1990. This was my second time enjoying the 1990 vintage and, much like my previous experience, this was rather quiet early and then came on with the business, late. As before, a mix of red and black cassis, ripe and desiccated cherries, tobacco leaf, cedar box, old leather, damp earth, some mushrooms and baking spices. After two similar experiences, I believe this vintage needs a lot of patience and a lot of air to wake up. Without either, it will be misunderstood. Drink now through 2040+ — 9 months ago

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Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dust. Wow! What a fantastic, bold wine- full of black fruit, oak and hints of vanilla. — 5 years ago

David, Adam and 18 others liked this
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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Great wine especially for the price — 5 years ago

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Domaine Lise & Bertrand Jousset

Premier Rendez-vous Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2017

Beautifully balanced with great acid. Great structure and firmness to a refreshing wine. — 6 years ago

Lee Quessy
with Lee
Daniel P., Amr and 15 others liked this

90 Ninety + Cellars

Lot 23 Old Vine Mendoza Malbec 2017

Perfect with tacos!! — 7 years ago

Sue Estrada
with Sue
Shawn liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Medium ruby , wider light ruby rim . Touch more closed and mineral on the nose with, red currant , grafite , cedar . Quite aloof . On the palate this is quite strict , excellent refreshing acidity and very noticeable gritty tannin , more red fruits on the palate , red currant, cherry, cranberry hints alongside the cassis and mineral backbone . Very young , mineral , quite linear and saline . This shows a lot of intensity and salinity after a while in the glass , improves with time in the glass but really needs time in the cellar. Come back in 5 - 10 years , will show well for a further 10 perhaps 20 years. Very classic and aristocratic . — 7 months ago

Daniel, Jan and 7 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Premier Napa Valley Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

12 year anniversary, delightful with steak, I’m sure would last 12 more years. — 4 years ago

Parducci

Small Lot Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2018

Lighter #mendocino Co #pinotnoir - enticing cherry, apricot and subtly spicy nose. Delicate frame, lovely acid structure and silken tannins on the finish. It just might be my new Costco QPR favorite for $8. — 5 years ago

J. Lassalle

Preference Brut Premier Cru Champagne Blend

Menagerie of fruit; apples, pears, and nectarines. Yeasty/biscuitty characteristics secondary to the fruit. Excellent balance, the brightness of the fruit makes for a nice highlight in place of totally relying on acidity — 6 years ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

So subtle - dried orange peel, potpourri and creamed corn - a delight, thank Hugh — 7 years ago

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Folie à Deux

Ménage à Trois Midnight Lot 369 Dark Red Blend 2015

Very rich with flavor. More flavor then the regular red ménage a trois. Both are great! — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Drinking a 3L from 2013 in late ‘24. Love the big format bottles and aging potential. This could go a lot longer I think but is also fine to drink now.

Standard Caymus flavors and aromas that made the brand known. Dark inky crimson color. Blueberries and blackberry fruit mixed with vanilla alongside the tell-tale signs of wet band-aid. Great tannins, medium-to-big acidity, good long finish. Really nice.
— 7 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend

Smooth with earth and soft dark fruits. Not many tannins — 9 months ago

90 Ninety + Cellars

Lot 2 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Bought in Tennessee. Not too much of a metallic taste. Enjoyed this. — a year ago

90 Ninety + Cellars

Reserve Lot 75 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Light in taste and color. Lightly bitter. Easy drink. — 5 years ago

Savart

Expression Premier Cru Brut Nature Champagne Blend 2013

Smokin. So much energy. Tightly coiled but with great depth. Fantastic. Disg June 2016 — 6 years ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Very drinkable and nicely balanced. Nice cherry notes. Great wine for drinkers that aren’t into the heavier tannins of the stronger reds. — 6 years ago