Riding High

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015

Tart cranberry, cedar, cinnamon, tart cherry, and raspberry. Medium light tannins, low alcohol, and high acid with a eucalyptus after note. — 4 years ago

Susan Cahoon
with Susan
Ira, Ericsson and 10 others liked this

Bodega Colomé

Estate High Altitude Vineyards Salta Malbec 2015

Very good wine at an excellent price! Way more complex than what I expected. — 6 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

After an hour and a half, this one settled down. Quite "weedy" initially, but then became a very nice wine, almost with a youthful kind of nose. If tasted blind, I would have said this was a 2009-2011 high end CDP. But, there's a HINT of mushroom on the nose and front of the palate, along with raspberry tart and some mature pipe tobacco and worn saddle leather, hint of clove. Finishes with a lot of fruit influence. Tannins have resolved quite nicely on this wine. The youth of this wine is starting to give to a more mature side. Nice. In a good spot right now. — 7 years ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Top vintage too in my book
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

This wine is a big favorite of mine.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

@James Cahill I didn't. But looking back, I probably should have. And if I open up one within the next few years, I probably will. @Pinotman /// Andreas was very good. Had read good things about the vintage. @Hugh O'Riordan I don't drink many or have many Beaucastel, but I always lament that I don't have more whenever I do open one!!

Bodega Colomé

Auténtico High Altitude Vineyards Salta Malbec

My kind of Malbec-excellent balance, emphasis on freshness, acidity, but the black fruit shines as well, alcohol completely in check. My go to wine shop thought this was their best malbec (out of many) & I agree — 8 years ago

Cliff Lede Vineyards

High Fidelity Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend 2010

A fantastic red blend! Pairs well with vegan buffalo wings! — 8 years ago

High West Distillery

Double Rye Straight Whiskey

Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 9 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Chardonnay 2013

Beautiful pale gold, super crisp and acidic with buttery straw and a hint of banana. We had it with salmon and it's beautiful. No oak on this. — 9 years ago

Anne RennaNatascha Owens
with Anne and Natascha

21st Amendment Brewery

Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer

watermelon wheat that matches my nails 🍉 light and easy - my kind of beer — 11 years ago

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Two Angels

High Valley Petite Sirah

Very dark color. Very dark fruity nose but substantial flavor. A little bit of earthiness. — 4 years ago

Paul and Laura liked this

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys

Joe Ho
9.8

This is just ridiculous. Act 7. Tastes of deep figs/plums up front as if grandma just baked a pie in your mouth. Finished smooth with a tiny bit of spice and more jams that make you want to cry. More of this please. — 6 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Can’t get better than this. Intense red color and earthy aroma. Dominant tannins, with a firm grip drenched in deep dark dry fruit with hints of burned earth, fall leaves and earthy compost. Intense, complex, deep but narrow on the pallet. Grippy finish that kept lingering for minutes. Set the bar very high for our old versus new country Bordeaux wine comparison with the Jacksons. — 7 years ago

Tammy de Weerd
with Tammy
Skip, Mike and 7 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2014

Smells of an old Tobacco factory after a rainstorm.

Gentle and precise, a flash of bright fruit, Then a touch of saline, a hint of garden vegetable, well rounded acids and and and exhale of vanilla tannins.
— 8 years ago

TheSkip, Trixie and 2 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

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Tough to beat

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Fantastic! High tannins and with a nose full of full bodied dark fruit take a sip and you will taste the black current, dark cherries, and raspberries, and with the scent on the nose the taste will be amplified. Amazing bottle. Great with company and food. — 10 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2012

Buttery, and yet still fresh if served cold — 11 years ago

High Note

Elevated Uco Valley Malbec 2012

Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 11 years ago

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Zinfandel 2018

Great wine. Lots of fruity flavor. Robust and rich. Paired perfectly with beef Wellington. $21 — 5 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Somm David T
9.4

I corvined this last weekend and put it back in storage for tonight. I had a very different experience & thoughts on this wine last weekend un-decanted. This is wine comes from a period when I loved Caymus. After 2011 when they started picking later and at higher brix’s, they lost me but, got higher Parker scores and rave words from people that like sweeter Cabernet that drinks young.

Last weekend without a decant, very dominate bright cherries and vanilla.

Tonight, the nose reveals, dark, slightly syrupy currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, creamy, black raspberries, blueberries, black plum with lots of skin dominate, baked strawberries, black licorice, vanilla, some clove and a touch nutmeg, underbrush, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, volcanic minerals, black tea, touch of black coffee expresso, liqueur/dark berry cola, used leather, hints of graphite with ruby, fresh, dark, fresh, dark, red, blue florals with violets.

The body is full, sexy, gorgeous and voluptuous. The structure, tension, length and balance are at the start of its high point with another 7-10 years of good drinking ahead. Dark, slightly syrupy currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, creamy, black raspberries, blueberries, black plum with lots of skin dominating, baked strawberries, black licorice to deep anise, vanilla, some clove and a touch nutmeg, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate, dark spices with just a touch of palate heat, underbrush, used leather, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, volcanic minerals, black tea, touch of black coffee expresso, liqueur/dark berry cola, used leather, hints of graphite with ruby, fresh, dark, fresh, dark, red, blue florals with violets. The acidity is like a needed waterfall shower. The long finish is, deep, dark, well balanced, elegant, ruby, ripe, polished and persists endlessly.

It’s been awhile and I’ve missed it. This is a very good example of why I used to adore Caymus.
— 7 years ago

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@David T David you have a good weekend as well. Regarding the basketball game I am from Canada. Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦
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@P A Yes, that thought popped into my head after hitting send. It just might be their time/year.
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@David T All good, according to the sports news 4 million Canadians watched the game on TV. But our real sports are hockey 🏒and drinking Canadian Beer 🍻 Have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Very complex and well-balanced at the same time. This Sauvignon Blanc has almost Old World Chardonnay taste. — 8 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 9 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Rich, bold nose with black cherries all the way through. Love it — 10 years ago

Bodega Colomé

Estate High Elevation Vineyards Valle Calchaquies Malbec 2011

Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 11 years ago