Rock Block Cellars

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with splashes of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec all SLD estate fruit, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with tobacco and herb spice. Fine smooth tannins, approachable, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! — 5 months ago

Tom, Paul and 2 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

needed a few more years but has great structure — 9 months ago

Bevan Cellars

Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon

Was hoping to like this but it was a solid if unmemorable CA Cab. Nothing much to say which is all I have to say…. — 4 years ago

Shay, Milissa and 5 others liked this
Shay A

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Bummer. Those are usually really enjoyable.

Ghost Block

Single Vineyard Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Daaaaammmnnn this is 🔥!!! Gots all the signatures of a big ass Cali cabs, but like I dunno, sophisticated and demure. All those ripe lush fruity juiciness was just so perfectly interwoven with cocoa coffee graphite and lightly crushed herbs all with jusssst the right amount of oakiness <chef’s kiss> — 6 years ago

Arnot-Roberts

Hudson Vineyard North Block Syrah

Light, small spice, almost an effervescence. Delicious and versatile — 8 years ago

Painted Rock

Estate Grown Okanagan Valley Syrah 2021

2022 vintage.
Painted Rock has always been one of the best producers in British Columbia.
Aromas of deep black fruit black flowers and perfumed.
Rich and juicy. Black berries, spicy raspberries and so smooth on the finish.
— 5 months ago

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Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papa's Block Russian River Valley Syrah 2012

Ki Punwar
9.2

Love Carlisle and this is a great wine with a very floral nose of blackberry and pepper. Lush and long finish, well done Mike! — 8 months ago

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Myriad Cellars

Esther Block Las Madres Vineyard Syrah 2023

Nice. Bit sharp at first so give it some air. Opened up nice. First time trying this but finding myself a Myriad red fan if one can get it at a reasonable price — 9 months ago

Dave, Paul and 5 others liked this

Chimney Rock

Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Extremely Nice… in all aspects — 4 years ago

Wirra Wirra

Church Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

This is another blend. But this time it’s Cab, Syrah and Mourvèdre. — 5 years ago

Viña Ventisquero

Grey [Glacier] Single Block Trinidad Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This wine is dark and savory. The black fruit comes along with cedar, vanilla and a chalky earth tone. Nothing like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but more in line with Paso Robles. Lots of South American minerals having a bit of roughhouse here. — 6 years ago

Doctor, MICHAEL and 7 others liked this

White Rock Vineyards

Napa Valley Claret Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Really nice. Mostly cab. Good structure and fruit and earth. Generous and tasty! — 7 years ago

Kay Brothers

Amery Vineyard Block 6 Shiraz 2004

Still looks young, high acidity keeps it fresh. So different from an Hermitage! — 6 months ago

Ghost Block

Pelissa Vineyard Zinfandel 2021

Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and easy drinking.

Showing red and black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, cola, Mediterranean spices and light licorice.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Zinfandel from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with burger and fries.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40.
— 8 months ago

Tom, Robin and 8 others liked this
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Nice to see this come in under 15%. It takes thoughtfulness and care to do that amid climate change, and is particularly admirable in Napa, where wineries could easily grub up low-profit Zin vines, replace them with Cab and charge higher $$.

Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Strawberry, black cherry jolly rancher, nutmeg, and earth aromas. Strawberry and cherry palate with great acidity and juicy palate. — 4 years ago

Jamie, Ira and 12 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Thought I was a Foxen, Sea Smoke and Patz &amp; Hall fan. Guess again...generally, pretty delicious juice.

Walnut Block Wines

Collectables Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Mild lemon, what yah think of when you think table white wine — 7 years ago

Brittan Vineyards

Basalt Block Pinot Noir 2013

Limestone and flint, some fresh turned earth. It opens with tannins, black peppercorns, purple plum skin, and ends with light red fruit, possibly pomegranate. — 7 years ago