Ron Cabana

Rudius

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

What a surprise. Thanks for the awesome recommendation @Ron R. I get dark fruit, vanilla and brown sugar on the nose. Vanilla and blackberries dominate the palate with mouth drying tannins and a nice acidity. Smooth and nice. I let it breathe in my glass (which means not long) and it definitely opened up after it had been opened for a while. This is really nice and got it for a steal on LB. Huge fan of Jeff Ames from Tor and delighted to try his own wine. Very nice. Will have to check out some of the single vineyard designates. Any suggestions from the group on which one to try for first? Happy New Year's Eve to all. — 8 years ago

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TheSkip

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@Carl Fischer I too owe thanks to @Ron R I enjoyed it much the same and also scored this on LB.

They had a secret deal last week (not emailed) on a different rudius cuvée that I subsequently jumped on.

I've now
Mo Salem

Mo Salem

Great wine... happy new year guys!!!
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HNY Carl and Kyle. Happy you enjoyed the juice!!!

Haber Family Vineyards

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ron Haber is the Man!
I love this stuff!!
— 8 years ago

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@Martin G Rivard you got me hooked on it!!!!
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@Martin G Rivard random q but you ever have older vintages? Like 06 or 07?
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I have not

Corra

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

WOTN-> this absolutely crushed it tonight. Destroyed it's competition. Thank God that I poured it after the Jarvis. No one would've wanted to drink the Jarvis thereafter. Everything that you've come to expect from an incredible Celia Welch wine. Bravo!!! If I could post a picture of a mic drop in right now I would! LOL @Mike Rowe @David A Lentine @Ron R @Christine — 9 years ago

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David Goldfinger

David Goldfinger

I was fortunate for my bday to visit with her rep and acquire a complete vertical from '04-'13. If u have not tried her white blend "tail feathers", I totally recommend it. If anyone needs some Corra I might be able to assist. Don't forget my invite if we are doing a delectable crew tasting @Martin G Rivard!!
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@David Goldfinger I am an idiot for passing on her Tail Feathers. I certainly won't make the same mistake again .
David Goldfinger

David Goldfinger

@David A Lentine we had a 25 person wine event and I opened 3 tail feathers as a starter and everyone loved it. I was limited on how much I could purchase, but will buy more. Only had the one vintage so I am not sure if it was a great year or just a really good blend.

Destilerias Unidas S.A.

Diplomático Reserva Rare Ron Extra Añejo Rum

6 years old. Spice box nose. Orange rind / citrus peel. Long finish. @Robert Pyle — 10 years ago

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37th Parallel

Pinot Noir 2012

Perfect pair with wild king salmon! Hint of cherries with silky finish. Thank you Ron Barrington. — 10 years ago

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

@Carl Fischer Christine knew that we would all get along as soon as you walked in with this beauty in New York earlier this year!!! It's one of her favorites!!! Truly A phenomenal example of a great Napa cab. This is firing on all cylinders. I still have a dozen left in my cellar and can't wait to see the evolution that they will take in the next 15 years. Winner, winner chicken dinner! Great minds think a like Carl! LOL we must've had 60 bottles of wine that night and I still remember Christine saying "I really like that wine" when you walked in the door with that bottle! LOL The entire WNH @Joe Lucca @Mike Rowe @David L @Ron R would've had an incredible time this evening. We can't wait to see you within the near future! — 8 years ago

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Yep, can't wait, either!
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@Martin G Rivard Many good times ahead.
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Nice!!! And thanks for a memory of such a fun night. Look forward to a repeat soon!

Merus

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Good! Dinner at big fin with Dennis, Ron, Derek, Annette, and Andy f. — 9 years ago

Santa Teresa

1796 Ron Antiguo De Solera Rum

Excellent run full of flavor. Smooth finish! — 9 years ago

Lamborn Family Vineyards

Proprietor Grown Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

@Ron R 2008 Lamborn Gamily Vineyards
As we all know., Ron is insanely great at posting the absolute best tasting notes!! I'm not really sure how to begin describing a wine that he's already talked about BUT what the hell...I'll give it a shot! Here it goes:
EVERYTHING that he said was True.
Good night 👌🍷🍷👌
Just kidding! I'm not letting you off that easy!
This was was Insanely Focused. Decanted 2 hours and it was just beginning to reveal itself. My 1st time ever enjoying this Heidi project. The Howell Fruit is amazing. Focused with globs of depth and concentration. I love the initial explosion of Berry & I think dark cherries??...,,all nicely wrapped in a beautiful Oak blanket! I love the mid palate and finish. I told Ron., if this was a song it would be the bohemian Rhapsody. Perfectly orchestrated., it lifts you up., brings you down and takes forever to finish!! Ok., I gave it all I've got Captain! Lol
— 9 years ago

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@Jody Scharf was it the 08 that you tasted? If so, that's spooky.
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It was @Ron R you say jump. I say how high?
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@Jody Scharf, one day, I'll fall short with my proposals. Yours are great, too. You taste some outstanding stuff and I calibrate from your notes. So, feelings are mutual my friend!

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010

Cuvée Reserve
2010
At lake with Ron and Deb
— 10 years ago

Ron Diplomático

Ambassador Selection Cask Strength Rum

Might be the best rum I've had. Lot going on, but all working together. Not too spicy. What I always want cognac to be — 10 years ago

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Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan

Agreed, best rum I've ever had

Brugal

1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar Rum

Eduardo Bolaños
8.9

I love rum that drinks like whiskey — 11 years ago

Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁🎅🏻🍷delectable crew!! Looking forward to great 2017!! 🎉🥂@David L @Martin G Rivard @Mike Rowe @TheSkip @David Trumper @Jason Oliver @Eric LaMasters @Eric Shanks @Ron R @Carl Fischer @Daryl Calhoun @Shawn G. Rose and more!! — 8 years ago

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I was there in September. Actually preferred the Cardinale over all three Lokoya.
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@Eric Shanks totally agree. However the Lokoya Veeder is one of my favs.
Ryan M

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@David Trumper can't wait to see that tasting. Let me know what you think of the new Lokoya tasting room. And the Veeder. Interested to hear how the 2014s are going to be and what they pull out of the library for you.

Judge Palmer

Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

11' Judge Palmer Beckstoffer Georges III. Santa Rivard, you can shimmy down my chimney anytime with this little jewel. In all seriousness, thank you very much! Have to agree with @Ron R maraschino cherries on the nose. The palate- Getting rich dark berries, vanilla/oak. A peppery herb mix throughout the palate. Sweet tobacco & cassis on the back of the palate. What a savory & nice finish. @Martin G Rivard 👏 — 8 years ago

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@David L incredible quality value price point. Superb. I loved it!
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@Martin G Rivard Now i'm super excited to try the 12 and 13 .
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Have it had it. Love it. Great notes.

Ron Abuelo

Reserva Especial Añejo Rum

PANAMA! PANAMA-HA! --David Lee Roth — 9 years ago

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Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I found this to be a very enjoyable wine. I was hoping for a little bit more Oak. I'm not quite sure how it would evolve over time. I always find these to be a great pop and pour wine. I never hang on to them too long in my cellar.
I would love feedback from anyone that has aged some of these to see how they evolve.
@Ron R @Mike Rowe @David A Lentine @Howard Greenfield
— 9 years ago

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Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

This is one of my top five and I have not been disappointed!
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@Martin G Rivard I haven't had the pleasure of enjoying any. I've had the 08' reserve recently.
Mike R

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Sorry for late response - love the winery and their wines - fav is bone ash

Ron Matusalem

Gran Reserva Rum

At Mango Rum bar for a tasting. First of group. Smooth and tasty. — 10 years ago

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Santa Teresa

Linaje Gran Reserva Ron Extra Añejo Rum

Very smooth and bold at the same time — 10 years ago

Ron Rubin

Green Valley of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Andrew Lampasone
9.4

The owner if republic of tea studied viticulture at UFC Davis and was in love with wine before tea. — 11 years ago