Ron Yates

Haber Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Fabulous bottle if you want a great bottle with friends find this one great job Ron and Sue Marie!!!! — 7 years ago

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Di Costanzo

Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark ruby in color, on the palate perfectly balanced flavors of blue and blackberries with hints of Swiss chocolate and nutmeg. What do you guys think about my selection, @Cointa I Jauregui @Roy Goble @Alex Lallos @David L @Ron R @Steve Anderson and to everyone else. Happy Easter🐰, Happy Passover ✡️ www.hitimewine.net — 7 years ago

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Ron R

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Yes @David L and @Daniel Martinez-Cardenas, this was a great find.
Alex Lallos

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Love this stuff. We sold a bunch of it and I had to buy 3 for myself it was so damn good!
Daniel Martinez Cardenas

Daniel Martinez Cardenas

@Ron R @Roy Goble @Alex Lallos @David L I agree with you, Thank you for your comments.

Epoch Estate Wines

Block B Paso Robles Syrah 2010

I have known for years that Paso Robles makes great wine. This is an excellent example of what perfect weather, abundant water and great soils can produce. Deep rich dark fruit and extremely fine silky tannins! @Paul T @Ron R @Jim Trobaugh @Bill Bender @Jacqueline @Eric Shanks @Connor McMahon @Martin G Rivard — 7 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

I need to spend more time in Pasco Robles! Got to be some tastings there.
TheSkip

TheSkip

I love a big Syrah! What's the tariff here @Rob Brobst III ?

Haber Family Vineyards

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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

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Shawn R

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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

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2012

First of the night. Fantastic Chardonnay from Margaret River Australia. Cheers @Ashlee Linck @Tj Adams @Bill Bender @Ron R @David A Lentine — 7 years ago

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Ron R

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@Chris Koupal cheers to you and yours my friend. You're drinking an old fave of ours. Convicts make great whites.
David L

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@Chris Koupal I'll have to give that one a swirl.

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 — 9 years ago

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Ron Matusalem

Gran Reserva Rum

At Mango Rum bar for a tasting. First of group. Smooth and tasty. — 9 years ago

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EIEIO

Yates Conwill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Intoxicating! Nose is gorgeous. Flirty, swirling aromas of red raspberry, sour cherry, subtle vanilla, anise, clove... It doesn't quit. A firm bite, a bit grippy, but incredible age ability. — 9 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. — 9 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. — 10 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Mike R
9.5

@Ron R you are a beautiful soul and friend - thank you so much for sharing — 7 years ago

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@Mike R so glad you enjoyed this as much as I do 🙂

Yates Family Vineyard

Fleur de Veeder Merlot 2013

What a lovely wine this is! I highly recommend you try it if you can find it. Their total production is only 700 cases. — 7 years ago

Becklyn Cellars

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

@Ron R @Mike R @David L @Howard Greenfield @Kirk Alexander @Joe Lucca @Carl Fischer @Paul T @Bill Bender @Ted Mandes @Jim Trobaugh @Monica O @Terri Walker @Steve Colanero My amazing friend Steve Colanero is a retired chef. We enjoyed an amazing dinner in his home this evening and opened these 2 beauties. Becklyn Reserve and a private propriety blend called "M" by Ted Mandes.
I opened and reviewed the Becklyn Reserve last night as well. You all know how I felt about it. Extremely solid and I rated accordingly. My opinion hasn't changed. It's an awesome wine. Thanks again David for introducing me to this Beauty!!
— 7 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

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@David Goldfinger Totally forgot to tag you on this one!
Steve Colanero

Steve Colanero

My Friend brought this wine to my home. It was very good but I can't rate it as high as Martin. Sorry buddy

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. — 7 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!!!
Ron R

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HNY Carl and Kyle. Happy you enjoyed the juice!!!

Ron Abuelo

Reserva Especial Añejo Rum

PANAMA! PANAMA-HA! --David Lee Roth — 8 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
— 8 years ago

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Jim Trobaugh

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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

Sineann

Yates Conwill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Loved this wine. It was delicious — 9 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 — 9 years ago

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Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan

Agreed, best rum I've ever had

Yates Family Vineyard

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Pregaming for a buckeyes win tonight. Go Bucks! — 10 years ago

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

Crisp and clean, perfect weight. @Ron R thank you for sharing! — 7 years ago

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Spot on Joe. Focused as fuck!
9.4

Yates Family Vineyard

Cheval Mt. Veeder Cabernet Franc 2013

15.3% alc.
Bottle no. 0056 (of 2591).
— 7 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Holy tall green giants Batman! This is the real reason I drink wine. @Bill Bender @Warren Sapp @Neal Schaffer @Vanessa D @Eric Shanks @Jim Trobaugh @David L @Eric LaMasters @Paul T @Jade Moore @Doug Davidson @Ron R @Connor McMahon @TheSkip — 7 years ago

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Bill Bender

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Insignia is as consistent as they come. I have some good Phelps stories when we all get together. I had a friend with a key to the barrel room.
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Wow, the mind boggles!!
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

Billy, you called the ball!

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 👏 — 7 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.

Santa Teresa

1796 Ron Antiguo De Solera Rum

Excellent run full of flavor. Smooth finish! — 8 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
— 8 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!

Santa Teresa

Linaje Gran Reserva Ron Extra Añejo Rum

Very smooth and bold at the same time — 9 years ago

Brugal

1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar Rum

Eduardo Bolaños
8.9

I love rum that drinks like whiskey — 10 years ago

Yates Family Vineyard

Flower Mt. Veeder Merlot 2006

I'm figuring out real quick that I like just about anything from Mt. Breeder. — 11 years ago

Seth Truman

Seth Truman

Veeder.