Rutherford Hill

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

North of my typical price point, this was quite expressive for a cab. Robust fruit flavor, yet smooth. Other bottles suit my palate better. — 3 months ago

Nickel & Nickel

C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Happy Birthday Heather — 5 months ago

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Heather Rostker

That was so good!

McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon

Very pleasant. Went well with elk loin. — 5 months ago

Chalk Hill

Estate Bottled Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2023

A Fav! Medium+ lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, spice, floral, cedar, biscuits and citrus. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & ripe apricot with citrus zest, honeysuckle and nutty toasty oak notes, rich with creamy tones. Smooth, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and integrated creamy oak. Nice! — 6 months ago

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

It is so open for business right now. A prime example of Napa old school. Dark fruit and resolved tannins. — 6 months ago

Vin, Dave and 2 others liked this

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Took awhile to open but once it did this is a pretty decent Cab - nose is full of fruit - blackberries - palate is a little sparkly, slightly underwhelms vs the nose but still solid — 8 months ago

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Freemark Abbey

Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ok the patio in NH on the lake. Good fruit. Balanced. Soft tannins. — 4 years ago

Milissa, Eric and 5 others liked this

Sloan

Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend

Truly wonderful and complex but paled in comparison to the 2002 Paul Hobbs B to KV. Wow. — 3 months ago

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Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Often the Grosset Polish Hill doesn’t live up to its billing as perhaps Australia’s finest dry Riesling but with this 2017 it probably exceeds expectations. It is simply fabulous. Some ripe lusciousness to the mid palate amid lime and lemon notes, but finishes bone dry. My first of 4 bottles so I will enjoy the journey over the next 5+ years if I can keep my hands off it. HH said it is shaping up as one of the greatest Polish Hill Rieslings. — 4 months ago

Jan, Ira and 22 others liked this

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Some lift on mid-palate with acid on finish. I’ll allow it. — 5 months ago

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Can still taste the 1988 vintage.

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses.
— 7 months ago

Freemark Abbey

Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Double decant for sediment(lots of chunky sediment) and pour. A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive perfumed notes of cherry, currants, dark olives, worn leather, wet forest floor, smoked meat. Taste: silky, savory, elegant wine with fading dried cherries, tobacco, dark chocolate, bell pepper, earth, and a nice mineral, espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Never disappointed with well aged Bosche or Sycamore wines — 8 months ago

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Inglenook

Rubicon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Much cleaner and precise than the Cab.S.
Strongh and persistent finish.
It needs time to fully develop and get together well.
— 2 years ago

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Philip Togni Vineyard

Tanbark Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

AEL
9.0

Tight, structured, took over an hour to really open up. Crushed raspberries, balsamic. — 4 months ago

Chalk Hill

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

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9.0

Drinking alongside the Sliver, the ‘21 Chalk Hill comes across as richer and more extracted, offering dense layers of blackcurrant, blackberry paste, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs. The palate is deep and mouth-coating, showing ample oak sweetness and firm tannins, but the concentration slightly outweighs its sense of balance. Power and ripeness dominate, giving a bold, muscular Bordeaux style expression. — 4 months ago

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Penfolds

Koonunga Hill South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2021

" A traditional Australian blend combining the expressiveness of Shiraz with a defined structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. This full-bodied wine shows ripe dark fruit aromas, voluminous richness and plentiful tannins." — 5 months ago

Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Another well aged M.-Etain.
I bought a case on release at retail $120.00 OTD.,
That’s long gone but this was worth the extra $70 on Auction.
— 6 months ago

Tom, Tom and 20 others liked this
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08 & 09. Nice.

Rex Hill Vineyards

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Delicious, well balanced — 6 months ago

Dave, Tom and 2 others liked this

Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

California’s version of White Burgundy. Great older bottle from recent auction. — 9 months ago

Tegan, Tom and 16 others liked this

Inglenook

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Perfect Cab for a night out with friends. — 4 years ago