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Sam Plunkett

Stardust and Muscle Nagambie Lakes Shiraz 2017

Looooved this Shiraz! So jammy and delicious — 6 years ago

Arkenstone

NVD Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

TGIF! Poking around trying to make room in the wine cooler for a new shipment and decided it was time for a big big Friday pizza wine after the Arnold Palmer Golf Classic. Arkenstone’s Cabernet Sauvignon has the right spice and fruit blend for the job. The NVD was young but opened up nicely very quickly. God bless winemaker Sam Kaplan! — 7 years ago

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Arkenstone

Estate Howell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Susan Krausz was a wonderful host again this year. She has reason to be proud of her wines, because they are spectacular! I am not a Sauvignon Blanc fan, but in the hands of winemaker Sam Kaplan, it is not a citrus bomb. Instead, it is a complex combination and balance of mineral, banana, tropical fruit without the bite. One of the few Sauvignon Blancs that I feel can be great now and 6 years from now. — 8 years ago

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Sam Harrop

Cedalion Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2014

From a small producer, for a 3 year old wine shows amazing balance and good complexity, certainly more old world in style. — 9 years ago

Sam Plunkett

Prospector Shiraz

Very pleasant Shiraz, deep color, intense flavor of dark fruits, aniseed & a bit of pepper and spice — 10 years ago

Winery Sixteen 600

Estate Moon Mountain District Zinfandel 2012

Big and juicy with a velvet finish. Really opens up after an hour. Loved it. @Sam Coturri — 10 years ago

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Maxem Wines

UV Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Great new Chardonnay from Sam Kaplan,
Parker 94-96
— 9 years ago

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I’m so jealous! Mine comes in the end of the week. Very much anticipating the arrival of these wines.

Viñas del Vero

La Miranda de Secastilla Somontano Garnacha 2014

Vino muy agradable, con buen paso por boca y largo. — 9 years ago

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Sam Plunkett

The Butterfly Effect Shiraz

Now my go to wine of choice. Absolutely love it! — 9 years ago

Idlewild

The Flower Flora & Fauna Nebbiolo Rosé Blend 2015

A. R.
9.3

One of the best roses I've ever had. Sam is truly an amazing winemaker. On the nose, herbal/savory notes, yet also has a cream cheese cake frosting note as well. In the mouth, bracing acidity, incredible minerality and the faintest hint of fruit. Long finish. Just a beautiful wine on its own, and perfect for food as well. — 10 years ago

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Vangone

Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Kudos to these Delectable Trendsetters
for their posts & information on this Winery; Sam Kaplan is Winemaker:
@Grant Everett
@Edmond Bordelon
@Craig Otten
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— 6 years ago

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@David L -Excellent Wine, East Oakville Vineyard, 30-36 mths. New French Oak,
Sam Kaplan, Mailing List, etc. 🍇🍷👍🏻

Samuel Adams (The Boston Beer Company)

Sam '76 Pale Lager

Described as an ale/lager hybrid this beer has a slight cloudiness and does have a fresh, effervescent yet mildly floral hoppy rich character. Very good. — 8 years ago

Arkenstone

Coliseum Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

One of the casualties from the Napa fires in Atlas Peak region. Coliseum Block burnt to a crisp. (Bottom right photo). This is one of Arkenstone’s ventures outside of Howell Mountain. Winemaker Sam Kaplan says ‘hold on all of your stock because it will take a while to get this vineyard back to full production’. Sad to hear because Coliseum Block was full of depth in color, texture and complexity. — 9 years ago

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After seeing the love that goes into this wine, the fruits, balance , and all around perfection is very high on my list of favorites
9.5

Von Schubert

Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Auslese Riesling

Hi Sam. Thank you.... wish you Rest In Peace. — 9 years ago

Two Paddocks

The Last Chance Proprietor's Reserve Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

This is one of the Single Block Cuvees from Two Paddocks owned by actor and raconteur, Sam Neill. Sam is an engaging and very funny guy - could have done Stand Up! From the Program and Bio - "Producers and Purveyors of Pinot to Gentry and Ratbags since 1993."
This wine was 50% whole bunch as with all 3 Cuvées offered. Textbook Otago Pinot with wild Thyme nose, cherry and luscious silky mouthfeel with fine tannin structure.
— 9 years ago

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Arkenstone

Obsidian Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Howell Mountain heaven! We are going to be up there at the end of October for Halloween on Howell (Howl) Mountain! With wines like this, it will be an amazing time! Thank you Sam Kaplan and Susan Krausz. — 10 years ago

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This winery is a pretty amazing place to visit. Have a great time!
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Say hi to Brian Phillips for me. He just moved down to corporate in Orlando. I think he's the wine buyer for all of those restaurants
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Hey David, I will certainly say hi to Brian. So sad to see Master Somm George Miliotes depart Darden, but I am going to be a regular whenever he gets his Wine Bar George opened up at Disney!