Sauvignon Republic

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Opened and decanted for 2 hours before dinner and then really only opened up and truly hit expectations around the 3rd hour when paired with wagyu strip steaks.

This wine was savory tightly wound and tannic at first. Didn’t show much fruit until after the long decant and then it really changed.

With time, the fruits shown through with great complexity and great balance for the savory elements.
— 6 days ago

Bob, "Odedi" and 8 others liked this

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Beautiful fragrance and on the palate after 20 minute exposure to air. Dark cherry but nice balance. After 14 years, awesome. October 2025. — 3 days ago

Dave liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep ruby; medium plus aromas of new leather, coconut, cocoa nibs, ripe red and black plums; high alcohol, high tannins — 20 days ago

Juan, Dave and 1 other liked this

Freemark Abbey

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Superb as always! Deep purple color. Aromas of black currant, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and oak. Black fruit on the palate, cigar box and nice tannins.

🍇95% Cab, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot.

🏅94 Points - James Suckling
— 3 days ago

Dave, Tom and 16 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Steak & football 🏈 with my buddies.
Minimum 3-4 hour decant when drinking this so soon.
— 12 days ago

Paul, Jeroen and 20 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Rocco’s takeout and a nice bottle. Not a bad Saturday night. Bonus that the wife is letting me call the ball after dinner. — 6 days ago

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Cork came out perfect.

Blasted it with wine2pro for some oxygen and then it really became expressive within about 30 mins.

Good grip and dark structure. Showed some savory notes

Fruit came later on as it mellowed with more airtime. Little blueberry and some black fruits.
— 25 days ago

Tom, Brandon and 5 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep ruby color. Red fruit, black currant, and cedar on the nose. Dry and bold. Flavors of blackberrt, chocolate, oak, and coffee. Medium+ tannins and acid with a great finish. Number 2 in top 100 in Wine Spectator. — 5 days ago

Bob, Ron and 1 other liked this

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Amazing! Light and jammy with a bit of straw. — a day ago

Martin, Dawn and 1 other liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Excellent! Must buy again — 3 days ago

Joanna Clark
with Joanna
Dave, Ron and 2 others liked this