Solid Ground

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ron R
9.3

Rock solid style and presentation. On the 93 bubble. Enuf said… — a day ago

Ceccherini, WC and 25 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Another try at this one after a few years and mostly the same result for me. Solid if not spectacular. It needed an hour to open and significantly improved but it was a less impressive mix of earthiness and mature fruit than I have been expecting based on reviews. — 5 months ago

Paul, Jose and 18 others liked this

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1979

1979 vintage. Not the biggest Jordan fan but this one hit before the mass California hysteria. Decanted and tasted after 10 mins-2 hours. Plenty of cedar, tannins and otherwise, structural components. Solid showing. May pick up a few of these for the holidaze. In best Darth Vader/James Earl Jones voice..."Impressive." 9.20.23. — 7 months ago

Severn, Paul and 12 others liked this

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

What a nice find ! I’m Leary of the 2020 vintages from Napa due to the fires, but this vintage was excellent. A dark purple well balanced Cabernet shows itself well . At $70 per bottle this is a solid value . Complex and a nice finish , it reminds me of some of my favorite California cabs . Of course , having a link from Duckhorn and Winemaker of the year Tony Biaggi always helps ! — 2 months ago

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Solid second wine, really nice freshness from the 2016 character vintage. Decant 1 hour to get it in the right place. — 5 months ago

Eric, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2017

Solid quality, I’m just not sure if it will benefit from additional cellaring — 7 months ago

Bob, Juan and 16 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2015

2015 vintage. At the crest of drinkability meshed with cellar dweller. Right there. Decently priced so that you can hit it in both stages, multiple times. Medium body with solid acidity/tannins and full, frontal fruit. 9.6.23. — 7 months ago

Jan, John and 10 others liked this

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Paul J
9.3

1hr decant but probably could have PnP’d. Nice dark red color. Some cedar and dark cherries on the nose. Easy to drink. Nothing remarkable or off putting, just a solid wine. Fades pretty quick with medium depth and finish. — 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
John, Tom and 12 others liked this

Adelsheim

Breaking Ground Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2015

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY

Group scoring, No. 3 bottle of the night.
— 6 months ago

Jay, Mark and 16 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Always a solid Sonoma cab. Some anise and dark fruit, dark chocolate and anise. Slight bit of dill and vanilla. Drinks young, this could go for a bit longer. Good strong tannins but smooth enough to balance my prime rib. — 7 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian