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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Mixed feelings on this - one one hand, it’s solid, on the other, there’s just nothing exciting going on. Also, Caymus using clear bottles really pisses me off. Overall, meh for the money. — 6 years ago

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Somm David T

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Not the same after 2011. Now, longer fruit hang time translates to more sugar...hence sweeter juice. Done with intent for higher RP s scores and more consumer friendly wine as sweet drinks earlier. 😞

Chappellet

Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Very very delicious, solid red. — 7 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2014

That's more like it. Tobacco, roasted meat juices, rosemary, mineral-rich earth. Less muscular than other vintages, however I seem to like this best of the recent five years or so. Solid pour from my friends at the Sky Club. — 8 years ago

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@Eric S I totally get the whole situation of being locked in from a miles perspective. That said, I avoid American aka "The Greyhound of the skies" as much as I can. I have had such horrible service over the years from US Air I'm permanently scarred. If only I had enough bank, I'd get myself a NetJets card 🛩
TheSkip

TheSkip

I play both fields - delta and American. I need about 30K to get to be a million miler on American. Have just been stuck because American didn't fly out of my area until they merged with US Air.

I thought Greyhound of the sky was Allegient or southwest?
Jody Scharf

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Happy healthy Thanksgiving Joe to you and yours

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Solid blend. Not worth the price. Crushing it on Valentine's Day with some Dominos. Bam! — 9 years ago

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Higher Ground

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2014

Great, smooth but interesting Pinot. Terrific price. — 9 years ago

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Patti Pontrelli

Patti Pontrelli

Fruit forward, loved it.

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

This Kosta Browne was a solid Pinot. Very fruit driven for a Russian River. This was a 1/2 bottle, decanted a 1.25 hours. It had a wonder nose of black fruit, had a very faint scent of a dark salted Carmel, with a little 5-spice. The palate was more red fruit, with a hint of hint of anise/roasted fennel, it lingered with a shot finish. — 10 years ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Really solid Cab, a bit more tannic, which I enjoyed. — 10 years ago

Decoy

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Very nice - rich and dark but not overly heavy. Solid choice. Pairs nicely with beef! — 11 years ago

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Decoy Wines

Cheers!

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Just solid every time. — 11 years ago

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Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Classic CA cab. Not very complex but great fruit, very well structured, Solid 89. — 7 years ago

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T-Vine Cellars

Hallowed Ground California Red Blend 2015

Wonderful blend. Good nose and smooth on the palate. Paired well with crab in black bean sauce. — 8 years ago

Ground Effect

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ripe fruit gives way to baking spices baking spices baking spices. Jammy but not overly so. This is a unique little number, very interesting and agreeable — 8 years ago

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Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Father in law casually opens this up in on a Sunday. What is he sick in the head?! Solid wine... still a baby. Give it time to mature and it'll rock your socks. So much is going on here: floral on the nose, and dark ripe berries on the palate. I can still taste it 15 mins later... — 9 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

Robert Cunningham
9.3

Leather and sous bois and one brambles. Lovely and balanced. Still solid. Buy. — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Pound for pound, one of the most solid zins out there. Blackberries, raspberries, spices galore. — 10 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1994

Solid for a '94 — 10 years ago

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Andrei Shustov

Andrei Shustov

One of my favorites!

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Robert Cunningham
9.2

Very nice nose and palate. Lovely long finish. Good solid fruit. — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2011

Miguel de Leon
8.9

Solid, delicious, the least ostentatious kind of wine. No frills, no worries. This stuff is great. — 12 years ago

Black Stallion Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Strong dark cherry. I think solid body but wife thinks light. Some alcohol heat at the finish. Great value for price. — 7 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

While (to my palate) not really varietal correct and certainly not my preferred style of Napa Cab this is however a solid and flawless wine that will have plenty of fans. — 7 years ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Just a really solid St.-Julien, unmistakable for anything else, and that's a very good thing. — 8 years ago

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Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2013

Solid, juicy Langhe Nebbiolo from a classic Barolo producer. Nose of slightly dried red cherry, rose petal and lavender, fennel, orange peel, and a bit of volatile asphalt-y character. The nose echoes the palate pretty congruently in terms of flavor, with some eucalyptus freshness and a bit of extra mineral intensity. High acid, nimble, medium (-) body, and medium (+) tannic intensity. Tannins are surprisingly softly textured despite their intensity. I want this with a blue cheese and jalapeño-topped burger. — 9 years ago

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Sequoia Grove

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Kyle Schlachter
9.0

Solid. Good fruit, concentration and balance. — 9 years ago

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot

Dark ruby red, almost black at its center. The nose is bold and alluring with aromas of cherry, prune, vanilla, cinnamon, brand new cedar chest, and the occasional flick of black table pepper right to the back of the nostrils. Medium bodied with solid structure but still smooth and lush. Flavors of blackberries, plums, mint and pencil lead. It finishes with plums, mint, and some big tannin. — 9 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2013

Bob Bryden
8.9

Solid wine with great aromas and decent finish. — 10 years ago

Tom Quinn

Tom Quinn

Bob, I met you with my wife at diner a few months ago. Just tried this wine and saw you had tried it. I hope you and family are well. Tom and Meredith Quinn B25
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I remember. Hope you liked this one as much as I did.

Château Meyney

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Solid. Earthy. Our go-to favorite and a great value. — 10 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

Very solid Dominus in a wonky year. I wasn't as enamored of it as others but it was good. — 11 years ago

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Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

So solid wine!

Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Armailhac is consistently a good solid play. 95 showing nice right now. — 12 years ago