South Coast, California

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Strawberry, olive, vanilla, oak. — a month ago

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Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

A dark sweaty and intense front end. Profound and intense fruit with tobacco and iodine Really good. — 21 days ago

Jonathan DavidsonPaul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Jonathan, Paul and 1 other
Ron, Juan and 11 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A good, solid California Cab but what’s all the fuss about? I’m seeing ratings of 98, 99, even 100 from JS. Really? No way. This is a clear case of praise crossing over into hype. Granted, still a bit young and not at its peak but after five years in the bottle and an hour of decanting it needs to be more than just fine if it wants to justify stratospheric scores. This wine compares unfavorably to Ridge Monte Bello, Stags Leap S.L.V. and other peers. It lacked sophistication and poise—where’s the promised minerality, graphite, cedar shavings, oak, leather, blackcurrant, cherry, and complex balance of fine grained tannins, fruit, acid and alcohol? Where? We chose this wine for a birthday dinner at Lawry’s Prime Rib in Beverly Hills. Not a disaster but a disappointment given our high expectations (and the high price).
— 25 days ago

Ira and "Odedi" liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend

Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — 6 days ago

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2021

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose with blueberries, black plums, stewed cherries, raisins, figs, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, spices, light wood, peppercorn, dark chocolates and herbs.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 3-year-old Zinfandel from Sonoma County is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next few years.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouth feel. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Rich, but not 'too much'.

The alcohol is not very noticeable at this point, although it is very high, so watch out.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. I usually like it better with a little more age.

Wine Spectator 92 points.

A good everyday wine. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with burger and fries.

A blend of 83% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante and 4% Mixed Reds.

15% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25.
— a month ago

Doug, Bob and 11 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Wonderful! Drank with Bill and Deanne in Durango. 10/1/24 — a month ago

Deanne BishopBill Bishop
with Deanne and Bill
Yianni, Robin and 2 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Always reliable vintage after vintage. Bright and a bit constrained. No fruit bomb. — 18 days ago

Daniel, Martijn and 7 others liked this

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Great post dinner wine. Pairs well with playoff baseball and has a beautiful rich dark flavor. — 11 days ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

2018 with homemade pizza - nice solid wine. Lots is sediment in the bottle. — 11 days ago

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Deep color, balanced acidity and palette, with an extraordinary bouquet. Black currents and other dark berries, smokey, toasted vanilla oak - with mellowed tannins. Lots of cellaring time left for this vintage! — 6 days ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2022

Delicious wine. Went well with shepherds pie. — a month ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Opened several hours prior and decanted off sediment and a portion of the cork that had broke and crumbled before returning to the bottle. The 2007 “Howell Mountain” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and very slight rim variation. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of dark fruit: black currants, blackberries, tobacco, leather, earth and gentle spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. This is firing on all cylinders right now and the structure suggests the power of the 2007 vintage is not slowing down anytime soon. Drink now with a decant and through 2037 with ease. — a month ago

Tom, Ming and 12 others liked this
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One of the very best Howell Mtn. producers.

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

The 2001 Opus One is a masterful blend that truly embodies the elegance and structure of Napa Valley wines. The deep ruby color is immediately captivating, and the nose opens with rich aromas of black currant, dark cherries, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it delivers an impeccably balanced experience, with layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and a touch of dark chocolate, all interwoven with earthy undertones and a refined minerality. — 25 days ago

Michael Cammarata
with Michael
Bob, Rob and 8 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2019

Absolutely slaps. Just sublime. Good depth, smooth, medium tannins. Blackberry, cherry, slight oak. Need more. — 13 days ago

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Decanted for 2 hours before we touched it

2nd sip was better than the first. As if you needed the first sip to prepare yourself for this wine

Overall great structure and solid fruit. Improved with airtime. Delicious wine.
— 20 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Hello old friend! Cheers to the weekend. — a month ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black and red fruits with tobacco, chocolates, coffee, cola, cedar, leather, vanilla, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Complex, spicy and tangy. Rich and elegant.

Showing a great mouthfeel with good balance.

Needs 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly, so be patient.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent, although not as good as their Estate Cabernet.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

A nice sipping wine, good by itself or with food.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150.
— a month ago

Lyle, Anthony and 16 others liked this

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Amazing cab — 2 months ago

Iwan, Ted and 3 others liked this