Stars & Dust

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Caucus is already releasing their 2013. Got to hold them for 5 years to start to see the improvement. This 2009 was a great ending to the evening. The velvety Rutherford dust went with the dark chocolate. — 11 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Solid Rutherford Cab. Has the dust you expect but the palate is a little too subtle for my tastes. — 11 years ago

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Nickel & Nickel

C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Dust. Dark fruit. Rich and jammy. High acidity. High alcohol. — 12 years ago

Flanagan

Three Stars Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Wow!!! So very amazing!! — 13 years ago

Jenna VelasquezLisa Samuel
with Jenna and Lisa
Corazon liked this
Kate Heiligman

Kate Heiligman

This was Pinot noir not chard, and it was spectacular!!
Jenna Velasquez

Jenna Velasquez

AMAZING!!!
9.9

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 1989

'Les Picasses' lies along a riverbank on a fairly steep slope that is primarily alluvial clay overlaying chalk and limestone. The vines are over 50 years old and the site is known to produce wines with fabulous purity and minerality. As such the Olga Raffault 'Les Picasses' Chinon 1989 has had time to mellow, the aromas are quite lovely—lavender, game, worn leather, a touch of barnyard, and cellar dust. There is a throaty, sensual wildness to this wine, punctuated by a vein of bright acidity and minerals. Everything I love in Loire Valley Cab Franc. — 11 years ago

Anthony, Velma and 5 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

This wine made it! So amazing. Cigar box and iron on the nose. Beautiful gooseberry with a hint of ash and dust. Just great. 93 points because it held so well. — 12 years ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

Deep cherry color with dark fruit, leathery nose. Dark fruit, plum and dust on the palate. Great acid and plenty of tannin. Great with veal Marsala. Long finish. Very appealing. This is the 2006. — 11 years ago

Judy WagonfeldSusan Grover
with Judy and Susan

Beaulieu Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

R Bl
8.9

1992. Would have been better 5 yrs ago but still very nice with dried more than fresh fruit (prune/raisin more than plum/ grape) but still a touch of tannin on first opening. Definite cedary Napa dust gives a bit of structure. — 12 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2000

Tasted like the stars with Paige and Leslie! — 12 years ago