The Valley

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Kyle B
9.3

Fantastic red for a great dinner — 11 days ago

Terry Diaz
with Terry

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.
— a month ago

Tom, Brandon and 5 others liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Very fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, blackberries, cooked plums, oak, vanilla, dried fruits, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County is still drinking very nicely, but will not get better from this point.

Complex and easy drinking. Fruit forward with a touch of RS. Rich and extracted with a mouth coating feel.

A nice sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.
— 2 months ago

Ron, Tom and 13 others liked this
Ron R

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That’s a weird looking bottle 👀😀

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Great cab. Dark fruit. Wish it was <$50 but it’s worth it. Soft tannins. Slight bit of olive brine finish which is fine — 2 months ago

Rick, Neil and 4 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Cherry, oak, and violet. Bold for a Pinot with a touch of clove. — a month ago

Rob liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

I don't know. This wine is good, and 2018 was very good for Napa. But, to me, this drinks like $30. Don't shoot! 🤞
Listening to Nada Surf.
— 3 months ago

Paul, Pooneet and 19 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I had tried a 2010 trailside vineyard from Heitz & was underwhelmed. Could've been it needed more time? 😕
Dave

Dave

I don't know. Maybe we just have such refined tastes 😎😅 @Tegan Marriott

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah

6/2025. Good fruit and pepper. Nice finish. Feels good on the palate. I — 4 months ago

Robin, Ted and 2 others liked this

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Amazing fruit acid and structures. — 4 months ago

Dave, Quinn and 1 other liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Lovely with a long decant — 5 months ago

Tom liked this

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I was surprised it was in a clear glass bottle. Still very young but surprisingly light. Very vanilla with fresh cherry’s. Not a big Cabernet at all. — 10 months ago

"Odedi" and Dave liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Still young. Needs some aging. Should peek at 99-100. — 25 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 6 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Double Magnum, still very young — 25 days ago

Jeroen, Ron and 5 others liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

A good wine. Oak, a bit of chocolate, dark fruit and cherry. Pretty dry but smooth enough that easy to drink. — a month ago

Doug liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Drinking very well now. Really enjoyed it. — a month ago

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2019

Wow. A richer, darker, and more concentrated Picasses than I’ve had in some time. Oak is also a bit more gratuitous than I’m used to for this wine. Blackberries, currant, moss, anise. This can go the distance, but definitely a bit hot. Still one of my favorite wines in the world for consistent quality to price ratio and age-ability. — 2 months ago

romo, Ira and 2 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Delicious, easy drinking with a nice after taste — 2 months ago

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Maybe it’s bc this followed the barbaresco but this seems thin by comparison — 3 months ago

Joe, Paul and 3 others liked this

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend

So primary but everything in place to be an absolute monster — 3 months ago

Tom and Tim liked this
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Vintage please
Tim Lee

Tim Lee

I like their reject grapes in mascot wines. Best deal in Napa

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Amazing nose, deep color, perfect with Bison! — 4 months ago

Tripp Cox
with Tripp
Tripp liked this

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Oaky, rich, full bodied, a bit too much on its own, better if paired with a fatty steak. — 7 months ago

David, Tom and 2 others liked this

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Dark fruits, intense colour, great legs. A real bargain. — 8 years ago

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ted
9.1

Have not had this in a long time. Black licorice. Black fruit. Had to chill a bit at the restaurant. Way too warm. Solid wine. — a month ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Tom, Juan and 9 others 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 — 24 days ago

Juan, Dave and 1 other liked this

Chappellet

Signature Donn Chappellet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry, oak, cardamom, and clove. Dark and rich. — a month ago

Dave liked this

Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023

My style of Sauvignon Blanc. Nice tropical notes and freshness. I still think the 2022 vintage is slightly better than the 2023.  — 2 months ago

Tom, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

First time having the pleasure. Ok, I get it. Unctuous and thicc. Searching every corner of my palate for one more ethereal drop of elixir. Grilled peach and apricot drizzled with vanilla extract. Is that sugar I’m chewing on?
The money though?
— a month ago

Bob, Jonathan and 7 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

If you can find it, try Château de Fargues for Sauternes.

Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Double decant and pour(lots of sediment). A splendid medium ruby red color. On the nose: a little stewed red fruit, herbaceous, worn leather, mint, sweet smokey oak, loamy soil. Taste: smooth, elegant, savory wine with a touch of dried red fruit, dried herbs, cocoa, damp earth, minerals, and a spiced iron/meaty medium finish. YUM! Mature and on the long downside, but still drinks nicely at 28 years. — 3 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Dave and 16 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow!
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Nice!!!

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Lighter nose than AV. Smoother than AV with more balanced tannins. Really nice wine but will take the AV version for the price. — 3 months ago

Max Phillips
with Max

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 1998

Beautiful old, Lebanese wine. Who knew?!? — 4 months ago

Morgan Gress
with Morgan
Dave, Andrew and 13 others liked this
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Great producer, greater having to produce wines in a region of constant chaos.

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend

Really good and smooth. Very drinkable with or without food — 8 months ago