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Twisted Paso Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Surprisingly sophisticated and elegant Cabernet from Paso. Beautiful, smokey and silky tannins with rich dairy cherry oak flavour. — 3 months ago

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Torcido Grenache 2016

I don’t know where Jeff comes up with the names, but who cares? This wine is fabulous! — 8 months ago

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Ol' Chumbucket Tempranillo Blend 2017

Tempranillo blend only tells part of the story. No telling what else is in there, but it sure works. — a year ago

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The Spaniard Tempranillo Blend 2016

46% Tempranillo, 31% Grenache and 23% Graciano. Light tannins with dark cherries. — 3 years ago

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Touriga Nacional 2016

Perfect grape for Jeff’s vast skill. — 4 months ago

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Murgatroyd Red Blend 2015

Wonderful rich red blend. — 9 months ago

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Syrah 2015

Wonderful. — a year ago

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Graciano 2015

Want a real treat? Uncork one of el Jefe’s wines. — 2 years ago

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Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

David T
9.4

Another excellent purchase from the Benchmark Bin Sale. I love these 15-20 year Heitz Napa Cabernets…97 the rule, not the exception. It had perfect storage and is at its peak and will hold for another 1-2 years and diminish over the following 3-5 years.

The nose is floral dark cherry kirsch. Both plums, blackberries, black raspberries, pomegranate, strawberry liqueur notes, steeped tea, red & dark cola/licorice, dark rich earth, sharp, dry herbs, black pepper, dry twig with dark & red fresh & slightly withering florals.

The palate is ripe fruits well balanced with earth. Perfect evolution & integration. Soft, elegant w/ nothing bitty. Dark currents with ripe, leaner, juicy, slightly liqueured; blackberries, black raspberries, late spring dark cherries, both plums, orange rune, raspberries & poached strawberries. Heavy Asian & Indian, dark spices, black licorice/cola, pure anise, steeped, black tea, touch of black olive, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla, dry tobacco, dry Provence herbs, barrel shavings, dry pipe tobacco/ash, some lead pencil, leathery, moist, grey, volcanic clay, crumbled limestone, dry crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry brush, grilled meats-Châteauneuf-du-Pape characteristics w/ ragging, withering florals that are dark, red, purple, rainfall acidity with excellent; structure, tension, balance, polished finish that does not end. Wire to wire consistency. Lucky to enjoy a well stored bottle of 97 with this age.
— 5 months ago

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Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

Bought a case of 96 on release, took a decade or more to blossom. $30.00 well spent back then.
ESF

ESF

Quite the pull!

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*%#&@! Red Rhone Blend 2016

Love this wine every time. — a year ago

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