Vineyards Found

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

I prefer the previous two vintages to the 2014. For those who've found it too heavy, the 2014 is a bit brighter than the 2012 and 2013. — 9 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2013

@Lucy Hill Smith look what we found in St Tropez! Lots of love to you my Bella xxxx — 9 years ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I found this Cabernet to be surprisingly good especially at the price, major QPR in my opinion. Brambly fruit and spice, balanced and complex with good but not overpowering structure and a satisfying finish. — 9 years ago

Robert Craig Winery

Affinity Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Another winner, much better than other wines I've had in the same price range, just found some for $40.00 including shipping & tax, great deal! Bought a case, — 10 years ago

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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 1988

An earth driven nose with overtones of garrigue. This wine was terroir driven vs fruit driven. Compared to the other vintages I found this wine benefited the least from air. — 10 years ago

Vineyards Found

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Got as gift. Real smooth. — 10 years ago

Viñedos Errázuriz Ovalle

Found Object Syrah 2010

Best five dollar wine ever. — 12 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

I found this bottle alone on a shelf with no price in the supermarket. I took a chance because I love their Freakshow. It was a right move. — 9 years ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Burgundy red, bouquet of red berries on the nose. Juicy mouthful dark and red berries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries and plum, hint of vanilla, violets and light oak. Soft finish with velvety tannin.
Lovely wine for great price, can be found in Costco. Will go well with mostly anything.
— 9 years ago

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

If my research is correct, the 2007 vintage of Phélan Ségur is pre-consultation with Michel Rolland. Parker routinely scored these wines in the mid-to-lower 80s, clearly he didn't care for them. The 2007 is old-school Saint-Estèphe, with brooding aromas of coffee grounds, black currents, barnyard funk and freshly overturned soil. Fine tannins on the attack, tinged with cedar, and smartly capped off with dried herbs and minerals. For its price, I found it to be enjoyable. — 10 years ago

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Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

We found this wine at Harris Teeter in Summerville, SC. It surprised us with its depth and flavor. We have a couple of bottles waiting for the right moment... — 10 years ago

John FullagarHeather Kilpatrick
with John and Heather

Carnivor

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best bang for your buck I've found. — 10 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

95+! This was a spectacular performance from this hallowed vineyard as well as one of Napa Valley’s great historic terroirs. An opaque purple color is followed by aromas of graphite, creme de cassis, flowers and background earth as well as spice. The old eucalyptus-filled aromatics of a young Martha’s Vineyard are nowhere to be found as the 2001 is dominated by fruit and earth. — 12 years ago

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19 Crimes

Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

What a find... Smooth yet I really enjoyed the spice and pepper that linger. A bit more of each plus some more tannin bite would bring this wine up into the mid 9's for me. Glad I found this one and so will you. — 9 years ago

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio 2014

This showed an intense, exotic and deeply layered nose, as savory cherry gave way to notes of charred meat and Indian spice, before it turned fresh and invigorating with spiced-citrus and wild herbs. On the palate, I found rich, intense yet silky textures with savory cherry and spice, giving way to sweet herbs and a hint of citrus. Is it grapefruit and brown spices or dried orange? It’s hard to tell, but the results are stunning. The finish was lifted and long with sweet tannin coating the senses as notes of sour cherry and orange peel lingered long. This is drop-dead gorgeous--a truly wild yet elegant wine. — 9 years ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1968

Found it in my garage. Was not drinkable but I assume excellent. — 10 years ago

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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Quite surprisingly delicious. 2003 is maligned but I found this to be chocolately, strong olive notes, some tobacco, grippy tannins and a bit of heat. The heat of the vintage shows up in its sweetness and greater resemblance to CA cabs, but it's delicious and enjoyable no matter what the critics say. — 10 years ago

Les Hauts de Lagarde

Bordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2013

The hints of lime, sans the harsh acidity, apple, and nectarine, make this the perfect summer wine. Be sure to look for deals on this one. I found it for $10.99 at Earth Fare, and that's virtually a steal for such a fantastic white. — 10 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Mia in Pulp Fiction sums up my feelings about this wine. "That's when you know you've found somebody special. When you can just shut the f&$@ up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence." — 11 years ago