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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ron R
9.1

We really wanted to love this, but alas, we think that around 2012 was when Caymus decided to focus on an à la carte presentation, which makes for quite a shallow encounter.
They have tapped into the logic of the Skinner box operant conditioning. We humanoids press a lever (in this case pull a cork), and a one-night-stand promptly arrives in our glass. Us peeps tend to follow the crowd (I present myself as exhibit A), but when you taste this, it makes a splash, but flatters to deceive.
— 4 years ago

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Doug Coughlan

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I had 6 bottles of the 40th and not one over the years impressed me. I only buy older vintages of Caymus at this point.
Kevin Løk

Kevin Løk

Nailed it, Ron! Love to see some good prose on here.
Chris Koupal

Chris Koupal

@Ron R I agree this vintage tastes like a milkshake to me.

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

We are a road trip with my parents in VT and the restaurant has a phenomenal wine list which includes this beautiful Napa Cab at an insanely inexpensive price. This is absolutely lovely with black fruits, vanilla and oak. — 7 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1987

When we open from 1987, we expect everything. One thinks of its conservation in cellar, the risk that it is passed or incredible, with the tannins having evolved in this vial ... The cork pulled-out, in perfect state and one knows in advance that one hit the jackpot and that it will be phenomenal. A coppery robe, a complex nose with aromas of black and floral fruits. In the mouth, an explosion of flavors that take the length and makes us go back in time. A very large estate for an incredible wine, to fall 😍🍷 — 7 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

1992 Dominus. This bottle at it's peak. 9.7, one of the finest bottles of wine we have ever consumed! — 9 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Great with these amazing filets we had last night — 10 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Delicious! We really loved this one! — 10 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Celebrating our completion of the WSET Level 3 exam today!

It was a labor of love. Results won’t be released for several months, but, hey, we poured ourselves into this prep and so wine not celebrate the milestone of getting ‘er done!

Cheers @win_tries_wine @deked1
— 5 years ago

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I just fool level 2 girl but not even sure why - too old to do anything except just appreciate - level 3 is awesome
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@Bob McDonald @Mike R Thank you both!!

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul H
9.3

This wine has a wonderful nose. Dark cherry, tobacco and a touch of chocolate were the highlights. The first sip after opening was great. Allowed to sit for a little over an hour and we were rewarded with a luscious glass of wine. The blackberries to me were the most prevalent but there are subtle red fruits as well. Finished lingered with a touch of Graphite and wet cedar. This was a lovely bottle of wine. — 7 years ago

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@Paul Hoffert Paul I like your review and pic Cheers 🍷

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Fresh RI oysters and French champagne and McCusker....what else do we need???? — 7 years ago

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Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2002

Some of the great wines we have enjoyed and looking forward to enjoy😊 — 9 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Wow. More flavor, much better than their regular cab. Silky, velvet, smooth. Chocolate. Rich fruit. Big, full flavor, lots of flavor. Not old world style for sure, not subtle. It's a big bomb. We would pay up to $75 for this so a bit overpriced to us.
— 9 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

We drank this recently. Wonderful wine. — 10 years ago

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Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

If you don't like this wine, we can't be friends any more. — 11 years ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Oh so smooth and rich. A bold deep flavored Cabernet. This is what people drink Cabernet for. — 6 years ago

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

We chose this as our Thanksgiving wine. I thought it would be a little robust for turkey and ham, but it was just perfect. Everyone loved it. Great memory... — 6 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2002

Color : Red
Wine estate : Tenuta San Guido
Designation : Bolgheri
Name : Sassicaia
Country : Italy
Vivino : 5/5
Note : Opening of this Magnum 2002 that had not moved from its individual wooden case in special. Always so many emotions to take out such a wine and please the family. Perfect time to open it and we are on a silky red robe blood with shards garnet. The typical nose of Sassicaia with flavors of black fruits, pepper, copper and cigar. Once in the mouth, the aromas explode and the final is long, greedy, structured and elegant. Excellent.
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Ouverture de ce Magnum 2002 qui n’avait pas bougé de sa caisse individuelle en bois. Toujours autant d’émotions à sortir un tel vin et faire plaisir la famille. Moment parfait pour l’ouvrir et nous sommes sur une robe soyeuse rouge sang avec des éclats grenats. Le nez typique du Sassicaia avec des saveurs de fruits noirs, poivre, cuivre et cigar. Une fois en bouche, les arômes explosent et le final est long, gourmand, structuré et élégant. Excellent.
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— 7 years ago

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Sounds delicious!
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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

07' Ornellaia Bolgheri ( Bordeaux blend). Predominately Cabernet. I'm also guessing it's mostly all new oak. Slightly tannic & a little heavy on the oak. That absolutely subsides with a decent decanting . Must decant, so the fruit can move forward in the wine. Layers of elegant & beautiful black fruit, with hints of tobacco & dark chocolate. It just lays on the back of your palate for 30+ seconds. A little more patience/time?? I would love to try this again in 3-5 years. Recommend highly!

I've got to get some more of the great vintages of this! My better half..."We need to get some of this" 😉
— 9 years ago

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Jim Trobaugh

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Like this a lot have 3 of the 04'
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@Jim Trobaugh That's going to be a treat. I've got to also get some. Looking at getting the 25th anniversary "BLACK" label also. I'm also looking at getting the 06' 07' again, 13'. Cheers!
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@Jim Trobaugh Let's not forget the 09'

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

This bottle was given to me by a good friend and we drink it together on 8-4-2010. It was also my 60th birthday. — 10 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Double mag that needs a lot of time to breathe. Great wine. Lucky we had some friends to help out on Christmas Eve and thanks Anne for sharing! — 11 years ago