Talley Vineyards
Bishop's Peak Ranchita Canyon Vineyard Petite Sirah 2017
Paired brilliantly with spicy Indian food. — 5 years ago
Seavey Vineyard
Caravina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Blue cheese, smoke and leather hit you on the nose. Black currants come through at the end. Finish is a little tight and short with thin fruit. Let’s see how it opens up. — 5 years ago
Ca'Nani
Pinot Noir
Earthy and slightly sour blueberries. Nothing great but ok. Not as much dirt flavor as French pinots but more than most CA ones. — 5 years ago
Monticello Napa
Estate Grown Oak Knoll District Syrah 2016
Blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, lemongrass combine with a hint of honeysuckle on the nose. It needed about 30 minutes to open up and it was very reserved with the first pour. The oak hits hard with strong cherry flavor as you drink this 2016 vintage. Paired nicely with a shrimp, scallop and lobster fra diavlo linguine, but needed food. On its own it was a bit tight and dry. — 5 years ago
Del Dotto Vineyards
Vineyard 887 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
David had this 5 years ago
Dois Irmãos Winery
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Sharp mineral nose with light fruit coming through. Taste is the same. A bit sharp and thin. Not horrible but lacking the fruit notes I expect from a willamette Pinot. — 5 years ago
Eponymous
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Black currants, chocolate and anise dominate the nose. Fruit comes through the palette with a slightly sharp finish. — 5 years ago
La Sirena
Amador County Rosato 2018
David had this 5 years ago
11*14
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich blackberry and ripe cherries blend with vanilla, lightly charred oak and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose. Fruit forward taste that ends with a medium long finish that provides a touch of anise at the end. Great wine but gets a bit dry as it opens up. I love oakville cabs. — 5 years ago
David Bettencourt
David had this 5 years ago