Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, 2019
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
A compelling red blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc offers a taste characterized by rich, dark fruits, velvety tannins, and a long, fragrant finish. It features notes of blackcurrant, redcurrant, and plum, complemented by hints of sauteed herbs and tobacco leaf. The wine is full-bodied with a good balance of fruit and freshness, and the tannins are very firm, ripe, and velvety.
This is a well-structured and balanced wine with tannins are well-integrated that contributes to a smooth and velvety texture. The 2019 vintage is considered a great Bordeaux vintage, alongside 2018 and 2020.
— 3 days ago
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A powerhouse Napa classic showing its age with grace and density. The 2012 vintage leans fully into Caymus’ signature fruit-forward opulence, offering a deeply concentrated and aromatic experience.
👃 Bursting with overripe black cherries, baked blueberries, and fig compote, layered over leather, toasted oak, and a warm touch of vanilla spice. Aromas are rich, seductive, and unmistakably bold.
👄 On the palate, it’s full-bodied, plush, and multi-layered, with flavors of cooked dark berries, espresso, and unsweetened dark chocolate. The tannins have softened beautifully, giving way to a silky texture and a dry, gently fading finish that still echoes with flavor.
Mouthfeel overall: Velvety, dense, and evolving, the age is starting to mellow the edges, but the wine still holds depth, richness, and a long tail of flavor. Caymus lovers, this vintage hits all the lush, hedonistic notes.
Drink now, or enjoy watching the last stretch of its maturity unfold over the next 2–3 years. 🍇🍫🖤 — 13 days ago
Opus One
Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend
Opus One – Overture Red Blend N/V 🍷
A symphonic second wine by Opus One, this multi-vintage blend (2014, 2015, 2016) was acquired in 2019, right before the shift toward vintage-specific releases like the 2021 onwards.
Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this bottle reflects Napa’s grandeur with flexibility in blending and extended time in barrel, allowing for elegance, depth, and harmony to shine through.
👃 Aromatics open with expressive layers of ripe cherry, red currant, and a fresh, youthful lift of red fruit.
👄 On the palate: a beautifully rounded texture, woven with earthy cocoa, mahogany, and subtle vanilla. Silky tannins and a graceful structure speak of its extra time in oak, building toward a soft yet persistent finish.
Overall mouthfeel: Plush, polished, and deeply enjoyable. The structure and spice make it ideal for grilled meats, braised dishes, or contemplative sipping.
A timeless expression, not just a second label, but a well-composed tribute to the artistry of Mondavi & Rothschild, and a celebration of Napa’s capacity to age with finesse. 🥂 — 13 days ago
Old Winery Road
Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Old Winery Road Reserve – Napa Valley 2022
🍇 100% Napa Valley Fruit | Reserve Edition
A serious step up from the brand’s entry-level bottling, this Reserve delivers boldness, depth, and complexity thanks to its 100% Napa Valley sourcing. Immediately alluring on the nose with luscious black cherry, plum, and a whisper of vanilla-spice oak.
On the palate, it’s lush and layered, blackberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant lead the charge, backed by subtle eucalyptus and a savory lift of toasted oak. The finish is velvety and rich, with dark chocolate nuances that linger confidently.
💰 Drinks like an $85+ Napa Cab, but you’re spending a fraction. A hidden gem!
🍽 Pair it with aged cheeses, charcuterie boards, or sip it solo for a luxurious glass.
A tribute to Napa’s bold character and the pioneering spirit of Buena Vista Winery, captured in a bottle.
Cheers to elegance, tradition, and serious value! 🍷✨ — 3 days ago
Tensley
P2KV Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2020
Tensley P2KV – Colson Canyon Vineyard 2020
Santa Barbara County, California 🍷✨
A rare gem and an absolute crown jewel from Tensley Wines. This 60% Syrah / 40% Grenache blend from the famed Colson Canyon Vineyard is a masterstroke of Rhône-style winemaking , rich, powerful, and highly expressive.
🍇 Crafted in extremely limited quantities,I got this bottle directly from the legendary Joe Tensley himself, winemaker, farmer, vigneron, and all-around artist. What makes this vintage even more compelling? Whole-cluster fermentation on the Grenache to amplify aromatics and complexity.
The result? Dense, and intensely layered. Bursting with opulent red cherry, cassis, and blueberry, followed by waves of spice, anise, and dried lavender. It delivers both savory depth and fruit-forward charm, finishing with impressive length and finesse. 🌿🔮
🔒 Age-worthy, no doubt, but I opened mine early and have zero regrets. If you ever come across a bottle… don’t hesitate. Grab it. You’ll thank yourself later.
Cheers to small-lot magic and wines with soul! 🍷💫
— 3 days ago
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2019
The Special Selection Cab Sauv V.2019 🍷is a
bold and plush expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, this 2019 vintage brings together power and polish in Caymus’ signature fruit-forward style.
👃 Aromas leap from the glass, ripe blackberries, dark cherries, baked blueberries, and cassis, layered with notes of cocoa nibs, espresso, and a dusting of black pepper.
👄 The palate is opulent, yet surprisingly balanced. Velvety tannins, rich fruit concentration, and underlying warmth from subtle spice and oak create a seamless mouthfeel. The finish? Long, luscious, and memorable, dark fruit and mocha-like richness linger with elegance.
Mouthfeel overall: Silky, full-bodied, and undeniably smooth. A wine that delivers hedonistic pleasure now, yet structured enough to reward a few years in the cellar.
A quintessential Caymus: juicy, luxurious, and crowd-pleasing, but with poise. Cheers to a Napa classic done right. 🥂 — 13 days ago
Château Giscours
La Sirène de Giscours Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
La Sirène de Giscours – Margaux 2020
Second label of Château Giscours | Margaux, Bordeaux 🇫🇷
The 2020 vintage of La Sirène de Giscours is a brilliant expression of its noble lineage. As the second wine of the historic Château Giscours, a 3rd Growth Grand Cru Classé with origins dating back to the 16th century, this bottle delivers elegance and complexity with a youthful charm.
🍇 A well-balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged in oak barrels, the wine opens with intense red fruit aromas; think raspberry, redcurrant, and hints of violet and subtle spices. There’s a bright vibrancy to the bouquet, underscoring the freshness that defines the Margaux terroir.
On the palate, it’s refined and approachable, with crunchy fruit, polished tannins, and a graceful, persistent finish. The structure is fine-boned yet present, a hallmark of great Margaux, and makes it very drinkable now, while also showing potential for short- to mid-term cellaring.
🫶 Recommended: Decant before serving to enhance aromatic expression.
🍽 Perfect Pairings: Roasted lamb, grilled duck breast, or a plate of aged cheeses.
A beautiful snapshot of Margaux elegance at an accessible level. Santé! 🍷✨ — 3 days ago
Château Cantenac Brown
Alto de Cantenac Brown Margaux Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Alto de Cantenac Brown, 2022
Bordeaux, France
An aromatic and complex white with a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sémillon, fully fermented in 90% one vintage French Oak barrels. Perfumy, flowery and delicate on the nose, complex and layered on the mouth. Balanced acidity dominated by a noticeable minerality. A handful made in small batches as vineyard has allocated 1.8 hectares to grow their only white wine from the left bank of Bordeaux.
Lovely and delicate as an overall finish. Potential to age 5-10 years effortlessly. Cheers!! — 3 days ago
Señorio De Odon
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2020
Señorío de Odon Crianza 2021
Rioja, Spain 🇪🇸
A charming and polished 100% Tempranillo expression crafted in classic Crianza style. This red delivers a vibrant bouquet of ripe red and dark fruits, with notes of baked cherry and blackberry pie leading the aromatic charge. Hints of vanilla, spice, and a subtle oak influence round out the nose, a result of its 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks helps retain its fresh fruit profile.
👄 On the palate, it’s smooth and silky with amicable tannins and great approachability. The fruit flavors mirror the nose, ripe cherries and berries, with an extra nuance of mocha and a whisper of licorice on the finish.
💭 Mouthfeel is medium-plus bodied, with balanced acidity, a refined texture, and a lingering, spicy-smooth finish. The oak influence is well-integrated and subtle, providing structure without overpowering the wine’s freshness.
✨ Overall, this Crianza is a true crowd-pleaser, offering excellent value for the quality. Ideal with Jamón Ibérico, Manchego, and classic Spanish tapas.
Cheers to timeless Rioja charm and beautiful balance!
— 11 days ago
Freddy R. Troya
Bevan Cellars Ontogeny – Napa Valley Red Wine, 2022
🍷 Power. Precision. Prestige.
A serious heavy-hitter in the triple-digit arena, this bottle punches way above its price point and is flat-out hard to beat.
Crafted as a bold Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc), the grapes are sourced from Napa’s top-tier sites, including Tench Vineyard (next to Screaming Eagle), Sugarloaf Mountain, and Sage Ridge. This is next-level winemaking that showcases the best of Napa’s diverse terroirs.
Expect opulence in every sip:
🍇 Blackcurrant, cassis, graphite, ripe plum
🍂 Layers of tobacco leaf, cocoa, and sweet earth
🔥 Ripe, chewy tannins and a velvety texture lead into a monster of a finish that lasts and lasts.
💪 Full-bodied. Explosive. Built to age 10+ years, but honestly, it’s already drinking beautifully now.
⚠️ Pro tip: grab it before the price inevitably catches up with Bevan’s higher-tier labels that fetch double or triple the cost.
If you want a bottle that blends raw Napa power with precision winemaking, Ontogeny delivers.
Don’t sleep on this one. 🍷💥
— 3 days ago