We use cookies for analytics and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by closing this message box or continuing to use our site. To find out more, including how to change your settings, see our Cookie Policy.
Dismiss
Sign in / Register
  • Sign in
  • Trending
  • Press
  • Blog
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Rich and Bold
Grower Champagne
Pizza
Classic Napa
Etna Rosso
With Goat Cheese
Tawny Port
Skin Contact
Unicorn
1982 Bordeaux
Acidity
Hops
Oaky
2010 Chablis
Sour Beer
QPR
Oregon Pinot
Islay
Buttery
Coravin
Mezcal

Michael Purnell

12 wines • 0 followers • 7 following

Forged Vines

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.5

Forged Vines is a Cabernet created by Stambor, Hansen and Durling, winemakers at Napa Valleys most iconic and renowned vineyards: Beaulieu, Sterling and Hewitt. They created something new by blending wines from their luxury tiers of wine. The blend exceeded expectations. Dark cherry and blackberry fruit with some espresso, anise tones. Very full juicy feel.

The 2013 season was a warm, dry spring with early bud break and ideal flowering and fruit set. Consistent temperatures resulted in healthy vines and an early and condensed harvest.
— 8 years ago

Michael liked this

Razi

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.0

Enjoyed this. — 9 years ago

Williams Selyem

Foss Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.0

Bare hint of strawberry aroma, with smooth tingly flavor — 9 years ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Miljenko's Selection Carneros Chardonnay 2013

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.2

Light golden yellow color. Fragrant light green apple and white peach, vanilla. So good. Starts with clear gentle green apple that savors with oak. Late smooth silky aftertaste. — 8 years ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.0

The coverage of Covey's firing - huge story this evening. I went looking for Petite Verdot - my absolute favorite red - unfortunately I cannot find any , so , I'll need to order more. At any rate, right now, this Cabernet is extremely good, full, berries, rounded, fruity. — 8 years ago

Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin

Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

10

So delicious at the end of the meal with dessert. — 9 years ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Carneros Chardonnay 2013

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

8.0

Light, crisp start with pear, citrus and Golden Delicious apple aroma. Some honey smoothness. Opens a bit with peach notes. Nice balance of bright, crispness and lemony finish with oak sharpness around the edges. — 8 years ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Maestro Collection Ranch No. 11 Rutherford Zinfandel 2013

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.8

Zinfandel from BV Tanch No 11 in St. Helena - Northern Napa Valley- sandy vineyard - vines planted 1968 - boysenberry, black cherry, currant, spiced with crushed pepper, espresso, black licorice. Ripe Juicy Berries with long finish. Aged ten months in oak adds caramel nuances. — 8 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.0

Michael had this 9 years ago

El Molíno Winery

Rutherford Chardonnay 2013

  • Embed
Michael Purnell

Michael Purnell

9.5

Oaky citrus aroma with a soft, smooth start, vanilla pungent mid and tingly sweet after note. — 9 years ago