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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

I had this a week ago but didn’t take any notes at all at a friends tasting last Sunday afternoon. Have always been a huge fan of Dominus and this was from an exceptional vintage. I recall an excellent left bank Cabernet dominant style but presented as a Napa style - rich and plush but not overly so. Thoroughly enjoyable. — 19 days ago

Jan, Tom and 27 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2012

Has some fight, bite, and spice. Dark persona, firmly structured with a core of sandy salinity, a little weight and tannic tension. Wild sour green strawberries, unripe raspberries, cedar lining.

Reserved, but punchy.
— 4 days ago

Shay, ESF and 10 others liked this
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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

The 2001 Opus One is a masterful blend that truly embodies the elegance and structure of Napa Valley wines. The deep ruby color is immediately captivating, and the nose opens with rich aromas of black currant, dark cherries, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it delivers an impeccably balanced experience, with layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and a touch of dark chocolate, all interwoven with earthy undertones and a refined minerality. — 25 days ago

Michael Cammarata
with Michael
Bob, Rob and 8 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Impressive right now and can only get better. Still primary but still too young g at this point for any nuance. — 9 days ago

Ira, Byron and 11 others liked this

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Beautiful “entry level”-wine from SLWC - however it’s very very young. Decanted for 4 hours and really opened up but shouldn’t be opened until 2026 earliest. Cassis, bramble, dark cherries, dusty tannins, mocha, mint and spices! Very bold and yummy — 7 days ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Always reliable vintage after vintage. Bright and a bit constrained. No fruit bomb. — 18 days ago

Daniel, Martijn and 7 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

A dark sweaty and intense front end. Profound and intense fruit with tobacco and iodine Really good. — 21 days ago

Jonathan DavidsonPaul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Jonathan, Paul and 1 other
Ron, Juan and 11 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Big fruit forward Napa cab. Ripe dark fruit, on the edge of overpowering. Tannins are rounded and quite soft. — 4 days ago

Joe, Billy and 1 other liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Easy drinking with great body and enjoyable fruit — 9 days ago

David Herrera
with David
Ericsson, Neil and 3 others liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend 2018

Wicked inky purple out of the bottle. Beautiful nose of violets. Loaded with blue and black fruits. I'm happy I found this at a tasting. — 13 days ago

KCG, Shay and 6 others liked this