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Caymus Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
@Ron R Guilty pleasures are the best kind Ron !
Like Ron, I respect what Chuck and his family have accomplished over their many years. The style of this wine changed in 2012. Chuck made a business decision to pick at higher brix’s thus making a sweeter wine. It paid off for him in higher more consistent Parker scores and likely better sales. I am one who preferred this wine pre 2012 and have made the pitch to a couple of their staff to yeah make this style of new Caymus but also make Caymus Classic. So far, no success. 🤷♂️
Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
v18. Very good. Soft dried herb, smoked meat and tobacco nose. Fresh black currant fruit. Velvety smooth, slightly astringent, zippy chocolate finish. Good dinner wine. — 8 days ago
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Pine Ridge Vineyards
Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2023
Nice! Such a good wine. Although I feel vintage variation is real with this one or maybe how it’s stored/source?
@Brandon Boesch agreed. The 2023 is one of the best vintages I’ve had in awhile.
Beaulieu Vineyard
Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1969
Love it, had the epic '68 a few years back!
Yeah bro andre tchelistcheff wasn’t playin. He helped us in the late 60’s-70’s with assemblage/blending.
I recently enjoyed a '70, a top ten lifetime wine for me.
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
One of my favorites! Opened one at home to celebrate the new job and love it. Definitely best out of the cellar but second and third glass were still better than my usual. — 5 days ago
Ron R
We recently had this by the glass at Peaks, NYC. We enjoyed it so much that we bought a few bottles. While I consider this to be a “construction site,” I respect what the Wagner’s have accomplished. Not gonna bother with tasting notes as this is just a cherry compote fruit bomb. Tasted using a coravin as a few glasses represents a meal on its own. — 3 days ago