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Vine Hill Ranch Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Procured via auction. Have had bad bottles before but cork looked solid (used Durand to take no chances).

This bottle was excellent and the wine developed nicely in the glass over about 1.5 hours. Kept in my ETO.

Nice black and dark fruits with a little muscle. Oak integrated and not overpowering.

Lovely pairing with steak.
— 10 days ago

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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

New Year’s Eve 12/31/24 delicious — 3 months ago

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Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and cedar herb spice, 17 months in 44% new French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum with vanilla spice, espresso, leather and cedar herb notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, toasty earthy mineral layered with sweet spicy character. Nice! — 8 months ago

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Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

Pale straw in the glass. Ripe peach, pineapple, pear, and blossom, with hints of vanilla, lychee, and honeysuckle. On the palate—banana, apple, and a touch of cream, lifted by medium-plus acidity. I’m not usually a fan of Napa Chard, but this one is elegant and balanced, with well-integrated oak. — 3 months ago

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Reserve Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2021

Oaky, slight acidic… pear and golden apple notes… paired amazingly with a peck of oysters. Life is good! — a month ago

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Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019

Very fruity and delicious! — 3 months ago

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Vaca Estate Vineyards Red Blend 2019

Fantastic Cabernet…. Paired incredibly well with our slow braised short ribs… jammy, dark fruit, and semi bold. Got another bottle that I’m going to let sit a little longer and compare. — an hour ago

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Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

boys nite. Very classical napa valley. nose is better than palate. blue fruit, opulent, mineral. now i know my type of wine is one with cabernet, merlot, can franc. comparable to pomerol. just get the cheaper one you can find — a month ago

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Annahala Ranch Pinot Noir 2021

Glad to be drinking this bottle again my wife and I have found the 2021 vintage to be just as good as the 2020 notes of jam cherry and blackberry. One of the finer examples of an American full bodied Pinot noir. I could drink this bottle every single day.  — 6 months ago

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