El Canto de la Alondra

Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2022

9.1

I was told this bottle is scarcely available as only about 1,000 cases produced each vintage and most of them stay in Spain.
Rich and ultra smooth, this somewhat reminds me of Clio. Coconut and Creme de Cassis overwhelmed initially but eventually settled down. Unapologetically hedonistic, it’s nevertheless delicious and possesses great substance. Would love to try one with some bottle age, but the first vintage release was 2014.
— 3 months ago

Tom, Vin and 2 others liked this

Laurel Glen Vineyard

Counterpoint Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Doug Powers

9.0

Always been a fan of the 1995 Cal Cabs, this shows just a trace of a green note up front, but nicely balanced, ready to drink, second label Laurel Glen!! — 3 years ago

with Jim

Severn, Ira and 3 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Miss those 80's and 90's vintages of Laurel Glen. Tough love in a bottle.

Casa Lapostolle

Canto de Apalta Red Blend 2012

Natalia Rodriguez

9.0

Father feeley gave us this wine — 5 years ago

Mas Cal Demoura

Les Combariolles Red Blend 2017

romo

9.2

Much more interesting than the Jonquieres. A bit sharp on finish. — 9 months ago

Lyle, Severn and 1 other liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Doug Powers

9.3

Backward mountain fruit, but not as tannic as I’d expected, though this should easily last another 25 years, old school Cal Cabernet (13% ABV) that I long for!! — 3 years ago

with Jim

Paul, Ira and 8 others liked this

Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers Actually bought an ‘05 today .

Matt Duncan

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Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Inferno Riserva Sesto Canto Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2013

Young Bock Lee

9.0

Dense, rich, ripe than other arpepe range. — 4 years ago

Celler Cal Pla

Planots Vi de Vinyes Velles Priorat Grenache Blend 2015

Tom Young

9.4

Fantastic wine from 2015 we picked up in priorat. — 10 months ago

with Matt and Amy

J. Bouchon

Canto Sur Carménère Blend 2020

Ricardo Perez

8.9

Carmenere 50% Craignan 25% País 25% — 3 years ago

Inglenook

Cask Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1961

Mike Saviage

9.4

Cask J1. Dark blackish tawny color. Very much opaque. Wispy, rustic nose. Notes of charcoal, roses, mocha, cola, vanilla, and charred barrel. Seems very old to me. Is it fortified? While I'm trying to ascertain what this might be, it's revealed as old school Cal Cab. Pretty impressive stuff. — 3 years ago

Severn, Josh and 16 others liked this

Nicholson Jones

St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

One of my favorite small production wine, 300 cases. Cal Nicholson spent his youth in So. CA & after a long marketing career he hung up his spurs to follow his 2 real interests in life – surfing & wine making. Jones is the maiden name of Cal’s wife Pam. A wonderful wine. Aromas of lemon citrus with herb, stone & tropical fruits. Palate, peach, Granny Smith apple & ripe melon flavors with lively citrus zest wrapped in lbalanced acidity. Lingering finish ending with mineral citrus finish. Consistent! Nice! — 5 years ago

Shay, Paul and 1 other liked this

Eric

I’m curious - is this Napa fruit?