Central Valley, California

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2023

Been a standard in the often underrated white blend space for years. Still remains the quality that I’d expect from them which over delivers for the price. Melon and honey. Lovely wine. β€” 12 days ago

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Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, baking spices and oak. Black fruit on the palate, plum and silky tannins on the finish.

πŸ…93 Points - Wine Advocate
β€” 7 days ago

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Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Comfortable. Not overly complex, but has that β€œNapa” taste that we do enjoy. After a couple nights of items of great European wine, time to try domestic. β€” 19 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

After one hour, vanilla, black currant.blue and black berries. Red flower. Juicy. Concentration. Sweet with elegancy Caymus 21 @, 240118 β€” 13 days ago

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Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 vintage. PNP. Sultry and sexy. Light-medium/medium bod. The Corison Cabernets occupy a deliciously distinctive, Napa niche. This vintage is no less than that standard. Slightly less β€œbusy” than the 2018, the 2019 continues to bring the must-have goods to market. Herbs, earth, woods, cassis, anise, kapow and blammo all easily found within. When you come across a jaded Napa Cab person (raises both hands), this baddy restores the faith. 01.20.25. β€” 10 days ago

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Ericsson

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Lovely

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Zach D
9.1

On the nose black raspberry, black cherry, Asian five spice, some black tea. Good dose of acidity for a zin based wine; some tannin as well. More black raspberry, black cherry, hint of smoke, blackberry and spice on the palate. I don’t usually go for this type of wine (higher etoh, somewhat warmer and riper style) however given the old vine character, Ridge is a producer I do come back to every once and a while. Did hit the spot on a cold night. β€” 4 days ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black currant and clove. Solid wine, flavors of black fruit, black currant with warm baking spices on the end.

πŸ…95 Points - Decanter
πŸ…94 Points - James Suckling
πŸ…91 Points - Wilfred Wong
β€” 8 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Joseph Barsky -had the skirt steak chimichurri- it was ok, good selection of wine at this restaurant.
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@Joseph Barsky Try Compline in downtown Napa. Owned by two Master Sommeliers. Separate wine tasting/shop two spaces down. At the restaurant, make sure to start w/ their Duck Fat Fries. Cheers! 🍷
Neil Valenzuela

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@David T - Sounds delicious! I’ll have to check that place out!

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

[Tasted on January 25, 2025 at Home with Tom, Kathy, Mark and Lucille]

84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5.5% Merlot; 5.5% Cabernet Franc; 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Blackberry and black currant fruit, with chocolate, espresso, earth and a mineral note. Nicely balanced.
β€” 4 days ago

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Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Cherry, plum, vanilla, bit of smoke (tobacco/bark?). Great with gamey meats and cold cuts. Great red fruits. Medium+ body, normal tannins making it very easy to drink. Just all around a great bottle. β€” 4 days ago

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Merry Edwards

Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Pale yellow with pleasing aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, adding in spice and some biscuit notes. On the palate complex palate of flavors, fresh fruit, pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, peaches and Asian pears. Slight earthiness with a smooth and creamy well balanced finish ending with a gentle yeasty character. Very nice! Consistent quality! Will age well! β€” 2 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

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Solid! Always a favorite.