Central Valley Merlot

Masseto

Toscana Merlot 2018

Rare sighting. Lucky to drink them side by side. Both a bit young and powerful with so much aging potential. Massetino is mostly Merlot with some Cab Franc. Masseto is all Merlot. Distinctly different though. Massetino being the more robust and Masseto being the more elegant. Then again. So much potential. — 20 days ago

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Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2024

Piacevole artigianalita. Naturally expressive. Quite untouched fruit. Finish a bit harsh. May improve. — 5 days ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1975

This had the classic LB nose showing mostly black fruits with currant, cedar, leather, menthol, spice box, cigar ash & tobacco leaf. — 14 days ago

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Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Wow. Very subtle? Not.
As stated on the backside of the bottle, all the expressions of the region are in the bottle. Included the warmth. It's al lot of wine.
— 17 days ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989

Shows a little bit of funky, faint Brett aromas, flavors are rich, dark-fruited, and more youthful than the ‘86 Mouton which we also opened, long, lingering finish, very fine!! — 6 hours ago

Jim Powers
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Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2020

2020 vintage drunk in April 2024. Evolved to become more charcoal, dark chocolate, tobacco, pencil shavings. Grippy and young still, have a second bottle and will revisit in a decade +. — 8 days ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend

Drank on Marmon. Sat well with me and easy to drink — 9 days ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2020

Finally a merlot to enjoy - a bit dry but balanced. And easy to find — a month ago

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Strong bodied, dark fruity tones, high alcohol content — 15 days ago

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