Cuyo Malbec

Viña Cobos

Bramare Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2021

The best Malbec I have enjoyed in years. A lot going on. Velvety. — 21 days ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1982

Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1982 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core and some rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried, mostly black fruits: cassis, blackberries, tobacco, dried flowers, grilled Poblano, leather, dry gravelly earth, and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. One of the earliest vintages of Opus One, this is showing really well at the moment. Drink now through 2042. — 16 days ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 16 others liked this

Achával-Ferrer

Mendoza Malbec

Dry, smooth. Light & smooth finish. — 2 months ago

Trivento

Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2020

VA
8.9

Drinking in 2025. Dark fruit up front but linear. Solid lasting finish. — 2 months ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Ron R
9.4

Yeah, from a plastic cup. This is absolutely singing and showing zero signs of aging. Textured, layered and tannic. Nice espresso notes give way to black cherries and pure cassis. From magnum. — 10 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 21 others liked this
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@Robin Bundy, are you a “hood rat” like me???
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@Dawn E., as an Englishman, there is no happiness to be found for the vanquished on the 4th! 😉
Robin Bundy

Robin Bundy

Oh yes! Lol

Trivento

Reserve Mendoza Malbec

Another great go to brand. — 22 days ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul J
9.2

Solid as always. Higher alcohol and wood than other bottles. Might need a decant as I PnP’d. Started off great with dark cherries and depth, but became astringent over time. — 15 days ago

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Chalk Hill

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

2018 vintage with homemade pizza on 7/11/25. Really really good wine!! — 3 days ago

Alexander Valley Vineyards

Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

I was given the responsibility of opening and serving this bottle to the guests of a 40th birthday celebration. From double-magnum. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2005 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of significant sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous, with notes of ripe and slightly desiccated fruit: cassis, blackberry, black plum, tobacco, leather, Pablano pepper, vanilla, earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This wine, from this format is in a really lovely spot. Drink now through 2035. — a month ago

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Dave

Too cool.