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Napa Family Vineyards

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Louis Martin
9.1

Oaky, rich, full bodied, a bit too much on its own, better if paired with a fatty steak. — 6 days ago

David, Tom and 1 other liked this

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.4

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — 17 days ago

Andrew, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew Cullimore
9.2

Medium deep ruby , quite thin garnet rim . Quite a lot of cassis, herbal grafite notes , touch of blackberry , scorched earth , a bit for floral after a while in the glass. On the palate this shows more sweet dark fruit, touch of spicy oak, blackcurrant , dark cherry and cacau . Balanced acidity and sweet slightly grippy tannins , just balanced alcohol . Spicy sweet blackcurrant, grafite tinged finish , decent length. This is still young and quite fruit driven but is enjoyable now with food . Better in 5 years or so and will last well a further 8-10. — a day ago

Somm, Rob and 7 others liked this
Somm David T

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This is not a knock on anyone or this producer. For 10 years a friend of mine was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus. He is now back in Bordeaux, rebuilt & raised the quality of Clerc Milon. Now is in charge of all Rothschild properties. This is just me thinking out loud. I have been to this property many times and bought a glass of their Cabernet to take to their top deck and take in a spectacular view of the Napa Valley. Enjoyed many of their vintages in those very nice moments. However, knowing the quality of 2012 vintage and their price point, I and I think most expect & want more than a 92 point wine. Which begs the question, how long can they push bottle price with this level of quality? At what point does the quality price ratio kick in? To a bigger picture, how sustainable is the high quality respected producer wine economic model going forward? To me, a fascinating question going forward.
Andrew Cullimore

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Yes @Somm David T , this was actually served blind , the only wine at lunch ..and we had plenty of time to get to know it before the big reveal . I was trying to evaluate the quality in the glass without the distraction of the label, which is always an illuminating experience . It’s a good wine, and went very will with our steaks but it certainly doesn’t represent good value nor is it a stellar example of 2012 . I would be perfectly happy to have it again mind you , as long as I wasn’t paying .

Dunn Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Doug Powers
9.4

Cassis, black currant, earthy, mineral, relatively structured still, nice balance, moderately rich, just a tad dusty/drying tannins in the long, lingering finish, lovely older Napa Cabernet!! — 15 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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ESF

ESF

Great pull
Tom Casagrande

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Very cool

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Jeroen Koenen
9.5

Just like the Togni I thought this was too young and tannic for the moment.
Others scored this a lot higher. — 3 hours ago

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Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Sipping Fine Wine
9.1

Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy floral spice, blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and currants with espresso, cacao and earthy notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine ripe tannins long finish with fruit, oak, mineral and floral spice! Nice drinking Cab! — 7 days ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2014

Joe Gillies
9.5

Excellent! Drinking so well right now. Everything has blended and aged together perfectly. Oak and tannins have mellowed and integrated nicely. — 20 days ago

Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

Sipping Fine Wine
9.2

Blend of 76% Merlot, 22% Cab Sauv and 2% Cab Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit and earthy spice tones. On the palate flavors of rich blackberry and ripe cherry with sweet spice, licorice and cedar notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with oak, fruit and mineral character. Good to drink now, will age some. — 24 days ago

Rob, Jonathan and 7 others liked this

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Bruce Leboff
9.3

A crowd pleaser. A touch of Cali cab sweetness A no send crushed rose petals and blackberry. A scintilla of tobacco and lavender. A little wood on the palate. Well restrained. Drinking well - with lots of life left. NI’m brush on this one — 16 days ago

David Stein
with David
Jan, Tyler and 3 others liked this

Honig

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Sipping Fine Wine
9.1

Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, oak and floral notes. On the palate blackberry and cherry currant flavors with hints of cedar and leather, adding some herb notes. Fine chalky tannins, good acidity, well balanced, ending with fruit and earthy mineral notes. Nice! Grab a filet! — 7 days ago

Juan, Tom and 2 others liked this