North Mountain

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Great. But the fruit dissipated quickly (30 minutes). Still solid tertiary structure, but it’s a drink in the next 1-2 years for peak experience. You have been notified, @Paul K — 12 days ago

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Paul K

Paul K

Thanks @James K Do you have any left? I have found SMV wines to have quite a bit of bottle variation when you get > 10 years. I have loved the ‘12s and been just meh about them at times. I don’t know if it’s the size and quantity of production or style? Anyway, I hope you have another and try in a year or so. Would love to see if you have a different experience.

Oberon

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Blackberry jam, raspberries, slight vanilla, not the biggest cab but bang for the buck is good, and it is reasonably balanced at “only” 13.7%. — 15 days ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 3 months ago

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Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend 2020

v20. Very good! Bread and soft citrus zest nose. Fresh pear and lime fruit. Long, dry, bright yeasty finish. Small, firm lasting bubbles. Enjoyable! — 3 months ago

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Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2011

A gift from a friend, this is lovely, with a bit of tobacco on the nose and lively cherry and strawberry flavors on the palate. The finish goes on and on. — 3 months ago

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2015

Excellent. Plenty of butter, honey, and lemon — 3 months ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

2015 vintage. Sampled from Coravin. Medium body. The monstrous tannins tamed somewhat...as they meet a decade+. Absolutely, top-notch nose. If you both respect the exuberance of youth and celebrate the wisdom of age, this is for you. A fascinating, case study currently. 6.24.26. — a month ago

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Own this $39 recent purchase
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Somm David T Picked up a case.. Gotta dig out the invoice but resto cost was in the $30's. Do recall the 1987 vintage being $13.33 a bottle before the brand decided to make this the benchmark it is.

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022

John W
8.9

Plum coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, cola, sage, peppercorn. On the palate, cherry, cranberry, and blood orange. — 18 days ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Black and blue fruit, coffee, black rock, dried herb, mint, dark chocolate and tobacco. — 3 months ago

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Black and blue fruit, coffee, black rock, dried herb, mint, dark chocolate and tobacco.

Williams Selyem

Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Paired with a seafood risotto and a salad. Nice nose, velvety on the palate and smooth finish. — 3 months ago

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2019

K L
9.1

Issue with the half bottle again. These just aren’t right…. Would be good if not. — 3 months ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2023

A lively Chardonnay. Bright acidity and lots of citrus flavor. — 3 months ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Big and dense. Olives. Otherwise mostly what one would expect. Quite dark.
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— 25 days ago

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Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025

SCB
9.1

Beautiful aroma, superb smell — 14 days ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.6

This is a producer that should be more revered than it is. His 90’s were amongst my favorite Napa Cabernets. Especially, the 94, which is exceptional and I’ve had on 3-4 occasions.

2007 is a grand vintage but this one needs more cellaring. It is still in its adolescence. I would like to try this in another 8-10 yrs. Don’t get me wrong, this drinks nicely now but it’s best is still ahead.

I coravined & decanted this in a big Bordeaux glass for an hour and it is still a 1/2 monster.

The nose shows; dark currents/cassis, blackberries, black plum w/ skin, very black cherries, black raspberries, poached/slightly baked strawberries with understated raspberries in the glass edges, dark, rich earth with dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mocha powder, caramel, chocolate baking bar, understated baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, both black & red licorice/cola, moist herbs, tree sap, limestone, dry top soils-river stone and beautiful, withering/candied dark & red florals framed in candied violets.

The M+ tannins are round, velvety, dusty and still meaty. Dark currents/cassis, blackberries, black plum w/ skin, very black cherries, black raspberries, poached/slightly baked strawberries, liqueur cherries with understated, hovering raspberries. Dark, rich earth with dry leaves, steeped fruit tea, mocha powder, caramel, chocolate baking bar, understated baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanillin, both black & red licorice/cola, moist herbs, tree sap, soft, moist cigar box, leather, anise, rounded very dark spices, moist clays, limestone, dry top soils-river stone and beautiful, withering/candied dark & red florals framed in candied violets, very round, pleasant acidity with balance for days, still pronounced structure/tension, great length and a smartly, polished, ruby two-minute finish that long sets on on deep, dark spice, earthiness & ruby, dark currents.

Right now a Filet steak, not a fatty steak, Ribeye or Ribcap.

Still so youthful! Add a point or two in 7-10 yrs. .

Philip is in his 90’s and still involved in the winemaking. He walks the property daily.
— 3 months ago

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Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

A personal favorite! The 1997 iteration of this wine converted me, being a classic Bordeauxphile, into American wines some 20 years ago. Thank you for that, Mr. Togni.