Oakville Ranch

Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ron R
9.3

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here. — 13 hours ago

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@Ron R but isn’t that usually the case?
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…and some luck!
Ron R

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As rule of thumb, yes, but not always… for example, 2003’s, I don’t think I’ve tasted a good Napa wine from that vintage. This is not to say that there aren’t any good wines, just that I haven’t tasted any.

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

So smooth and charming and elegant and well-balanced….
Shining brightly and utterly gorgeous..!
Great off-vintage wine.
— 16 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2023

Fantastic fruit and delicious. Highly recommend! — 13 hours ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Drinkable yet anonymized. Did not make me puke. — 2 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Holy Smokes Batman! 😍

Ridge Vineyards

Buchignani Ranch Carignane 2021

So delicious and balanced. Deep cherry and red berry fruit on the nose, with warm gravel and a hint of sweet vanilla. Deep flavors in a lively frame in the mouth. Nice acids and a slightly chalky feel from those Carignane country-boy tannins. — 4 days ago

Ray, Pooneet and 17 others liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

boys nite. Very classical napa valley. nose is better than palate. blue fruit, opulent, mineral. now i know my type of wine is one with cabernet, merlot, can franc. comparable to pomerol. just get the cheaper one you can find — 24 days ago

Jan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this

Patz & Hall

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, peach, pineapple and lemon citrus rind, well balanced with acidity. Medium+ finish ending with oak, vanilla, mineral and citrus notes, will continue to age. A nice Chardonnay, ‘21 a bit better! — 3 days ago

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Paradigm

Estate Bottled Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

May be my favorite vintage of last decade, displacing 2013, which is recently drinking quite nicely. Time will tell if it holds up as well. — 8 days ago

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

New vintage for me. This estate Cab always delivers, even on what some may call off vintages. — a month ago

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Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Nose: violets. Pink roses.

Palate: fresh new oak. Tight cherry fruit. Very closed fruit-wise. Spice.
— a month ago