Portola Vineyards
Realm Cellars
The Falstaff Napa Valley Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007
Wish this one had more time to shine but even and great finish for nearly pop and pour
@Jason Cutrer Terrific bottle of wine.
Love Realm and this was a great bottle @Jason Cutrer
Macdonald
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Surprised by your rating. I had a few of these in the past, but haven’t found it to be special.
@Rob Sternthal Need to stand it up for half a day. Decanted for several hours. 4/6 wouldn't heard it. Heavy sediment it. I've enjoyed several bottles and like them very much. One of the few things we disagree on .
Great bottle. 9Suns exceeded in my mind but ever so slightly. Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.
Clos La Chance
Harman Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Slight bias cause it my cousin's vineyard in Portola valley but damn it's good on day two once some oak blows off. 2 acre vineyard near Rhys (alpine road). A little heavy handed with oak but actually well integrated at the same time. For the style it's really great.... wente clone perhaps? I'd have to ask but so typically California circa 1990s and very enjoyable as such. Super cool super limited. — 7 years ago
Nine Suns
Napa Valley Red Blend 2012
Kenwood Vineyards
Portola Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
Rich , Full bodied
Vanilla, green apple, creme brûlée
Round heavy mouthfeel
Long finish
Very impressive Sonoma chard
— 7 years ago
Serafin Père et Fils
Les Corbeaux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010
Did not get to try this one but wish I had
Great wine and even better company. Super fun night! Thanks for hosting @Gunja Gargeshwari and @David L and @Eric S making the long trip.
Total blast @Norman Gennaro @Gunja Gargeshwari thanks again for the invite. Great to meet @David L and @Jason Cutrer. We will get together again for sure!
Del Dotto Vineyards
The Beast Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
@David L jealous! We love Del Dotto but haven't had the Beast.
I had this as WOTN right up until we had the Nine Suns. Fantastic bottle. Super stoked that I also got to meet @David L and @Eric S and try both wines at the same time. My Carter did not just pale going up next to them but literally collapsed. These two were amazing and blew everything else out of the water.
Daniel Ciolek
This is a Zinfandel I can love. Blackberries and balsamic on the nose. Smooth and well balanced mouthwatering acidity and mouth tingling tannins. Rich full bodied dark fruit, currant and a hint of rhubarb and cinnamon spice on the palate with a long lasting and totally enjoyable finish. — 3 months ago