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Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

One of the best Sauv. Blanc. Really recommend, great value for money! — 2 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Some Napa History will turn any day special. — 3 months ago

Peter, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this
Norman

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One of the first wine producers I had. So true on making a day special. Still remember it.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Cracked a 1969 vintage three weeks ago. Those old BV GDL Reserves aren’t messing around. Come correct because they will set you straight.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Yes, love these older Napa cabs.

Villa Maria

Private Bin Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This is definitely one of Zynsy-wynsy and my favorite wines so far. Has a subtle sweetness that adds to what we like most about other SBs like Wairau and Southern Right. Only reason this doesn’t get higher than a 9.5 is that there are still so many to try and I’m sure there’s room to grow. — 3 months ago

Tobin James

Estate Private Stash Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Really a great wine at this point in its point in life. A sister bottle tasted 2 years ago was rather rough on the palate. The tannins have softened while the elegant nose is still there. Really enjoying this bottle! Cheers!
— 10 days ago

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

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Rich yellow in color with a golden hue.

Fruity on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, light apricots, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and light spices.

This 9 year old Napa Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Juicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, engaging and good right out of the bottle.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.
— 2 months ago

Dave, Andrew and 12 others liked this

Chad

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This wine has held up very well at 11 years old. I think this was my last bottle. — 3 months ago

Prunus

Private Selection Tinto Red Blend 2021

K L
8.9

Ridgewood wine store Portugal rec. too fruity but fine. — 4 months ago

Matt Dill
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Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Maybe it’s bc this followed the barbaresco but this seems thin by comparison — a month ago

Joe, Paul and 3 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1970

This was back when André Tchelistcheff was making wine for BV. In fact, it’s because of Tchelistcheff that the Georges de Latour Vineyard was bottled separately in the first place. Decanted prior to service; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 1970 pours a garnet color with significant 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 red fruits: red currants, lingonberries, Bing cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, old leather, dry gravelly earth, and 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+. After enjoying the 1981 vintage a couple weeks ago, this is stunning leap in quality. The 1970 is evergreen and stole my heart. Drink now through 2040. — 2 months ago

Jan, Dave and 18 others liked this
Severn G

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I love that bottle, I think the 1970 was one of the most perfect BV Cabernet's I've ever tasted, even better than the '68.

Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Aragonez Blend

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

Production 1200 cases. Garrafeira means special selection 18 months in French Oak, dense tannins as well as fruit. — 4 months ago