Terra Calistoga

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

Still quite primary darkfruit aromas and flavors, moderately harsh tannins as well, for me, typical of the early to mid-1980s Montelena Cabernets that had some harsh, tannic edges, should live for 10+ years easily, but I doubt it will ever be charming, solid Napa Cabernets that had, and should pair nicely with some New Zealand farm-raised medallions of venison I’m about to grill. — 11 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Tom Casagrande

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Pretty cool to be able to pull something like this!

Antica Terra

Ceras Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Needs a little bit of air. Red fruit that at first seems over extracted and then mellows a bit to reveal some mushroom earthy notes — 3 months ago

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Venge Vineyards

Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Ron R
9.4

You know when it’s good cos you immediately go online searching for more. This is our last bottle.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair.
— a month ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Not sure I have that vineyard but get what you mean. I really loved the one I had a couple months ago.

Schramsberg Vineyards

Sommelier Selection Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay 2019

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 3 months ago

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Terra d'Oro

Amador County Zinfandel

Delicious. Low tannins, sweet, fruity, smooth. Blueberry, blackberry, plum jam. — 5 months ago

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Cedar, earthy forest floor, and mushroom and fig. — a month ago

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Chateau Montelena

The Montelana Estate Calistoga Zinfandel 2021

Bigger deeper notes for a Zin with coffee, blackberry, and leather. Some stronger tannins but not a total alcohol bomb at 14.3% — a month ago

Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino

Laboro Disubbidiente Per Terra Madre Vino Rosso Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Another enjoyable btl that was consistent with my prior note 2 wks ago — 3 months ago

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Venge Vineyards

Signal Fire Calistoga Zinfandel

2019 vintage Jan 2025 with homemade pizza. Very solid and tasty wine. — 5 months ago