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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Gift from daughter. Enjoyed it very much. Very smooth. Shared with family at birthday dinner with steaks — 2 months ago

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Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019. Really solid. High alcohol @15%, but drank surprisingly well even without food. Opened up nicely and was smoother the 2nd night.
Was part of JW's bday gift.
— 4 years ago

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Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2016

I was given this 2016 Petit Sirah as a gift. I’ll be buying it in the future. Elegant bouquet with a lingering lovely finish. — 6 years ago

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Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Lovely Rosé Champagne, hostess gift from son & girlfriend (Bauer) — 3 months ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (24%), Petite Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (3%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of plush black fruit, violets, graphite, leather, cedar and wet gravel. Jammy raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors with additional notes of plums, black currants, mocha, coffee, tobacco and baking spices. Beautiful hints of smoke and dusty earth on the long and precise finish. Rich and concentrated with great intensity. Medium-plus body and some noticeable tannins. Still a bit tight, but heading to a very good place. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift, Kasey and Pete! — 7 months ago

Paul, Jamie and 9 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.0

The nose reveals slightly sour & bruised fruits. Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle, white & yellow peach, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, hints of mint, sea fossils, grey volcanics, whiff of white spice, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens.

The palate is rich, lush, round, a touch gluey & full. Nice mousse, micro-oxygenation, slightly sour & bruised fruits Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle/honey comb, white & yellow peach, inside banana peel, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, nougat, hints of mint, sea fossils, gritty, penetrating chalkiness, grey volcanics, some white spice with nice lighter heat, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens. Excellent acidy. The long, even, fresh, well balanced finish persists nicely and is delicious.

Nice bottle and well priced at $38 w/ deluxe gift box.

Photos of; House of Roederer, caves with A-Frames for the hand Riddlers, walk through tunnel and marquee Grand Cru vineyard.
— 6 years ago

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Severn G

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Nice, almost did a vintage Roederer theme tonight, but I don't think '08 or '12 are ready yet and those are the only vintages in stock in our cellar.

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Nice gift from sister in law Landa. Full bodied fruit forward Pinot Noir. — 3 months ago

Peter Michael Winery

Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

This thing was the smoothest bottle of wine I’ve had in a decade. 2012 vintage.
Vino gift from kallispell
— 3 years ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great wine Amy received as a gift for all her hard work. Very heavy bottle — 5 years ago

B. Lovely

Gracious Washington State Red Blend

Luscious blue fruits , rich soil notes, smooth finish — 6 years ago

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