Cabernet Syrah Blend

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

From MAG

2 hour decant. A striking purplish dark garnet color. On the nose: beautiful notes of dark fruit, pencil shavings, herbaceous, vanilla, cloves. Taste: creamy, polished, structured wine with blackberry, dark chocolate, minerals, bell pepper, leather, and a decent herbal/potting soil finish. Drinks surprisingly well with the decant at this age, and of course a few more years it will improve. YUM!
— 2 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Tom and 13 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Only about 10-15 years too soon

The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Somm David T
9.2

The young vines of a mix of Harlan properties. Good, but not compelling at the price point.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.
— 15 days ago

Ceccherini, Tom and 8 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2019 is the best Mascot I've had going back to 2010.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2024

Little restrained on the nose but a nice creaminess and roundness. Moving to ripe and rich touch. On the palate is supple and creamy with a long lasting finish. Less immediate, it’ll need time. 96-97 — 12 days ago

Paul liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1978

Great btl that had the classic LB character showing mostly red fruit, cedar, leather, spice box & tobacco notes — 6 days ago

Tom, Somm and 11 others liked this

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Interesting. A little young, dumb, and full of fun. Some residual sugar on the front. But clearly nice fruit.

91+ points
— 3 days ago

Tom, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

3.4 Excellent Tuscan Blend, with good balance of fruitiness and tannins. On sale for $27.99. — 10 days ago

Peter, Doug and 1 other liked this

Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great find on sale. Big wine and it stands up to an unctuous rib eye. — 3 days ago

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2022

Blend of Grenache (34%), Barbera (32%), Counoise (16%), Mourvèdre (14%) and 4% other assorted red grapes. Light salmon pink color. Aromas of citrus fruits, red berries and white flowers. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries, orange, green melon, grapefruit and lemon. Lovely hint of salty and chalky minerality on the finish. Creamy texture (lees contact?) and very crisp acidity. Light bodied, clean and refreshing. Wonderful pairing with a salad. — 24 days ago

Paul, Paul and 4 others liked this

Gaja

Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2013

VA
9.3

Drinking in 2025. Has aged well. Beautiful and fragrant nose of dark cherries, tobacco, snd vanilla followed by spices and hints of herbs on the palate. Time has no doubt mellowed the tannins and transitions to a longish smooth finish. Acidity still present and will continue to age well. Suspect lower ratings reflect people drinking this wine young. — 11 days ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2022

Lordy this is good—smooth, supple red blend offering strawberry and mint at first and a softly tannic raspberry bite after. Drinks lighter than the alcohol. Had with burgers, could see it with BBQ or even a steak. — 24 days ago

Joe, Ted and 3 others liked this