Five Rows
Cain Vineyard & Winery
Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011
A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money. — 2 months ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
With a three hour decant still very tannic and stemmy. Probably needs another five plus years — 6 months ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2013
Well the wife got brave and opened a bottle I didn’t want used in a sauce the other day. Probably had her dad over since I was on a bis trip. Glad I got to try. Nice wine. — a month ago
Shafer Vineyards
One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — a month ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017
Wine 1, with rack of lamb. As my drinking history shows, Raffault is a perennial favorite. 2017 is easy access with medium weight, wild red berry fruit, tomato leaf, and earth. Drink over the next five years. Holding ‘09, ‘14, ‘15, and ‘18 with patience. — 4 months ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2022
Nice complex with tones straw, honey, cantaloupe apple. — 2 months ago
Sine Qua Non
Five Shooter Syrah 2010
Big and blowsy. Dark plummy fruit, tangy cherry. Reduced and intense. Long. — 4 months ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
Catena Alta Historic Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Had this at Marc179 — 7 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
A superb aromatic 100% Chardonnay, the V. 2022 Grower Collection is entirely sourced from the Calesa Vineyard by the Petaluma Gap, situated in the coolest parts of Sonoma County where Chard ripens slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and ideal acidity. They grow Chards from Clones Robert Young, and Burgundian Dijons.
This particular Chard wakes up all senses with its vibrant notes of lemon meringue, some ripened lychees, and baked guava. On the palate is respectfully complex, baked stony fruits in the mid-range and the lemon and mandarine peels continue to dominate to the back-end of the tongue.
Mouthfeel overall, pleasant, savory on soft spices, creamy thanks to its 100% MLF, and enticing oak touch coming from the 35% new French oak the wine was seating on. Great price point considering the quantity produced (1,200 cases) and where it comes from. Cheers! — 17 hours ago