Helena View Winery

Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

2018 vintage. Last tasted 12.5.25 (9.4), 1.31.25 (9.4) and 10.27.23 (9.4). Bigg stuff...which is something I never would have said about Spottswoode vintages back in the 80's and 90's. The new premium Coravin btg Napa Cab. 3.19.26. — 4 days ago

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Abreu Vineyards

Rothwell Hyde Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

A firm structure with dark fruit. Nothing overbearing just well put together. Easily another 5 to 10 yrs of life. — 2 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Paul Hobbs + Dr Crane Vineyard = 😋😋 — 2 months ago

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Favia

La Magdalena Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Same comments as before, drinking so well right now. Great nose, lovely dark fruit, perfectly balanced. Great mouthfeel. Love it! — 2 months ago

Rivers-Marie

Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 vintage. Rich and opulent. Medium-heavy body. The wine equivalent of a cup of hot cocoa. 3.20.26. — 3 days ago

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Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Special name, special occasion. Love ‘12 CA Cabs and this one especially. Surreal power for age 14. Still dense fruit, good balance but still more tilt and less finesse. Maybe better in 3-5 years but shows the heft of a well made Napa Cab. — a month ago

Corison Winery

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Paul K
9.3

Hello from bitter cold MN. Woke up this morning to -23 degree temps and it was garbage day…. 🥶
Continuing my month of drinking 2016 wines. Almost opened Pape Clement tonight. Thoughts on if that’s too soon anyone? Smash or pass?
This is drinking very well. Has that Corison thing with great tension of fruit and acidity. Mouthwatering.
Cheers all. 🍷 stay warm and safe this weekend.
— 2 months ago

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@Somm David T I was here in 85 too! I’m with you on winters, but MN summers on the lake!? Can’t beat ‘em! Cheers to a fellow gopher. As always look forward to your reviews and guidance to Champagne visits!!!
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I actually did go to the Gophers bowl game vs New Mexico.
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@Somm David T nice would have been a great game to be at!

Ehlers Estate

1886 Estate St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Decent bottle for not the best vintage of 2013. Lacking acid and tannins but a well rounded wine that was very easy to drink. — 3 days ago

Anomaly Vineyards

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, blackberries, cedar, spices, vanilla, chocolates, light alcohol, herbs and peppercorn.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, coffee, herbs and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant, smooth and spicy.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink nicely now, but still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged in (80% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. 900 cases produced.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$235.
— 2 months ago

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@Jody Scharf , I’m sure @"Odedi" will correct me if I’m wrong, but I think he’s giving us “suggested retail” (i.e., “at the winery full price”) prices. So I usually figure if I find it, it will be a little cheaper.
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@Tom Casagrande I actually try not to use suggested retail price if possible, but some wines are not available other than directly from the winery
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@Jody Scharf I review what I drink so sometimes these are more expensive wines 😉

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Every bit as good as the last btl — 3 months ago

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