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Long Valley Ranch

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Tom Garland
9.5

+1 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A splendid still inky dark garnet with bricking. On the nose: expressive notes of dark red fruit, currants, smoked meat, tobacco leaf, scorched earth, nutmeg. Taste: silky, layered, rich wine with ripe blackberry/blueberry, earth, baking spice, chocolate, and a long minerally espresso never-ending finish. YUM!! — 11 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Joe and 14 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1989

Doug Powers
9.3

Much richer and thicker than the 1988, which is all about elegance, this 1989 CdP is about power, depth and richness, very long, lingering finish, great wine!! — 3 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Joseph, Rick and 10 others liked this

Etude

Estate Grown Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noir 2011

Gregg Siegal
9.2

A gift from a friend, this is lovely, with a bit of tobacco on the nose and lively cherry and strawberry flavors on the palate. The finish goes on and on. — a month ago

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2023

Dave
9.3

Found it! This is a light-handed Zin, and very delicious. Thanks for the recommendation! @Doug Powers @Anthony De Blasi
Listening to a little Depeche Mode!! — 9 days ago

Ray, Tom and 14 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Too cool. @Tom Casagrande
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Dave sorry, today is the first time in weeks that Delectable kind of works again…it’s a pleasure to see that you play Depeche Mode at one of my recommendations 🤩
Dave

Dave

Woohoo! @Anthony De Blasi

Failla

Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Jenn
9.2

Very nice and truly enjoyed. — a month ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Pooneet K
9.4

In perfect condition and drinking much more youthful than nearly 40 years!! Paired with grilled chicken thighs which went very well given the tannin structure has mostly receded. Acid still very much keeping things together and in check. Nice balance - still some good fruit, great earth, long finish. Hard to argue! — 19 days ago

Tom, Joel and 10 others liked this

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Paul J
9.7

WOTN! Bested the 2018 Schrader. — a month ago

Tom, Jan and 3 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2024

Daniel Akers
9.3

Like a fine burgundy, delicious — a month ago

Arnot-Roberts

Clary Ranch Syrah 2017

romo
9.2

A bit of the old house style, not as focused as the recent 2013. Still a reference in balance for CA. — a month ago

Austin, Tom and 6 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Tom Garland
9.4

Inspire Napa...Best of Oakville wine tasting
Moderated by Antonio Galloni, founder Vinous

WINES
2023 Favia cabernet
2016 Dalla Valle Maya
2013 Opus One
2023 Gamble estates cab
2023 Vine Hill Ranch cab
2023 Keplinger cab franc Detert vineyard

PANEL
Tom Gamble...Gamble estates
Ray Isle...wine editor,  Food and Wine
Bruce Phillips...owner Vine Hill Ranch
Michael Silacca...winemaker, Opus One
Maya  Dalla Valle...winemaker Dalla Valle — 25 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Brenda and 12 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

Nice line up. Particularly fond of Helen‘s work. 
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Somm David T Agree, especially her GSM blends. This is her first vintage(not even released yet) working with the Detert vineyard
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

I tasted her 23 cabs with her husband DJ not long ago.