Masseto

Toscana Merlot 1995

9.2

Elegant and at 30 years really starting to show its age with a bit too much oxidation. The finesse and elegant structure, the valve between fruit and acidity is still there but the wine is showing mainly tertiary elements now - lots of dried herbs, mint, mushroom and earth with just hints of the plum, black cherry and blueberry that were once there. Very long finish ands very much for those who appreciate aged wines. — 16 days ago

Paul, Laura and 1 other liked this

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

Tom Garland

9.3

1.5 hour decant (decent fine/cloudy sediment). A fabulous deep ruby red color. On the nose: dark red fruit, leather, sandalwood, floral, and nutmeg. Taste: power and depth with dark cherry, dark chocolate, spice, leather, and an earthy espresso long finish. YUM! — 23 days ago

with Brenda

Brenda, Paul and 22 others liked this

Château Chasse-Spleen

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Chris MacLean

9.2

Very good and getting better — 2 days ago

with Sarah

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Three Palms Vineyard Merlot 2020

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. Last tasted 2.7.24 (9.2). Same 10 months later. 12.03.25. — 11 days ago

Andrew, Robin and 8 others liked this

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Paul J

9.1

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Overrated and overpriced. 1+hr decant, probably needed more. Very hot nose with plums. Massive tannins and hits the palate like a razor blade. Earthy with plums and prunes. Not my style. Medium depth and finish.

Anyone want my last bottle? — 17 days ago

with Brooke

Tom, Tom and 7 others liked this

Shay A

@Paul J : Just checked my CT notes and I opened this ‘12 almost two years ago and it was corked. Was hoping I could give you some hope but my only experience was flawed!

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Yeah, the Continuum's always run lean and spicy. Like zero percent body fat. Nothing to grasp...a sheer red/Cabernet cliff that few can climb.