Select Vineyards

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

2003 vintage. Opened and decanted without issues or concerns. Used a Durand to open and cork was in great shape. Tasted after 30 minutes. The usual light-medium body. Plenty of polish at the 20+ year marker with unanticipated, ruff splash of chunkiness on the finish. Approx 4-5 years away from the absolute, top of the bell curve now but, given the pedigree, could possibly absorb that timescape another 5-spot and I wouldn't argue. Drink now or later. Either or. Ain't gonna disappoint unless you swing exclusively on Napa mountain fruit vines. 7.1.26. — 2 days ago

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You know I have had this young and I have had it aged like. Oddly for me, some of the younger vintages were really good, which is strange for me. Cheers! 🍷

Whitehaven

Winemaker's Select Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Ryan got me a bottle of this. I really enjoyed it. — 5 months ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvee Sonoma County Merlot 2020

Deep color. Took hour to open up and was delicious and well balanced . Hints of dark chocolate. DaRk berries.long finish. I’m a fan! — 4 years ago

Tom, Skip and 6 others liked this

Alto Limay

Select Pinot Noir 2017

Light Ruby, aged for 8 months in 30% new oak, with aromas of red fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry, strawberry and sweet currants with notes of cacao and earthy notes. Fine soft dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, mineral and earthy character. Very nice value!! — 5 years ago

Paul, ESF and 4 others liked this

Finca Las Moras

Barrel Select Malbec 2017

It’s cold and windy.... great pairing with the current weather. — 6 years ago

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A. Rafanelli

Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This is a seriously good wine. Great nose, great structure and terrific balance from the front palette to the backend. Drinks like a 1990’s Cali cab. Just a baby, it has many years to age! — 7 years ago

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Hess Family Wine Estates

Hess Select Treo Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend 2017

Loaded with deep red and blackberries, cocoa, and subtle undertones of oak. The tannins are perfectly softer and easy drinking — 3 months ago

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters

Cellarmasters Select Pinot Noir 2022

3 months in bourbon whiskey barrel. Would recommend. Peppery & bright. You can imagine the distilled finish. — 4 months ago

Antica (Antinori)

Mountain Select Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Smooth notes, very dark fruits, had with pasta bolognese and loved it — 6 months ago

Tom JenkinsOlivia Jenkins
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Willamette Valley Vineyards

Barrel Select Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Really nice for the price. Some complexity. Signature Pinot barny/wet hey fruit forward. Pretty good for $14. — 5 years ago

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Moon Select Pinot Noir

Great way to start the pre Valentine dinner. Delicious Pinot -so smooth — 6 years ago

Clos Pepe Estate

Pinot Noir Vigneron Select 2010

Amazing color and nose. Dark fruit, not too acidic. Beautiful! — 7 years ago

Jeff OrlowskiMichael Seely
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Stonehedge Winery

The Nobel Terroir Select Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

Dark plums, vanilla, oak, chocolate, and hints of eucalyptus in the nose. Explosive rush of dark fruits carried further by a 14.5% ALC from the first followed by a satisfying blend of oak and vanilla with a dollop of chocolates. The finish is long and smooth favoring oak, vanilla, and pepper and a silky smooth mouthfeel. — 3 months ago

Rutherford Hill

Barrel Select Napa Valley Red Blend 2016

This is a bargain wine. Real cab flavor and well balanced — 4 years ago

Skip, Shay and 5 others liked this

Walla Walla Vintners

Vineyard Select Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Another hit from Garagiste. Expected nothing special but was pleasantly surprised at the freshness and depth of the 2016 Cab. Very well balanced with great fruit and light tannins. — 6 years ago

Snoqualmie Vineyards

Winemaker's Select Columbia Valley Riesling 2016

Sweeter riesling, really clean taste. — 7 years ago

Zach Murphy
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