Stellenbosch Reserve

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 18 days ago

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Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Bordeaux Blend- Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 15% 2018 was wet season and this impacted the normally bold style.
It is still full bodied - deep ruby red colour - but t’s a more lighter, elegant classic style, with blackcurmat red berry and cassis. So what is lost in power is replaced by a more refined and elegant wine.
— a month ago

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Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022

Tia and Tim brought this from South Africa. — 20 days ago

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Superlative Oregon Pinot. Cherry; crushed roses; a bit of anise bite. A gorgeous wine #easter — 12 days ago

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Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna! — 13 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1987

Time to drink. Past its prime however still interesting. Blackberry, plumb with licorice. Some notes of leather along with what seemed stronger than normal alcohol. What you doing in 1987? — 22 days ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ron R
9.3

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here. — a month ago

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Jay Kline

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@Ron R but isn’t that usually the case?
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…and some luck!
Ron R

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As rule of thumb, yes, but not always… for example, 2003’s, I don’t think I’ve tasted a good Napa wine from that vintage. This is not to say that there aren’t any good wines, just that I haven’t tasted any.