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2019 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Rarefied Air

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2/16/2022 - jaxpaj wrote: 100 points

Fortunately I still have my bottle but was able to have several glasses. Drank over 1 nights and both nights the wine was incredible. Very soft and round in the mouth with brilliant bright flavors. Can't wait to see this evolve. I would guess that it will hit its prime (for my taste profile) in another 3-4 years.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    12/7/2022 11:08:00 AM - $600 for the 1.5
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2007 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium

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7/28/2015 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 points

Waited too long to pop this cork!! The wine seems to be on the downslide. The richness of the wine has faded and has been replaced with notes of mineral, worn leather and a touch of prune. This is the best '07 I have tasted in the last year but still just a shadow of its past. I think '07s were wonderful young wines that aged poorly.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    8/4/2015 7:32:00 AM - I think '07 was just a wonderful, drink young, vintage. Maybe the '07s will u-turn and fulfill the expectations. Over the last 6 months, all of the '07s I have tasted have fallen short. I am not a huge consumer of Maybach but have tasted at least a dozen bottles. I have had at least 100 bottles of TRB wine. In my opinion the wines have been peaking 4-6 years of age.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    8/5/2015 5:52:00 AM - Thomas Rivers Brown is the wine maker for Maybach. He also makes Schrader, Outpost, Jones, GTS, Rivers Marie (he owns this winery), and several other high end wines.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    8/25/2015 12:35:00 PM - Very possible that it is in a dumb phase but I don't think the fruit core will ever return. This will always be a decent wine, just different. This reminded me of a late 90s grand cru. Flavors of worn leather, mineral, and tobacco have replaced the tanned leather, black fruit, and toast.

    Some may prefer the aged version of this wine. I just thought the younger wine was better.
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2014 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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9/19/2018 - jaxpaj wrote: 97 points

Very plush and full wine while maintaining a gentle and sophisticated tone. Lived up to my lofty expectations.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    9/20/2018 6:59:00 AM - decanted for 1 hour. Could of used more time but the wine drank wonderfully.
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2016 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon Greer Vineyard

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7/17/2023 - jaxpaj wrote: 99 points

Drinking wonderfully! Great classic napa cab.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    7/17/2023 11:59:00 AM - popped the cork, poured a 1/4 glass and let rest in the bottle for an hour.
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2016 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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11/11/2020 - jaxpaj wrote: 99 points

Up against Corra and Bevan. WOTN

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    11/12/2020 10:04:00 AM - No decant for us. It would be interesting to see if a decant helped.
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2019 Corra Cabernet Sauvignon

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5/3/2022 - jaxpaj wrote: 97 points

One of the best bottles I have had from Corra in the last few years!

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    5/19/2022 3:04:00 PM - I didn't decant. Was surprised by the wine. I expected a shut down tannic mess but it drank extremely well. I need to try another bottle soon.
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2012 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

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3/10/2016 - jaxpaj wrote: 95 points

Very nice and traditional Mike Smith/Carter wine. Drank side by side with Chimney Rock Arete '12 cabernet. This was WOTN for all 4.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    3/10/2016 10:32:00 AM - Delayed note from this weekend. Although there is never a bad time to drink great wine. Unfortunately this was my only bottle of Harbison.
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2020 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga

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12/5/2022 - jaxpaj wrote: 97 points

WOW! So happy with this wine. I may be low with 97pts

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    12/7/2022 11:07:00 AM - I've been told the critics don't want to rate any of the '20s. Strange. I know I like it and will buy the leftovers.
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2015 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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11/13/2020 - jaxpaj wrote: 94 points

Drank a '16 earlier in the week and the 16 is the clear winner

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    11/13/2020 7:27:00 AM - I should of decanted. It was the 2nd bottle of the night and I sent someone into the cellar to pick a bottle.
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2014 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

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1/11/2017 - jaxpaj wrote: 98 points

By far the best effort from Las Piedras. Until this bottle I had been underwhelmed by the vineyard. Excellent.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    5/31/2017 4:57:00 PM - I will be in Napa in a couple of weeks and I am trying to set up tastings. So far looking at Bevan, Jones, Scarlett, Venge, Lewelling and Visiting Mike. Any other suggestions? Sorry for posting this here don't know how to send a private message through CT.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    1/12/2017 5:29:00 PM - Yes, talk to you tomorrow

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    1/13/2017 11:28:00 AM - Y'all are killing me, I need to be careful posting with you 3! I will become more of a wine addict than I already am. No wonder BlueGoose left. I already have plans on being there June 20-23rd. The only problem with a fall visit is trying to meet with winemakers. Harvest wears them out! Even if they meet with you they are exhausted and the extremely busy.

    Great list Winelover! Fairchild is one of the wines I resisted purchasing but have remained on the list. I bet meeting with David Beckstoffer was fun and unique!

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    1/13/2017 8:21:00 AM - LOL, fly down to Jacksonville and join us!

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    1/12/2017 5:11:00 PM - amauryc1 we need to take a look at the calendar and set up a wine dinner. Downtown Ruths chris

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    1/12/2017 5:38:00 AM - I have some Fait Main sleeping lady '12. I didn't realize there were more than that one. Thanks for the heads up.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    1/11/2017 1:41:00 PM - Sounds like you need to narrow down your friends list on CT. I now use CT to reference my thoughts, I rarely purchase a new wine based on reviews. Buying wine can become EXTREMELY expensive if you don't set a budget.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    1/11/2017 12:57:00 PM - Are you using another system for your cellar now? I saw Mike this weekend and you came up in conversation.
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2014 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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1/11/2017 - jaxpaj wrote: 96 points

give it time. This should be held for another 2-5 years if you want to see its full potential.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    1/13/2017 8:18:00 AM - Absolutely hold off on opening a bottle. This week we opened a bottle and I was saddened I did. Nothing wrong with the bottle but there was no doubt we killed a baby. Some of his wines are huge powerhouse wines that when consumed early, remind me of barrel samples (Quivet LPV), Dr. Crane does not. This may end up being one of his best wines ever but needs time.
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2018 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

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11/6/2023 - jaxpaj wrote: 96 points

Big improvement over the last year.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    11/6/2023 3:30:00 PM - agreed. I think a few of the bottles were completely shut down. Hopefully it was in a dumb phase and has started to open.
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2004 Corra Cabernet Sauvignon

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5/2/2013 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 points

I don't know if the fruit has faded with age or if it was just the '04 vintage. This reminds me of a good Bordeaux. Touches of dust, mineral and steal cover the aged fruit. Tannins are still there and the finish has cigar with a little heat. Not my traditional preferred style but a good wine.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    5/2/2013 9:49:00 AM - Did you have the '04 Corra when it was younger? Just wondering if the fruit was more prominent in its youth or if Corra's style has changed over the years/vintages.

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    5/2/2013 10:25:00 AM - Great notes and insight. I meet with Celia last year at her office and did a tasting and we never got into this. I found Corra through the '08 vintage and have been acquiring back vintages on the secondary market. Corra continues to be one of my favorite wines!!
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2012 12c Cabernet Sauvignon G3 Reserve Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

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8/17/2015 - jaxpaj wrote: 98 points

I can't believe I only had 1 bottle. This rivals any bottle of Carter. An incredible wine by Mike Smith!!

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    8/19/2015 9:10:00 AM - I will say that the GIII vineyard has made a huge improvement over the last 2-3 years. In '08-10 I preferred all of the other single vineyard/designated wines Mike had made (Dr. Crane, Spring Mountain, 3 Twins, Kenefick....). I would put his 2012 GIII, from all wineries, as his best of second best!!

  • Comment posted by jaxpaj:

    8/19/2015 10:14:00 AM - You are setting the bar high!! I think Becklyn 2012 was a top 5 wine. If the step-up is the same you may be looking at a 100 pointer!!

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