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2019 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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4/14/2024 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 97 points

Spectacular wine. The multiple 100 ratings from the wine pros on this wine are justified. Solid on all levels. If you like big Napa new world fruit bombs that are not only big but also nuanced and balanced, this is you wine.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    4/20/2024 6:51:00 AM - YackMan - I agree completely. I see too may 100 point ratings. I do pay attention though if multiple sources are rating that highly and many times they have access early when I am making decisions as to what I want to purchase. I do like the fact that WS is the only that tastes blind and I feel like they are a little more conservative with their scores as a result. At the end of the day, the ratings on CT is what I pay the most attention to. I flag folks with similar likes and takes on wines as me (you being one) and give a lot more credence to these reviews than I do the critics. Lastly, I agree on the '19 vintage. It came out of the gates quickly and now I find a lot of variation by producer as to which are shut down and those that are still open for business.
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2022 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

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4/17/2024 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 91 points

A mere shadow of its former self 8-10 years ago, imo. Not sure if it's the vintage or the maker now, but it's a hollow impersonation from days gone by. It's still nice in that it makes people question what they're drinking, but it's somewhat hollow and weak compared to the highly thick and viscous vintages of years past. Needs to go back to more malo!

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    4/19/2024 5:36:00 AM - Thanks for the note Mark. Wish I had read it BEFORE I ordered a case! ha ha I thought the 2020 vintage of this was very good. I, like you though, like my wines big - whether red or white. Wonder why such a high rating from WS on this vintage (95)?

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    4/19/2024 6:09:00 AM - Nice insights. I fell in love with this wine for similar reasons. A friend gave to me to try and I was confused too - tasted like a nice creamy chardonnay that was light and airy at the same time. In the glass though, it was very light so where was all that texture coming from? I asked "you have to tell me the name of this Chardonnay?". I was shocked when he said it was a SB as I am usually not a fan. Let's hope these fatten up a little over time. If not, I'll pop them for guests! :-)
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2019 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

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4/14/2024 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 94 points

2 hour decant. Consumed over 4 hours. The fruit on this was more refrained than I was expecting. Definitely not as big or fruit upfront as compared to other years of Carter OG I have had. But it still has that signature To Kalon nose and mouthfeel that I love. Medium long finish. Will try to wait a few years before revisiting.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    4/16/2024 8:57:00 AM - I agree as well. Think we are in that "in-between" stage for the 19s right now and should probably let them lay down for a while.
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2021 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch

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4/8/2024 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 93 points

Didnt show quite as well as last few bottles of these. Perhaps entering a dumb phase? Time will tell.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    4/9/2024 5:38:00 AM - Good to know this improved with time for you. This was a PnP for me and we finished it around the 2 hour mark so really didnt give it enough air to develop further.
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2022 de Négoce Cabernet Sauvignon OG N.419 Montecillo Vineyard

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4/8/2024 - ChrisinCowiche wrote: 88 points

Too young, and I hope it comes around, but this was not an impressive wine. A bit hollow in the middle and not much going on anywhere else on the palate either. I'm hesitant to score, but I did assign where I see it now. Can only improve with time... I hope.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    4/8/2024 3:40:00 PM - I bought 6 of these - dad gum it. These Negoce wines can be hit and miss. They are great deals when they "hit". Will let these lay down and "hope" like you say. Thanks for the note
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2018 Juslyn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spring Mountain District

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6/22/2023 - TastesGoodToMe wrote: 87 points

A lot of green/vegetal undertones that took away from it's potential to shine. Underlying glimpses of a nice cab lurking below the green notes.

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    4/7/2024 2:28:00 PM - Yack Man - great questions. I too am not real fond of 2018 in general. And I too used to purchase this from time to time about 10 yeras ago. Then the priced creeped up and I just felt there were better options for the money. I got this in secondary market at a good price and so I decided to give it another try. Unfortunately, it did not hit the mark for me. Not sure if it was just an off bottle as I only got one.
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2021 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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3/6/2024 - TastesGoodToMe wrote: NR

Not sure what to think on this one. This is one of the first 2021's I have from Mike where I felt that it was way too early to drink (compared to Myriad and even the Q Kenefick) . This wine tighter than a gnat's arse right now. Not rating as a result as even after 4 hours it was still not showing great. I think the potential is there. But I will wait at least 6 mos before revisiting any of my other bottles.

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    3/7/2024 2:18:00 PM - Whenever I have an experience that is so different that what others are posting (particularly folks I follow and who have similar tastes as me) I do not rate the wine. Could just be that I had an off bottle. Could be my taste buds were off that night...who knows. I would have rated this 90. Thats not bad at all. But definitely lower than a Mike Smith NV typical bottling. I have close to a case to go of these. I think they will come around. The '18s FINALLY have started to come around!
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2021 Kinsella Estates Cabernet Sauvignon K2

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2/18/2024 - TastesGoodToMe wrote: NR

I am going to hold off rating. But I would give it an 87 rating at this point if I did. I am a huge fan of both Kinsella and TRB. But this wine tasted very artificial and fabricated. Did they add a lot of Mega Purple? Because even the color of this wine was a little unnatural. I am hopeful that these either just need a lot more time to come together or that this was an off bottle (as I have about 10 more bottles of this to drink). Hopeful they will improve.

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    2/26/2024 5:32:00 AM - I am hoping maybe I had an off-bottle or that these will get better. I will wait and see what others think before I revisit.
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2018 Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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2/19/2024 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 95 points

Excellent as always!

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    2/20/2024 2:16:00 PM - Had my first '19 back in November and loved it. Kamen is so consistent. Unfortunately, their price is really ticking up! This is a case though where it is worth it. Just stinks that the secret is out. :-)
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2019 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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1/15/2024 - MRonan83 wrote: NR

Anyone feel the new release price on the Elysian is high along with other releases? Years past they have flown off the “shelf” with an allocation of 3 max but now with an allocation of 6, you can still buy. It never use to get to second tier allocation available. I’d love to support Mike and Leah because they are great people and at this price it’s becoming unobtainable for their long time supporters. Just me thinking this?

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    1/16/2024 3:29:00 PM - Blarmston - I thought your post was hilarious.

    I have also noticed the meteoric rise in the price of Myriad (particularly the SV bottlings) which is causing me to cut way back. For example, here are highlights of prices I have paid for Myriad Dr Crane since starting in 2010:

    2010 $100/btl
    2015 $125/btl (25% increase over 5 years)
    2020 $175/btl (40% increase over 5 years)
    2022 $250/btl (43% increase in only 2 years!)

    I conversed with Leah via email about the prices. She blamed it on the price they are paying for fruit. I also have to think though that with the critical acclaim, they are also charging a premium to what they use to make - which I cannot blame them for doing. We would all do the same. Mike has worked/perfected his craft. He now has his own cult following like a lot of the Napa greats and he should get what the market will bear.

    Unfortunately, my pocketbook has reached its limits. I dropped the auto allocation and will have to pick and choose wisely and at much lower total number of bottles. There are plenty of really good Cabernets available that are more affordable. What a shame though. Means some person without my appreciation or history with Myriad will be buying these wines becasue he can afford them and I cannot (or maybe I should say I cannot justify the cost). Lucky him. Lucky Mike Smith. Boo for me!
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2018 The Debate Cabernet Sauvignon Montagna Artalade Vineyards

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1/7/2024 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 92 points

Good wine. But halfway through the bottle, we unfortunately got this thick mouth coating like perhaps Mega Purple (too much) was added and the wine started tasting artifical. 93 for first half of bottle and 91 for second half of the bottle.

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    1/9/2024 3:50:00 PM - And definitely not at this price point.
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2020 Krutz Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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12/18/2023 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 89 points

This wine was an easy drinker and decent value for the price.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    1/1/2024 6:51:00 AM - I think that is a VERY generous rating from JD. I picked up this wine for $39. And it drinks as you would expect at that price point. I stand by my 89 rating though (that is not a bad score)
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2018 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

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12/20/2023 - Yack Man wrote: NR

This wine has been and remains stuck in neutral after 5 years in the bottle. 3+ of air, and still tight, inhibited, muted. Muted dark fruit, tart acidity on the pallet. This wine remains on hold, who knows how long it will take to come around. Definitely my least favorite Myriad G-3 vintage st this stage.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    12/21/2023 3:10:00 PM - I had the exact same experience with this wine last July. Was hoping it would improve by now. Based on your note (thanks) unfortunately it sounds as if it hasn't. I am beginning to wonder if they will ever come around. And I find this is the case with a lot of the '18s. Why WS rated 2018 so high is lost on me especially when I have been disappointed in so many '18s compared to the 07, '08, 09, '12, '16, and '19. I am still of the belief that the growing conditions were so good in 2018 that perhaps there was not enough crop thinning.
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2019 Krutz Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III

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12/10/2023 - TastesGoodToMe wrote: 87 points

Found these on line. I was not familar with the label. But very familar with BS Georges III vineyard and seeing fruit from there at this price point ($75)...well I had to give it a try. The old saying, if it seems to good to be true than it probably is applies here. I know in Napa, it all starts with quality fruit, but this goes to show it is also important as to the rest of the process. This was all fruit - just a gooey mess. If tasting blind, I would have thought a $20 bottle

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    12/14/2023 10:25:00 AM - You guessed the source Yack Man. And Barry - I did the same and took a chance. I only ordered 3 and wanted to try as if they were really good I was going to go back for more. I also orderd some of their regular cab but have not popped one yet. As for these, I will do as Yack Man suggests above and wait a few years on my other two - maybe the will come around.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    12/14/2023 10:27:00 AM - *I meant to type - I will do what you suggest Barry*

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    12/16/2023 12:19:00 PM - I got the Pursuit (Philippe Melka) from them that I liked a lot as well. You never know. Cheers
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2021 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Kenefick Ranch

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11/25/2023 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 95 points

I got an offer to purchase more of these today but I wanted to try one first before committing. Let's just say, I have purchased more! These are outstanding.

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    11/27/2023 5:42:00 AM - Well that explains why I was only able to get a few more bottles - you hoarder! :-)
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2018 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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11/25/2023 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 95 points

Drank following a 2013 Schrader LPV and this was the preffered wine by all. What a great vintage of Lewis this has been! I bought 3 cases and am unfortinately down to my last 6. Now that Lewis has been sold, I hope the quality of this wine and price points remain the same. I know that Randy Lewis is staying on board at least for the time being.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    11/26/2023 6:43:00 AM - I just checked prices - ouch! I got the 2018's for ~$90/btl. Now they are selling for $120 - a 30% increase in 1 year! Is that Bidenomics?
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2019 Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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7/14/2023 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 97 points

Had an '18 Myriad Dr Crane alongside a '19 Arrow & Branch Dr Crane. Both wines were double decanted and slow ox'd for 3 hours before taking to restaurant. This was a great matchup.

The A&B came out of the gates fast, and stayed in the lead most of the evening. It was more full throttled, had bigger fruit with a longer finish than the Myriad. But at about the 2 hour mark at the restuarant (we had many courses and made an evening out of it) the A&B started to get loose in the turns (to stay with my NASCAR racing analogy). This is a special wine. Worth trying one now if you have several. But the best for this is yet to come. I recommend drinking 2025 - 2030. I think in another 2-3 years, the A&B might score 99...maybe even a 100 (I do not give out many 100s).

The Myriad DC was a little more subdued at first. To continue with my racing analogy, I think this wine was "saving it's tires" for the final leg of the race. Because just as the A&B was getting a little loose in the turns, this wine seemed to gain laser focus. And what I described as being subdued earlier in the evening turned out to be hidden nuance that just needed time to show its stuff. Dark fruits, with a controlled brooding backbone, and a deep nasily finish that helped to show up what this wine has below the hood - a turbo charged 358 cubic inch, 750 HP engine that pushes you back in your seat when you step on the gas. I do not think this wine has the upside of the A&B, but not sure you can ask for more than the score I am already giving this one. I do recommend 3-4 decant minimum at this stage. But I recommend drinking in next 3 years to get the most out it.

In the end, my wife and I had to go to photo finish as these wines were neck and neck at the end of meal. In fact, we could not pick a winner. Both were equally excellent for different reasons. I score both wines: 97

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    7/17/2023 6:05:00 AM - KK - how was the estate drinking? I was thinking those might be better for early drinking while I allow my Cranes to lay down for a while.

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    7/19/2023 6:27:00 AM - KK - thank you so much for the follow up. Very helpful.

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    11/16/2023 3:30:00 PM - Travelme - Glad you enjoyed. I see we like a lot of the same wines. Love your profile pic - I am down to my last Sherwin Stars and Stripes bottle - a 2012 that I should probably consume. But I just love seeing the bottle displayed too much and cannot bring myself to open :-)
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2021 Double Diamond (Schrader) Cabernet Sauvignon

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11/7/2023 - brady.lambert Likes this wine: 89 points

$90. Not a 2019, nor a 2018. A little disappointing after all of the hype and pre-release push to purchase.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    11/8/2023 8:57:00 AM - I think the '18s have gotten a lot better with time. How do you think these compare to 18s when they were young?

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    11/9/2023 7:18:00 AM - Thanks Brady. Mark - you are probably correct. Let's hope more time laying down helps that to not be the case here.
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2019 Sinegal Cabernet Sauvignon

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10/24/2023 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 92 points

This is a solid wine at a decent price point (for Napa). True to the style. All blackberry. Good mouthfeel. Medium finish.

  • Comment posted by TastesGoodToMe:

    10/26/2023 6:37:00 AM - AGELVIS - I belive this winery continues to improve with each vintage.

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