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2014 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard

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11/13/2021 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 94 points

A serious zin from one of the best zin vineyards in California. Drinking great but has a long life ahead of it. Just wish I had more than the one bottle I have left. A beautiful wine.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    11/27/2021 9:45:00 AM - thanks for your post
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2017 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch

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6/17/2021 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 94 points

A terrific Zin that is tasting so great it must be in its prime. Loved it

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    6/18/2021 7:43:00 AM - Carlisle Montafi Zins are one of my favorite Carlisle’s. Years ago I just happened to be at the winery when Mike found out that he was going to be able to continue to receive the Montafi fruit. He thought he was going to lose access to the fruit. Mike was very happy. I do think Montafi is one of his best Zins along with Papera. I’ve been buying Carlisle’s since the winery started.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    6/18/2021 8:33:00 AM - I guess I've been lucky since I've been drinking Monafi's since the 2001 vintage and can't remember a bad bottle. I've found Carlisle's to be consistantly excellent. I do remember one corked bottle many years ago. When I emailed Mike to tell him about the corked bottle he immediately sent me a check
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2012 Saxum James Berry Vineyard

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1/7/2021 - Sanlucar wrote: 90 points

I agree with many fellow Cellar Tracker notes of disappointment on this wine. It's a dried out shell of what it used to be -- there's barely any fruit remaining and with 15.8% alcohol makes for a mouth searing experience. Saxum wines are clearly over-rated and are not what they used to be; they've always been massive fruit bombs, but they used to retain some sense of terrior and uniqueness, but sadly, not any more. If you have any in your cellar I strongly suggest drinking now or selling on the grey market where they'll sell because of a cult-ish following.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    1/8/2021 2:40:00 PM - Sorry you had a bad bottle of the '12 James Berry. I drank a 2013 JB recently and it was one of the best bottles of wine I've consumed in some time. I rated it a 95 and the other Cellar Trackers have been rating it even higher. I'll try a '12 JB if I have one in my cellar and let you know how it showed.
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2014 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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3/18/2020 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 95 points

This is a terrific cab that is just starting to enter it's prime drinking window. Consumed after a short decant. Could have used an additional hour decant. So happy I a couple more bottles in my cellar.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    3/19/2020 12:17:00 PM - I've been trying a few different 2014 cabs and been happy with them. I really like the Myriad cabs a lot but question whether the extra cost of the single vineyard cabs are worth it as compared with the Napa cabs.
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2014 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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12/4/2019 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 92 points

This wine is really signing. I would suggest an at least an hour in the decanter. A tremendous value at the bargain price I paid for it at $8.00. Wish I could buy some more.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    12/26/2019 1:15:00 PM - Last Bottle had a special deal of 12 blind mixed bottles for $100 a case with free shipping. An incredible bargain
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2012 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard

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10/18/2019 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 92 points

A very nice cab that is drinking well but also has a long life ahead of it. Wait at least a couple more years before drinking my last bottle.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    10/18/2019 7:59:00 AM - I would suggest at least a two hour decant.
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2014 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Corona Vineyard

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3/2/2018 - dhammer53 wrote: 94 points

Drank this with Jay H and Erez at Delmonico's Kitchen in NYC. Based the the recommendations below, I sure was happy to drink this wine. On p'n p (pop and pour), this was immediately worthwhile. A dark wine. Smooth. Great nose. Elegant. Wish I had more. No rush to drink, but you'll enjoy this if you decide to open it.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    3/19/2018 11:59:00 AM - Saw your note. Just happened to drink a bottle of 2012 Corona Cab last night. It was terrific too. Still drinking young but so good. I love the RM wines they are all good.
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2014 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts

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8/28/2017 - DrinkEverything702 Likes this wine: 97 points

Simply superb. Bold, unapologetic, full bodied, lively and rounded. Definitely getting more of this. Very impressive.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    8/28/2017 7:17:00 AM - I saw your note praising the 2014 Herman Story Nuts & Bolts. I just happened to open a 2012 Nuts and Bolts via a pop and pour and loved it. Definitely one of Russell's best efforts. For me the HS wines are a great QPRs from Paso.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    11/30/2017 11:03:00 AM - Did you ever have the opportunity to visit the tasting room at Herman Story and drink with with Russell? He is a hoot that's for sure. All his wines are very good and reasonably prices compared to his competition. We love them.
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2014 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts

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9/30/2017 - tomoem wrote: 92 points

A Paso Robles gem... Big, dark fruit with notable black olive and vegetable background notes. Present tannin and spicy finish which gives this wine tremendous structure and is likely age worthy.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    9/30/2017 12:42:00 PM - I saw your note on the Herman Story Nuts & Bolts. I'm a big fan of Russell's wines too and have a bunch of them in my cellar. Seems like we have similar tastes in California wines but quite a different cellar. I started buying cult Cali cabs when they were $40 a bottle but stopped when they reached insane levels.
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2013 Walter Scott Pinot Noir Dumb Ox

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8/5/2017 - Screameagle Does not like this wine: 85 points

Very disappointing especially for an aged Walter Scott. Could it have been closed? I don't think so but will hold my remaining bottles for at least another 6 months.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    8/5/2017 9:04:00 AM - I tasted through a bunch of the WS wines last week from the barrel and they were really terrific.
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2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Papa's All-Blacks

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7/23/2017 - Screameagle wrote: 94 points

This wine is really singing. It definitely needed the ageing I gave it to show its best. Wish I had more.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    7/23/2017 7:11:00 PM - There is no big rush to drink the Papas now however since you have a few I would suggest trying one now since everyone says the wine is drinking great and then drink another every 1-3 years in the future
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2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch

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10/31/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 points

Nose of spring flowers, blackberry, cranberry, and earth, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, needs 2 years to peak, enjoyed during Monday Night Football and passing candy out on Halloween Night, long finish.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    12/10/2016 3:04:00 AM - After seeing your notes on the '14 Carlisle Montafi and seeing that the Spectator picking it as 14th best wine of 2016 I guess it's time to try a bottle I have in my cellar. I happened to be at Carlisle tasting with Mike Officer years ago when he was notified he was going to be able to continue to get the Montafi fruit (he had been fearful he was going to lose the ability to obtain the fruit). The only problem was the owner of the vineyard required that the name of wine had to change from Gum Tree (I think that was the old name) to Montafi. Mike was not happy with the required name change.
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2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Belle du Jour Vineyard

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8/7/2016 - Anthonut Likes this wine: 93 points

Great mix of fruit and spice with the spice continuing through the finish. Fun to try this one off Bedrock take on Montafi Ranch fruit.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    9/28/2016 2:08:00 PM - Thanks for pointing out this wine is made from Montafi fruit

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    9/30/2016 7:39:00 AM - Years ago I just happened to be at Carlisle tasting with Mike Officer who thought he was going to lose Monafi as a fruit source when he got a phone call from the owner of the property saying that he could continue to get the fruit but had to change the name of wine from Gum Tree to Montafi. He was needless to say thrilled.
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2012 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Elysian Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

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5/27/2016 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 97 points

What a terrific wine. The 3 hour decant I gave it was just about right. For me it was the best wine of the night up against some stiff competition. Drinking great now could it possibly get better. It might.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    5/27/2016 8:17:00 AM - It opened up well after a 3 hour decant. It is so good now its hard having the patience to wait to drink it.
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1996 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon

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8/31/2015 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 88 points

I waited all these years to drink this? For what. The wine has survived for 19 years OK but it is not drinking well that's for sure. Hope the next bottle is better.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    2/21/2016 11:28:00 AM - After reading the other positive notes on the '96 Togni my bottle must not have been a pristine bottle even though it was stored perfectly since release. I had a problem with the 1994 Togni cab which was badly corked. I Philipe and he said he never seen a corked '94 cab. He called back a couple of months later and said he had found other corked '94 Togni cabs. I haven't had much luck with Togni cabs.
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2007 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio

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8/15/2015 - RDHudak wrote: 91 points

The fruit seemed to be fading in the well stored bottle. Tobacco, dried fruit, dark fruit. Medium body with medium finish. 90-91

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    8/15/2015 2:38:00 PM - Thanks for your "heads up" on the fading fruit of the '07 El Nido. I will drink my one remaining bottle soon.
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2006 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Proprietor's Reserve Schultze Family Vineyard

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8/14/2015 - GalvezGuy Likes this wine: 93 points

This is a case of holding a wine and hitting it at peak. Served with roast chicken. Popped and poured. Nose of pie cherry, cranberry, black tea, mushroom, pinot funk, with hints of Asian spice. On the palate, rich red cherry, cranberry, orange tea, raspberry, earth, spice. Great balance on the palate with a sappy transition to a focused finish. Drink or continue to hold. Should stay at this level for quite a good while.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    8/15/2015 2:36:00 PM - Your right about holding the Windy Oaks pinots until they age properly. I bought a bunch '06 & 07s on Wine Bid for a song and were very good. Now i'm on the mailing list and trying to let my recent purchases age for a few years before drinking them
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2009 Ladd Cellars Pinot Noir Cuvée Abigail

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2/17/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NR

Falltacular 2013 (FMIII in the OC): I was standing against a wall tasting this wine and Eric walked by and began chatting. He didn't know what I was drinking so I innocently (or not so) said "what to you think of this wine's aromas?" and handed him my glass. He stuck his nose in there, thought for 10 seconds, and said "this is Abigail". Bingo! I told him I thought that was pretty impressive and said "no not really, I live with that wine everyday of its life". Good point, never really thought about that fact he's surrounded by his wines everyday. He's a very knowledgeable winemaker and interesting to converse with.

This is my favorite of his wines, really well made with all the facets of California Pinot I like.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    2/18/2013 2:07:00 PM - Saw your note on the Abigail pinot and found it interesting. I just purchased some of the Abigal at the Beserker event recently and am looking forward to receiving and trying several of the Ladd pinots.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    2/21/2013 7:09:00 PM - I have to agree the Beserker events are terrific. I love the opportunity to try wines new to me at such reasonable prices.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    5/22/2014 2:04:00 PM - Brig:
    I finally recently received the Ladd pinots and you were right the Abigail was really good. The other two Ladd's were very nice but the Abigail is special.
    I have to get on the Ladd mailing list. Probably the best QPR for pinots I've found this year.

    Rich Byrne
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2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard

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4/18/2014 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 94 points

One of the best Carlisle zins I can ever remember that is now in it's prime. If there's better zin than this I would like to know what it is. From one of the best zin vineyards in California this zin is amazing.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    4/21/2014 11:34:00 AM - I love the Papera a lot it's one of my favorites. But also love the Montafi, Carlisle, Papa's Block and of course the Monte Rosso. I've been Carlisle wine nut since the first vintage the '98.

  • Comment posted by Screameagle:

    4/22/2014 12:07:00 PM - I agree the 2 acre and 3 birds are the only Carlisles that I don't buy. Up until a couple of years ago Mike used to ship to me in NJ now I have to have the Carlisles shipped to my daughter in NY. It's a pain but worth it however. Carlisle is my largest holding in my cellar 244 bottles. I manage them very closely and none of them are near over the hill. I have only one bottle of the original 1998 release a petite sirah that I am saving.
    Are you into the Bedrocks too? I like them too but they are not as good as the Carlisles yet but they will be as Morgan is a talented winemaker with a father Joel Peterson who knows alot about wine and has all the vineyard connections.
    Rich Byrne

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