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Red

2005 DuMOL Syrah Russian River Valley

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5/5/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Rich and elegant, sporting typical CA Syrah characteristics, but softened by age.
So good with grilled marinated beef!

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Red

2007 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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4/20/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Wonderful Cabernet fruit, integrated tannins and a sweet finish. In a very good place!

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White

2021 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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4/19/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Lemony, with Burgundian minerality and a food-friendly mid-palate. Shorter finish than anticipated, but the elegance wins out.

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Red

2011 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor

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4/16/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 points

Did not live up to my somewhat unrealistic expectations - wonderful cabernet fruit, fully integrated tannins and a pleasant finish.
Lacked the "WOW" factor - hard to justify at current prices.

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Red

2004 Meeker Cabernet Sauvignon Kiss Ridge Diamond Mountain

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3/31/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 91 points

Last bottle! Still elegant and drinking a bit young for its age. No bricking or fading.
A fine wine for grilled beef!

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Red

2014 Robert Mondavi Winery BDX

Oakville Red Bordeaux Blend more

3/9/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

A touch rustic until 2-3 hours in the glass.
Fruit, vanilla, tobacco and integrated tannins.
Drink or hold.

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Red

2005 Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Showket Vineyards

Oakville more

2/24/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 94 points

Hard to believe this is almost 20 years old!
Black cherry, vanilla, crème de cassis, all in balance.
Drink or hold.

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White

2017 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Condrieu Les Cassines

Viognier more

2/23/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 points

Textbook Condrieu - balanced, peach and almond essence framed by excellent structure.
A bit one-dimensional, but satisfying nonetheless.
Drink up!

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Red

2013 Montevertine Toscana IGT

Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more

2/22/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 88 points

Nothing special, but lovely balance and proper acidity for a Sangiovese-based blend.
Nice food wine - served with rich pasta baked in Alfredo sauce with mushrooms.

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Red

2012 Wine & Soul Manoella

Douro Red Blend more

2/20/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 91 points

Drinking at peak - fully integrated tannins, black fruits, balanced and so well made. Drink up!

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Red

1990 Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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2/17/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Lithe and supple, balanced and featuring integrated tannins and muted fruit.
An elegant old lady perfect for food!

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Red

2013 TOR Cabernet Franc Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Oakville more

2/10/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 94 points

So elegant, featuring black cherry, wood and a hint of tobacco. Solid mid-palate and a long, luscious finish. Drink now or hold - no hurry!!

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Red

1989 Newton Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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1/27/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 88 points

An elegant old lady, mature and fully integrated fruit, wood and tannins. Hollow mud-palate, medium finish.
Great with grilled beef.

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Red

2006 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve

Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more

1/13/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 94 points

Drinking elegantly and so nicely balanced. Has aged gracefully and achieved wonderful taste and a long finish.

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Red

2015 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Arana Gran Reserva

Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more

1/6/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 points

Balanced, fruity and so well made!
Very solid food wine - served with fresh baked bread and homemade Shepard’s Pie!

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Red

2010 Montesolæ Taurasi

Taurasi DOCG Aglianico more

1/1/2024 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 points

You MUST decant this beauty for at least two hours if you want it to sing!! Excellent balance, mid-palate and finish.

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Red

2007 Redmon Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

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12/31/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Does not taste 17 years old. Black fruits, cedar, vanilla- it’s all there! Enjoy now or wait.

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Red

2007 Agricola Titignano Lago di Corbara Solideo di Salviano

SuperTuscan Blend more

12/30/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Vanilla, fruit and mild oak. Balanced, excellent mid-palate and a medium finish. A fine food wine!

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Red

2018 Domaine du Mascareil Les Chimères

Côtes du Roussillon Grenache Blend, Grenache more

12/25/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 88 points

Needs an hour of air before drinking.
Fruit forward, good with food.

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Red

1997 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve

Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more

12/24/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

An elegant old bird - still has some fruit and cedar - balanced and great with grilled loin lamb chops.

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White

2020 Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay

Napa Valley more

12/21/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 88 points

From a 375. Nothing special, but we’ll made. Very good with food, as the balance keeps any one feature from dominating.

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Red

2013 Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley more

12/17/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 89 points

Good fruit, very little bricking for a 10 year old example. Somewhat one-dimensional and a short finish.

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Red

2002 Pahlmeyer Jayson Red Wine

Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more

12/5/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 89 points

What INDYTOM said!!!

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Red

2011 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Firma

Sangiovese more

12/3/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 90 points

Needs air - after 2 hours in the glass it opened up and came together. Flowers, cedar, integrated tannins.
Nice food wine.

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White

2021 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley

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12/2/2023 - oldcabman Likes this wine: 92 points

Lemony and crisp, showing little oak or butter.
Tropical fruit, nice mid palate and a medium finish.
A very food-friendly effort!

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