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2014 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

St. Helena more

5/11/2024 - Davimorrmd wrote: 95 points

Nose:strawberry,plum
Fine tannins. Still some acidity left, but timing seems great.

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2019 BRAND Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon N95

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4/6/2024 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 92 points

Red fruits. Heavy tannin still and grippy. Will revisit in a few years.

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2016 Favia Cerro Sur

Napa Valley Red Blend more

3/30/2024 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 93 points

Agree with others. Think there is still more time left to wait. The tannins still grainy and dry finish. Acid and fruit feel balanced.

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2018 Hyde De Villaine Cabernet Sauvignon Carrillo

Napa Valley more

2/19/2024 - Davimorrmd wrote: 90 points

Still closed. Will revisit tomorrow. Tannins still young.

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Red

2021 Donum Pinot Noir Carneros

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2/7/2024 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 94 points

Dark fruits on nose. Earthy finish. Seems dense for a Pinot, but is well balanced and really enjoyed this.

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2014 Favia La Magdalena

Oakville Red Bordeaux Blend more

1/19/2024 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 93 points

Seems like high acidity. Tannins make me think this has more time available.

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2021 Erickson, Pott, Keplinger Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Oak School Auction

Napa Valley more

1/16/2024 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 92 points

Young. Red fruit forward. Limited secondary notes. Tannins still pronounced. Will wait a few years for next bottle.

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2019 Donum Pinot Noir White Barn

Carneros more

11/28/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 91 points

No decant. Barnyard nose. Mild on acidity.

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2019 Donum Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

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10/26/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 93 points

No decant. Red fruit, “bright”,

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2016 Selah Cabernet Sauvignon

Howell Mountain more

9/24/2023 - Davimorrmd wrote: 95 points

Still plenty of time for this to grow. Red fruit initial nose. Pepper, cassis. Well balanced fruit and acidity.

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Red

2017 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head

Napa Valley more

9/8/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 91 points

Red fruits, earthy. A bit low on acidity and needs more to balance sweet.

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Red

2014 Cresta Velia Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

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8/15/2023 - Davimorrmd wrote: 93 points

Red fruits predominant. Opened well after a couple of hours.

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2018 Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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7/23/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 94 points

Split over two days. Opened up more on the second.
Fine tannins. Black fruits.

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2019 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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7/4/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 92 points

A bit too much tannin

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2015 Selah Cabernet Sauvignon

Howell Mountain more

7/2/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 94 points

Better after overnight slow decant.

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Red

2017 Gemstone Cabernet Sauvignon Heritage Selection

Yountville more

6/18/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 93 points

4h decant.well balanced and still with some years to go in the bottle. Like this year alluvial slightly better during the same month of drinking.

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Red

2015 Checkerboard Vineyards Aurora Vineyard

Diamond Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more

1/7/2023 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 97 points

Double decant. Great at 3h then closed slightly after a few more hours. Overall excellent. Red fruits and nice tannins.

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Red

2018 Saint Helena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sympa

St. Helena more

12/22/2022 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: NR

A bit sharp on the acidity and the tannins are still young
Tobacco nose.
Red fruit

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2012 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five

Stags Leap District more

9/25/2022 - Davimorrmd Likes this wine: 93 points

Black fruits. Good acid balance.
2h decant

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