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2015 Fait-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras

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3/21/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 97 points

Poured through an aerating spout. Deep dark purple magenta color. Walnut, raspberry, tea, baker’s chocolate, thyme, red currant, and blackberry. Dry, plush, chalky palate. Full tannins on the longish finish.

This is at (or just beyond) its peak for my palate. Love me some F-M. Another beauty opened by Mark1NPT for a gathering of CT folks and their spouses (HowellMountainCru, jsmorris707, and myself). Super fun evening.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    3/30/2024 9:47:00 AM - Hi guys. Opened this week with a 90 minute decant. For me it was in the right spot. To no surprise the last pour was memorable.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    3/30/2024 10:31:00 AM - Most definitely! I noticed that 6 yrs ago I gave it a 95. Bumped it up to 96. I may have to rethink not picking up the 2021 LPV.
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2016 Fait-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras

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3/29/2024 - FlyPig Likes this wine: 96 points

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  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    3/30/2024 9:35:00 AM - Hi Flypig…..pulled the cork this week on the 2015 FM-LPV….Ready to drink 96. So much goodness!
Red

2018 Benom Wines Origin

 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon more
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1/12/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 95 points

Three hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Blackberry, shortbread, and mushroom. Dry, satiny palate. Full, plush tannins on the longish finish.

This is a very unique Paso Cab. It’s really special. There’s a unique combination of elegance, richness, and voluptuousness, which is a difficult balance to achieve.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    1/14/2024 5:55:00 PM - Had this wine during a remote tasting in the height of COVID. Thought it was an ideal way to explore PASO wines. Agree with you completely 2018 and 2019 BENOM reds were elegant wines. Glad to know the Origin is more full bodied today. Thank you for the TN.
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2017 La Pelle Cabernet Sauvignon

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12/20/2022 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 93 points

At Nizuc resort and Spa drank at Terranostra and the wine was on point. This wine even in 2017 vintage kicks ass of most other 2017s and most wines under $125. So well balanced, beautiful structure and a palate that goes so well with it without food. Damn this wine is a steal. Plenty of life left in this great window.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    10/15/2023 5:51:00 PM - Hi Lite. Just Coravin thinking it’s a 2017. Last bottle. Wow. To my surprise MK did wonders with his wine. It was seamless. I really enjoyed it. It’s enough to make me pick up his Brilliant Mistake….but I won’t. With the Napa price point at $300+ a bottle it’s time to be more selective! Hope you/family are all doing well!
Red

2018 Realm Cellars The Bard

 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more
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8/11/2023 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 94 points

In recent years the Bard has been consistently one of my favorite wines. While the 2018 does not have the stunning intensity and complexity of flavors as the 2013, or the delicious flavors of the 2016 and some other vintages, it is still a very nice Napa Cabernet based wine with plenty of dark fruit and a smooth finish. Had this as a pop and pour, and it didn’t last long enough in the glass to find out what it does with some air; maybe next time!

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    8/13/2023 7:19:00 AM - Yup….I think we are all wondering if Realm’s detour from a boutique winery will make “everyone” happy? I for one have redirected my buy to Fait-Main.
White

2018 Vice Versa Chardonnay Platt Vineyard

 Sonoma Coast more
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8/4/2023 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 96 points

Hanging out on a Friday night (Richmond district): Aromas of abundant dark yellow fruits, bitter deep hay, big stones, and dark prickly pineapples flesh. Dark on the nose, like a sketchy alleyway.

On the palate are deep yellow fruits, pineapple rind, bitter minerals and a quiet acidity.

Maybe going into a phase soon as the bright and fresh acidity was more shy and quiet. The vibrancy and exciting energy finally surfaced with some time, better late than never I guess! Air these out a bit if they're performing a little sluggish and also serve at a cooler temp.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    8/8/2023 9:33:00 AM - Thank you for the helpful tasting note. By far my favorite Napa Chards.
White

2021 Aubert Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard

 Russian River Valley more
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8/6/2023 - Berge65 wrote: NR

Not sure what I’m missing. This is my first bottle of Aubert and not impressed. I’ve heard it’s one of the best Chards in CA. I am a Kistler and Peter Michael fan and this doesn’t stand up. I have 7 more bottles and 3 different vineyards to try so hoping this was a one off deal.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    8/8/2023 9:29:00 AM - Agreed with all the other comments best enjoyed 5–7-year mark and 1-2 hour decant. Patience rewards on his wines. Have fun if you opt to drink early.
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2017 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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9/27/2022 - ageverett Likes this wine: 93 points

In a really nice place currently. Gave it about an hour of air.

Saved about a 1/4 bottle for Day 2. Did not hold up great - should have drank on Day 1!

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    11/27/2022 9:16:00 PM - PNP on 11/26/2022. Pleasantly surprised for a challenging vintage. It was in a nice place.
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2018 Maxem Pinot Noir UV Vineyard

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10/24/2022 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 95 points

First amazing wine in a lineup celebrating and helping to cheer me up on my 65th birthday. Solid 95 points with continued upside since it kept improving with air. Aging extremely well as it picks up finesse while retaining its gorgeous fruit and energy on the finish. Just delicious and complex and lovely!

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    10/26/2022 7:35:00 PM - Maxem Pinot and Chard can't go wrong! Happy Birthday....
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2019 Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Spinning Plates

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10/12/2022 - NickRut wrote: NR

Has anyone tried this?

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    10/16/2022 7:02:00 AM - Sean 7711. Sam text me the below info at the time of purchase cause I was initially undecided. 99% CS and 1% CF. Cab Sauvignon comes from True Dog Knoll which is in Oakville below Harlan b/w VHR and Futo. Also CS from Sleeping Lady in Yountville. 1% Cab Franc comes from Beckstoffer To Kalon.
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2001 Harlan Estate

 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more
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8/30/2022 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 96 points

No notes and only fleeting impressions as it was an epic night with both old friends and new before the Chateau Angelus dinner at Anhelo in downtown Phoenix tonight (8/31). All wines were split between 6.25 of us and unless noted, minimal decant (max 30 minutes).

Are you kidding me, a 2001 Harlan Estate brought by IDRBDW- yes please and thank you (very generous). The wine is compelling, extremely well built, simply gorgeous. It’s more of a grown up wine demanding you take notice vs the rest of the wineverse (is that like a Marvel thing I am not sure). I think this would have been 2 pts higher a few years ago for my palate but others may put this near perfection. Tremendous wine. Thank you for the opportunity .

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    10/1/2022 7:56:00 PM - Opened a 1999 Harlan about 6 weeks. It did not disappoint! Was a bit apprehensive since I thought the wine may have been compromised. If it was and I really don’t think so maybe it would have scored 2 pts higher.
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2016 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Selection

 Napa Valley more
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9/27/2022 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: NR

3rd bottle of this picked up from a local Costco and all have been peculiarly different though scoring within 1pt or so of each other. I'm not going to score this one as the other two bottles have been very recent but it's in their ballpark for sure, just for different reasons. This bottle not nearly as different as bottle 1 was from 2, but herein lies the rub......this bottle had tons of sage and savory components that the other two really didn't express. Also, this bottle performed best with 2 hours of air....it deepened the smooth dark red/black fruit and allowed the herbals to integrate better. It is smooth and round at that point. A heckuva deal at $97 .....might look to pick up a few more. All 3 bottles quite good, but each a little different.....what is it that Forrest Gump used to say? "Life is like a box of chocolates......"

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    10/1/2022 7:18:00 PM - Glad you all are safe & fared well. What a mess. Wait and see how many lives & destruction Ian caused. I’m in PB County just caught wind although the tornadoes leveled some condo in Delray and Wellington.
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2019 Flint Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon McLintock

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8/13/2022 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 94 points

I keep promising myself I will stay away from these ‘18’s and ‘19’s and then someone like AGELVIS will write a review and I will be tempted to touch the stash.
Day one gave this a 6 hr slow ox and then drank over an hour or two. Day 2 I let met remaining glass decant for 4 hours before drinking and it made all the difference.
Day 1 it was good, but not as great as I remembered from the tasting in January. Flavors not quite as intense or differentiated.
But day 2, intense nose of berry fruits, chocolate and all the good things Ag mentions in his review. Really nice acid and tannin structure bodes well for the future. This is going to be seriously amazing.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    9/13/2022 2:46:00 PM - Do you know who the winemaker is for the 2018 and 2019 vintage. I know Melke Team is in the house now but I think it’s a relatively new project for them? Don’t know….?

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    9/13/2022 8:07:00 PM - Thank you I appreciate it. Don’t know the winemakers style at all but it looks like you all are big fans of the Flint Knoll wines.
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2019 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon Greer Vineyard

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9/1/2022 - ageverett Likes this wine: 97 points

From magnum. Got to breathe for about 3 hours. Drank over two days.

Just a gorgeous expression of Rutherford. Dark red fruit. Long, lingering finish that just sings. Might have been even better on Day 2.

While this is going to cellar nicely, no problems accessing right now.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    9/1/2022 12:38:00 PM - Same here. No offer today….thinking the offer will arrive next week.
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2019 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon DI CO

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7/12/2022 - Takeshi Likes this wine: 92 points

It's building up, mineral , touch of acid, tannin are still gripping even after 3 hour decant. Hold until 2024 Minimum. Great blue fruit on the nose and light breaths of currants and cassis palate though!

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    7/15/2022 5:55:00 AM - Spot on. I opened the other night and thought a well made wine just needs some time. Drank over 3 days and each day It improved! Nice tasting note.
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2018 Benom Wines Hoc

 Paso Robles Carignan Blend, Carignan more
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4/9/2022 - AGELVIS wrote: 91 points

Two hour decant. Very deep purple magenta color. Black currant, blackberry, orange pulp, and subtle jerky on the nose. Dry, juicy, full bodied palate. Full, soft tannins on the longish finish.

This is young and certainly needs another year or two in the cellar. It’s clearly well made and I look forward to seeing how this develops.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    4/16/2022 6:31:00 PM - I felt the same way about the ‘19 line up from Benom.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    4/18/2022 7:22:00 PM - Thanks (in general) for the many worthwhile tasting notes and comments you post on cellar tracker on a regular basis!
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2019 Keplinger Basilisk

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2/10/2022 - MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 95 points

TXRDW/Deandrew8649 with DJ w/Keplinger in Houston.

Wow! This is a beautiful Grenache. Juicy reds and cool blues run deep with this wine. Aromatic with nice mid palate weight. Lingering finish.

This wine has quickly become on of my personal favorite Keplinger offerings. Basilisk and Plum Orchard have made me a fan of this varietal.

Line up:
17 Under The Wire Sparkling Chardonnay Brosseau Vineyard
19 Keplinger Basilisk
18 Keplinger Vine Hill Ranch
18 Keplinger Oakville Ranch
07 Chateau d'Yquem (TY TXRDW)

All the credit for the introduction to the BYOB restaurant goes to TXRDW. Fantastic suggestion!

www.luciosbyob.com

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    4/9/2022 9:00:00 AM - Just saw your TN. Interesting! Had this in a blind last night. 1st time with this wine and liked it a lot thinking best years ahead. It beat out a Benom and Law from Paso. My early 2021 jump into the Central Coast wines not exactly panning out as I initially anticipated. Not throwing in the towel just yet! Thanks again MJP for your helpful notes.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    4/10/2022 8:36:00 AM - Will do! TY
White

2020 Denner Theresa

 Paso Robles Willow Creek District White Rhone Blend more
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4/7/2022 - Tarzan1969 wrote: 88 points

Crisp and minerally. Drinkable but unremarkable. Will not buy again.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    4/7/2022 6:25:00 PM - I opened it tonight too. I share your sentiments. It's a pass for me as well.
    I've had 3 Denner's in the last month. I was hoping for a better show from them.
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2019 Phillips Family Farming Cabernet Sauvignon Baker & Hamilton

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3/23/2022 - MJP Hou TX Likes this wine: 94 points

Bottles landed in Houston today. No patience to wait to take this for a spin.

It's a time machine to a very approachable VHR. Not sure how FP pulled it off but this is great for the QPR.

Very pleasurable and easy drinking, not heavy handed for such a young wine. With ox it beefs up ever so slightly. Seems like a perfect restaurant wine that doesn't need the extended decant to offer tons of beautiful fruit and approachability.

Reminds me of the 2014 vintage. Aromatic and very much an expression of Vine Hill fruit. Dark blackberry/plum, tobacco spice, fresh cut cedar, medium tannins, acids and body. More savory. Nice lingering finish.

I'm told mostly from the benchland blocks of Vine Hill Ranch. Definitely going back in for more bottles.

94

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    3/27/2022 9:12:00 AM - Thanks much MJP for the TN was curious how this turned out! Thinking fun to have side by side with a '19 Detert Cab Sauv.

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    3/27/2022 1:18:00 PM - :)
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2019 Denner The Dirt Worshipper

 Central Coast Syrah Blend, Syrah more
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2/25/2022 - Tarzan1969 wrote: 93 points

Wonderful wine. Rich aroma that enhances the first taste. Full berry notes that dwells on the tongue. So glad we visited the winery to discover this family of wines

  • Comment posted by Papillon1112:

    2/25/2022 5:57:00 PM - Hey Tarzan. Thanks for the Note. Glad to hear your thoughts on Dirt Worshipper. Sitting on 1 bottle of '18 and '19 pending delivery. Sounds like a PNP? Any other winery visits in Paso you felt produced wonderful wines?

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