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2019 Riise Wine Peace

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5/12/2024 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 93 points

Was excited to try one of these and not disapointed, but also think it is way too soon. My score is for now. Floral and fruit on the nose. Even on day 2 the nose takes some swirling and coaxing. Boysenberry , blueberry fruit, almost smells like a Bevan type cab (once you get the aromas going) but clearly not a cab on the palate. Palate much bigger on day 2 with big ripe fruit and a long sweetish finish (not sweet, the wine is dry, but gives a sweet fruit impression). Some hints of Syrah spice and licorice. Long finish. Very nice but so much better on day 2. I think this needs at least a few more years but glad I tried out of curiosity.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/13/2024 9:14:00 AM - I'm excited to try the lineup. I was waiting for others to comment so thanks! Looks like I should continue to wait...
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2021 Wallis Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Denali Estate Vineyard

 St. Helena more
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4/10/2024 - #1Winelover Likes this wine: 96 points

This is a placeholder as I only had a 1/2 glass last night. I plan to open the bottle tonight for the full experience.

Dark purple black in the glass with strong smells. Fruits of blackberry, either currants or plum with blackberry pie. Tons of chocolate and mineral notes. I think that my score will go higher and not lower. We shall see. It needs a nice decant as well!

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/5/2024 5:27:00 PM - As a wine club member, I get 20% off so I don't need to find it elsewhere. It is oh so good!
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2018 Arrow & Branch Petit Verdot Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

 St. Helena more
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4/24/2024 - Franken Berry Likes this wine: 95 points

PHILLY CT GATHERING-DR CRANE NIGHT
I haven’t had many single varietal Petit Verdot, but I have to imagine this is one of the best representations coming from Napa. It certainly held its own against the cab savs poured last evening.
Deep garnet in color with baked plums on the nose. Rich red and black fruits, more plums, black cherries and red currants. Finishes with plush tannins, cedar box and black pepper with a streak of scorched earth.
A very unique and satisfying bottle of wine. Thanks to the cyclist for bringing this along

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/4/2024 5:41:00 AM - Hey FB and greetings from Philly! We decided to pit stop in Center City as we are on our way to The Jersey Shore for a party tonight. Very happy to see that the Philly gatherings are still happening!
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2019 Keplinger Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch

 Oakville more
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5/2/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 97 points

Three hour decant. Very deep dark magenta color. Blackberry, boysenberry, bitter chocolate, slate, and Rice Krispies. Dry, satiny, full bodied palate. Firm, full tannins on the long finish.

Youth is the only flaw here. This has terrific structure and mouthfeel. The fruit is intense and voluptuous. My notes don’t do this justice.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/4/2024 5:39:00 AM - I'm going to have to try this. I have enjoyed Carte Blanche in the past but for some reason, never really continued with Helen's portfolio. Nice review and thanks for sharing!
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2021 Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Hierothesion

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5/4/2024 - mleonard1 Likes this wine: 95 points

Amazing wine with upside as the finish softens. Profile in line with other comments and darker profile overall. I believe this is one of the better wines at this price point I have had in recent memory.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/4/2024 5:37:00 AM - Thanks for validating other reviews. It's on deck for me!
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2021 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Fog Break

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3/24/2024 - Badmonkey wrote: 93 points

Curious in light of the 97 rating from Suckling. Dark ruby fruit - currants, blackberry, and dark raspberry. Smooth mid-palate with decent depth/concentration - medium/medium plus body. Nice flavors of cassis, some spice, oak, and a mineral/graphite component. Fairly long finish. Decanted for five hours and drank over a couple more. Improved a little with time. Revisited on day three and it was better as it opened-up further. Obviously really young and some improvement is expected with more time but I don’t see the 97 rating - hopefully more time proves me wrong. In my opinion, the 93+ and 94 ratings from Dunnuck and WE make more sense. According to Dunnuck, give it three to five years which I can’t argue due to the improvement on day three and the mountain fruit source on Atlas Peak. A solid cab at $79 in the secondary market but interesting price disparity with the Winery direct price. 100% cab.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    3/27/2024 3:33:00 AM - I don't have a comment about the wine but I do have a question about suckling. I purchase and read most reviewers (Parker, Vinous, Jeb, LPB) but I don't subscribe to Suckling. Is he good? Would you recommend?

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    5/2/2024 3:57:00 AM - Are you guys buying 2022? I plan to skip the vintage unless I get to try the wines. When I was in Napa a couple of months ago, most of the wine makers (who are honest) told me that it was a shitty year.
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2019 Kind Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch St. Helena

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11/26/2023 - #1Winelover Likes this wine: 97 points

Could be higher than 97 points and definitely the best bottle I have ever had from The Lewelling Vineyard. This is an historic vineyard on the western slopes of The Mayacamas Mountains. The Vineyard begins on the downward slopes and ends on Route 29. Farmed by the same family since the 1800's, it is finally getting the recognition that it deserves based on selling fruit to others and the others labeling it as Lewelling Vineyard!

This wine is singing right now. Full-bodied, black and blue fruit, strong yet well integrated tannins. Dark purple in the glass, a great balance of acid, tannins and long-aging structure. A little creamy with a mineral streak that cuts through everything. chocolate notes on the mid-palate and on the long finish. I haven't had a sip in 15 minutes and I still taste this gem in my mouth. It is a great representation of wine from St. Helena.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/30/2024 3:47:00 AM - Hello FB! David Yorgensen is the winemaker and owner. He is a consulting winemaker and head guy at O'Brien. That said, his own style and best wines are from Kind. Check out his prior ratings. Bob Parker loved his stuff. His other wines from Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain are also excellent.
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2016 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Fortuna Vineyard

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4/24/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: NR

90-minute decant. Deep dark vibrant magenta color. Blackberry, dark raspberry, dried mushroom, bay leaf, toffee, and subtle fig. Smooth, dry palate. Firm tannins on the longish finish.

This is nicely aged and easy drinking. It’s got very pleasant tertiary notes. After spending several days in the Balkans, this was a nice transition back to American wine (and by “American” I mean Napa CS).

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/25/2024 3:57:00 AM - Hiya! If I want to re-try Turnbull, what wines and years would you recommend? I used to like their black label, Fortuna, Leo, and reserve. But I haven't had them in years.
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2015 Trespass Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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4/22/2024 - kend707 Likes this wine: 94 points

An easy 94 pointer. Loads of fruit and some hint of white pepper on the finish.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/23/2024 12:14:00 PM - Trespass certainly is an easy drinker!
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2021 Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard

 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon more
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4/21/2024 - #1Winelover Likes this wine: 97 points

I couldn't wait to try this as Realm's version of Farella is 100%. The label even got an upgrade! I don't usually comment on labels and unlike most, I prefer old school labels. That said, the artwork is very cool. Now onto the vino...

Like usual, very dark purple and black with strong smells. Blackberries, blueberries and plum. It starts off rich and creamy with vanilla notes and then the mineral attacks you in the middle and throughout the finish. The finish includes blackberry dark chocolate (think Kiva). Tannins are pronounced and need time -- either with a healthy decant or an aerator.

This is not really ready as of now. I tried a 1/2 glass from PnP and it tasted more like a barrel sample than the finished product. After 4 hours of decanting it and then pouring it through an aerator for the 1st glass, it was just awesome!

97+ with upside. I can only imagine what this will taste like in 3-5 years.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/22/2024 4:07:00 AM - I always have thought that it was the hidden gem in the Realm line up. It gives the biggest bang for the buck. So different than any other wines from Farella. And with AG's expert decanting skills, it should shine.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/22/2024 5:03:00 PM - Well, we have discussed other wineries with crazy stupid allocation policies. yes - I'm talking to you, Memento Mori!

    I agree that Farella is the gem and priced fairly!

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/23/2024 6:15:00 AM - I can't help the good ole doctor as well, DQ. I don't buy Absurd because the price is, well, absurd! I was proud of myself for passing on my 2022 allocation of DrC and To-K! #willpower #badvintage
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2021 Vermeil Wines XXXIV Proprietary Red

 Calistoga Red Blend more
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4/11/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 93 points

Few hour slow ox. Very deep dark electric magenta color. Cantaloupe, raw pecan, candied blackberry, wild strawberry, and French toast. Dry, plush, slightly chalky palate, with tongue coating acidity. Full, medium intensity tannins on the medium long+ finish. 60% CS, 31% PS, 9% CF

This was better than it usually is.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/13/2024 4:48:00 AM - I haven't bought this in a few years but I might based on your review.

    You scored all of the signature wines the same! Can you force rank them for me?

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/15/2024 3:59:00 AM - 2 positives - good enough for me. I'm ordering...

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/15/2024 3:04:00 PM - I have an idea. How about if AG orders and pays for all of us! If yes, I'll take a case. haha. only kidding. I know, I know -- we get the member discount...
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2021 Fait-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Tierra Roja Vineyard

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4/11/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 95 points

PNP. Very deep dark magenta color. Raspberry, blueberry, chocolate, lavender, and shortbread. Dry, ultra plush, full bodied palate, with fine acidity. Voluptuous tannins on the longish finish.

Very fun time tasting this with Mr. Toquette and his lovely wife. Another winner for the F-M lineup and already accessible.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/13/2024 10:49:00 AM - Glad that you finally got to meet the man the myth the legend!

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/15/2024 3:03:00 PM - Yes, this was a monster when I had it 1/2 a year ago. I really liked it and it is different than LPV and MH. That said, I preferred the latter which I love. Plus their price point is better so it was a no brainer for me!
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2021 Vermeil Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Pickett Road Block

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4/11/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 95 points

Few hour slow ox. Deep dark intense magenta color. Butterscotch, cranberry compote, and subtle minerality. Smooth, dry, full bodied palate, with dusty acidity. Firm, full tannins on the longish finish.

This is super youthful. It’s going to be terrific, but my score is just a placeholder.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/13/2024 4:45:00 AM - I thought that Pickett was just great when I had a bottle a month ago. I asked Andrew about Rosedale and JLV and he said that they were both ready to go. Both are on deck for me!
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2019 001 Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Ecotone Vineyard

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4/7/2024 - Rbhan12 Likes this wine: 95 points

Tasted with Jack over some pre-dinner nibbles. Made by Graeme MacDonald from Ecotone vineyard (former Abreu thorevilos).

Just my opinion, but this wine will shine in 15-20 years. Right now it showed powerful fruit with profound structure and a notable savory earthen character. I would not say it straddles the line between new and old world—rather, it distinctly shows some new world qualities side by side old world qualities. Like one foot on each side of the door.

Wait 5 years on this one. It is a pretty unique wine that shows differently from majority of Napa wines I’ve tried.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/9/2024 3:53:00 AM - I agree with your last comment -- it's different from the majority of Napa wines, which is just great!
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2021 Fait-Main Cabernet Sauvignon

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4/2/2024 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 93 points

PNP. Deep dark electric magenta color. Blackberry, blueberries, butter pecan ice cream with toffee chips, river rock, and baker’s chocolate. Dry, plush, full bodied palate. Firm, medium intensity tannins on the longish finish.

This is intensely decadent and really needs an hour decant to show its best. It’s a super easy drinker with legit structure. I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as my last bottle due to lack of aeration.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    4/3/2024 7:22:00 AM - It sure is an easy drinker. I might buy more. Because of the structure (which you correctly noted), I think it will be good for several years to come.
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2021 Wallis Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Haas Vineyards

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3/25/2024 - #1Winelover Likes this wine: 96 points

94 on day 1 and 96 on day 2. But it could be higher so I was generous.

This is a dark brooding wine that needs a healthy decant and/or should be put away for several years. It was tight on day 1 but still solid. It was very drinkable after I worked with it (decanted for a couple of hours). Dark black and blue in the glass with fruit to match. Teeth staining richness, full-bodied and full-flavored. Mocha mid to late palate with a nice mineral streak throughout.

This is the 1st single vineyard sourced from The Haas Vineyard - high up on Diamond Mountain. A great find, great wine, great location (sense of place), great people, great winemaker -- all with a solid QPR.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    3/26/2024 5:58:00 AM - Welcome. The '19 was always open for business but it was a blend of 2 vineyards; Haas and Constant. Hope that helps!
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2016 Trespass Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon OMG

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3/21/2024 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 96 points

Picked up at auction a month ago. I had no idea of this wine in spite of drinking Trespass for a while, now. First wine of the night with Agelvis in town!

This was double decanted for an hour then back into the bottle. What amazing viscosity. Twice that of the regular Trespass.....

Dark magenta in the glass. Nose of blue and red fruit, a hint of violets and cedar.

Palate of milk chocolate, red balanced fruit. Full bodied, well balanced and a great finish with perfect acidity which lengthens the finish quite well. Chalky smooth at the end of the bottle 3 more hours in.......

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    3/22/2024 7:29:00 AM - Interesting note. I have had them but can't really tell that much of a difference, especially for double the price. Hope you got a good deal!
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2021 Simon Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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3/12/2024 - Badmonkey wrote: 94 points

Enjoyed the 2019 vintage and curious about this vintage - thinking about buying some to lay down but wanted to get an idea where it’s at first. Dark ruby fruit - currants, blackberry, dark cherry, and some plum. Smooth mid-palate with solid depth/concentration. Nice vibrant flavors of cassis, baking spices/herbs, cocoa, and a little graphite component. Decent finish but not overly long nor deep. Slow ox during the day for around ten hours and decanted for a couple more. Enjoyable at this youthful stage but as expected I would give it a couple years to let it open-up/develop further. According to the Winery, approachable at an early age but expect an exquisite evolution over the next fifteen years. Sourced from Napa Valley vineyards including Sleeping Lady, Tench, and Rocca’s Collinetta Vineyard. 93/94 for me at this youthful stage. 98% cab sauvignon and 2% cab franc.

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    3/14/2024 4:54:00 AM - Hey Bad. Are you buying their new '21 release? They jacked the price up so I am on the fence...

  • Comment posted by #1Winelover:

    3/14/2024 5:13:00 AM - Glad that you got to try it. I will pass as well. He also rated the 2019 92 points. But again, thanks.

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