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2018 Lerner Project Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18

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4/5/2024 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 97 points

Spectacular. Blackberry, blackberry, burnt molasses, menthol, tobacco, slight licorice.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    4/6/2024 6:34:00 AM - I had a case and have about 5 more left, always drank wonderfully. I love this wine because the objective is similar to the Bevan Ontogeny, make the best wine you can for under $100. Russell Bevan crafts this wine with his wonderful touch, with fruit coming from fantastic vineyards and varietals
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2016 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 575 OVX

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1/24/2024 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 99 points

Absolutely stunning wine. Incredible mouthfeel, velvety and mouthcoating plush tannins. Black cherry, ripe plum, prune, black cherry pipe tobacco and licorice. Three levels deep with a one-minute finish. From 2012-2016 Gargiulo 575 OVX and G Major 7 offering were about as good as Napa produced.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    3/27/2024 3:18:00 PM - The '15 was more concentrated and bolder, the '16 was velvety and decadent. Two very good vintages

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    3/28/2024 2:34:00 AM - In my opinion, with a one hour decant, the '15 and '16 OVX's are ready now. The '12 is absolutely in a good place (greatest Garguilo ever made IMHO), the '13 is still a little tight, the '14 is more than ready, the '17 is getting there, the '18 is super tight.
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2019 Torrin The Banshee

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3/18/2024 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 98 points

Absolutely stunning wine with a one hour decant. 47% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah, and 18% Grenache, all putting forth their best characteristics. Seductive entry, velvety tannins, great plush mouthfeel. Dense muddled Marionberry, smokey blueberry, faint sweetened strawberry, anise and slight charcoal. Building depth with time in the glass, this is a polished, classy and hedonistic offering by Scott Hawley. Bravo.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    3/20/2024 4:11:00 AM - It had a one hour decant before approaching.
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2018 Lerner Project Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18

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9/22/2023 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 98 points

One hour decant. Stunning wine with three levels of depth. Ripe plum, prune, blackberry, bittersweet chocolate, graphite, licorice root. Special wine with 15-20 years of great drinking ahead of it

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    9/23/2023 2:39:00 AM - One hour got it to the early part of the drink window. It drank nicely now, expecting it to only get better with time
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2016 Torrin Tsundere

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5/22/2023 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 97 points

Absolutely stunning wine. Blueberry, marionberry pie, double smoked brisket, brined raw fennel, licorice root and menthol. A blending masterpiece by Scott Hawley, Syrah, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Magical.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    5/23/2023 4:25:00 AM - Yes, decanted for one hour.
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2016 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road Ranch

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4/11/2023 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Superb wine. Fig paste, prune, sweet tobacco. Settled, plush, with depth. Outstanding

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    4/12/2023 3:08:00 AM - I decanted for one hour. It was ready.
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2016 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

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7/21/2022 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Classic Napa Cab. Black cherry, licorice, mild cherry pipe tobacco, slight arabica bean coffee. Finish that lasts forever. Perfectly integrated tannins. This is the best Forman I have ever had, beating out the fantastic '08, '12 and '13 vintages.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    8/22/2022 5:13:00 AM - Yes, I decanted for about an hour, if I remember correctly. Was surprised at how approachable it was, as most Forman's need a little more time in the bottle or air to hit their stride.
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2018 Lerner Project Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18

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5/15/2022 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 98 points

4 hour decant. Incredible depth. Bittersweet chocolate, black and dark red fruit. A real masterpiece.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    5/16/2022 5:09:00 AM - This is a great wine but does need 4 hours of air to hit its stride.
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2016 Venge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bone Ash Vineyard

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4/16/2022 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Fine tannins, sweet black raspberry, blackberry, licorice, sweet tobacco. Intense and hedonistic wine

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    4/16/2022 10:13:00 AM - I decanted for one hour. This was not closed at all after 60 minutes. You will enjoy it a great deal.
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2015 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Block Series Moon Fantasy

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2/7/2022 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 95 points

Powerful wine, great depth. Still needs more time in the bottle

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    4/12/2022 3:39:00 AM - I'd allow at least 90 minutes for decant, more if you can
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2016 Keplinger Hangman's

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2/22/2022 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 97 points

Spectacular wine. Great blue and black fruit, licorice, and slight white pepper. So smooth.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    2/23/2022 3:53:00 AM - I gave it an hour, then it was ready. Very smooth. I'm not sure it has hit its peak yet, but it is in a good place right now
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2016 Keplinger Hangman's

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2/19/2021 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Blueberry, fennel, crushed stone, sweet anise, white pepper. Very nice wine.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    2/20/2021 7:10:00 AM - Gave it about 60 minutes of air, and I do aggressively decant, so probably more equal to two hours of air. It is not as stunning as the '15 Hangman, but if you have a few, it is good to go and very enjoyable
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2016 Mending Wall Cabernet Sauvignon Tournahu Vineyard

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1/21/2021 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 97 points

Fig, pine cone, fennel, Chambord. Fantastic

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    1/21/2021 1:56:00 PM - Decanted the '16 Mending Wall for about an hour. That's all it needed. It was fantastic
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2014 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder Single Block

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10/9/2020 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 97 points

Blackberry, bittersweet chocolate, leather. Great grippy and intense tannins

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    10/9/2020 6:20:00 PM - Unusual for a Napa '14, which I have found to be extremely approachable and settled. That said, though the tannin's were course, they were extremely enjoyable. This was one of the bolder expressions of a Napa '14, probably because the Mt Veeder heritage.
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2016 Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

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8/22/2020 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Great left bank effort. Stunning

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    8/22/2020 3:07:00 PM - About an hour. I am finding almost all Napa '16 Bordeaux varietals are drinking well young without much air time.
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2013 Bevan Cellars Syrah Moaveni Vineyard

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5/19/2019 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 100 points

Greatest Syrah I've ever had, period

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    6/10/2019 4:27:00 PM - Great catch, The Torrin Akasha is one that I have but have not experienced yet. From what I hear, it is fantastic. I'll write a note when I take it for a ride.
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2016 Ancillary Cellars Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard

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11/12/2018 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 90 points

Different. Olive juice, lemon rind, cranberry, pomegranate.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    11/12/2018 5:53:00 PM - I know, wasn't expecting it, but it was there (confirmed by others tasting it). The lemon zest was a good compliment to the cranberry and pomegranate, but it was weird.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    11/12/2018 6:35:00 PM - Fear not, most others have more "normal' notes, all I can do is taste what I taste. Note, I am a huge Mike Smith (winemaker) fan, I absolutely love, Myriad, Quivet, Carter and Becklyn. This was just different.
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2013 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

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8/14/2018 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 96 points

Spectacular. Marionberry, cassis, leather.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    8/15/2018 4:31:00 PM - I've got to tell you, for some reason the 2013 Forman is more in the drinking window right now than the 2012 and the 2008. Usually takes about 10 years for the tannins to settle down and the flavors to explode with other Forman vintages. Last night that was not the case. Stunning wine.
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2015 Keplinger Mars

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5/1/2018 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 94 points

Great GSM. Blueberry, anise, cassis. Rutherford dust mouthfeel. Decadent wine

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    5/2/2018 7:35:00 AM - Decanted for 1 hour. I found both of Keplinger Granache based 2015's were already in the early part of the drink window and drinking wonderfully (Mars and Basilisk). Basilisk was a "knock your socks off" wine. I have a friend who had a 2015 Hangman's Syrah and said it was one of the best wines he has ever had. I am letting my Hangman's and Fuego y Mar's Syrah's sleep a little longer.
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2013 Donelan Syrah Cuvée Christine

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12/10/2017 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 95 points

Anyone who is a lover of Syrah and has not tried this (or any other Donelan Syrah) is truly missing out. Spectacular wine that has a polished entry, notes of blueberry, blackberry and marionberry. Subtle licorice and and a little pepper on the finish. Bravo!!!

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    12/11/2017 5:26:00 AM - Not being an expert, I can only go by what Parker/Jeb Dunnuck project on the drink windows. I can tell you, all of the following wines are drink well now, should only get better:

    2013 Donelan Cuvee Christine: Parker score of 96+ (2019-2039), Jeb score 96 (2017-2027)
    2013 Donelan Kobler: Parker score 94 (2016-2026), Jeb score 95 (2017-2027)
    2013 Donelan Walker: Parker score 96 (2018-2023), Jeb score 97+ (2017-2033)

    These are outstanding wine, Donelan continues to fly under the radar.
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2012 Atalon Pauline's Cuvee

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4/22/2017 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 92 points

Licorice, dark and red fruit, sweet tobacco. So very good, nothing more to say.

  • Comment posted by YankeeRobio:

    4/28/2017 6:01:00 PM - Didn't know there was a limit on postings. Do you not get different notes from the same vintage/wine at different times? Even when drank in a relatively short amount of time? Not sure why you are asking, but I am sure there is a good reason.

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