Tasting Notes for Cabwinefan

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2016 Landmark Pinot Noir Hop Kiln Estate Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/23/2021 - Cabwinefan Likes this wine:

89 points

Not overly fruity which allows minerality to show through. Nicely balanced.

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2016 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Ellie's Napa Valley (view label images)

12/29/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

88 points

While an enjoyable wine, this bottle/vintage seemed to be missing the classic Hall Cab profile and finish. Expected more elegance and longer finish at this price point.

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2014 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel El Dorado (view label images)

12/22/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

We waited 3 years to enjoy this bottle and it did not disappoint. Tremendous value for the elegant profile.

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2016 Linne Calodo Outsider Paso Robles Willow Creek District Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

10/10/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

92 points

This was the best Linne Calodo wine we have tasted (and we have tasted them all. :-) Definite Zin notes, very balanced with soft yet lingering tannins. Enjoyed it with friends at an Italian restaurant and actually wished that we had not paired it. It would have ben sensational on its own.

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2016 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/29/2019 - Cabwinefan Likes this wine:

92 points

What a nice surprise in this price point. Very well balanced with lingering flavor.

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2016 Chappellet Cabernet Franc Napa Valley (view label images)

6/17/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

92 points

We tasted this at the winery on 6/8 and it was by far the best red in the room. Nice tannins, subtle fruit.

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N.V. Cast Wines Blanc de Noirs Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)

6/17/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

91 points

We are not huge sparkling fans. But when we are in the mood - Cast's Blanc de Noirs rivals very good French Champagnes. We would drink this over Veuve any day.

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2015 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

6/17/2019 - Cabwinefan wrote:

92 points

Very smooth finish

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2015 Cast Wines Zinfandel Grey Palm Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

3/10/2019 - Cabwinefan Likes this wine:

91 points

Easy drinking Zin with complexity. Not overly sweet but even finish with hints of pepper throughout. These guys are a small producer in Dry Creek who know how to produce great wine, especially Zin.

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2015 Firestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon The Chairman Series Firestone Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

11/24/2018 - Cabwinefan Likes this wine:

91 points

This Cab blew us away. Incredible wine for the price point. Well structured, noticeable but soft yet lingering tannins. If you don’t like this Cab, you just don’t like Cabs.

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2015 Cast Wines Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/24/2018 - Cabwinefan Likes this wine:

93 points

Not a Pinot Fan but this wine was delicious. Lots of berry and cherry notes. The nose was as delightful as the wine. Light but nicely structured with long finish. Can’t wait to enjoy our remaining three bottles. BTW - this winery is a must stop on your next Sonoma Dry Creek visit.

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2015 Hierogram Wines Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi (view label images)

7/6/2018 - Cabwinefan wrote:

Not overly fruity. Tons of structure, nice tannins. Drank like a bold Cab or blend.

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2014 Firestone Vineyard Merlot Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

6/12/2018 - Cabwinefan wrote:

90 points

Very elegant. Drinks like a Cabernet with soft tannins. Not overly fruity.

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2015 Linne Calodo Overthinker Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/22/2018 - Cabwinefan wrote:

2028

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