I was intrigued by this wine especially after the other reviews. In response to the first review, I do like Turnbull and Anderson Conn Valley, not some much Ramey, and I did like this wine. It opened up after about an hour which brings up my biggest issue with wine reviews is how did you treat the wine before drinking. In response to the second reviewer who had not sampled the wine, “grapes can’t spell”. You missed the whole slightly humorous point. Please reread with this in mind and remove your review or taste the wine after an hour decant.
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Under Corona quarantine I’m able to order carry-out from the Yacht Club including wine. This was recommended by the manager, and, although not a big Rodney Strong fan, I added a bottle to my order. The result: A really interesting wine for it’s age. The initial taste are smooth and a bit chemical/metallic, maybe tin and zinc. Very different. Followed by a long lingering finish. This has a very specific taste. Maybe not for everyone. I like it and will buy more.
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2018 Double Diamond (Schrader) Cabernet Sauvignon
10/25/2020 - timfh Likes this wine: 93 Points
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2016 Porter Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Irreverence Vintners Reserve
6/11/2020 - timfh Likes this wine: 91 Points
I was intrigued by this wine especially after the other reviews. In response to the first review, I do like Turnbull and Anderson Conn Valley, not some much Ramey, and I did like this wine. It opened up after about an hour which brings up my biggest issue with wine reviews is how did you treat the wine before drinking. In response to the second reviewer who had not sampled the wine, “grapes can’t spell”. You missed the whole slightly humorous point. Please reread with this in mind and remove your review or taste the wine after an hour decant.
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2015 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
4/2/2020 - timfh Likes this wine: 91 Points
Under Corona quarantine I’m able to order carry-out from the Yacht Club including wine. This was recommended by the manager, and, although not a big Rodney Strong fan, I added a bottle to my order. The result: A really interesting wine for it’s age. The initial taste are smooth and a bit chemical/metallic, maybe tin and zinc. Very different. Followed by a long lingering finish. This has a very specific taste. Maybe not for everyone. I like it and will buy more.
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