Drank his 18 year old Cab with dinner at House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. It was perfect with the prime rib. Upon first opening, it was still a little tight, but the nose was already gave us a rich chocolate scent. As the Cab opened up, the layers started coming - dark fruit supported by a firm structure. Not light or fruity as another review stated. This was a classic Cab. These Block 18/19 vines have a unique profile (actually hard to describe, but classic and delicious). Ready to drink now, but could last another couple years.
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My idea of a perfect Zin. Big, juicy flavors, strong tannins (still) which smoothed out over our meal. Complex, without any one component taking over - all blended together for a cohesive flavor. 17 years old, ready to drink, but could have aged another 2-4 years and gotten even better. Commonly referred to as OGP, the original Grand Pere old vine vineyard in Amador County, produces delicious Zinfandel grapes. This wine is a steal at $30 a bottle. Only gets better with proper cellaring.
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This year, the Winemaker's Selection GSM was 50% Grenache, 41% Syrah, and 9% Mourvedre. This wine is why we love wine - complex, good fruit, good structure. 12 years old and could have aged longer, but ready to drink now. Ripe raspberry and red currant flavors. A little tea and cinnamon on the finish. Beautifully made wine. I wish we had more!
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2005 Passalacqua Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Block 18 & 19 Passalacqua Ranch
12/17/2023 - Knows Her Wines Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank his 18 year old Cab with dinner at House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. It was perfect with the prime rib. Upon first opening, it was still a little tight, but the nose was already gave us a rich chocolate scent. As the Cab opened up, the layers started coming - dark fruit supported by a firm structure. Not light or fruity as another review stated. This was a classic Cab. These Block 18/19 vines have a unique profile (actually hard to describe, but classic and delicious). Ready to drink now, but could last another couple years.
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2006 Binz Wines Zinfandel Original Grandpere Vineyards
2/8/2023 - Knows Her Wines Likes this wine: 97 Points
My idea of a perfect Zin. Big, juicy flavors, strong tannins (still) which smoothed out over our meal. Complex, without any one component taking over - all blended together for a cohesive flavor. 17 years old, ready to drink, but could have aged another 2-4 years and gotten even better. Commonly referred to as OGP, the original Grand Pere old vine vineyard in Amador County, produces delicious Zinfandel grapes. This wine is a steal at $30 a bottle. Only gets better with proper cellaring.
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2012 Gwinllan Estate Grenache Winemaker's Selection
2/8/2023 - Knows Her Wines Likes this wine: 93 Points
This year, the Winemaker's Selection GSM was 50% Grenache, 41% Syrah, and 9% Mourvedre. This wine is why we love wine - complex, good fruit, good structure. 12 years old and could have aged longer, but ready to drink now. Ripe raspberry and red currant flavors. A little tea and cinnamon on the finish. Beautifully made wine. I wish we had more!
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