Napa Wine

• Mar 9

  Today I attended one of my favorite tastings of the year, the Taste Napa Valley tour, where I tasted no lessthan 65 great to wonderful wines, mostly King Cabernet himself. I have listed the high lights of the day here. More will follow. 2005 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa-... Read moreToday I attended one of my favorite tastings of the year, the Taste Napa Valley tour, where I tasted no lessthan 65 great to wonderful wines, mostly King Cabernet himself. I have listed the high lights of the day here. More will follow. 2005 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa- Gorgeous fruit forward with a lush mouth feel. Dense currant with black cherry. A very beautiful wine 92/100 2004 Dutch Henry Winery Argos- A blend of 40cs, 35m and 25 cf this was deep and dark. The nose had a floral perfume and the mouth fell all elegance and style. Tons of pure cab cassis notes and a note of red cherries. Great 91/100 2006 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon- super dark cassis filled black cherry cola. Big bold and chewy tannin. 2 years will round this out and reward nicely 90/100 2005 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Napa- Nice and fragrant nose. The mouth feel is lush and super structured. Some black and red fruits of cassis, blackberries, and pomegranate. A wonderful Cella’s chocolate wrapped cherry note. Some anise and tar. A good long finish. 91/100 2005 Faust - Darkest blackest cherries and cola. Subdued nose. The palate has a silky feel. The tannins are big and angular. Nice acidity. A great second wine of Quintessa 91/100 2005 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve- One of the days highlights: Big and bold but stylish and classy. Dark crème de cassis notes with an ultra pure and showy style. The tannins are complex, this is a beautifully balance wine. I like showy. 93/100 2005 GargiuloVineyards Merlot Money Road Ranch- This is one of the darkest and purest Merlots I have ever encountered. Black cherries with caramel. Camphor, tar, and violets. Cabernet sized tannins. This is lush and pure and has a structure and balance that make this a real winner. 93/100 2005 Gargiulo Vineyards 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon (Not for general sale) - Jeff was pouring this from under the table. Dark and perfumey with a soft lush mouth feel. Big and boldly structured with a super long and precise finish. Mail list only. 92/100 2005 Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon - Beautiful and fragrant nose that is pure cassis driven fruits. Wow. Black cherries with a hint of kirsch royal. Very showy styled cab wit bold but exact brushstrokes. Super lush and classy with a very very long smooth finish. I have been a fan for years and this is one of the best I have had to date. Always under the radar. Worth seeking out in its price-point ($65) 94/10 2005 Lail Cuvee Daniel Cabernet Sauvignon- Subdued nose and slightly reticent on the palate but the makings were there, just need some coaxing. Purity and style. Not as showy as past vintages I have had, but worth keeping an eye on. 91/100 2005 Minor Oracle (blend) - Dark and perfumed with a nice soft mouth feel. Nice flowers with cassis, Bing cherries, lavender, and tar. Some pencil shavings. Very nice indeed. 91/100    (hide)

  Comment by Mike Pobega

  
  
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  November 2009

  Buehler Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley 2007

  Snoothrank: Starting at $19^.99

  Beautiful wine - a little harsh on the nose (pepper/spice a bit over done)so a bit too peppery and spicy for my Zinfandel taste - a little more fruit on the nose for me is better - excellent finish and good drinking wine - 90 pts....not exactly but a great Zin with lots of... Read moreBeautiful wine - a little harsh on the nose (pepper/spice a bit over done)so a bit too peppery and spicy for my Zinfandel taste - a little more fruit on the nose for me is better - excellent finish and good drinking wine - 90 pts....not exactly but a great Zin with lots of potential - tried it twice over 7 months and it did get better - a little more age and maybe 90 pts it will earn. Good price point though!    (hide)

  Wine review by deconut

  
  

• November 2009

  This is an amazingly good description of the AVAs in Napa Valley. Kudos for a job well done! I will have to link to this from my site since it's such a great resource.

  Forum post in the topic What Were Why - Napa Valley's... by WineForNewbies2

  
  
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  November 2009

  Quintessa 2002

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  love this wine - complex, long finish, great after decanting. Terrific wine!

  Wine review by mzanolli

  
  
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  November 2009

  Flora Springs Sangiovese 2005

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  much more floral and less tannic than its italian cousins.

  Wine review by Nick75

  
  
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  November 2009

  Leese-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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  filled with aromas of blackberries, black plums and dark currents. very fruit forward on the palate, classic components of a CA cab, a round tannic structure and finish, very drinkable and of a great value

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  
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  November 2009

  Douglass Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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  A very smooth red with no bite or bitter taste.

  Wine review by lyckligmig

  
  
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  November 2009

  The Prisoner 2007

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  I found it to be complex and beautiful, very smooth.

  Wine review by allicette

  
  
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  November 2009

  Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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  Aromas of citrus, stone fruit, white flowers and lean mineral flavors round out this medium weight wine. Expect taut, crisp flavors... refreshing. Try it with fish and chips.

  Wine review by David Kohl

  
  
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  November 2009

  The Prisoner Orin Swift 2008

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  I little young of course but again, Orin Swift has come through!!! Let sit open in fridge a bit before tasting - (my opinion on this type wine and I feel a chill makes it better) - spice/black rasberry/pepper on the nose - Jammy fruits - smooth in the mouth with the famous Prisoner... Read moreI little young of course but again, Orin Swift has come through!!! Let sit open in fridge a bit before tasting - (my opinion on this type wine and I feel a chill makes it better) - spice/black rasberry/pepper on the nose - Jammy fruits - smooth in the mouth with the famous Prisoner finish - gotta love The Prisoner - YUMMY!!!    (hide)

  Wine review by deconut

  
  
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  November 2009

  Dark Horse Gunfighter Red Blend Sonoma County 2006

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  Big awesome BBQ wine. Goes great with a big steak

  Wine review by bobthemd

  
  

• Oct 16

  Recently had a Darioush Duel Cabernet/Shiraz blend 2005 I bought it at the vineyard and it was wonderful Mmmmm

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• Mar 10

  Nice picture of a half-drunk bottle of Dolce. I had a chance to try that this past weekend. It's pretty amazing stuff, expensive though.

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