Cult

• November 2009

  East Coast Wine Geeks eh? Color me intrigued ;). Cab Franc is one of the ... like high level California Cults than a seemingly random blending grape that may have found a very real home in Virginny. http://www.veritaswines.com/Admin2/ProductDisplay5.php : Read moreEast Coast Wine Geeks eh? Color me intrigued ;). Cab Franc is one of the ... like high level California Cults than a seemingly random blending grape that may have found a very real home in Virginny. http://www.veritaswines.com/Admin2/ProductDisplay5.php :    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Cabernet Franc by ChipDWood

  
  
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  October 2009

  Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

  Snoothrank: Starting at $59^.99

  Silver Oak wines are supple, fruitful and deliver richness wrapped in good ... the wine no longer merits cult status or the premium price it once fetched. I will agree that the label might not be a cult must, but it still delivers a great glass of wine; delicious and vibrant with... Read moreSilver Oak wines are supple, fruitful and deliver richness wrapped in good ... the wine no longer merits cult status or the premium price it once fetched. I will agree that the label might not be a cult must, but it still delivers a great glass of wine; delicious and vibrant with pretty mocha cassis, plum and oak. While it's not an over-achiever in its class, it is correct and sound, and deserves better grades; after all it is Silver Oak..    (hide)

  Wine review by wine national

  
  

• October 2009

  Arguably the first California Cult, Matanzas Creek Merlot sparked a frenzy that almost propelled Merlot to the heights of Pinot Noir, for a couple of years in the mid eighties. I remember visiting in 1984 or so. The flowers n the approach to the winery stick out more in my memory... Read moreArguably the first California Cult, Matanzas Creek Merlot sparked a frenzy that almost propelled Merlot to the heights of Pinot Noir, for a couple of years in the mid eighties. I remember visiting in 1984 or so. The flowers n the approach to the winery stick out more in my memory than the wines. Sounds like the wines are worth revisiting. Thanks for the great report!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Mantazas Creek Visit … by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• October 2009

  Has anyone here actually had a bottle from Screaming Eagle or Opus One? I hear a lot about these cult wines being the best in the world. Much depends on the individual palate, whether or not you really love it. Any personal experience with either of these wines?

  Forum post in the topic Best wine ever? by Muchkabouche

  
  

• October 2009

  A highly anticipated annual wine event, this year's Grand Tasting will be the ... Coho and Shafer and top cult wines from Toh, Amuse Bouche, and Cornerstone will be auctioned. Plus More! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance -- first come, first served. Tickets are... Read moreA highly anticipated annual wine event, this year's Grand Tasting will be the ... Coho and Shafer and top cult wines from Toh, Amuse Bouche, and Cornerstone will be auctioned. Plus More! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance -- first come, first served. Tickets are also available at each of the Gary's Wine & Marketplace stores. 6:00 pm -- 9:30 pm October 26, 2009 Madison Hotel, Morristown, NJ $75 General Admission $65 Taster's Guild Members !http://www.garyswine.com/grand_tasting/    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Gary's Wine & Marketplace... by diazschloss

  
  
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  September 2009

  Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 100 2006

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  Steak, Steak, Steak. Wild cherry for days with a nome nice herbal notes. this ... same quality as expensive cult napa cabs. killer qpr

  Wine review by aronowm2

  
  

• September 2009

  From the article Mature California Cabernet 9/2009

  
  
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  September 2009

  Malk Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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  A beautiful, unique, nose - but elegantly explosive like the established Napa ... finish. On it's way to cult-status. Astounding

  Wine review by VinoMuse

  
  
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  September 2009

  Malk Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

  Snoothrank:

  A beautiful, unique, nose - but elegantly explosive like the established Napa ... finish. On it's way to cult-status. Astounding

  Wine review by VinoMuse

  
  

• September 2009

  One approach would be to try to limit your purchases of First Growths and even garagiste or cult wines, to reputable agents in France, London or the USA. This would include both auction houses and wine merchants. There are reputable agents in Japan and Australia, as well, but you're... Read moreOne approach would be to try to limit your purchases of First Growths and even garagiste or cult wines, to reputable agents in France, London or the USA. This would include both auction houses and wine merchants. There are reputable agents in Japan and Australia, as well, but you're just adding another layer of cost, so it would be better to get closer to source with purchases from the first three I mention. Finally, if you are mobile enough to travel to France and other parts of Europe, like Switzerland or Germany, and have developed an information-gathering network of your own to where you can find out about them, keep a lookout for estate sales. Surprising finds can be made when a collector with a large cellar dies and his wife or someone else who is not as knowledgeable decides to liquidate any number of assets, including the wine, in expedient fashion. You should also, of course, familiarize yourself with all the telltale signs of a forgery. Get to know the bottles, labels, capsules, color of the wine through the bottle, etc. for real bottles. And if the source of any bottle you're looking at can't be safely confirmed, be very, very skeptical. I currently live in Tokyo, and nobody I know here, either in the business or serious collectors, will buy any fine French wines from Chinese sources....    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic New user... from Asia by dmcker

  
  

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