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9 notes

2022

Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Rhadamanthus

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti? You want a Maserati? You better work b*. You want a Lamborghini? Sippin' Rhad-tinis? You better work b*.

Reviewed 3 February 2025
2022

Kinsman Eades Chenin Blanc Aberro

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

There's a noble nose on this Chenin that sports a whiff of the exotic at first, but then rolls right into freshly cut honeydew, warm honey, and even the slightest hint of petrol aromas. It smells…

Reviewed 5 May 2023
2019

Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Rhadamanthus

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

You know when you were in school back in the day and there was always that one real serious kid that you just couldn't figure out. I'm not talking about the one kid who always wore the same stained…

Reviewed 26 May 2022
2017

Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Rhadamanthus

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

Well now party people, you can add me to the list of Cellar Trackers who are all about trumpeting the Kinsman label. The hype is real my friends. I know you don't need me to convince you otherwise,…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2019

Glorious Revolution Cabernet Sauvignon Morris Family Vineyard

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

So I knew nothing about this wine going into it, but this was an awesome surprise. Still in barrel and scheduled to be bottled in May, the Glorious Revolution is a gorgeous black beauty of a wine.…

Reviewed 26 March 2021
2014

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

Even better than when I had this wine four months ago. Much more open and giving (the bottle had been open a couple of hours). Powerful and concentrated blue and black fruits. Some nice char and…

Reviewed 26 August 2017
2014

Haber Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

"Much" better than the 2014 Haber Howell Cabernet, but unfortunately that isn't saying much given the prune-tinged extraction and over-ripe flavors that still managed to wash over the palate with…

Reviewed 26 August 2017
2014

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

Same as my CT notes from last month. Still in the 94+ range for me. This was a little more wound tight from what I remember in March. Shows a lot of promise. 97+ from Parker seems a little high to…

Reviewed 30 April 2017
2014

Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain

Napa Valley · Diamond Mountain

A really nice concentration, with black, blue, and deep red fruit flavors. Expensive vanilla extract and subtle river rock notes. Some dark chocolate chunk to add interest. Probably the best wine in…

Reviewed 11 March 2017