Reviews

Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

Same as my previous CT notes. 92 points and drinking at its seemingly optimum level with about a 30 minute decant.

Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Corona Vineyard

PnP with initial notes of red currant, red and black cherry, tart raspberry, anise, clove, and some granite dust. Tight, with a bit of a chalky finish that muted the fruit on the back end. 91 points…

Bevan Cellars Ontogeny

PnP with tight (but not sharp) notes of blackberry, raspberry, red and black licorice, alcohol, and a little wood. Fairy simple and one-note initially. A tight tannic clamp came down almost…

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley

PnP with notes of red currant, black cherry, alcohol, and wood. Drank like a cheap Cabernet. Simple and a little bitter. Air didn't help much. Had a tinge of mocha on the back end, with a drying,…

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

Same as my previous CT notes. A bit sweet initially, but with some air time, it came together quite nicely. Rich and truly a guilty pleasure, but a wine I keep coming back to. Doesn't offer the epic…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Similar to my previous CT notes on this wine. PnP with rich and upfront purple, black, and red berry fruit; the black cherry liqueur, chocolate, and vanilla bean notes were especially prominent this…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Larkmead Vineyards LMV Salon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Roy Piper Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Arkenstone Obsidian

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection

PnP with the signature Caymus notes of rich blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, black licorice, and ripe raspberry liqueur. The typical sweetness was present, but not overly distracting from…

Nine Suns Red Wine

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Pott Wine Cabernet Franc La Carte et Le Territoire

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Perliss Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Ravens

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Moulds Family Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Inebriari In Vitae

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Cimarossa Vineyard

PnP with very tight notes of unripe blackberry, black licorice, and stone. Into the decanter it went for 2-3 hours. Much improvement, but the best didn't come until the final sips in the…

Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard

Similar to my previous CT note on 07/19/2015, but I gave this a 94 this go-around; it is arguably pushing into the 95 range for me, but just not at this precise moment. The initial PnP was pretty…

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Beautiful Generation

Tasted at Cliff Lede alongside the 2012 Stags Leap, 2013 Stags Leap, and 2013 High Fidelity.