Reviews

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Opened up with aromas of dark fruit, cedar soil, wood, and alcohol. In the glass, similar notes of dark black fruits, ripe blackberry, cedar/wood, forest floor, and a hint of coffee. Initially the…

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Similar as my notes from 8/1/15. I noticed more of the typical KB cola, rhubarb, and sassafras notes this time around. Drinking well right now, and should sail through the next couple of years.

Donelan Syrah Cuvée Christine

Medium-bodied with a purple fruit profile, with notes of plum, blueberry, cassis, and wood. An easy drinker.

Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard

Similar to my previous notes on the 2010 Old Vine version of this petite, with a little less extraction and less sweet, overt vanillin notes than the Old Vine.

Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the Rocks

PnP. Notes of purple plum, charcuterie (spiced salumi, prosciutto), iron, hot brick, olive brine (saline), pomegranate, charcoal, and violets. After a two hour decant, the flavors became a touch more…

The Grade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard

PnP with a bit of a restrained nose of black fruits, black licorice, and stone. Initial palate entry showed notes of tightly coiled-up black and red fruits, blackberry, black and red licorice, and…

Clos Solène Syrah Cuvée Jean

Tasted at Clos Solene alongside the 2013 La Petite Solene, L'Insolent, Hommage a nos Pairs, and El Toro.

Clos Solène Hommage À Nos Pairs Reserve

Tasted at Clos Solene alongside the 2013 La Petite Solene, L'Insolent, Cuvee Jean, and El Toro.

Clos Solène L'Insolent

Tasted at Clos Solene alongside the 2013 La Petite Solene, Cuvee Jean, El Toro, and Hommage a nos Pairs.

Clos Solène La Petite Solène

Tasted at Clos Solene alongside the 2013 L'Insolent, Cuvee Jean, El Toro, and Hommage a nos Pairs.

Clos Solène Garnacha El Toro James Berry Vineyard

Tasted at Clos Solene alongside the 2013 La Petite Solene, L'Insolent, Cuvee Jean, and Hommage a nos Pairs.

L'Aventure Estate Cuvée

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Cabernet, Cote a Cote, and Optimus.

L'Aventure Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Estate, Cote a Cote, and Optimus.

Epoch Estate Wines Syrah Block B Paderewski Vineyard

Ripe, plum fruits with blackberry, forest floor, and (as others have noted) a raisin/ripe black currant swath on the back end of the palate. Some lingering earth and spice notes hold just enough…

L'Aventure Côte-à-Côte Estate

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Estate, Cabernet, and Optimus.

L'Aventure Optimus

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Estate, Cote a Cote, and Cabernet.

Brian Benson Cellars Western Widow

Tight, taut, and tannic, with restrained, high-toned red and blue fruits. The floral component of this wine (from the Roussanne) combined with the chalky, tannic spine, covers most of the otherwise…

Bevan Cellars EE Cuvée

An outstanding nose of candied licorice, sweet red and black fruits, and subtle spices, the Bevan EE is a winner for sure. On the palate, perfectly balanced blackberry liqueur, blueberry, ripe red…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting, with additional 2013 Myriad wines for comparison.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting, with additional 2013 Myriad wines for comparison.

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Coliseum Block

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting.

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting.

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting.

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Weitz Vineyard

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting.

Carter Cellars Hossfeld Coliseum

Tasted at a private Carter Cellars 2013 Horizontal tasting.