5/13/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of sweet and sour fruit, allspice, and spring flowers, went well with BBQ chicken, medium/big body, tasty, and a long finish, lovely aftertaste.

5/11/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

From a double magnum decanted into 4 750ml bottles. Even better than the first bottle. Nose of barnyard, damp earth, roasted coffee grounds, sweet and sour fruit, and floral aged Pinot Noir, same on the palate, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, age really helped here as the bouquet gave way to the palate with a long, long, lovely flavorful finish and aftertaste.

5/9/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

From a double magnum decanted into 4 750ml bottles. Nose of barnyard, damp earth, roasted coffee grounds, sweet and sour fruit, and floral aged Pinot Noir, same on the palate, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, age really helped here as the bouquet gave way to the palate with a long, long, lovely flavorful finish and aftertaste.

5/8/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of dark fruit, spring flowers and allspice, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, opened the second and third nights, score went from 86 to 88 points, fairly fruit forward, good acid, medium finish, nice aftertaste, enjoy the next 3 years, $10 makes for great QPR here.

5/11/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

First try with this wine. Nose of red fruit, black fruit, same on the palate, medium/big body, simple, brooding, tannins, and a short finish.

4/20/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of blueberry, black cherry, plum, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium body, almost medium/big body, tasty, smooth, easy to sip and savor, fruit forward, needs 2 years to peak, good acid, small amount of soft tannins on the medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste, great Costco price point, back label photo uploaded.

4/26/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of cherry, bell pepper, and herbs, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, and a medium/long finish.

4/28/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of sweet and sour fruit, allspice, and spring flowers, went well with BBQ chicken, medium/big body, tasty, and a long finish, lovely aftertaste.

5/1/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of dark fruit, plum, black berry, and hints of earth and allspice, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 3 years to peak, medium/long finish.

5/4/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of red and black cherry fruit, currants, and allspice, same on the palate, big body, slightly fruit forward, needs 2 years to peak, signs of elegance, and a long finish.

5/4/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of barnyard, sweet and sour fruit, and hint of spice, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, easy to sip and savor, almost fruit forward, will improve with age but easy to enjoy now and buy more, $17 a bottle locally.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

70% CS, 25% M, 5% CF/PV. Nice, rich, brilliant color, hint of CO2 on nose, lots of rich fruit, deep, well rounded, spice present, very rich, thick, rounded, supple wine, almost a hint of chocolate richness on the finish, one of the last wines to be picked.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

50% M, 35% CS, 15% CF, Shows bright red color in the glass, more perfume on the nose, great, rich, round, but has backbone, different taste than previous today, less acid, good bite of wood.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

70% CSS, 20% M, 10% CF, dark red/purple color in the glass, brighter, richer, sharper, more focused than previous 3 wines, lots of medium wood and tannins but should soften. Bought this on futures in California.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, won't age long, open and more forward than Corbin or Jacobins, medium body, hint of barnyard on the nose.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, rounder and softer than the Haut Corbin, brighter color, great nose with pepper and Franc, lots of rich fruit.

4/22/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Bright red in the glass, 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, lots of very young fruit, mouth drying taste, new wood, needs time.

4/24/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of dark fruit, spring flowers and allspice, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, opened the second and third nights, score went from 86 to 88 points, fairly fruit forward, good acid, medium finish, nice aftertaste, enjoy the next 3 years, $10 makes for great QPR here.

4/22/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, same on the palate, big body, tasty, sweet fruit then a bitter taste on the mid palate prevents cloying fruit, medium finish, lovely aftertaste, under $10 so an easy "beat the heat" sipper.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Nose of rich fruit, black cherry, black currants, old time cabernet sauvignon nose, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, very tasty, delicious, at peak, savory, elegant, long finish, lovely finish, long, flavorful aftertaste, 2 pours. Great vintage and it shows it today!!!!

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Poured from a 6-liter bottle. Nose of black berry, black cherry, plum, allspice, and spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, very tasty, young wine, in this format it needs 7 years to peak, hints of soft tannins on the lovely, long finish and lovely aftertaste, what a treat, enjoyed 3 pours.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Tasted twice today. I have always enjoyed Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from this vintage and this was no exception. Nose of black berry, black cherry, with lots of allspice, and spring flowers, same on the palate, with perfect winery storage this showed very tasty, at peak, but suggest you enjoy soon, reminded me of 1988 Dunn Napa, medium/big body, lovely, flavorful finish, and a flavorful aftertaste of sweet fruit.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $262.50 futures, $375 retail. Enjoyed 4 pours today. Nose of mint, roasted black berry tarts, black currants, earth, chocolate, and lovely, rich cabernet fruit, same on the palate, big body, fruit forward, smooth, lovely, long finish, and a lovely aftertaste, wonder where the tannins were today (?), guess it needs 8 years to peak. Right after the 2012 Insignia pour this killed it.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Poured from magnum. $240 Winery release price. Nose of black cherry, rich fruit, and black berry, same on the palate, medium amount of soft tannins, very tasty, medium/big body, slightly harsh on the palate and finish, mouth filling, needs 7 years to peak, medium/long finish, enjoyed 3 pours, lovely aftertaste.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $60 winery retail 375ml bottle. Nose of honey, melon, and citrus, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, everything is here but not for me, short/medium finish, nice aftertaste.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $100 winery retail. Nose of black berry, black currant, black cherry, and earth, same on the palate, tasty, medium/big body, medium amount of soft tannins, seductive fruit, opened slowly but opened, well balanced, medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste, enjoyed 3 pours this afternoon, given the price, pass.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): $135 winery retail. Nose of sweet and sour fruit, spring flowers, and cherry fruit, same on the palate, fruit forward, medium body, tasty, medium finish, and medium aftertaste. No way today or any day.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): A pleasant surprise, lovely citrus nose with honeydew melon, medium body, very tasty, moth filling fruit, elegant, savory, medium/long finish and lovely aftertaste. I was impressed until the $185 bottle price. Aubert, Kistler, and most Premier Cru White Burgundy are half the price and equal or better tasting.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Pale color in the glass. small amount of tiny bubble, slightly chilled, short pour, yeast, citrus, and not much else, quickly warmed in the glass-served outside in the afternoon, too bad for me. Ouch-at $100 or at any price!!

4/12/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of barnyard, cherry, cedar, allspice, same on the palate, big body, tasty, at peak and enjoy over the next 5 years, long, lovely finish.

4/16/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of rich, red cherry fruit, same on the palate, tasty, fairly fruit forward, 3 years to peak, big body, opened more in the glass as the evening went on, long, long finish, great QPR at $10 a bottle.

4/16/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of blueberry, black cherry, plum, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium body, almost medium/big body, tasty, smooth, easy to sip and savor, fruit forward, needs 2 years to peak, good acid, small amount of soft tannins on the medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste, great Costco price point, back label photo uploaded.

4/17/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Auction bottle, nose of black currants, black berry, forest floor, and cedar, same on the palate, big body, rich and mouth filling fruit, elegant tasting, at peak, toward the downhill side, still very tasty, and a long, long finish and lovely aftertaste.

4/19/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Spring Release Event (Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Napa Valley): Bright red color in the glass, nose of black berry, plum, barnyard, and a fragrant Rose bouquet, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, good acid, well balanced, complex flavors, fruit forward, needs 4 years to peak, soft tannins on the midpalate and medium finish, pleasant aftertaste, showed better night two and the third night, scored 94 the third night, the $19 price at Costco and 2022 Decanter 95 point score on the label encouraged my purchase. Easily worth a try just for QPR.

4/13/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Opened for Derrald and I. Nose of black currants, black cherry, allspice, and a hint of loamy earth and spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, showing very well from the start of the first pour, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, slightly sweet fruit, enjoyed throughout the evening, slightly better after one hour in the glass, a long finish and lovely, rich aftertaste.

4/11/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of barnyard, sweet and sour fruit, and hint of spice, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, easy to sip and savor, almost fruit forward, will improve with age but easy to enjoy now and buy more, $17 a bottle locally.

4/9/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Lovely allspice with hints of orange zest and sweet California Oak, ageing in the backyard for this winter's fire, followed by caramel found in Ghirardelli caramel milk chocolate, then a solid touch of heat in the throat that finishes in gently but definitely warming your chest and stomach, this has enough of everything for me without being too much, very tasty, and an aftertaste of caramel and spice making you want to enjoy another sip.

4/8/2024 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Nose of dark fruit, plum, black berry, and hints of earth and allspice, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 3 years to peak, medium/long finish.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Simple fruit, needs more fruit.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Nice perfumy nose and fruit.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Rich tasting, well crafted, appealing, lots of toast, great finish.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Big promise on the nose, more Sulphur in the mouth, good finish, not as polished as the Drouhin today but bigger wine.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Too much barnyard on the nose and palate, unbalanced.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Simple, toasty.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Nice, medium body, good fruit, viscous, good acid, well balanced.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Nice, medium body, good fruit, viscous, good acid, well balanced.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Toasty, smoky wine, good butter on the finish.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): nice, buttery, good.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Lots of butter, fruit, and acid.

9/21/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine:

Derrald's Tasting (San Francisco, Ca.): Nice, medium body of fruit, good licorice.