More tasting notes from the Snooth California Cabernet Sauvignon Blind Tasting earlier this month. Made from 90% Cabernet, 6% Tempranillo, 4% Syrah. Lot 143 is one of the first acquisitions of Sam Spencer, (our new wine maker) after originally bringing us Lots 1 and 2 back in 2003. MORE >>

There is some duplication with Evan Dawson’s travel post from yesterday but there is also much new, including John’s tasting notes from Mayacamas Cabernet 2003, 1991, 1985, 1974, & 1968. The Mayacamas cabernets are then bottled without fining, and aged an additional two years in bottle prior to release. MORE >>

We poured a lot of random stuff for the holidays, with only one bottle to go around a table of 10, so with very little second tastes, here are some highlights on our holiday: 1993 Dom Perignon ** Vivid gold color, with good vibrance. 2006 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ** Deep red rose. Very nice. MORE >>

Rita and I enjoyed the evening and the company too much to take extensive tasting notes, but I did text myself a few lines. Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 70% form Napa, 30% from Sonoma with a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Well, here they are. MORE >>

tried both the 2008 Meritage and Cabernet Sauvignon and found both well balanced with good concentration of fruit and well integrated flavors. The Meritage was the more subtle wine of the two, though Cabernet Sauvignon fans will like the strong earth and blackberry notes of this single varietal, meant to be paired with steaks. MORE >>