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Inventory updated: Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11:02 AM cst
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Regions: USA Red
Vintages: Between 2005 and 2005
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
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| Araujo Estate |
2005 |
Eisele Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon  |
$249 |
1 |
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WA 96 (6/2015): A nose of black raspberries interwoven with floral notes of blackcurrants and spice jump from the glass of this dense ruby/plum/purple wine. This famous vineyard at the northern end of Napa Valley, which in this era was owned by Bart and Daphne Araujo (today owned by François Pinault, the proprietor of Château Latour), can certainly make the argument that it’s one of the first growths of Napa Valley. Sweet, velvety tannin, medium to full body, and extraordinary complexity and elegance characterize this wine, which is seamless and drinking beautifully. While not one of their longest-lived vintages, the balance and purity suggest that, while it may be entering its fully mature stage, it certainly can keep going for another 10-15 years. The finish is easily 40 seconds-plus.
VM 95+ (6/2008): Good full red-ruby color. Wonderful floral lift to the expressive aromas of blackcurrant, black raspberry, tobacco, graphite and nutty oak. Dense, thick and sweet but with perfectly integrated acidity framing the deep flavors of currant, tobacco, mocha and earth. Finishes broad, dusty and very long, with the tannins thoroughly buffered by the wine's mid-palate fruit. This boasts real density of extract without any undue heaviness and offers the balance and backbone for a long and positive evolution in bottle. Very long on personality. Stephen Tanzer.
WS 92 (10/2008): Smooth, rich and savory, with dried currant, wild berry and black cherry fruit that has a dusty, savory herb and underbrush flavor that adds complexity, ending with a pretty burst of ripe fruit. This grows on you. Best from 2011 through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,600 cases made. |
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| Beaulieu Vineyard |
2005 |
Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$175 |
3 |
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| WS 84 (11/2008): A rich, earthy style, with a touch of game meat to the dried currant, spice and wild berry flavors, veering to a dry, almost bitter roasted almond edge on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2017. 12,000 cases made. |
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| Behrens & Hitchcock |
2005 |
Ode To Picasso Proprietary Blend |
$79 |
3 |
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| VM 92 (5/2009): (61% cabernet sauvignon and 39% syrah) Red-ruby. Aromas of black fruits, smoked meat and dark chocolate. Sweet and lush, with mouthfilling flavors of black raspberry, wild spices and game. There's decent ripe acidity here to provide shape. Finishes with a fine dusting of sweet tannins. Another 2005 in a distinctly crowd-pleasing style, with a creamy sweetness but also a firm spine. (Incidentally, there will be only one additional 2005 bottling under the Behrens & Hitchcock label.) Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Behrens Family (Erna Schein) |
2005 |
Behrens Family Reserve Proprietary Blend |
$55 |
8 |
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| VM 92-94 (6/2007): Medium ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of cassis, black cherry, smoke and mocha. Large-scaled, thick and sweet, with a distinctly chewy, three-dimensional quality to the black fruit flavors. And yet this big boy is nicely balanced and the tannins are sweet. Very long on the back end. |
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2005 |
Herrick-Moulds Cabernet Sauvignon |
$50 |
14 |
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| VM 91-94 (6/2007): Medium ruby. Aromatic nose combines currant, iron, mocha and pepper. Sweet, silky and pliant, with a captivating sugar/acid balance. This really vibrates on the palate. Finishes with suave tannins and terrific sappy, peppery length. This has the suavity and balance to age gracefully for a decade or more. |
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| Blankiet |
2005 |
Paradise Hills Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$229 |
1 |
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WA 95+ (12/2007): The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard (1,200 cases) reveals a chocolatey espresso roast note with mocha, blackberry and cassis, high tannins, but full body, superb concentration, purity, and an almost Graves-like scorched earth character. This wine needs 3-4 years of bottle age, and should last 25-30 years.
VM 92+ (6/2008): Good deep, saturated ruby. Aromas of currant, bitter chocolate, violet and tobacco. Juicy and penetrating, with firm-edged, slightly green acidity that has not yet harmonized with the wine's fruit. This very young wine will need extended time in bottle to come together. Claude Blankiet noted that the substantial spring rain in 2005 caused the vines "to go crazy," producing a big crop that required a lot of work to control the ultimate yields. A good bit of 2005 wine was ultimately declassified (the equivalent of about 600 cases), he told me, and when Michel Rolland helped out with the final blends, he added some cabernet sauvignon to the Rive Droite cuvee "to give it more middle." The 3.68 pH of this wine is unusually low. |
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2005 |
Rive Droite Proprietary Blend |
$159 |
2 |
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WA 93 (12/2007): The 2005 Merlot, which is now called Rive Droite (and this is the last one), is an 800-case blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc added. An elegant, dark ruby/purple-colored wine with a sweet nose of espresso roast, dark black cherries, licorice, underbrush, and truffle in an elegant, full-bodied, rich, concentrated style, this wine should drink nicely for 12-15+ years.
VM 89+ (6/2008): Full medium ruby. Smoky, lower-toned aromas of black raspberry, mocha, earth and tobacco, lifted by a pungent minty quality and a whiff of resin. Here, too, the acidity is quite pronounced today, and with moderate mid-palate flesh and sweetness the current impression is a bit ungenerous. Finishes quite tight, with a slight sharpness to the acidity. These 2005s may well be in an awkward stage today, and my scores may come to look overly conservative, but in any event they should not be opened anytime soon. |
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| Cakebread Cellars |
2005 |
Carneros Syrah |
$45 |
1 |
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| Celani Family Vineyards |
2005 |
Ardore Cabernet Sauvignon |
$75 |
1 |
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VM 92+ (5/2016): (14.8% alcohol): Full red-ruby. Deep, slightly wild aromas of black raspberry, boysenberry, violet, minerals and mint. Sweet, plush and fine-grained, showing terrific intensity to the flavors of dark plum, chocolate and coffee complicated by a meaty nuance. With its medicinal reserve, this very concentrated wine is developing at a snail's pace and still needs another couple years to approach peak drinkability. Finishes with solid, ripe tannins and excellent length.
WS 91 (7/2008): Smooth, rich and polished. Offers a complex mix of spicy oak, ripe currant, black cherry and blackberry, with touches of herb, cedar and nutmeg, veering into earthiness. Best from 2009 through 2014. 600 cases made. |
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| Constant |
2005 |
Diamond Mountain Vyd. Cabernet Franc |
$35 |
1 |
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| WA 89 (12/2007): The 2005 Cabernet Franc Diamond Mountain appears to be a better bet than the 2004. Its deep ruby color is accompanied by notes of mint, white pepper, blue and red fruits, a sweet entry in the mouth, medium body as well as elegance and length. It should drink nicely for 5-7 years. |
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| Diamond Creek |
2005 |
Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon Slightly Raised Cork; Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$229 |
1 |
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| WS 81 (10/2008): Lean and drying, with herb, sage, loamy berry and tealike flavors and tannins give it a tired feel. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 366 cases made. |
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| Etude |
2005 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$85 |
2 |
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VM 91+ (5/2016): Bright medium ruby. Black cherry, crushed blackberry and licorice aromas are complicated by hints of tar and dried herbs. At once supple and firm, with brisk acidity giving shape to the dark berry, licorice and tar flavors. Still a bit bound-up, even youthfully grapey, but essentially fine-grained, finishing with firm but ripe tannins and noteworthy persistence. A bit suaver and more refined than the 2004 release, this may yet expand with more bottle age. (Drink between 2019-2028). Stephen Tanzer.
WA 90+ (6/2015): The founder of this brand, Tony Soter, is now flourishing as a wine producer in Oregon, but he used to be a prominent producer in Napa. His 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc) has a dense purple color, with restrained notes of oak, black fruits, and loamy soil tones. Youthful firmness and grip suggest this wine is not yet near full maturity. It is concentrated, medium to full-bodied, pure and meticulously well-made. Nevertheless it’s not singing as of yet, although all the component parts are there for a promising future. Give it another 2-3 years and drink it over the next 15 years. |
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| Far Niente |
2005 |
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L) |
$289 |
1 |
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| WS 87 (7/2015): The dusty herb and loamy earth notes show a tarry side. Though the structure is Bordeaux-like in terms of restraint and tightness, this ends a little too clipped.—2005 California Cabernet blind retrospective (September 2015). Drink now through 2021. 14,700 cases made. |
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| Garric Cellars |
2005 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$75 |
1 |
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| WS 87 (7/2008): Big, rich, intense and concentrated, this is a touch gamy, showing savory herb, dried currant and cedary oak notes, with firm, dry tannins. Impressive for its power and vibrancy. Has plenty of tannic muscle. Decant. Best from 2009 through 2014. 494 cases made. |
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| Grgich Hills |
2005 |
Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon |
$75 |
2 |
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| WA 92+ (6/2015): From this iconic winery in Napa, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) was aged 21 months in French oak with 60% new. No shy wine at 14.7% alcohol (the same alcohol content as there more expensive Yountville Selection), it has a youthful, dense purple color, freshness and acidity, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and pure crème de cassis and blackberry fruit along with spring flowers. Youthful and still on the ascent, it is capable of lasting another 15 or more years. |
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| Heitz Cellar |
2005 |
Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Scuffed Label; Nicked Label |
$135 |
1 |
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| Hundred Acre |
2005 |
Kayli Morgan Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon Heavily Bin-Soiled Label |
$629 |
1 |
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WA 98 (12/2008): The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard (approximately 1,000 cases produced) is exquisite, performing even better this year than it did last. A beautiful bouquet of licorice, smoke, burning embers, creme de cassis, sweet black cherries, and spice box soars from the glass of this 2005. Unctuous, flamboyant, and incredibly pure, it is a superb Cabernet Sauvignon that is already strutting its remarkable potential. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.
VM 95 (6/2008): (15.5% alcohol) Bright, deep ruby-red. Knockout aromas of sappy red fruits and menthol; reminded me of a Pomerol. Lush, deep and energetic, with terrific floral lift and detail to the superconcentrated raspberry, spice and dark chocolate flavors. Finishes lush and broad, with palate-staining persistence and terrific verve. This spent 40 to 50 days on its skins, according to owner Jayson Woodbridge. The best vintage yet for this lush and satisfying bottling. (The 2006s had just been sulfured at the time of my visit and were unavailable for tasting.)
WS 93 (10/2008): Offers delicious pure, ripe and fleshy Cabernet fruit, delivering layers of currant, wild berry and a hint of raspberry, with mineral, pebble and cedary oak. All of it unfolds gracefully, with a supple, caressing texture. Best from 2010 through 2017. 1,200 cases made. |
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| Jonata Winery |
2005 |
La Sangre de Jonata Syrah |
$100 |
1 |
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WA 94 (6/2008): The 100% Syrah offering, the 2005 La Sangre de Jonata, exhibits an inky/blue/purple hue along with a stunningly pure nose of melted licorice, meat juices, blackberries, pepper, and a hint of balsamic. It is a wine of extraordinary density, richness, high tannin, beautiful purity, laser-like acidity, and superb texture as well as length. This remarkable Syrah is both powerful and elegant. Give it several more years of bottle age, and consume it over the following 10-15 years.
VM 94 (12/2007): Opaque violet. Explosively perfumed nose offers a wild array of red and dark berry liqueur, floral oils and pungent herbs, all underscored by crackling minerality. Deep and sweet, with powerful cassis and black raspberry, candied licorice and violet pastille flavors. This reminded me of a big-ticket, single-site Chapoutier Hermitage. The sweetness is reined in by firm mineral and bitter chocolate, but returns on the remarkably long, juicy finish. Pretty amazing for a sophomore effort.
WS 89 (2/2008): Intense and concentrated, this is tightly focused on the core of earthy berry, spice, sage and mineral flavors. Firms up on the finish, with tight cedary tannins. Decant. Drink now through 2012. 700 cases made. |
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| Kapcsandy Family |
2005 |
State Lane Vyd. Estate Cuvee |
$245 |
1 |
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WA 94 (12/2007): The 2005 Estate Cuvee State Lane Vineyard is a 750-case blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc aged 20 months in new French oak. It exhibits incredible refinement, dark, medium to full-bodied flavors (earth, black currants, sweet cherries, licorice, truffles, and cedar), beautiful ripeness and purity, and a long, silky finish with no hard edges. Approachable now, it will last for 15 or more years. It is reminiscent of one of my favorite Bordeaux wines, Haut-Brion.
WS 91 (6/2008): Tightly wound, yet weaves together a complex maze of dried currant, savory herb, cedar, spice and loamy earth flavors that are intense, focused, young and compact. Needs time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2010 through 2016. 740 cases made.
VM 88-90 (6/2007): Full medium ruby. Aromas of cassis, violet, loam and bitter chocolate, plus a suggestion of sour cherry. Suave and penetrating, on the lean side but with a supple texture in spite of the rather strong impression of acidity. Finishes firmly tannic and persistent, with good energy. |
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| Linne Calodo |
2005 |
Rising Tides |
$59 |
1 |
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| WA 93 (8/2007): A blend of 51% Syrah, 38% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre, the 2005 Rising Tides (700 cases) is dark ruby/purple, and has almost explosive garrigue-like notes interwoven with blackberry and cassis. The wine is firmly structured, very beautifully pure, dense, and expansive. This beauty should age nicely for 5-7 more years. |
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2005 |
Slacker |
$45 |
1 |
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| VM 90+ (11/2007): (65% syrah and 35% grenache) Deep red. Fresh, lively scents of spicy cherry, dark berries and exotic licorice. Brisk, sharply-focused cherry and anise flavors are sweetened by vanilla and firmed by a bitter chocolate quality. Tannins build on the finish but don't detract from the impressively vibrant fruit. I'd hold onto this for another few years. The laconic Trevisan told me that he was the slacker for whom the wine was named. Josh Raynolds. |
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| Meteor Vineyard |
2005 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$85 |
1 |
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| VM 92 (5/2016): Bright ruby-red. Crushed cassis, blackberry, fresh herbs, dark chocolate, mocha, and licorice on the sexy, highly aromatic nose. Suave, sweet, pliant wine with nicely concentrated dark berry and dark cherry flavors. Still youthful but without any hardness. Finishes very long, with sweet, firm tannins and noteworthy incipient complexity. A superb showing: a very sexy wine with no corners. (This bottling has been called Perseid since vintage 2007.) (Drink between 2016-2024). Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Neiman |
2005 |
Napa Valley Merlot |
$30 |
1 |
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| Plumpjack |
2005 |
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Screwcap |
$219 |
1 |
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| WA 94+ (12/2007): The backward 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Estate (390 cases) reminds me of a hypothetical blend of a top Pauillac and Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of creosote, charcoal, black currant liqueur, pain grille, and graphite are all present in this dense purple-colored, rich, full-bodied wine. With moderately high tannin and good acidity, it will benefit from 2-4 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades. |
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| Prager Winery & Port Works |
2005 |
Royal Escort Napa Valley Paladini Vyd. Port |
$65 |
1 |
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| Ramey |
2005 |
Pedregal Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon (6.0 L) |
$925 |
1 |
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WA 96 (12/2007): Readers looking for a Screaming Eagle look-alike should check out David Ramey’s 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal (85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot), a wine that has put on amazing richness and intensity since last year. Beautifully pure creme de cassis fruit interwoven with notions of spring flowers, espresso roast, and truffles jump from the glass of this wine. Wonderfully sweet, expansive fruit flavors, a massive, full-bodied palate, and superb elegance as well as purity suggest this stunner should drink well for 20-25+ years.
VM 95 (6/2008): Opaque ruby. Exotic perfume of dark berries, kirsch, bitter chocolate and espresso. Deep, supple and sweet, with impressively concentrated cassis and cherry compote flavors. The tannins are substantial but are buried beneath the massive fruit. Sticks to the palate like glue, eventually finishing with strong echoes of bitter cherry and high-octane chocolate. I'm not sure what you'd serve this with as its sheer depth and intensity will overwhelm all but the most full-flavored foods. That said, there's nothing heavy about it whatsoever. Pretty remarkable wine.
WS 86 (11/2008): Very rich, intense and concentrated, though notably herbal and cedary as well, which leaves the currant, mineral, pebble and sage flavors in the background. Best from 2010 through 2015. 750 cases made. |
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| Round Pond |
2005 |
Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon |
$35 |
3 |
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| Saxum |
2005 |
Heart Stone Vyd. Proprietary Blend |
$109 |
1 |
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WA 94 (6/2008): The northern Rhone-like 2005 Heart Stone Vineyard is a blend of 44% Syrah, 33% Grenache, and 23% Mourvedre. A meaty nose with roasted Provencal herbs, cassis, blackberry, licorice, and smoke emerges from this Hermitage-styled effort. Structured and firm, it will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age, and should evolve effortlessly for a decade or more. The bottled 2005s are all performing well.
VM 92 (12/2007): Deep ruby. Room-filling bouquet of red and black fruits, Asian spices, fresh violet and lavender and suave vanillin oak. Vibrant, palate-staining raspberry and blackberry flavors deliver sweet depth, with zesty minerality adding energy. Silky tannins slowly build on the long, spicy finish. Seamless and elegant; this is more open than the Broken Stones today.
WS 90 (3/2008): Offers subtlety and finesse. A charming style, with rich layers of dried currant, sage, fresh earth, mineral and light cedary oak. Holds its focus and ends with a complex aftertaste. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2011. 500 cases made. |
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| Sbragia Family |
2005 |
Cimarossa Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$49 |
2 |
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| VM 91+ (5/2008): Good full ruby. Highly complex aromas of sour cherry candy, cassis, minerals, graphite, chocolate and licorice, plus a hint of iron. Big, rich and rocky, with varietally expressive flavors of black fruits, flowers and mint. The building, chewy tannins reach the front teeth. All of these cabernets include a small percentage of cabernet franc, notes Sbragia, who clearly likes the floral lift this variety brings. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Sine Qua Non |
2005 |
Strapless Rose |
$1,450 |
1 |
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| Spring Mountain Vineyard |
2005 |
Elivette Proprietary Blend |
$100 |
3 |
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| JS 88 (6/2016): A red with lots of sweet fruit and tobacco. Medium to full body, round and juicy flavors, and a medium finish. Needs drinking. |
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2005 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$80 |
2 |
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| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars |
2005 |
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon |
$150 |
1 |
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| WS 86 (11/2008): Offers a glimpse of ripe, fleshy currant and black cherry fruit before turning drier and herbal, ending with a touch of leather and spice. Best from 2010 through 2016. 3,259 cases made. |
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2005 |
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Scuffed Label |
$150 |
1 |
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| WS 86 (11/2008): Offers a glimpse of ripe, fleshy currant and black cherry fruit before turning drier and herbal, ending with a touch of leather and spice. Best from 2010 through 2016. 3,259 cases made. |
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2005 |
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$150 |
1 |
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| WS 86 (11/2008): Offers a glimpse of ripe, fleshy currant and black cherry fruit before turning drier and herbal, ending with a touch of leather and spice. Best from 2010 through 2016. 3,259 cases made. |
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2005 |
Fay Cabernet Sauvignon Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$109 |
1 |
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| WS 78 (11/2008): Shows pepper, herb, sage and spice, with a touch of leather, but not much ripe fruit. Tasted three times, with consistent notes. 3,340 cases made. |
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| Stags' Leap Winery |
2005 |
The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon |
$70 |
1 |
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2005 |
The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Heavily Nicked Label |
$70 |
1 |
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2005 |
The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Scuffed Label |
$70 |
1 |
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| Sterling Vineyards |
2005 |
Diamond Mountain Ranch Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$30 |
1 |
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| WA 87 (6/2015): It is good to see an excellent wine from Sterling Vineyards. Their Diamond Mountain 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has a youthful, dense purple color. It comes from a high-elevation vineyard planted at 1,700 feet. Dark berry fruit, chocolate, volcanic earth and charcoal notes are present in this medium to full-bodied, structured and tannic wine. The nose is slightly compact and austere, but the attack and the aromatics are attractive. This should age well for at least another 10-15 years. |
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2005 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$25 |
2 |
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2005 |
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$35 |
2 |
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| Tournesol |
2005 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon |
$60 |
21 |
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| WA 93 (6/2015): From a vineyard at the southern end of Napa Valley, at 300-foot elevation, planted in fractured volcanic bedrock, this 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is a major sleeper of the vintage. Gorgeously dense and vibrant, an opaque blue/purple color and floral notes mixed with subtle earth, creme de cassis and blueberry liqueur are present in the provocative and complex aromatics. The wine is medium to full-bodied, but has terrific acidity and minerality. This attractive and intriguing, well-crafted, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% alcohol) merits serious attention. It is young, but certainly accessible, yet I envision another 4-5 years of bottle age would be beneficial. This wine is certainly capable of lasting 15 or more years. Bravo! |
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2005 |
Napa Valley Proprietor’s Blend |
$60 |
18 |
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| Turley Wine Cellars |
2005 |
Hayne Vyd. Petite Sirah Scuffed Label |
$65 |
3 |
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WA 92-94 (12/2006): Not surprisingly, one of the great Petite Syrahs made in this vintage has again come from the Hayne Vineyard. Turley’s inky/blue/purple-tinged 2005 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard possesses a boatload of tannin as well as a fabulously concentrated attack and mid-palate. This full-bodied monster reveals beautiful purity and intensity as well as a superb attack and richness. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the next 20-25 years.
VM 91 (6/2007): Bright medium ruby. High-toned nose shows a porty ripeness to the black raspberry and bitter chocolate flavors. Wonderfully ripe, sweet and dense, with a plush texture and good inner-mouth lift. Not yet as complex as some past vintages of this wine, but the finish features impressive sweetness and a fine dusting of tannins. |
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2005 |
Mead Ranch Zinfandel Torn Capsule; exposed cork |
$64.99 |
1 |
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| WA 88-90 (12/2006): From a high elevation vineyard, the 2005 Zinfandel Mead Ranch Atlas Peak reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as soft, spicy, herbal, forest floor notes interwoven with cherry, red and black currant, crushed rock, and earth characteristics. It should drink well for 4-5 years. |
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2005 |
Turley Estate Petite Sirah |
$67.99 |
1 |
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VM 89 (6/2007): Deep medium ruby. Sappy, nuanced nose combines black fruits, pepper, licorice and tar. A bit brutal today, with strong acidity and a peppery character currently dominating the wine's savory fruit. Comes across as tight, even youthfully tough, with no easy sweetness. Not my favorite style of petite sirah.
WA 88-90 (12/2006): Turley produces limited quantities of five impressive Petite Syrahs. The dense purple-hued 2005 Petite Syrah Turley Estate reveals strong tannins along with hints of incense, licorice, and blue as well as black fruits. It is a powerful red, but the tannin seems to be jagged at present.
WS 81 (12/2008): Racy notes of wild berry are tangy and unusual against spicy, smoky notes. There are distinctly herbal and green flavors on the tannic, drying finish. Drink now through 2012. |
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