Loved the Aum Cellars 2005 Cab (St. Helena). Check out my video review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3KT5qPzb0
Pete Hoffmann is a great winemaker, who is putting his 20 years of organic farming of grapes all over California into the bottle. Only 200 cases made, and under 100 left. Sells for around $38-40, but mention Harry Reisig (me) and he’ll hook you up with a discount. A steal for a 92 WS, plus its all organic and bio-dynamic.

Never had a Napa Cab, they seem way too overpriced. Had a pretty good Meritage for about $10, one of those Cameron Hughes mystery lots. They always seem to bring the thunder for the price.

Also, be sure to check out part II of the Aum Cellars review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtF_hZRs-Rc

I think you’ll love this wine – great for a blind Napa tasting. The acid keeps it in check for long term aging potential.

QOTD – · Terra Valentine, Napa Cabernet i brought it when my friends and i had a napa cab tasting and i thought it was great

QOTD: Cafaro and Ladera come to mind. Both extremely well made and value driven for the quality.

i’m liking the scruffy look on you gv.

Yeah, i want that Napa Cabs blind tasting show!!
QOTD: i don’t drink Napa Cabs, too expensive. I used to before, some Chappellets and Turnbulls, but lately, domestic cabs, i go with Washington.

I know with dealing with wine reps the ones that I liked is the wine I tried to push to buy for the restaurant the rep I didnt like I would only buy if they had a great wine and it was great hah

Good show. Change of pace is good (esp. when you are busy!)

I’m gonna have to go with 2005 Turnbull.
I also love Bighorn Cellars McFadden Vineyard Cab AWESOME!!

I’ve been into Argentinian Malbecs and Chilean cabs lately, can’t beat the price…however, I really like the fruit forwardness that you get from the Napa wines.

QOTD – These are some Napa Cabs I’ve had recently, Joseph Phelps Innisfree, Mondavi Oakville 04, & Peter Murphy 03.

Go Jets. I’m in OZ so the wines are irrelevant from a buying point of view. But I’m always learning how to taste and be entertained at the same time.

QOTD: Peter Franus. (Cab w/ a healthy splash of Cab Franc)!

QOTD: EASY- 2003 Richard Perry Cabernet, Combsville. Fantastic.

Frog’s Leap, Bell, and Sterling come to mind at the price point.
I am also tired of the high prices and am branching out to find better QPR.

05 Robert Goyette

Cabs tend to be outside my price point, but in the $10.00 range I like the Columbia Crest Grand Estate, and for $20 the Sterling Cab.
The shorter videos are nice for a change.

good show. Just a single wine? seems drawn out session… you could have done at least two wines in the time given. good show, Gary! you rock.

I liked the episode; showed an insight into a different aspect of the wine world.

QOTD: Frog’s Leap , really enjoyed the Meadowlark this year and think Justin ($20) is a good buy.

How about some more blind tastings (ie cabs from different parts of the world or different wineries of the same region)

Yes Yes!! To the Napa blind tastings! I alway love those eps!

QOTD: 2006 Elizabeth Spencer even better 2004 Elizabeth Spencer Mt Veeder!

love the fuzzy face!

QOTD: The Waypoint Dr. Crane Vineyard. Always love a Blind tasting. Napa Cabs would be great, being I will be visiting the area very soon.

QOTD… 2005 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Jets are doing GREAT! Brett has to be happy he does not have to go to Dallas to play!

QOTD— Heitz Cab has been good in the past about $ 50 … Usually good fruit and well made.

Nice…. think I’ll check out a 3 pack.

QOTD: Anderson Valley

2nd Q2U: How was your birthday? And what did you get?

Franciscan///always a great buy…try the magnificat