Couple of weeks in a villa in Provence, with a very nice winery within walking room. What could be better ...

17 Sbragia Family Vineyards Hughes Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Very nice Howell Mtn Cab, just now ready. Elegant nose of bright cherry, meat, herbs. Same for the full-bore palate

08 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Yulupa. Dark cherry, blue & black aromas. Good cork &fill. Fully resolved tannins. Drink it if you got it 88 pts.

16 Morlet Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier. Outstanding #Sonoma Cab. Big full of really aromas. Transfers to the palate even more great flavors. Elegant & powerful throughout. Check your bank balance 97 pts

18 Penfolds Bin 600 Blend of CA Cab & #Paso Shiraz. Delightful unique red that winos ought to try. Big aromas of tar, dark cherry, cassis. Transitions nicely to the palate plus leather, licorice & more 95 pts #wine

16 Linne Calodo Problem Child. One of the ZSMs that made #Paso great, and noticed by snooty "Napa only" winos. Lush black fruit, black cherries, ripe plum & more. Nice transition to the palate plus really nice Zin 95 pts

14 Herman Story Casual Encounters. Great label, fantastic GSM. Robust nose of blue & black fruit, chocolate, leather, tar. Similar on the palate, with pepper, vanilla, cherry. Huge length. Stays with you. Yum #wine

20 Justin Vineyards & Winery Savant. Cab-Syrah 45/55% Splash decant, big aromas of tobacco, dark cherry, currant. Nice transition to the palate with blackberry, brown sugar, pepper, ripe plum 93 pts #wine

@VinusMaximus Definitely

07 John Duval Plexus. Very decent GSM, as usual from Mr Duval. Bright aromas of dark cherry, tobacco, cedar, black fruit. A lot more on the palate with spices, kirsch, black peppers & more. 95 pts #wine

18 Desparada Sauvignon Blanc Clone 376. Outstanding Sauv Blanc from the three very talented women from Desparada. Nose of citrus, spices, pepper. On the palate, light spritz, white peach & much more 93 pts #wine #Paso

@VinusMaximus Definitely their Cabs are fantastic. Best to check with your banker before ordering.

19 Summerwood Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Very decent #Paso style Cab. Big aromas of coffee, dark cherry & dark fruit. Layered tastes of cassis, ripe plum, vanilla & more 91 pts #wine

14 Linne Calodo "In My Dreams", #Paso red blend. Tempranillo forward. Big dark cherry aromas plus chocolate, Asian spice & more. Nice transition to the palate with rich dark berries. Long, smooth finish 96 pts

18 Morlet Family Vineyards Coup De Coeur Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Parker says 100 pts, and who am I to refute? Everything you'd want in a highbrow Chard. Striking aromas of lemon, sweet peach, tropicals. Same & more on the palate. Enjoy & don't look at your Visa card 99 pts #wine

@StMajestyk Nice

17 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Heritage Collection. Classic Napa Cab throughout. Aromas of dark cherry, black & fruit, cassis. Nice transition to the palate plus dark chocolate, cedar & much more. Cool bottle to boot 92 pts #wine

21 The Prisoner #Wine Company Saldo Australia Shiraz. The Prisoner Co strikes again, with their trademark big wine at decent cost. Tastes of blue & black fruit, vanilla, herbs & more. Great heft & length. Yum 91 pts

2021 Des Par Ada Wayfinder #Chardonnay. Delicious #Paso Chard with complex aromas of honey, tropicals, melon & more. Nice transition to the palate with spices & more. Well worth a try of this offering from the 3 ladies who own & work this winery 93 pts #wine