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Red

2017 Linne Calodo Perfectionist

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8/25/2022 - Rscholtz wrote: flawed

Deep purple color. Loads of crushed black fruits and red and black licorice on the nose. On the palate, blackberry, blueberry, black plum, mild acid, soft tannins, and some tertiary flavors like mushroom and leather just beginning to show through, with a very long finish. Drink now if want to drink it at the peak of fruit, or wait another year or two if you want more earthiness.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    12/22/2022 11:04:00 AM - this is noted as flawed. is that correct? that is not coming across in the note
White

2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Domaine

 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more
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12/17/2021 - dcwino wrote: 95 points

Perfectly mature yet youthful nose displaying concentrated yellow fruit, apple, lemon curd, crème brulee, a hint of lint, sesame and limestone. Excellent concentration, layers upon layers of perfectly ripe yellow fruit, rich and oily but also showing nice balance, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, and a long concentrated yellow fruit driven finish. This was impressive in its youth and has developed beautifully.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    1/29/2022 6:55:00 PM - Nice review!
White

2017 DuMOL Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard

 Russian River Valley more
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10/8/2021 - crooksie Likes this wine: 94 points

Loved this Chardonnay.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    10/16/2021 3:41:00 PM - 76 rating would suggest it was below average and you did not like this wine. is this a correct rating?
Red

2016 Corliss Estates Syrah

 Columbia Valley more
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10/4/2021 - marshalc Likes this wine: NR

seems a bit restrained at the moment. agree with other posts, probably better to hold a bit, year or so for it to really come together. seems to have the makings for it. score withheld. 91 now; imagine more like 94 to come. Lato '15 Larner stood out against it.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    10/4/2021 7:03:00 AM - should have decanted...
White

2014 Maison Alex Gambal Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien Blanc

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7/18/2021 - Dsen wrote: 89 points

A relatively simple
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  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    10/3/2021 11:49:00 AM - are these 3 different posts?
White

2013 The Hilt Chardonnay The Vanguard

 Santa Barbara County more
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3/2/2019 - cweiner Likes this wine: 92 points

Still drinking well. This was the last but would reload for the right price.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    4/10/2019 7:48:00 AM - Multiple identical scores so close together almost suggest a skewing of the overall scoring. This is not helpful in my view.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    4/10/2019 1:27:00 PM - I have had mixed results from this wine; good/very good early, now fading or not showing well (reductive notes?). Disappointing given a past showing and assumed potential. I have had issues with other bottles ('14 eg) and am reserving long term judgment.
White

2013 The Hilt Chardonnay The Vanguard

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12/29/2017 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 93 points

Lovely chardonnay with good minerality and crisp acidity.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    4/10/2019 7:46:00 AM - multiple identical scores so close together almost suggest skewing overall scores...
Red

2015 Peake Ranch Pinot Noir

 Sta. Rita Hills more
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10/11/2017 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 93 points

Amazing Pinot Noir. Great.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    5/4/2018 12:00:00 PM - So many posts from one person makes me leery of its authenticity...
Red

2012 Linne Calodo Sticks and Stones

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4/5/2017 - DavilaDC Likes this wine: 90 points

Smooth with seamless tannins. Flavors of cherry and olive with the Grenache carrying the wine. The only thing holding it back was the nose was muted (took a while for the alcohol to burn off) and missing any earth or smoke that other LC bottlings have. I just wish it had more of a sense of "place" or depth as compared to just an easy drinking wine.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    9/30/2017 7:19:00 PM - Agreed. Excellent description
Red

2012 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Merci Reserve

 Chehalem Mountains more
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2/16/2016 - cuffthis Likes this wine: 95 points

This wine continues to impress. It is in such a good spot right now.

Consistent with previous bottles. Vivid ruby in color, this wine reveals clearly defined black raspberry, Asian spices and minerals on the nose. The mouth feel brought overtly sweet tannins, cherry cola and violets. The finish was long and explosive with more black fruits intertwining with the acidity and tannins seamlessly. 14.4% abv.

Purchased for $60US, this wine is already drinking beautifully now and has the backbone and levels of acidity to drink well for another 10 years. A stunner.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    9/18/2016 7:29:00 AM - Nice comment but 4 times without others I wonder about score effects.
Red

2013 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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2/27/2016 - Yack Man Likes this wine: 94 points

The 2013 Napa Cabernet vintage is one-of-a-kind. The 2013 Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon is special, and drinking beautifully. 93.7 points. See previous notes regarding quality and character off this wine. Two thumbs up!

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    3/16/2016 7:53:00 AM - I see a number of reviews and am wary of over weighted assessments by one person, fearful reviewers may have associations with the winery. Other reviewers are in the ballpark, but it still raises concerns for me.
Red

2013 Caldwell Rocket Science

 Coombsville Red Blend more
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1/29/2016 - Tonythefish wrote: 89 points

See prior notes

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    1/30/2016 4:02:00 AM - One person reviewing same wine repeatedly?
Red

2006 Château Fleur Cardinale

 St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more
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7/24/2015 - peterchoy wrote: 91 points

Appearance: Bright and clear, it has medium ruby color, with garnet rims and legs.
Nose: Clean, with medium (+) intensity aromas of black fruit such as blackberry, dark plum and blackcurrant, oak notes of cedar and smoke, sweet spice of clove, animal notes of farmyard, maturity notes of game. The wine is developing.
Palate: Dry with medium acidity, the wine has medium tannin of ripe and velvety texture, with medium (+) alcohol and medium (+) body. It has medium (+) flavors of black fruit such as blackberry, dark plum and blackcurrant, oak notes of cedar, and smoke, sweet spice of clove, maturity notes of game. The wine has a medium (+) finish.
Conclusion: Very good quality St-Emilion with an intense nose showing good range of complexity, the wine is elegant, showing a robust structure yet still of finesse, with balance and a concentrated palate showing similar flavors and having also a fairly long finish. A good representation of the region and characters that demonstrate even in a less ideal vintage, the wine is ready to drink now but can maintain for another 2-3 years.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    10/11/2015 6:44:00 PM - Nice description. Spot on for me.
Red

2011 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

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4/20/2014 - Motz wrote: NR

Standard, if somewhat potent, nose of varietally correct Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The bracing attack commands attention, imparting an initial impression of greatness. The mid palate rapidly alters any such expectation; it reveals prominent underripe, not pips and stems, greenness, biting, not bitter. The wine finishes with strong underripe acid, and light grainy tannins. From the mid palate back, the wine lacks focus; it runs the hither, thither, and yon gamut.

This is a wine of phases, fully ripe on the attack and underripe from the middle back. It reminded me of many big 2006 vintage wines from Napa and Sonoma that showed the same characteristics. This should age for a few years, but I do not think the underripe and unfocused elements will fade appreciably. This wine attests to the tremendously difficult 2011 vintage. If it were Bordeaux, it would sport a significantly lower price tag than previous vintages.

  • Comment posted by marshalc:

    7/19/2015 6:59:00 AM - Found this spot on. Had hoped for a wine described by VM and some others.

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