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White

2020 Antica Terra Chardonnay Aurata

 Willamette Valley more
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3/30/2024 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 95 points

WOTN as voted by our guests and paired with red shrimp pasta, this was an explosive tropical fruit mix of pineapple and mango with a lovely floral lift.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    4/9/2024 1:41:00 PM - To Decanting Queen, I opened 30 min in advancing of pouring but did not decant.
Red

2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County

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1/6/2018 - danielbleier wrote: NR

drank with no notes

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    1/27/2018 9:53:00 PM - I love/hate when empty bottles are accounted for with no recollection of date consumed or impression.
White

2018 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay White Stones Adrianna Vineyard

 Gualtallary more
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4/9/2022 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 95 points

while consistent with notes of 7/4/2021, this moves up in estimation as the pairing really helped this wine shine. There was also an excellent compare/contrast with the Aubert CIX served side by side

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    4/11/2022 9:41:00 AM - Paired with salad of green asparagus tempura, compressed nectarine, grilled cucumbers, almond, hearts of romaine, green goddess dressing. The wine itself is quite delicate, like a Chablis with less acidity.
Red

2006 Clarendon Hills Syrah Moritz

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2/8/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 92 points

consistent with notes of 11/9/2013

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    2/10/2014 8:00:00 PM - Barry, I also love the Romas and Piggot Range offerings. Mortiz is a great entry level wine from this producer, needs something well seasoned to stand up to its wild heart if enjoying with food.
Red

2007 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina

 Red Rhone Blend more
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10/1/2017 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 100 points

My WOTN in a staggering selection of wines, with fig, grilled meat, olive, blackberry and scorched earth notes. 3 hour decant and in full display of its maturity.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    12/5/2017 5:09:00 AM - as to full maturity - this should be ready now with a 1 hour decant, but my guess is 3-5 years will see this wine peak.
Red

2006 DeLille Cellars Syrah Doyenne

 Yakima Valley more
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11/25/2012 - danielbleier wrote: 90 points

A good peppery syrah, plum and black olive. Has solid depth and length.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    11/28/2012 4:43:00 PM - I'm not sure this will get much better, but I'd say 3-4 years of prime drinking still left
Red

2009 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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10/5/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 96 points

drank with Maria before heading to Fearing's in Dallas. Kosta Browne is my wife's favorite wine, and this bottle did not disappoint. A nose of raspberry and cherry, with hints of sage. Lush and full bodied, dark cherry, cola, mint swirl together and are supported by a touch of herb and graphite...tannins are firm but not obtrusive.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    10/8/2013 8:58:00 PM - Barry - this wine seemed to be fully mature but in no way fading. wish I had a bottle left to test.
Red

2011 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard

 Oakville more
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8/10/2014 - danielbleier wrote: 89 points

good currant and graphite flavors, but a little green on the finish

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    9/22/2014 7:55:00 PM - this may get better in a few years, but I worry the lack of ripeness in the vintage will leave this wine short of its lofty history.
Red

2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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8/4/2013 - danielbleier wrote: 93 points

consistent with notes of 6-14-2012. However, on this occasion, this was a smooth pop and pour with all the positives of the last bottle and none of the overwhelming acidity. Great nose of plum, vanilla, and tar. the plum, peppercorn, asian spice and earth comes through in a lovely swirl.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    8/5/2013 9:58:00 AM - For thesternowl- the first glass was on it's own, then enjoyed this with blackened redfish and a shrimp/polenta mixture. Powerful enough to stand up to spicy fare
    For Harley1199 - I'd love to hold, looking for more as this was my last bottle.
Red

2002 Penfolds Grange

 South Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more
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1/12/2014 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 97 points

Just awesome. Bouquet of flower, blueberry, earth, and graphite. Flavors of blackberry, plum, coffee, licorice and mint are added when tasted. Light and graceful vs. expectations. Flavors go on and on. This should last for 20 more years.

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    1/23/2014 9:46:00 AM - I decanted for ~3 hours, and did not try it before (prepping for a dinner). It was served and immediately worked...so no need to decant longer. It was fantastic, not sure it will get better, but it certainly has plenty of life for 10-20 years.
Red

2012 Weingut Pflüger Friedelsheim St. Laurent

 Pfalz more
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8/11/2014 - danielbleier wrote: 88 points

tart cherry, tight and herbal on the finish

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    12/16/2014 5:35:00 PM - probably true
Red

2017 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

 Oakville more
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4/25/2020 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 91 points

Part of a 2017 virtual tasting including Plumpjack, Odette, and Cade. Came in 3rd of 3 outstanding wines, this had the most balance - well constructed, showing red and black fruit with a mint heavy nose and a slightly herbal finish

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    11/10/2020 4:46:00 PM - Odette first, Cade then Plumpjack...I will say that all of these wines were truly worthy of praise. In the virtual tasting of 3 sets of friends, Odette was my wife and my favorite...the other 2 couples chose PJ.
Red

2009 Saxum Broken Stones

 Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend more
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1/22/2017 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 96 points

consistent with notes of 12/10/2016

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    1/22/2017 5:38:00 PM - "What a wine. It the fullness of its maturity, this offered a amazing balance of earth, tar, smoke and wet stone to counter the dark blackberry and cherry notes. The fact that this was the more subtle of the 2 wines I opened in the evening says about the Turley Petite we opened and does not diminish the power of this wine"

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