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2018 WesMar Pinot Noir Green Valley of Russian River

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5/28/2021 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 points

Fresh and fruit-driven with bountiful royal red cherry flavors. Lively with lovely texture and delicious all the way through. Youthful, exhuberant and portending a great future ahead. Solid offering and excited for future vintages.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    5/22/2023 3:04:00 PM - Unfortunately 2018 was the last vintage for WesMar.
Red

2014 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard

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1/29/2023 - Ridgerunner wrote: 93 points

made by Robert Foley this is really an excellent merlot

  • Comment posted by budman:

    2/3/2023 9:47:00 AM - I believe that Foley is no longer the winemaker there. The current winemaker is Thomas Rivers Brown.
Red

2016 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard

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10/25/2019 - t_moderne wrote: NR

Twist and pour.
Deep ruby color. Clear.
Nose offers cherries and kirsch with beautiful floral violet notes.
Primary flavors of black cherries and plums, violet, with a brown spice note on the back end. Sufficient acidity to carry the ripe fruit.
Very enjoyable.
I have been a long time purchaser of Andrew's wines. Over the years, i have seen tremendous improvement in his wines. Impressive. Unfortunately, he announced the closing of AP Vin. As one who enjoys these wines, that is a loss.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    5/25/2021 2:59:00 PM - A big loss indeed!
Red

2014 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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3/4/2019 - tomlee wrote: 93 points

Light crimson in color. 14.1% ABV. Breathtaking nose of red fruits, cloves, baking spices and forest floor. Medium to full bodied with bright acidity. Opulent and plush. Strawberries, cherry cola and mushrooms on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Really delicious and not to far afield of the Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast appellation wine. Best over the next 2-3 years.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    3/23/2019 8:25:00 AM - The reference to Kosta Browne makes perfect sense, considering who the winemaker is.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    3/26/2019 8:33:00 AM - Correct. He makes AldenAlli, Shane, and a few other brands in Santa Rosa in the Coffey Park area.
Red

2011 Quivet Cellars Syrah Kenefick Ranch

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11/4/2018 - dhammer53 wrote: 90 points

Dinner with Jane and Mitch at Iron Skillet on the north fork of Long Island wine country. Popped, then waited 60 minutes to drink. A little tang, that would fade. Smooth, but I didn't think this wine was anything special. One of the few times (if ever) I've been disappointed with a Quivet. We had half a bottle left.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    12/12/2018 7:34:00 AM - Love the Iron Skillet!!!
Red

2013 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon

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2/12/2017 - budman Likes this wine: 93 points

Complex, with blue, red, and black fruits. There was even some eucalyptus on the nose. An incredibly complex wine. Can't wait for the 2014!!!

  • Comment posted by budman:

    11/24/2018 11:19:00 AM - I've only had the 2013, the inaugural vintage of the reboot. We did barrel taste the 2015 and 2016 last year. They tasted real good to us.
Red

2011 Myriad Cellars Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

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12/14/2014 - oceanspirit Likes this wine: 92 points

This was the 2nd of our two bottles. We enjoyed this wine with a steak dinner after a 2 1/2 hour decant. Nice Syrah with a citrus bite, mineral flavor and strong fruit.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    11/17/2018 4:46:00 AM - Cabernet???
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2012 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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10/26/2018 - ListenToMeWine Does not like this wine: 80 points

past its prime, lifeless

  • Comment posted by budman:

    10/28/2018 12:02:00 PM - Several others who drank this in October disagree with your assessment. Perhaps you got an off bottle.c
Red

2011 Cirq Pinot Noir TreeHouse

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10/8/2017 - budman wrote: NR

Dissappointing... nowhere near previous bottles... bummer.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    2/1/2018 9:07:00 AM - I suspect an off bottle. We had another 2 months later and it was fine. So far, 4 out of 5 have been excellent.
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2009 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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11/12/2016 - budman Likes this wine: 93 points

In a great place right now. No signs of going downhill any time soon.

  • Comment posted by budman:

    12/1/2016 6:50:00 AM - Unfortunately, no Anthill Farms yet. I almost pulled the trigger on a couple of bottles at WineBid.com, but decided to hold off for now. I've got a LOT of pinot noir in the cellar.
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2010 DeBiase Pinot Noir

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3/29/2015 - budman wrote: NR

What a shame... incredible potential... where did it go wrong?????

  • Comment posted by budman:

    3/30/2015 3:24:00 AM - The wine was excellent. I was indeed talking about the business.
Red

2011 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Old Vine Block Peterson Family Vineyard

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4/6/2014 - Dfinn wrote: 81 points

Nice nose. Strong tannins. Very chewy. May need more time in bottle

  • Comment posted by budman:

    4/15/2014 6:41:00 AM - I suspect this was opened WAY too early. I'm still holding my 2008s.

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