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Red

2019 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Il Poggiale

Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more

2/11/2023 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 92 points

Brief tasting at M&S: Very nice. Much more stuffing and balance than the regular CC.

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2020 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more

2/11/2023 - Momus99 wrote: NR

Brief tasting at M&S: Pleasant enough; A bit over-oaked.

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Red

2016 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Red Rhone Blend more

2/5/2023 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 89 points

Just ok…Didn’t wow. Basic black cherry flavors. Balanced I guess. Just didn’t seem profound.

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Red

2016 Château Giscours

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend more

2/2/2023 - Momus99 wrote: 93 points

Had at Met Grill with brief decant. Didn’t disappoint-Really starting to open up with still mostly primary flavors. Tannins are actually more prominent than the previous bottle. Still has a pronounced chocolate more (not unpleasant). Would guess this has a long life ahead. Great accompaniment to steak.

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Red

2012 Krupp Brothers Estates The Doctor

Atlas Peak Red Blend more

12/30/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 88 points

Didn’t take detailed tasting notes. A good, solid, well-made wine but not justifying the stratospheric price. Good Tempranillo fruit oaked to within an inch of its life, but overall pleasant to drink. Still holding up wire well after 10 years.

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White - Sparkling

2016 Domaine Carneros Jardin d'Hiver Ultra Brut

Champagne Blend more

12/30/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 88 points

We both liked the lower-end “blue label” Brut cuvée more. This was pretty angular and austere. Went really well with JC’s smoked ono though.

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White - Sparkling

2017 Domaine Carneros Estate Brut Cuvee

Champagne Blend more

12/30/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 90 points

Very balanced and an all-round high quality brut. Reminiscent of Veuve Clicquot non-vintage and other NV large-production Champagne houses that maintain a high level of quality.

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Red

2021 Luca Ferraris Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Clàsic

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12/19/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 88 points

$25 or so at Mondo Vino. My first Ruché. An interesting wine. Popped and poured. Transparent dark red. On the nose, I get raspberries and black pepper, with some bubblegum. Same on the palate plus good acidity to keep everything in balance. Tannins are prominent though fine in texture. Label says 15% alcohol though it doesn’t taste like it-No booziness. Altogether a pleasant wine, light in flavor palate and body. Not really sure what I’d pair it with though Wikipedia says it’s traditionally paired with slow-braised beef.

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Red

2020 Mission La Caminade Cahors

Malbec Blend, Malbec more

12/11/2022 - Momus99 wrote: 85 points

Had a glass at Le Pichet. Pretty meh but drinkable.

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Red

2017 School House Pinot Noir

Spring Mountain District more

12/5/2022 - Momus99 wrote: NR

Similar to prior bottle; Definitely a winner.

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Red

2019 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Peters Vineyard

Russian River Valley more

11/29/2022 - Momus99 wrote: 93 points

Tasted at the winery along with the 2018 Sonoma Coast pinot. Both were among the best new world PN I've had. Didn't take detailed notes at the time but the sense memory is strong. A bit more fruit-driven and less austere than the Sonoma Coast pinot, but I found the two equally enjoyable. Deeply extracted but not jammy or overly fruit-driven at all. Long finish.

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Red

2018 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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11/29/2022 - Momus99 wrote: 93 points

Tasted at the winery. Didn't take detailed notes at the time but the sense memory is strong with this one. Really delicious Pinot with an honest, rustic feel (maybe due to pleasantly rough tannins and some barnyard) but still very precise. Deeply extracted but not jammy or overly fruit-driven at all; Everything was nicely balanced. Definitely among the best new world PN I've had: Serious juice.

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Red

2018 Melville Syrah Estate

Sta. Rita Hills more

11/20/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 91 points

Very enjoyable wine, and a quite decent value at $30. Coravined over 2 nights. On nose and palate the flavors are very clean and distinct (i.e. separable). Fruit dominant but not in a gloopy, overly extracted way. Very well balanced overall with moderate tannins and length. An earthy/dusty note on the nose but no savory notes (like roast meat) as one gets with Syrah sometimes. Drinking wel mot but feels like it has at least a couple of years of stuffing in it. Glad I got 4 bottles!

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Red

2012 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Caravan

Napa Valley more

11/3/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 90 points

Really like this. Thought I detected so slight cork taint so stuck some saran wrap in the glass which seemed to do the trick. The most surprising thing about this wine is its youthfulness. It seems more like a 4-5 year-old cab than a 10 year old one. Dark red with no hint of bricking; Pretty standard Cabernet Sauvignon nose with some predominance of chocolates notes. On the palate, some tannins persist, and the overall balance is good with a fairly long finish. I think this is pretty high quality Napa cab.

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2017 School House Pinot Noir

Spring Mountain District more

10/22/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 91 points

A very enjoyable example of New World Pinot noir. Far from the typical Cali PN black Cherry gloop, though would never be mistaken for Burgundy. Remarkably pale in color. Nose is a complex mixture of bing cherries, black tea, rose petals, and hints of white pepper. Same on palate plus some savory notes. Palate is well-balanced, with fairly long finish, and fine tannins. A very well made wine, verging on profound. A reasonable, though not crazy, QPR at $40.

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Red

2016 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Red Rhone Blend more

10/20/2022 - Momus99 wrote: 86 points

Kind of disappointing…Not a lot of balance. Rather less tannic than I’d expect. Kind of “gloopy” (hard to explain but murky dark fruits without a lot of freshness). A bit too much oak as well.

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White - Sparkling

2008 Dom Pérignon Champagne

Champagne Blend more

10/16/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 93 points

From memory; It was a few weeks ago. Definitely an impressive Champagne, recognizable as a tête de cuvée. Lots of funk and depth from extended time in lees.

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Red

2019 Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi

Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more

10/7/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 89 points

I have had a few wines from Chianti Colli Senesi before and had found them all disappointing. This is different-Very good juice! Felsina seems to maintain high standards across their entire line of cuvees.

Popped and poured. Dark red in color. Nose evolves after a while in the glass but is multi-dimensional with fruit, spice, and some savory notes. On the palate, it's clean and with decent acidity as one would expect from a Sangiovese. The 10% Merlot rounds it out nicely. Tannins are moderately coarse and fairly prominent, but in balance with the rest of the wine. Fairly short finish. Really enjoyed this. Good weekday wine but would not be embarrassed to serve at a dinner party either. Decent QPR at $17, though I see others have it at $10-12, which I think is a terrific deal.

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Red

2005 Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more

9/17/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 92 points

This is drinking beautifully right now and I’m sad it’s my last bottle. Everything is in balance. Dark red with no bricking. Nose of bing cherries and old leather. Palate is very balanced, with a long finish. Tannins are still present though fading. Tons of structure and probably will be good for 10+ more years.

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Red

2012 Ca'Erto Amarone della Valpolicella

Corvina Blend, Corvina more

9/9/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 90 points

A good example of Amarone. Carries its 16% alcohol reasonably gracefully. Highly extracted but not overpowering nor overly sweet as some Amarones can be-Overall things are in balance. Tannins are fading. Would drink soon.

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Red

2017 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia

Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more

9/3/2022 - Momus99 wrote: 93 points

Tasted at McCarthy and Schiering. Tannic, muscular, and delicious. Would be the perfect pairing for bistecca a la fiorentina.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2011 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Trebbiano Blend, Trebbiano more

9/3/2022 - Momus99 Does not like this wine: 83 points

Tasted freshly opened bottle at McCarthy & Schiering. Expected to love it but found it just to clean. Maybe insufficient acidity to balance the sugar? Whatever reason, I poured my taste out after a couple of sips.

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White

2020 Quinta das Arcas Vinho Verde Arca Nova

White Blend more

8/7/2022 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 88 points

Decent vinho verd.
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Red

2016 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes La Louisiane

Red Rhone Blend more

8/7/2022 - Momus99 wrote: NR

Not giving this one a numerical rating since I was not wild about it but this note is a couple of weeks after drinking it. Just remember it being rather understated.

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Red

2015 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

Red Rhone Blend more

8/7/2022 - Momus99 wrote: NR

Wasn’t showing much tonight. Dumb phase?

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