Tasting Notes for JWCalhoun

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2018 Ca' Donini Montepulciano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (view label images)

7/24/2021 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

88 points

Crisp and tangy

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2015 Five Rows Cabernet Sauvignon Durant Ranch Vineyards St. Helena (view label images)

10/2/2017 - JWCalhoun wrote:

93 points

With my buddies from Seattle...

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2015 Ridge Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

9/15/2017 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

94 points

Fantastically smooth!!

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2014 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Crianza Tempranillo (view label images)

6/18/2017 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

95 points

A perfectly light yet full bodied Rioja from Spain while in Spain is the epitome of good timing!

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2012 Domaine Chandon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/26/2016 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

92 points

Very good. Papa P's wine enjoyed at Edwin's.

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2011 Oak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California (view label images)

11/12/2016 - JWCalhoun wrote:

88 points

Drinkable

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2015 Casa Vinicola Botter Gran Passione Rosso Veneto IGT Red Blend (view label images)

11/3/2016 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

87 points

Very nice.

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2011 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 815 California (view label images)

1/24/2014 - JWCalhoun wrote:

92 points

Nice and smooth

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2010 La Font Boissiere Gigondas Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/23/2013 - JWCalhoun wrote:

97 points

Fantastic!!

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2007 Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/12/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

93 points

Smooth yet bold!

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2010 The Federalist Wines Zinfandel The Federalist Visionary Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

11/21/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

90 points

Good

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2011 Big House Wine Company Zinfandel Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines California (view label images)

11/21/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

77 points

Not good

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2011 Francis Ford Coppola Zinfandel Director's Cut Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

11/21/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

92 points

Very good

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2008 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

10/15/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

94 points

Excellent!

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2010 Root:1 Carménère [The Original Ungrafted] Colchagua Valley (view label images)

8/10/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

89 points

Deep yet smooth. Very nice.

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2008 Altovinum Evodia Calatayud Garnacha, Grenache (view label images)

8/7/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

88 points

Nice finish

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2010 San Lucas Malbec Reserva Pascual Toso Barrancas (view label images)

7/20/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

87 points

Very nice

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2009 Vineland Estates Winery Cabernet Franc Niagara Peninsula VQA (view label images)

7/8/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

91 points

Very tasty, nicely balanced cab franc.

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2009 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Family Napa Valley (view label images)

6/8/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

88 points

Prettt smooth

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2011 Red Diamond Winery Malbec Red Wine Bodega INV-B 70351 Tupungato

5/31/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

81 points

A little bitey for a Malbec, but drinkable.

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2010 Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Malbec Don Miguel Gascón Mendoza (view label images)

5/31/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

90 points

Very good Malbec. Smooth and dry.

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2008 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Rùfina Riserva Castello di Nipozzano Montesodi Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

5/19/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

87 points

Exceptionally smooth, well rounded chianti. Very good chianti.

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2009 Mario Ercolino Sicilia Saserello Red Blend (view label images)

3/27/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

86 points

A very nice mild red wine. Worthy of drinking again.

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2004 Kiona Sangiovese Estate Reserve Red Mountain (view label images)

2/10/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

91 points

A very complex, wonderful wine.

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2007 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

2/10/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

93 points

A fantastically smooth chianti! Give it a shot

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2009 Morin Pere et fils Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc (view label images)

1/31/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

81 points

A decent Pinot. Still too light bodies for our taste.

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2010 Alambrado Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Selección Mendoza (view label images)

1/27/2012 - JWCalhoun wrote:

86 points

A pretty basic cab

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2009 Trapiche Malbec Oak Cask Mendoza (view label images)

12/9/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

87 points

Deep color, nice depth of flavor. A good general wine. It lacks some of the Malbec characteristics, but, in general, a better than average wine.

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2007 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/24/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

92 points

Very good. Light and smooth with a nice finish.

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2008 Quinta Do Espirito Santo Vinho Regional Lisboa Red Blend (view label images)

11/8/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

85 points

A pretty good combo wine.

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2009 Les Deux Cotes Crozes-Hermitage Syrah (view label images)

11/5/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

78 points

Nothing impressive; very disappointing.

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2008 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

11/4/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

85 points

Needs a little time, but still pretty good.

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2008 Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vine Street Sonoma County (view label images)

11/1/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

92 points

A very good and drinkable wine. This was a great bottle bought at Kroger.

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2008 Mendoza Vineyards Malbec Zarpado Mendoza (view label images)

10/30/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

81 points

Needs a little more time. It's not bad now, but will get better.

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2010 Bodega Elena De Mendoza Red Blend (view label images)

10/30/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

81 points

Nothing special, but pretty good for a store bought wine.

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2009 Les Hauts de Mourral Minervois Grande Réserve Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

10/29/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

87 points

This had a nice mouthfeel and depth of flavor. It had a nice, deep color and a smooth smell. I was very happy with this wine.

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2007 Monte Antico Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

5/1/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

89 points

This was a very balanced, lightly mixed wine that went down very nicely. It went very good with our beef dinner and I think this was better than expected.

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2005 Château Lescalle Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/18/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

82 points

Decent aged wine.

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2005 Château Lescalle Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/18/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

Very good aged wine.

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2008 Tamás Estates Double Decker Red Central Coast Red Blend (view label images)

1/29/2011 - JWCalhoun wrote:

86 points

A very peppery, full bodied wine that hit the spot. It was very good.

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2004 Château La Clotte St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/25/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

89 points

An older bordeaux ... We thought we had a find. It was was a very good bordeaux with the extra taste associated with an older bordeaux. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this wine was both disappointing and very good. I think my impression of an older bordeaux is not exactly in tune with reality. Nonetheless this is a good wine worth having on hand for a special occasion.

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2009 Viña Cobos Malbec Felino Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

11/27/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

89 points

A good Malbec that seemed to improve as it sat and more things were with it. I think this wine, too, will improve with time.

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2008 Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

11/27/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

90 points

11/17/10 - A good blend. It was a nice, versatile wine Aging may help the depth of this wine.

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2008 Decoy Red Wine Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/26/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

91 points

A good, but not great Meritage. The depth of taste was limited, but this may improve with time.

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2009 Andrew McPherson The Full Fifteen South Eastern Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

11/25/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

87 points

An average bottle of wine. Good for groups and later in the evening.

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2008 Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi (view label images)

11/23/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

85 points

A very good wine to pass the time. It's smooth with good character and definite drinkability. There is nothing bad to say about this wine, it's just not world class.

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2008 Bodegas Muriel Rioja Barón de Barbón Viura, Macabeo (view label images)

11/10/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

92 points

A very nice, smooth rioja. This tempranillo is aged perfectly and a great bottle to drink whenever available.

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1997 Château La Conseillante Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/20/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

94 points

A truly world class bottle of wine. This is why Bordeaux is the best. The complexity and overall enjoyment of this bottle was head and shoulders above anything we've ever drank; it's a totally different class than the younger, but good wines we are used to drinking. It'll be interesting to see if these older wines are truly better or are we just experiencing a different flavor.

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2006 Cartlidge & Browne Rabid Red California Red Blend (view label images)

10/6/2010 - JWCalhoun wrote:

89 points

A good bottle with grilled lamb.

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2008 Familia Zuccardi Malbec Serie A Valle de Uco (view label images)

10/6/2010 - JWCalhoun Likes this wine:

93 points

A very, very good bottle of wine. It was dry and balanced.

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