Tasting Notes for gossba

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2005 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

4/6/2021 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Mild cocoa and earthy tones on back. Not as much fruit as I had hoped. Drink now.

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2017 Shafer TD-9 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/26/2021 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

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2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/17/2021 - gossba Likes this wine:

92 points

This wine is losing its fruit. Drink now

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2007 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/15/2020 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Deep flavors - plumb, mild cocoa. Not much tanins - starting to reflect its age.

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2014 Orin Swift Machete California Red Blend (view label images)

4/24/2020 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Smooth - lot of chocolate upfront with some berry on back. Enjoyed this.

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2008 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/4/2020 - gossba Likes this wine:

95 points

Singing right now. Paired with a filet and complimented it perfectly. strong berry on front with chocolate and slight cinnamon on back

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2010 Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/21/2019 - gossba Likes this wine:

97 points

Smooth throughout; chocolate, cherry and plumb

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2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

12/27/2018 - gossba wrote:

95 points

Excellent cab that is maturing from fruit forward to rich earthy flavors on back

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2012 K Vintners Syrah The Beautiful Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

10/17/2016 - gossba Likes this wine:

95 points

Stunning integrated flavors - chocolate, plum and berries

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2010 Eighty Four Wines Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

6/14/2016 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Ready to drink now. Bursting with flavor - blackberry, cocoa and plum. Really good wine. Wish I had more than 1 bottle left.

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2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/30/2016 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Took a very long time to open up. Strong blackberry and mildly tannic throughout.

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2013 Carlisle Mourvèdre Sonoma County (view label images)

3/21/2016 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

complex and still young. some acidity on the front but with a smooth fruit finish. very good wine. great value.

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2010 BOND Matriarch Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/30/2015 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Decanted for an hour - still closed and mildly acidic. After another hour opened up and the fruit came through with a nice smoothness. Will wait another few years before opening another.

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2008 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Amber Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/11/2015 - gossba Likes this wine:

92 points

Good wine but had higher expectations for this. Fruit was somewhat muted compared to typical KB. Finish was slightly dry.

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2013 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

4/17/2015 - gossba Likes this wine:

91 points

Lots going on here. Fruit and pepper co-mingled on front with a light finish. Great quality for the price.

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2011 Roar Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

2/26/2015 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

A complex pinot with strong fruit. It has structure and smooth finish. Drinking well right now

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2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine Zinfandel California (view label images)

1/31/2015 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Incredible quality for the price here. Strong fruit upfront with a very mild pepper on back. Just a great wine.

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2009 Eighty Four Wines Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

11/16/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Very high quality wine. Bursting with flavor - strong blackberry upfront with a complex fruity finish.

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2006 Capaia Philadelphia Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/30/2014 - gossba wrote:

Better than the last bottle in 2013 we drank. Some indication of fruit and less tar. Still will likely stay away from this region going forward.

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2012 Turley Zinfandel Sadie Upton Amador County (view label images)

10/25/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

91 points

More complexity than reviews give it credit. Raspberry, jammy finish. Good quality zin

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2012 Turley Zinfandel Vineyard 101 Alexander Valley (view label images)

8/17/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Best Turley I've had.

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2008 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/17/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Great wine. Drinking very well right now. Got mild berry and plumb with balanced tannins on finish. Wish I had more of this.

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2008 B Cellars Blend 24 Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/3/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Brilliant wine. Flavorful with strong jammy blackberry and vanilla.

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2010 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love McLaren Vale (view label images)

6/15/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Very complex and rich. Drinking well now. Blackberry and plumb on front. Smooth mod chocolate finish. Good stuff

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2010 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

2/2/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Smooth with chocolate on front and blackberry finish

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2011 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

1/18/2014 - gossba Likes this wine:

94 points

Light fruit pops on the front with an earthy finish. Decanted and drank over several hours - got more balanced with time.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2011 Joseph Phelps Eisrébe St. Helena Scheurebe (view label images)

12/2/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

90 points

Sweetness was light with a tinge of fruit. Easy to drink.

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2008 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valley (view label images)

11/16/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

96 points

Stunning cab. Complex with strong blackberry upfront with a mocha finish. Wonderful

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2009 Carlisle Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley (view label images)

9/13/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

90 points

Drinking well but still young. Heavy tannins upfront with a plumb, dry finish.

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2012 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

8/12/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Strong fruit upfront. Deep flavored smooth and easy finish

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2008 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Three Palms Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

8/4/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

A high quality merlot - expected from Duckhorn. chocolate, rasberry upfront with a clean finish. Good stuff.

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2010 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Pastorale Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/2/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

91 points

Fruity Pinot. Really smooth throughout.

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2010 Tuck Beckstoffer Grenache Melée California (view label images)

7/26/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

93 points

Surprising fruit upfront. Raspberry and plumb. Smooth finish. Tannins are under control. Drinking nicely for a young Grenache. Great quality for the price.

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2011 Roar Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

6/18/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking well right now. Lots of fruit upfront. Smooth finish

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2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/9/2013 - gossba Likes this wine:

92 points

Consistent with prior notes. Still drinking very well chocolate and vanilla throughout.