Tasting Notes for Billjkay

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2020 Ramazzotti Wines Raffinto Sonoma County SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

4/1/2024 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Yet another missing from our inventory. I think the dog has learned how to use a corkscrew. Assigning a default of 90.

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2020 Ramazzotti Wines Barbera Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/1/2024 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Missing from inventory. Assigning a default of 90. #2

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2020 Ramazzotti Wines Barbera Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/1/2024 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Missing from inventory. Assigning a score of 90 by default. 1

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2021 Ramazzotti Wines Barbera Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/1/2024 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Missing from inventory. Therefore assigning a score of 90 by default.

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2020 St. Anne's Crossing Primitivo Shumahi Vineyard Sonoma County (view label images)

3/22/2024 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Sharp raspberry, blackberry, clove, a little cinnamon, juicy, but a dry finish

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2017 Lone Madrone The Dodd Paso Robles Adelaida District Red Blend (view label images)

12/9/2023 - Billjkay wrote:

87 points

Past iota prime in late 2033. . Four of us drank it. Only I went back for seconds Kinda bitter.

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2019 St. Anne's Crossing Old Vine Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

12/8/2023 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Wife likes it more. Said Raspberry and Boysenberry, and little bit of pepper. She said 90. I thought it was off. Bitter aftertaste. 87 and not thrilled for it.

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2019 Mazzocco Zinfandel Warm Springs Ranch Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/3/2023 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Reliably tasty. Not all that fruit forward. Solid Zin. Really good.

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2018 Booker Vineyard Oublie Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/28/2023 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

So rich, ripe raspberry, cranberry, light not layered, Grenache centric

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2017 Croad Vineyards Taranaki Pure Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

4/1/2023 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Good very good

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2018 Ramazzotti Wines Raffinto Sonoma County SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

10/14/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

88 points

Blackberry. Cranberry. pepper. Fairly tannic. Just no wow factor to rate it over 89.

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2013 Tablas Creek Roussanne Paso Robles (view label images)

8/13/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Brilliant gold, full bodied, almost viscous. Baking spice, stone fruit, baked pear, creamy vanilla, excellent with shrimp scampi!!

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2015 Croad Vineyards Ariki Pure Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/7/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

96 points

Bright raspberry, dark chocolate, fruit forward but not sweet, phenomenal!!

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2015 Croad Vineyards Ariki Pure Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/7/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

96 points

Candy! Bright raspberry, dark chocolate, fruit forward but not sweet, phenomenal!!

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2018 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel The Ranch Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

3/11/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Tasty! Heavy, viscous, very raspberry/blueberry. Goes down easy. Maybe a touch too sweet (says wife). Hints of vanilla and baking spice. Heavy berry on the tongue.

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2018 Mazzocco Grenache Chemise Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

3/4/2022 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Tones of raspberry, dark chocolate or cocoa, light texture but strong finish. Assertive for a Grenache.

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2015 Mazzocco Vino Rosso Mendocino County Red Blend (view label images)

10/22/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Rich, jammy, raspberry, blackberry. Hint of prune. Great with lasagna. A little sharp aftertaste.

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2017 Ramazzotti Wines Zinfandel Alexander Valley (view label images)

10/21/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Velvety, light touches of blackberry and prune. Went very well with schnitzel and spatzel.

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2018 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Hammertown Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/26/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

86 points

Viscous, ripe blackberry, blueberry, almost raisin-y. Better after breathing a while, tannins mellow.

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2012 Tablas Creek Roussanne Paso Robles (view label images)

5/24/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

96 points

Rich, smooth, creamy, spicy,, peach & apricot, some cinnamon, nutmeg. Incredibly good with the seafood pasta!! Happy Anniversary to us!!

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2016 Ramazzotti Wines Cabernet Franc Alexander Valley (view label images)

4/24/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Not as tannic as most Cab Francs. Smoothe. Blackberry, mulberry, cranberry tones. Would probably buy again. $40 is a more enticing price point than $52.

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2016 Croad Vineyards Zinfandel Silver Fern Series Paso Robles Willow Creek District (view label images)

4/13/2021 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Bold fruit forward. Smoothe! Raspberry, blackberry, mulberry and a hint of vanilla. No bite or dry aftertaste. Just freaking awesome Zin lovers Zin.

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2017 Rockpile Vineyards Zinfandel Park's Block (view label images)

10/6/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Assertive, rich, fruit forward, but with a lot of spice, mulberry, cinnamon, clove, pepper

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2016 Williamson Wines Grenache Embrace Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/5/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Raspberries, blackberries, a bit of pepper, baking spice, vanilla, delicious!!

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N.V. Croad Vineyards 661 Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

8/12/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

92 points

Bold, fruit forward, viscous, delicious!!! Ripe raspberry, plum, great for jammy zin lovers!

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2016 Benziger Family Winery Joaquin's Inferno Sonoma Mountain Red Blend (view label images)

7/8/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Pretty dry for a Zinfandel blend, spicy but more pepper than baking spice. Not much fruit.

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2016 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel The Ranch Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

5/23/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Rich, smooth, black cherry, lovely acidity, not overly tannic. Red licorice yumminess!

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2013 Croad Vineyards Zinfandel Pure Paso Robles (view label images)

2/14/2020 - Billjkay wrote:

92 points

Perfection. Big beautiful bountiful berries!

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2017 Sawyer Lindquist Chardonnay Spanish Springs Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)

12/4/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

72 points

Woof!! What happened? It was good at the winery, but this is nasty! Bret or corked. Bleh!

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2017 J. Rickards Carignane Heritage Selection St Clair Vineyard Alexander Valley (view label images)

9/28/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

Darn fine barn wine

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2013 Powell Mountain Cellars Zinfandel Paso Robles (view label images)

8/24/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Very smoothe. Heavy dark fruit - blackberry, raisin, raspberry, plum .... No pepper, almost no tannins. VERY drinkable now - don?t wait.

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2013 Powell Mountain Cellars Primitivo Paso Robles (view label images)

7/23/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Smooth, delicious, fruit forward, a bit of spice on finish, drink soon. Great with spicy spaghetti!

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2016 VJB Primitivo Sonoma Valley (view label images)

5/7/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Blackberry, raspberry aromas, similar palate w/ anise, a bit of pepper finish.

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2014 Soda Rock Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Twisted Rail Alexander Valley (view label images)

1/25/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

88 points

Mild, smooth, tasty, not exceptional, not bold, very pleasant .... would buy again for $25-ish but not more. Still a big fan of Soda Rock Sauv Blanc and the winery is awesome.

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Tripi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/21/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Rich, smooth delightful! Blueberry pie blackberry, cinnamon, spice, black pepper finish

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Tripi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/21/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Rich, smooth delightful! Blueberry pie blackberry, cinnamon, spices, nice black pepper finish!

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Reserve Split Rail Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/14/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Blueberry, cinnamon aromas, lovely spices, blueberry, cherry, velvety nectar!

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Reserve Split Rail Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/14/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Blueberry, cinnamon aromas, lovely spices, plum, blueberry, cherry, silky nectar!

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Reserve Split Rail Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/14/2019 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Blueberry, cinnamon aromas, lovely spices, plum, blueberry, cherry, smooth velvety nectar!

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2015 St. Anne's Crossing Zinfandel Harris Kratka Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

11/24/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

91 points

Fruit forward, dark cherry, some pepper, tannin on the finish, will be good a few years!

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2014 Ramazzotti Wines Ricordo Dry Creek Valley Red Blend (view label images)

11/15/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

92 points

Violet, berries on the nose, flavor or black cherry, plum, vanilla, hint of pepper-YUM!

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2013 Hanna Malbec Red Ranch Alexander Valley (view label images)

11/14/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

88 points

Solid. Full of flavor but not jammy. A bit of a bitter unripe, blackberry flavor.

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2017 Soda Rock Winery Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley (view label images)

11/11/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Nice. Not grassy or over-grapefruity

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2015 Medlock Ames Estate Red Bell Mountain Alexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/23/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Cocoa, coffee, blueberry aromas, boysenberry on the palate. Very juicy & tasty, but not amazing.

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2014 Ramazzotti Wines Barbera Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/8/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

93 points

Smooth, scrumptious ripe berries, acidity perfect, divine with spaghetti & garlic bread!

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2016 J. Rickards Grenache One Lone Row Alexander Valley (view label images)

9/19/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

90 points

Wife says 90.

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2015 Suncé Chateau La Sunce Russian River Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/5/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

87 points

Fruit forward, very cherry, not a lot of spice or tannins present. Drink now.

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Syrah Slattery Rd Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/26/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Strong tannins, better chilled. Will age well, raspberry, pepper, not smoky.

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Syrah Slattery Rd Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/26/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Strong tannins, better lightly chilled. Will age well, raspberry, pepper, not smoky.

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2014 St. Anne's Crossing Syrah Slattery Rd Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/26/2018 - Billjkay wrote:

89 points

Strong tannins, better lightly chilled. Will age well, raspberry, pepper, not too smoky.

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