Tasting Notes for mjgkng

White

2022 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin Marlborough (view label images)

5/7/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Passion fruit and lime. Very nice.

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Red - Fortified

2012 Hawkstone Petite Sirah Connoisseur Series Napa Valley (view label images)

5/5/2024 - mjgkng wrote:

86 points

Not bad but a bit past its prime.

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White

2022 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin Marlborough (view label images)

5/4/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Grapefruit and lime.

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Red

2021 Stoller Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

5/1/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Medium body, consistent quality. Raspberry and cherry.

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White

2020 Binyamina Chardonnay Bin Galilee (view label images)

4/27/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Unusual blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Elements of both in this lovely Israeli wine.

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White

2020 Freie Weingärtner Wachau / Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel (view label images)

4/28/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

87 points

Medium body, spicy aroma.

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Red

2012 Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills Red Blend (view label images)

4/22/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Passover 2024. Very nice.

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White

2021 Ben Ami Chardonnay Galilee (view label images)

4/22/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Passover 2024. Very nice.

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Red

2021 Maia Mare Red Samson Red Blend (view label images)

4/22/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Passover 2024. Very nice.

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Red

2013 Moana Park Pinot Noir Hawke's Bay (view label images)

4/21/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

91 points

Medium body, burgundy color, dried flower and spice. A real treat from a boutique vineyard in NZ.

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Red

2020 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Il Vino dal Tralcetto (view label images)

4/20/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Elegant and smooth. Great value.

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White

2021 Leatherwood Viognier Western Cape (view label images)

4/14/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

87 points

On the sweet side. Honeysuckle.

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White

2021 Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

4/12/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

87 points

Stone fruit with hints of oak. Flowery nose.

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Red

2011 Ahnfeldt Cabernet Franc Napa Valley (view label images)

4/10/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Lush flavor, medium body. Well made cellared. Went well with mushroom barley risotto.

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White

2019 Kumeu River Chardonnay Maté's Vineyard (view label images)

3/29/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

91 points

Rich and textured. Pear and citrus. Well cellared and delicious.

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White

2022 Domaine Henri Perrusset Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay (view label images)

3/26/2024 - mjgkng wrote:

86 points

Can do better for the money.

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White

2012 Hanzell Chardonnay Sonoma Valley (view label images)

3/22/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Well cellared, retaining excellent quality of this fine vineyard.

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Red

2022 Pasqua Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vigneti del Sole (view label images)

3/21/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

What a find! Excellent value and delicious drinkable wine. Will definitely buy more!

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Red

2005 Peju Province Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/3/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Sweet blackberry full fruit flavor.

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White

2018 Freie Weingärtner Wachau / Domäne Wachau Riesling Smaragd Kellerberg (view label images)

2/28/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Complex and spicy. Excellent Gruner Veltliner from quality vineyard.

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White

2020 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay Karia Napa Valley (view label images)

2/24/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Refreshing and on the lighter side. Rich fruit flavor and hints oak.

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White

2021 Domaine Michel Barraud Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay (view label images)

2/16/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Peach and peppers.

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Red

2020 La Posta Malbec Angel Paulucci Vineyard Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

2/17/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Smooth and fruity. Excellent value.

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White

2022 Kind Stranger Pinot Gris Columbia Valley (view label images)

2/15/2024 - mjgkng Does not like this wine:

84 points

Did not go well with spicy salmon and I didn’t like the dull taste.

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White

2022 Les Vignobles Foncalieu Chardonnay Réserve Saint Marc Vin de Pays d'Oc (view label images)

2/10/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Pear and pineapple. Good value.

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Red

2022 Pasqua Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Vigneti del Sole (view label images)

2/7/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Amazing value. Light alcohol but plenty of fruit. Cherry and strawberry. I’m going to buy more!

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Red

2018 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

2/5/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Good value. Medium body.

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White

2022 Daou Vineyards Chardonnay Paso Robles (view label images)

2/3/2024 - mjgkng wrote:

87 points

On the disappointing side. Will try again with proper pairing.

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White

2022 Invivo Sauvignon Blanc X SJP Sarah Jessica Parker Marlborough (view label images)

2/1/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Tropical flavor with long finish.

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Red

2022 Cloudline Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

1/31/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Fruit forward and silky smooth texture.

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Red

2020 Kumeu River Pinot Noir Hunting Hill (view label images)

1/28/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Ripe cherry and spicy notes.

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Red

2015 Cellers Can Blau Montsant Mas de Can Blau Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/23/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Nice blend of Spanish grapes. Full body and dark fruit. Unique blend and flavor.

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Red

2019 Hex vom Dasenstein Spätburgunder Baden (view label images)

1/23/2024 - mjgkng wrote:

87 points

Ok on day one, light and fruity. Not so good on day two.

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Red

2009 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

1/20/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Still packed a punch. Cherry and vanilla. Went well with a spicy vegetarian dish.

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White

2019 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chardonnay Escudo Rojo Reserva Casablanca Valley (view label images)

1/20/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Excellent value and very enjoyable Chardonnay from Chile.

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Red

2022 Les Vignerons d'Estézargues Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée Kermit Lynch Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

1/18/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Nice blend of Rhône reds which paired well with baked halibut. Simple but tasty young French Rhône.

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White

2013 Hanzell Chardonnay Sonoma Valley (view label images)

1/17/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Well cellared, and excellent vintage. Full body with fruit forward. Long finish. Consume now or within next 2 years.

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Red

2013 Hanzell Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley (view label images)

1/16/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Aged well—kept in my basement cellar. Lots of deep fruit. Went well with Poulet en croute.

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Red

2021 Goldschmidt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Katherine Goldschmidt Stonemason Hill Alexander Valley (view label images)

1/17/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Medium body with a lush finish.

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White

2022 Kumeu River Chardonnay Coddington (view label images)

1/7/2024 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Peach and citrus. Lucious finish. Will even get better with cellaring.

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Red

2007 Franciscan Estate Meritage Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/6/2024 - mjgkng wrote:

86 points

Past its prime but still not bad. Plum and dark fruit.

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Red

2017 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

12/25/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Deserving of the 93 rating it received from James Suckling. Very impressive.

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White

2022 Kumeu River Chardonnay Rays Road Hawke's Bay (view label images)

12/24/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Zesty and fragrant. Another Kumeu River success.

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Red

2020 Kumeu River Pinot Noir Hunting Hill (view label images)

12/23/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

90 points

Ripe cherry and spice. Excellent vintage.

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White

2021 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Central Coast (view label images)

12/22/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Hope to find more!

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White

2020 Bodegas Salentein Chardonnay Reserve Valle de Uco (view label images)

12/21/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Very enjoyable and consistent. Excellent value.

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Red

2021 Stoller Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

12/17/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Well balanced and very good with chicken in cream sauce. Very consistent.

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White

2021 Domaine Michel Barraud Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay (view label images)

12/18/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

89 points

Full body with hints of peach and apple. Nice clean finish.

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White

2021 Kvaszinger Furmint Tokaji Dry (view label images)

12/11/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Unique flavor reminiscent of SB and Chardonnay. Good blend.

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White

2021 Invivo Sauvignon Blanc X SJP Sarah Jessica Parker Marlborough (view label images)

12/13/2023 - mjgkng Likes this wine:

88 points

Tropical flavors and longish finish. Quite enjoyable.

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