Tasting Notes for winegr

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2008 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/4/2023 - winegr Likes this wine:

93 points

Really good. Big fruit with earthy tannins falling out, but still a bit of licorice, menthol and acid to balance. Has aged well.

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2018 Etxea Cabernet Franc Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain (view label images)

1/28/2023 - winegr Likes this wine:

91 points

Unique wine for CA. More earthy, lighter style cab franc that is french-ish. Very balanced with some light red fruit earth and tobacco. I appreciate this elegant style.

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2006 The Winemakers' Collection Denis Dubourdieu Cuvée No. 2 Château d'Arsac Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/12/2019 - winegr wrote:

92 points

I’m really digging this wine. Not fruit forward certainly, but balanced and nuanced. Love it. It just has more complexity than much higher priced wines. Not for fruit bomb lovers, but I There is fruit still.

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2009 Ravenswood Pickberry Sonoma Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/3/2018 - winegr wrote:

92 points

Excellent. Fruit, tannins, minerals.

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2009 Jack Larkin Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/3/2011 - winegr wrote:

This was MUCH better than the 09 Merlot for my palate. This was big, but had solid balance and some complexity. Excellent.

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2012 Domaine Charvin Côtes du Rhône (Le Poutet) Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/20/2015 - winegr Likes this wine:

91 points

This is one sophisticated CdR IMO. Earthy and minerals. Like a CdR and cru Beaujolais. Dry, slightly tannic. My kind of wine. Love the style. Less of a robert Parker wine.

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2006 Macrae Family Winery Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/10/2015 - winegr wrote:

88 points

This bottle was not overtly corked like the last one which tasted like nail polish and went down the drain. This bottle was some where imbetween, yet drinkable. It tastes like a classy pinot that unfortunately still had a bit of volatile acidity going on. It was drinkable and somewhat pleasant(mid-80s) but was disappointing because if it was in pristine shape, it would have been a 90+ wine based on its elegance and class. Too bad. As it was, tastes 2/3rds like a classy pinot and 1/3 like a really abrasive cheap wine. 88 based on average of mid80s and 90+ that it probably would be in decent shape. Almost a victory after prior bottle disaster. One more bottle left to see if I get lucky. Cork was in slightly better shape than the last one. Broke, but didn't disintegrate.

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2008 Macrae Family Winery Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/4/2015 - winegr Likes this wine:

90 points

Classy elegant wine. Shows a bit too much heat for a pinot, but Classic Russian river pinot wit elegance, fruit, and some spicy sandalwood notes.

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2006 Macrae Family Winery Pinot Noir Bacigalupi Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/3/2015 - winegr wrote:

flawed

I'm really surprised Last Bottle would sell this wine. This seems to have serious VA and is clearly moderately flawed. Cork shredded too. Nose with hint vinegar. Elegant palate, but too flawed to appreciate.

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2009 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Moulin-à-Vent Clos de la Tour Domaine de la Tour du Bief Gamay (view label images)

12/20/2014 - winegr Likes this wine:

92 points

This is a beautiful Beaujolais. Bright red fruit, nice structure, and some earthy elements.

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2006 St. Francis Cabernet Franc McCoy Vineyard Sonoma County (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

92 points

Loved this last bottle. Classic, complex.

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2009 Taz Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

Solid, not interesting

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2011 Torremoron Ribera del Duero Tempranillo (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

Last bottle was pretty good. Fruity, but structured.

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2010 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Getting better with age. Nicely getting more elegant and classic.

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2006 Truchard Merlot Carneros (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

I'm a big fan. Structured, classical, slightly modern merlot. Truchard is underrated.

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2009 Treasure Cellars Proprietary Blend Howell Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

87 points

Ok. Nothing more.

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2010 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Reserve Sonoma County (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

A little oaky. Nice acid helps save it, but not an ager.

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2004 Sbragia Family Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard Moon Mountain District (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

Always a fan, but better young.

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2006 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Hill Sonoma Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Not what it once was, but still very interesting.

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2007 Provenance Vineyards Merlot Three Palms Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

92 points

Drinking much better with age. Last bottle was very nice. Structured and minerally.

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2010 Oriel Chardonnay Dylan Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

86 points

Should have drunk young.

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2011 Louis Metaireau Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Petit Mouton Melon de Bourgogne (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

I like this one. Graceful and elegant.

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2009 Longoria Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

It solid. Nothing more.

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2007 Kendric Vineyards Pinot Noir Marin County (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

89 points

Nice texture, a bit of oak.. Nice fruit. Not the wine it was a year or so ago.

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2005 Havens Wine Cellars Merlot Reserve Carneros (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Well structured merlot.

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2006 Havens Wine Cellars Merlot Reserve Carneros (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

Earthy, structured merlot. Old world.

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2008 Greg Norman California Estates Syrah Camatta Hills Reserve Paso Robles

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

Solid wine. Bright berries. Some minerality. Not super complex, but nicely made. Drink soon.

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2009 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Gravières Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Nice wine, but not overly complex. Not sure it has more potential. 89-90.

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2011 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Edna Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

I really like this tangy, balanced Pinot noir. Really well made. 91+

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2010 Dandelion Vineyards Riesling Wonderland of the Eden Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

Always a fan of this dry Aussie Riesling.

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2006 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Nice wine, but not my favorite style. A bit warm.

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2007 Cameron Hughes Syrah Lot 178 Carneros (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Very nice as always. 90+

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2007 Cameron Hughes Lot 198 (Havens) Carneros Red Blend (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Some bottles are great, but variation galore. Interesting. Nice.

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2007 Cameron Hughes Lot 179 (Havens Black and Blue) Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

Always a great value. Not amazing like in its youth, but quite good. Balanced Syrah and cab.

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2010 Cameron Hughes Crozes-Hermitage Lot 354 Syrah (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

One of the better balanced wines from Cameron Hughes I've had in a while. Not the most complex, but well balanced and some interest. 89-90.

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2010 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release Napa Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

Better when young. Still a nice Sbragia wine.

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2012 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Luminus Oak Knoll District (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

I'm a fan of this balanced style. I wish all Cali producers had a bit more acid and balance.

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2007 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Always a fan. Not the most complex, but well balanced and well structured.

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2006 Arcadian Syrah Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

90 points

Well balanced Syrah. Not sure it's drinking quite as well as it was, but very good.

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2011 Agro de Bazan Albariño Rías Baixas Granbazán Etiqueta Ambar (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

92 points

Very nice wine. Love this producer. Balance and class.

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2005 Arietta Claret Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

92 points

A touch of oak, but a very nice wine.

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2012 Collestefano Verdicchio di Matelica (view label images)

12/1/2014 - winegr wrote:

91 points

Very nice wine. Balance of fruit and a bit of chalkiness. This is a very balanced wine. Not sure what time will bring.

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2005 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley (view label images)

11/8/2014 - winegr Likes this wine:

91 points

Needed a little air and not quite as impressive as before. Still several years left in it though. Earthy and medium bodied. I like the style, but not quite as good as a few years back. 90-91.

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2005 Poliziano Le Stanze Toscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/7/2014 - winegr Likes this wine:

94 points

This wine is remarkably good. Tastes very expensive. Extracted, dry, minerally, and flat out brilliant. 93-94.

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2006 Maison Noir Wines Thief in Law Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

85 points

Becoming overripe and not very interesting. Seemed to have potential, but going the wrong way.

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2010 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Reserve Sonoma County (view label images)

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

89 points

Nice cleansing acidity, but drink up. These don't get better with age in my opinion. 88-89

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2009 Taz Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

88 points

Some bottles are clearly better than others. 88-90.

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2002 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 30th Anniversary Edition Red Rock Terrace Diamond Mountain (view label images)

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

93 points

This was certainly a really well-balanced and fine bottle of wine.

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2008 Greg Norman California Estates Syrah Camatta Hills Reserve Paso Robles

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

89 points

I'm a fan. This is 89-90 for me, but seems to get oxidized by day 2. Restrained and some minerally notes to go with bright berry fruit.

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2008 Robert Keenan Winery Chardonnay Spring Mountain District (view label images)

8/2/2014 - winegr wrote:

85 points

CA chard just doesn't age that well. Even non-malo often.

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