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Tasting Notes for Davidalan

(320 notes on 256 wines)

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Red

2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/28/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

90 points

Aged well. Smooth with hints of plum.

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Red

2013 Sullivan Vineyards Heart of the Vineyard Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/22/2024 - Davidalan wrote:

Gave to new home owner.

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Red

2009 Terlato Vineyards Nicklaus Reserve Rutherford Red Blend (view label images)

4/22/2024 - Davidalan wrote:

Gave to new home owner.

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Red

2015 Navarro Vineyards Zinfandel Mendocino (view label images)

4/3/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

It’s held up well. Very smooth

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Red

2013 Curlew Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/11/2024 - Davidalan wrote:

84 points

I think it’s at the end. It’s thin and not much lingering at taste. May improve with decanting time.

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Red

2010 Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/25/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

The tannins are mellowed out. Hint’s of chocolate and berries.

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Red

2008 Miner Family The Oracle Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/16/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

87 points

The tannins have mellowed but the alcohol is still pretty hot. The color is very nice and there is a strong hint of berries.

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Red

2009 Amusee Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Diamond Mountain (view label images)

2/1/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

86 points

Deep purple with not a lot of nose and mellow tannins.

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Red

2010 Zolo Malbec Black Mendoza (view label images)

1/26/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Very dark, mild tannins, fruity

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Red

2008 Sbragia Family Cabernet Sauvignon Andolsen Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/21/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Very smooth with tannins aged out.

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White

2021 Imagery Estate Winery White Burgundy Carneros White Blend (view label images)

1/10/2024 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

92 points

Crispy, fruity acidity and with lasting flavor.

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Rosé - Sparkling

2013 Schramsberg Vineyards J. Schram Rosé North Coast Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Kimberly’s for thanksgiving.

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White - Sparkling

2013 Schramsberg Vineyards Extra Brut North Coast Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Croley’s for thanksgiving.

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White - Sparkling

2015 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs North Coast Chardonnay (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Croley’s for thanksgiving.

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Red

2010 Diadema Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Croley’s for thanksgiving.

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Red

2013 Purple Hands Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Croley’s for thanksgiving.

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Red

2012 Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/22/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Brought to Croley’s for thanksgiving

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Red

2010 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley (view label images)

11/13/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Considering the age it’s got lingering taste, sandalwood and berries. The finish is smooth.

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Red

2012 Imagery Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Sonoma County (view label images)

10/13/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

91 points

I like it a lot .

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White - Sparkling

2012 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Redding Ranch Marin County Champagne Blend (view label images)

9/30/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

92 points

Opened for Denise .

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White - Sparkling

2010 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Napa Valley Carneros Champagne Blend (view label images)

9/4/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

90 points

Mellowed out with lemon, citrus, and almond. Great bubbles .

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Rosé

2020 Imagery Estate Winery Aleatico Rosé Serres Ranch Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/26/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Just a good rose. 100 degrees outside and baked Cajun chicken inside .

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Red

2011 Drew Family Cellars Pinot Noir Morning Dew Ranch Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

8/18/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Crispy berry with notes of spice.

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White

2016 Navarro Vineyards Gewürztraminer Estate Bottled Dry Anderson Valley (view label images)

8/17/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

88 points

Drank with asparagus and chicken.

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Rosé

2020 Cuvaison Pinot Noir Rosé Carneros (view label images)

8/4/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

I really enjoyed this wine.

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Red

2013 Sapphire Hill Cabochon Cuvee Russian River Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/25/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Drank Penni pasta and salad. Very dark with mellowed tannins. Good wine.

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White

2013 Porter Creek Chardonnay Old Vine George's Hill Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/14/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

88 points

Drank with chicken pot pie.

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Red

2013 Robert Stemmler Pinot Noir Lawler Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

6/6/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

87 points

Spice with notes of cherry and tart fruit .

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Red

2013 Del Dotto Caves Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/29/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

91 points

Drank with ribs on Memorial Day. Lots of staying power after drinking .

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Rosé

2021 Benziger Family Winery Pinot Noir de Coelo Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/27/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

I note strawberry and mint. Good tasting wine.

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White

2018 Imagery Estate Winery White Burgundy North Coast White Blend (view label images)

5/13/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

I like it. Lots of effervescence, lemon, pear, apple.

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White

2014 Navarro Vineyards Chardonnay Première Réserve Anderson Valley (view label images)

5/13/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Gave as a gift for Rich Lee going away party at Pete Rubertone’s party.

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White

2017 Navarro Vineyards Chardonnay Mendocino (view label images)

5/13/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Gave to Rich Lee going away party at Pete Rubertone’s .

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Red

2009 Jack Nicklaus Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford (view label images)

5/13/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Gave as a gift to Rich Lee for his going away party.

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Rosé

2021 Benziger Family Winery Pinot Noir de Coelo Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/20/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

88 points

Dry with strawberry and light mint. Drank with tuna casserole.

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Red

2010 Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/7/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

88 points

The tannins have softened but still decent finish. There’s dark cherries and maybe a hint of dark chocolate.

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Red

2013 Baileyana Pinot Noir Firepeak Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)

3/29/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

87 points

This is a great wine for the price.

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Red

2014 Imagery Estate Winery WOW Red California Red Blend (view label images)

2/12/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

88 points

Drank with salmon. Very dark lots of different characters.

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Red

2009 Banshee Mordecai California Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

1/25/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

No idea where the wine is and can only assume it’s been drank.

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Red

2010 Hedges Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Limited (view label images)

1/25/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

Should have been drank a few years ago. Tannins are basically gone unless the wine opens up more with further decanting. Very dark wine with berries and coffee.

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Red

2010 Altamura Negroamaro Napa Valley (view label images)

1/19/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

91 points

Karen and I drank with gumbo. Really an awesome wine. Lots of staying power and years remaining .

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Red

2013 Sapphire Hill Cabochon Cuvee Russian River Valley Red Blend (view label images)

1/11/2023 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

87 points

Drank with Karen after day of cleaning the house of Helen’s books, purses, kitchen items etc.

Wine is very dark and fruit forward. Wine hasn’t opened up yet fully.

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Red

2010 Havens Wine Cellars Meritage Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/9/2023 - Davidalan wrote:

85 points

I cellared too long but still a decent drink. The tannins are basically gone. Fruit forward but no staying finish. May improve with more decanting.

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White - Sparkling

2009 Schramsberg Vineyards J. Schram North Coast Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/24/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

94 points

Drank this prior to Thanksgiving turkey . This is a great wine. Citrusy, pears , apple and caramel .

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White - Sparkling

2014 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs North Coast Chardonnay (view label images)

11/23/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Drank at Kimberly’s prior to wasabi beef. Light color and good bubbles .

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Red

1998 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/23/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

96 points

Long finish with mellow tannins. Drank with wasabi beef. Awesome wine.

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White

2014 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Dijon Clones Carneros (view label images)

11/21/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

86 points

Mellow and not too crisp.

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Red

2012 Dutcher Crossing Zinfandel Proprietor's Reserve Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

11/6/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

90 points

Dark with spices, fruit(plum), and very smooth .

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White

2013 Cuvaison Chardonnay Carneros (view label images)

10/16/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

87 points

Smooth and little oak and flowers and some fruit .

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White

2019 Navarro Vineyards Riesling Anderson Valley (view label images)

10/14/2022 - Davidalan Likes this wine:

89 points

Straw color crisp and citrusy

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