Tasting Notes for ValeriePlz

Red

2016 Easton Zinfandel Amador County (view label images)

1/9/2023 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

90 points

Black cherry and astringent; would be great with grilled red meat. I enjoyed post-dinner on its own.

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Red

2019 Château du Trignon Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/25/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

87 points

Acidic, mineral, red fruit

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Red

2019 Casata Parini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (view label images)

10/16/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

85 points

Got this super cheap at an Italian grocer in Portland, ME; tasty, especially with food.

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Red

2020 Companon Arieta Herrigoia Rioja Tempranillo (view label images)

9/19/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

89 points

Astringent and red fruit forward; tasty minerality

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Red

2018 Sanford Pinot Noir La Rinconada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

7/6/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Nice red fruit, woody characteristics, and bold flavors for a pinot noir. A bit bitter at the finish.

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Rosé

2020 Dúzsi Tamás Kékfrankos Roze Szekszárdi (view label images)

5/23/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

93 points

Mineral qualities and light effervescence; fruity without being sweet.

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Red

2020 Franck Balthazar Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/24/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

87 points

Tannins overwhelm the fruit a bit, more leather than berry

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Red

2020 Domaine Grosbois Gaillac La cuisine de ma mère... En vacances... à Gaillac Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

4/8/2022 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Nice round, red fruit

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Red

2018 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel California (view label images)

3/2/2021 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

95 points

Wonderful pepper and dark fruit - big flavors

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Red

2011 Château Lanessan Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/29/2021 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

88 points

Tasty but not as bold as I usually go for.

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Red

2018 Envinate Albahra Almansa Garnacha Tintorera, Alicante Bouschet (view label images)

9/15/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

90 points

Rich berry flavor, light tannins, bright and a bit acidic

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Red

2009 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

9/1/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Tannin-forward, beautiful red

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White

2018 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Santa Barbara County (view label images)

8/24/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

90 points

Not overly buttery; balanced and easy drinking, good summer wine

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Red

2018 Domaine La Manarine Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/20/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice acidity & bright fruit

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Red

2016 Ghost Block Zinfandel Pelissa Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

7/2/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Much loosened up the second day, very nice fruit

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Red

2016 Charly Thevenet Régnié Grain & Granit Gamay (view label images)

4/23/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

89 points

Astringent but fruit is present

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Red

2016 Ghost Block Zinfandel Pelissa Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

4/20/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

93 points

Delicious fruit and leather notes, well balanced

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White

2014 Sanford Chardonnay Gravity Flow Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

3/28/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Well balanced

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Red

2017 Field Recordings Wine Fiction Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

3/22/2020 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

Rich, fruity, savory

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Red

2015 Opolo Zinfandel Mountain Zinfandel Paso Robles (view label images)

9/17/2018 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

90 points

Delicious and fruity with the right spice for a zin. Went well with a spicy Moroccan meatball dish last night and tomato tarts tonight.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2000 Kereskedőház Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos Furmint Blend, Furmint (view label images)

12/1/2017 - ValeriePlz Does not like this wine:

I think I waited too long on this one.

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Red

2005 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/5/2017 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

92 points

Smooth and delicious, deep red

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Rosé

2015 Proprietà Sperino Piemonte Rosa del Rosa Piemonte DOC Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo (view label images)

7/23/2017 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

91 points

Dry, savory, delicious

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Red

2013 Château La Dominique St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/26/2017 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

88 points

I enjoyed it without food more than with food; not as fruity as I remember, but still bold

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Red

2004 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/11/2016 - ValeriePlz wrote:

flawed

Cork problem; was drinkable, but disappointed with result

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Red

2014 Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Nero d'Avola e Frappato Terre Siciliane Red Blend (view label images)

2/11/2016 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

90 points

Grapey, earthy, tasty

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Red

2009 Dominio IV Pinot Noir The Slow Walk of the Wind Willamette Valley (view label images)

1/17/2016 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

89 points

It's still tasty and smooth, but a light tangy bitterness that makes me think I kept it too long.

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Red

2013 Prisoner Wine Company The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

1/9/2016 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

95 points

Rich and gorgeous. Dark fruit, tons of pepper.

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Red

2009 Dominio IV Pinot Noir A Monk's Amble Willamette Valley (view label images)

12/23/2015 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

87 points

Might have kept this too long, but it improved after breathing for a bit.

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White

2010 Davis Bynum Chardonnay Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/28/2015 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

89 points

Medium butteriness, just how I like it

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Red

2010 Buil & Giné Priorat Giné Giné Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

11/28/2015 - ValeriePlz Likes this wine:

93 points

Deliciously smooth, fruity, and deep

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Red

2011 Field Recordings Wine Old Potrero Arroyo Grande Valley Red Blend (view label images)

4/6/2015 - ValeriePlz wrote:

flawed

I have had this wine before and loved it, but this one was soured and effervescent. Not sure what happened.

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