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(554 notes on 533 wines)

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Red
2014 La Ca' Növa Barbaresco Montestefano Nebbiolo (view label images)
9/7/2020 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
91 points
Rich tannic structure, still plenty of age left. Dry woodsy notes with supple dark fruit.
3 people found this helpful Comment
Red
2016 Poderi Morini Sangiovese di Romagna Morale (view label images)
1/5/2020 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
Great with food or on its own. Crowd Pleaser
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Red
2015 Château des Antonins Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
1/5/2020 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Age potential, still very young, nice complex tannic structure.
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Red
2010 Château Bellegrave (Pomerol) Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
10/13/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
93 points
Aging well, ripe blackberry and sous bois provide a filling mouth feel. Back pallete lasts with peat and mushroom.
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Red
2009 Château Lilian Ladouys St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
4/16/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
92 points
Smooth red fruit, supple sweetness and a hint of chicory.
3 people found this helpful Comment
White
2016 Tenuta di Tavignano Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Misco (view label images)
4/14/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Sweet florals of spring, crisp enough to stand up on a warm early-summer day.
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Red
2016 La Crema Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
4/12/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
86 points
Strong & sweet red fruits. Cherries and hint of strawberry. Jam on the finish.
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Red
2015 Ca‘ Rozzeria Barbaresco Neive Nebbiolo (view label images)
4/7/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Tannic structure, will age nicely. Black currant and dark fruit.
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2014 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Tres Viejos Sonoma County (view label images)
3/29/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Black cherry and clove. Smooth throughout the palette. Leathery finish.
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Red
2017 Domaine Ledogar La Mariole Corbières Carignan Blend, Carignan (view label images)
3/28/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
86 points
Deep purple color, similar on the palette, plums, some blueberry, and earthy spice.
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2012 Château La Vieille Cure Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
3/19/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
90 points
Bright jam with black fruit. Blackberry and plum. Dry finish. Still plenty of age left on the 2012 vintage (drunk in 2019).
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Pascal Mazet Champagne Premier Cru Tradition Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)
3/16/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
90 points
Crisp green apple with grassy (asian tree floral) notes.
1 person found this helpful Comment
White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Bardelot Champagne Champagne Blend (view label images)
3/2/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
91 points
Crisp with tart green apple. Sweetness throughout.
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Red
2014 VIE Winery Syrah Las Madres Vineyard Carneros (view label images)
2/28/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Jammy with ripe red berry and full mouth feel.
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Red
2011 Château Lagrave Paran Cuvée Géraldine Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
2/13/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Dark purple color. Cherries on the nose. Tannic on the front/palette (great aging potential). Finish of ripe plum fruit.
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Petit Le Brun et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (view label images)
2/9/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Sweet green apple with hint of lime. Minerality comes through with a structured finish.
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2015 Ca‘ Rozzeria Chianti Classico Barberino Val D'Elsa Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
1/12/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
90 points
Lucious red fruit with cranberry and fall spice.
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2013 VIE Winery Syrah Les Amours Santa Barbara County (view label images)
1/11/2019 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
Ripe strawberry and currant. Simple spices, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla.
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Red
2013 St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Collection Napa Valley (view label images)
1/9/2019 - kmacSF wrote:
91 points
Ripe & Lucious blackberry and raspberry. Flint on the mid pallete and savory, smooth finish. Lasting dark fruits.
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Red
2015 Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)
1/3/2019 - kmacSF wrote:
86 points
Rich raspberry and blackberry. Ample sweetness that fades into baking spice.
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Moutard Père et Fils Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Champagne Blend (view label images)
12/31/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
91 points
Sweet apple and pear. Not overly crisp. Great for food pairings.
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Red
2013 Qupé Syrah Santa Barbara County (view label images)
12/30/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Plum and raspberry with baking spice.
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Red
2013 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District (view label images)
12/29/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
90 points
Baked blackberry cobbler, slight cinnamon spice with a velvety finish. Nice cab.
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Red
2017 Le Morette Bardolino Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)
12/15/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
Plum and cherry on the nose. Ripe cherry on the palette, with a hint of spice. Silky finish. Very flavorful wine, will stand up to hearty meats.
1 person found this helpful Comment
Red
2011 Château Lagrave Paran Cuvée Géraldine Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
12/11/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
92 points
Cassis and tannins. Great fruit flavors and structure. Give this a few more years to develop. Should be well worth the wait. Crushed blackberry on the nose.
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Red
2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands (view label images)
12/8/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
93 points
Drinking very nice (Dec-2018). Finesse / dance of blueberry compote and licorice. Starting to lighten to brick red color.
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Red
2013 VIE Winery Grenache L'Imaginaire Santa Barbara County (view label images)
12/6/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Nose of ripe blackberries. Deep garnet color, satin smooth on the palette. Nutty, almonds and purple fruit.
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Rosé
2017 Marrenon Luberon Petula Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
12/1/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Fresh strawberry fruit. Not overpowering. Lavender breeze.
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Red
2015 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir Barrel Select Willamette Valley (view label images)
11/25/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
87 points
Delicate and fresh. Red berries at the start with fruit and tang of strawberry just starting to ripen. Will be delightful in a few years.
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White
2016 Prà Soave Classico Otto Garganega (view label images)
11/13/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
89 points
Excellent crispness and minerality.
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Red
2015 Pax Syrah The Hermit North Coast (view label images)
11/6/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
85 points
Strawberry and red fruit. Thick tannins, dry mouth feel with finish of anise.
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Red
2016 Clement et Florian Berthier Coteaux du Giennois Rouge Pinot Noir (view label images)
11/3/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
84 points
Sweet strawberry and mineral crispness. Finish of green apple.
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Red
2013 Christopher Creek Pinot Noir Wine Family Blend Sonoma County (view label images)
11/2/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Rich dark berry jam. Mineral flavors but mover overly earthy. Excellent balance in this blend.
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Rosé - Sparkling
2012 Caraccioli Cellars Brut Rosé Santa Lucia Highlands Champagne Blend (view label images)
10/28/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Spiced Raspberry and light plum. Pale rose color.
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White
1999 Haubs-Barzen Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Kabinett Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)
10/27/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
89 points
Deep honey color, we loved it with a spicy chicken soup.
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Red
2011 Château Mazeyres Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
10/13/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
91 points
Dark cherry and plum quick entrance like you would not expect from the French. Sous Bois on the finish.
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Rosé
2016 Scribe Pinot Noir Rosé Sonoma County (view label images)
10/13/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
87 points
Smooth and refreshing. Strawberry and rose water.
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White
2015 Adegas Gran Vinum Albariño Rías Baixas Selección Especial (view label images)
10/8/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
88 points
Lime zest and spring florals. A hint of scallion and structure on the mid palette. Slight sweetness and another touch of tart on the finish.
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Red
2011 Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
10/4/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
91 points
Deep garnet color, earthy entrance with blackberry bramble and some toasted strawberry notes on the finish. Stands up to flavorful dishes
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White
2015 Jean-Marie Renvoisé Jasnières Tradition sec Chenin Blanc (view label images)
9/30/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
89 points
Earthy minerality with citrus zest and tropical florals.
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Red
2013 Christopher Creek Sotoyome Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)
9/27/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
Silky smooth red blend, currant + red fruit. Still tannic structure on the finish, this one is expected to continue to age.
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Red
2014 Porter Family Vineyards Estate Family Blend Napa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)
9/18/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
High alcohol, dark black fruit and baked spice. Wet finish with lingering tannins.
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Red
2012 Steltzner Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Martini Clone Stags Leap District (view label images)
9/17/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
91 points
Blackberry and blueberry compote. Warm througout with lingering finish of boysenberry and dried tobacco.
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White
2016 Château Turcaud Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
9/9/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
88 points
Tropical fruit, lychee, mango. Mineral yet slight sweet (off-dry).
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Red
2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands (view label images)
8/6/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
90 points
Dark cherry and blackberry. Well structured with finish of baking spice.
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Red
2015 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito County (view label images)
8/6/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
89 points
Dark red fruit and asian spice, anise with citrus zest punctuating the finish of nutmeg and spice.
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White
2015 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
8/6/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
91 points
Very interesting, slightly buttery cab. True to the notes, yellow apple skin and starfruit.
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White
2016 Williams Selyem Chenin Blanc Limestone Ridge Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito County (view label images)
8/4/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
90 points
Crisp lime and tropical melon. A bit of chalky, mineral soil - excellent hot day summer wine.
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Red
2010 Vieux Château Saint André Montagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
8/5/2018 - kmacSF wrote:
Complex and woodsy. Dried strawberry and thick raspberry fruit with a still surprisingly crisp finish.
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Red
2013 Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)
8/4/2018 - kmacSF Likes this wine:
90 points
Chassis and blackberry with velvety baking spice.
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