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2023 Kinsman Eades Aisana Oakville Sauvignon Blanc

4/15/2024 - csimm wrote:

95 points

I LOVE fresh Sauv Blanc right out of the tap. I’ve found my interest in SB waning a bit, to be honest; however, when you have the right one, it really hits the spot. I know there are some smoking jacket types who like their SBs with age, but I say nope to a bunch of that. I want this right now. Poppin New Kids on the Block fresh, with all the Right Stuff (not the astronaut movie, but the song…get it…? …anyway…). This 2023 is turned up to 11 compared to the 2022, with fresh squeezed everything amplified to perfect chord without ever coming off too loud. No noise here. Just a kickin hook with a catchy melody. Ice cold and perfect. Body. Acid. Poppin lime and honeydew notes playing dodgeball with a blade or two of grass. Finishes relatively smooth, indicative of a top white BDX. Drink now. Drink cold.

Dine&Vine commented:

5/1/24, 3:05 PM - More expensive or expansive? Hoping for the latter…

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2010 Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

4/27/2024 - TheMajor wrote:

91 points

Agree with others that this is likely still in transition, and that it is currently more impressive than delicious. More backbone and class than the 2009. Great balance, it’s all there in the right percentages. And a long finish. If you can, wait for another 3-5 years with this one (maybe more). You’ll be proud of yourself if you do.

Dine&Vine commented:

4/27/24, 5:38 PM - Yes it certainly got better as the night went along. Agree with you on the hold for a few more years to get it in prime form. Plan to rest my remaining stock accordingly.

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2010 Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

4/23/2024 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine:

94 points

Whoa this is drinking fantastic at this time. Please give it an hour or so decanting to let the woody aroma dissipate. Then pour yourself a nice sized glass of this beauty. Boysenberry, lavender, camphor and spring flowers explode in the nose. Middle weight in the mouth, toasty French oak, chocolate, tobacco and cherry highlight the finish. Yum!

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4/24/24, 7:50 AM - Hey DQ,

I slow smoked a 24oz prime New York steak to 118 degrees then seared it in a hot cast iron pan with rosemary and sage , butter and a splash of oil. Went great with a baked potato and green salad. Wine paired perfectly.

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2018 Martinelli Pinot Noir Wild Thyme Vineyard Fort Ross - Seaview

3/3/2024 - SMHalps Likes this wine:

95 points

I may actually be shorting this a point. I shared this with some wine friends and we had Duck Breast and citrus rice with duck and duck fat in the rice. This was an amazing match. I think the Wild Thyme vineyard is replacing the Blue Slide vineyard as my favorite Martinelli Pinot Noir. It is a big and bold Pinot with a great nose and a very long finish.

Dine&Vine commented:

3/30/24, 5:09 PM - Agree with this becoming the favorite Pinot but the price increase for the latest vintage ($140) was jaw dropping. Think the previous vintage was $109…

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2020 Kinsman Eades Syrah Aberro White Hawk Vineyard Santa Barbara County

7/15/2023 - Dine&Vine wrote:

Big wine. While you can enjoy it today, I’d hold it for at least another year.

Wanted to try it to get a sense of Nigel’s style. If his cabs are this big, then I’m not sure I’m a future buyer. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a flavorful wine, but my palate is changing more to old school.

Dine&Vine commented:

7/16/23, 7:42 AM - Thanks for your insight. Appreciate the feedback.

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2021 Tercero Mourvèdre Rosé Santa Barbara County

7/6/2023 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine:

90 points

Just a great bootle of rose that went down way to easily….

Dine&Vine commented:

7/8/23, 12:42 PM - Still have a couple left. Perfect wine on a hot summer day.

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1994 Estancia Meritage Alexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

3/9/2023 - JCMenendez Likes this wine:

93 points

Classic aged Cabernet based blend. It's incredibly well balanced in a way that mimics a Bordeaux much more than a modern/current-era Cali cab. My last bottle of this was off, I'm glad this was delicious and somewhat complex. I've drank this vintage for 25+ years and it truly is one of the best QPRs out there. Estancia hit on all cylinders with this '94. I don't think they ever repeated. But a good bottle of this is a joy.

Dine&Vine commented:

4/8/23, 1:20 PM - Just noticed your comments from drinking this Estancia last month. Definitely bottle variation but could be related to how or if it’s been properly stored.

I have another 750 and a nice 3L left. Not sure if I should hold the 3L a little longer for posterity or pop that bad boy soon to enjoy it with a bit of youth left.

Cheers!

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2013 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc Napa / Sonoma

8/11/2022 - Dine&Vine Likes this wine:

92 points

This wine is drinking superbly at this point but has plenty of tannins to age further - but why wait! Chocolate and spice flavors with dark berries.

Dine&Vine commented:

8/12/22, 11:35 AM - Try a bottle with grilled prime hanger steak cooked medium rare, cut on the bias with chimi chiri sauce. Yum!

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