John from GR

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2021 Azienda Agricola Pietralta Chianti	Yes
2016 Easton Zinfandel Amador County	Yes
2022 J. Lohr Valdiguié Wildflower	Yes
2021 Jean-Jacques Confuron Bourgogne Cuvée Jeunesse	Yes
2011 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch	Yes
2020 Dönnhoff Riesling Trocken	Yes
NV Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Austin	Yes
2012 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Peterson Vineyard	Yes
2021 Château Laubarit		No
2022 Sandler Wine Company Merlot Weiler Vineyard	Yes

2021 Azienda Agricola Pietralta Chianti
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4/23/2024 - John from GR Likes this wine:
After a massive hit of cherries on the nose, black licorice emerges. And bright acid followed by powdery tannins. This wine could benefit from time in the cellar. But with hearty Italian fare, it is just fine to drink right now. If memory serves, I paid about $20. If so, I’ll buy a few more for the short term and maybe two bottles to hide in the cellar for a few years.
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2016 Easton Zinfandel Amador County
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4/22/2024 - John from GR Likes this wine:
An excellent example of a Zinfandel made with some restraint. This is not the massive Petite Syrah imposter. Yes, it is fruit forward, but there is more than just fruit. Some spice. Some tobacco. But mostly blue and black berries. Not the best choice for the delicate veal we ate with it. We have drunk several Burgundies during the past month, and I just wanted some variety.
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2022 J. Lohr Valdiguié Wildflower
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4/18/2024 - John from GR Likes this wine:
I was afraid that this would be grape juice and alcohol. What a pleasant surprise. Yes, it is light on tannins and heavy on fruit. Not a wine for rating. Just enjoyable. Goes quite well with mint Oreo cookies.
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Screameagle says:

8/27/2014 4:07:00 AM - John: After reading your recent note on the August West Rosella's 2007 I decided to consume one of my remaining bottles. Your notes were right on the wine is drinking great now. Just sorry I drank so many before the wine reached its prime. Thanks for writing your note.