thewinewhisperer

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2018 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill	Yes
2019 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia	Yes
2018 Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico Riserva	Yes
2015 Hard Six Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Seated Cloud	Yes
2016 Northwest Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged Estate	Yes
2014 Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Primocolle	Yes
2014 Miller Family Wine Company Chardonnay Butternut	Yes
2012 Napa Cellars Chardonnay		No
2011 V Madrone Chardonnay	Yes
2010 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras	Yes

2012 Napa Cellars Chardonnay
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8/4/2014 - thewinewhisperer Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Bought two cases on recommendation of a wine professional friend. Sorry I did. Everyone who has tasted this wine has rejected it. It's bitter, watery, unpleasant on the nose, and unbalanced. Maybe I'll use it in my wine classes to demonstrate what a wine should not be.
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2009 Vision Cellars Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard
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5/26/2013 - thewinewhisperer wrote: 93 Points
Mac McDonald consistenly produces Pinot Noirs that bridge the stylistic gap between California and Burgundy. The sweet fruit is up front, with characteristic strawberry and some darker flavors, but there's some earth and terrior on the midpalate. Nicely balanced.
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2009 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve
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1/25/2013 - thewinewhisperer Likes this wine: 91 Points
I think it's worth 90-91 points, but not more than that. Despite its reputation, it's....obvious. Huge and jammy on the nose, certainly mouthfilling and satisfying. A huge wine. But it lacks elegance and finesse. Despite the traditional Bordeaux blend, it's a California wine without question. Not that I didn't enjoy it, because I'm sitting on a case of it. Big stuff.
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