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2016 Sanford Chardonnay Long Rows Block
3/31/2024 - champagnesoci wrote: 92 Points
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2015 Château Laroque St. Émilion Grand Cru
2/25/2024 - champagnesoci wrote: 89 Points
Solid merlot based bdx with typical notes. Decent qpr at $30 given the age and quality. Drinking well now, needs an hour or two to open up. There’s a lot of “grand cru” bdx out there that falls flat and while I wouldn’t go that far to describe this wine, it’s not exactly the complex elegant wine you hope for before you pop the bottle. That said, it’s a well made wine and I would it drink again.
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2014 Calla Lily Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Ultimate Red
2/18/2024 - champagnesoci Likes this wine: 92 Points
Plenty of life still left in this wine, at least a few more years. Elegant napa cab that's nowhere near the jammy oak bomb you see sometimes at this price point. Benefits from a 2 hour decant or longer. Silky and balanced with medium tannins that have softened nicely, sufficient fruit and acidity to keeps things lively.
$30 WTSO
Wine Details
Grapes: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot
Appellation: 100% Napa Valley
Barrel Aging: 22 months in 43% new French oak
Tasting Notes
Aromas of black currant and dark fruit form an appetizing bouquet, followed by gorgeous flavors of bright red fruit. The soft, round tannins provide a satisfying mouthfeel and a fine finish.
Technical Details
Alcohol: 14.60%
pH: 3.61
TA: 6.20 g/L
RS: 0.15 g/L
Released: October 2016
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