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2020 The Walls Vineyards Wonderful Nightmare

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12/10/2023 - TuesdayWine Does not like this wine: NR

Smoke bomb.

Hopefully, it was just this specific barrel/bottle that felt the effects of smoke-taint. Completely unpalatable. Proceed with caution and drink what you have now.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    4/10/2024 8:53:00 PM - Ouch. That sucks. Thanks for the heads up.
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2021 Rasa Vineyards Occam's Razor

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4/7/2024 - Mallards wrote: 70 points

We run to lower publicized wines from great winemakers. Sorry we did on this wine, as it was horrible. Nose: Dark fruits, woody, leather, a sense of a richer big flavor. Taste: Smoky and Merlot like. We decanted this for 2 hours, and kept acting like it wasn’t decanted. Once we realized we had done the right thing by decanting, here were our thoughts. Bitter, impossible to find fruit. A disgusting tannin bomb, that should not be drank yet. Tastes like a shitty blend that you might get at a low end steak house. Does NOT inspire me to buy the many $135 offerings Rasa offers. Avoid this garbage, as they should have put this down the drain. I might be interested in trying their $135 offerings. But NEVER this garbage in a bottle again.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    4/7/2024 8:58:00 PM - I’m going to take a wild-assed guess and say that you got a bad bottle.
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2016 ÀMaurice Cellars Syrah Fred Estate

 Walla Walla Valley more
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9/1/2023 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 90 points

Drinking well now. Means I go the fruit a bit, but still plenty of savory flavors to balance. Outstanding value at the current case offer ($20/bottle) from the winery. Should cellar for at least another five years, and maybe up to fifteen.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    3/26/2024 9:43:00 PM - Clearly I had an autocorrect error here. I’m looking at “Means I go the fruit a bit,” and I have very little idea what I was thinking. It could be “Leans into the fruit a bit,” which is true, but it could be something else that is lost to time.
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2016 Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Sagemoor Vineyard

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9/15/2023 - Portland Seth wrote: 88 points

Going downhill. Some nice herbal and tobacco notes but too sweet and flabby. Not enough acidity to cellar.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    9/16/2023 6:27:00 PM - Sad to hear this. Sagemoor fruit usually holds up better than this. I guess it’s bottoms up for my last bottle!
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2020 Rasa Vineyards Human[e] Naravane Estate & Dubrul Vineyards

 Columbia Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more
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8/5/2023 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: NR

Look, this wine is good. Maybe almost great. It’s got lots of oak influence, solid black fruit flavors , and lots of length. Am I happy I bought it? Yes. Would I trade a bottle of this for the 2019? Also yes.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    8/6/2023 3:24:00 PM - If I recall correctly, the 2019 was a Bordeaux (or maybe Bordeaux plus something like a little Syrah or Tempranillo), and the 2020 is Syrah-Cab. They’re both good, but definitely distinct, and for me that 2019 has a great flavor profile. Probably a matter of personal preference, though.
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2009 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Heather Hill Walla Walla Valley

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2/20/2020 - Portland Seth Does not like this wine: 87 points

Another 10yo Abeja that was past its prime or flawed. This flaw isn't fatal, but the fruit is faded and stewed. Drink asap.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    2/20/2020 10:47:00 PM - That’s weird. I had this at barrel tasting December 2019 at Abeja and it was excellent—like excellent to the point that I felt compelled to fork out some serious $$$ for it. I’m going to pray to Dionysus et al that your experience was an aberration.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    4/30/2023 4:00:00 PM - Just had my last bottle of these, and it showed quite well!
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2017 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

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11/23/2022 - Stammc wrote: NR

Gave to mom and dad, was past prime

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    11/28/2022 6:24:00 PM - Interesting note. More details please :)
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2016 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena

 Willamette Valley more
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10/21/2022 - Sashimie wrote: NR

Tasting event sample.
Stewed cherry and black fruit on entry, round acidity. Wood and vanilla show in the mid and it's just sweet fruit through the finish. I was looking at the talent sheet and the price for this seems wrong. Then I looked at previous years which describe elegant and balanced fruit with restrained acidity at a $16-18 price point. This has no restraint and is $40. Did someone cook the goose? What's up with this year? Also the following years price went up as well, so maybe this is an unfortunate trend.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    10/27/2022 6:28:00 PM - The pricing on this wine has pretty consistently been mid to upper 30s, increasing slightly over time. I think the lower prices you’re seeing on here are reflective of discounters like Garagiste and Full Pull (I don’t know which ones they use, but I believe they do occasionally sell through those outlets).
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2018 The Walls Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Curiositas

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12/5/2021 - temoore48 wrote: 91 points

Very pleasant cab, keychain body. Would drink again.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    12/8/2021 9:52:00 PM - What does “keychain body” mean? I’ve never heard that phrase before.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    12/9/2021 6:48:00 PM - Got it. Thanks!
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2017 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

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10/29/2021 - Portland Seth Likes this wine: 92 points

I agree with Jake. Definitely some up side, but maybe not a lot. Good structure, seamless, but no interesting flavors, mostly plum and cassis. Young and primary, hold.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    10/29/2021 9:11:00 PM - Seth, I have to say that my last few bottles of Leonetti have made me reconsider my yearly commitment to them. Any thoughts along those lines?
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2015 Soos Creek Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

 Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more
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6/23/2021 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 90 points

Still good, but this bottle is a bit disjointed. A little less fruit, a little more tannin, a little less balanced. 89-90, rounding up based on my prior note. Considering the other notes, maybe some bottle variation?

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    6/24/2021 8:09:00 PM - That’s definitely a possibility as well, and one I hadn’t considered. Thanks!
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2017 Thomas Gerrie Wines Seven Hills Vineyard

 Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more
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11/14/2020 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 91 points

Nice blend. Went great with a hearty beef soup. Excellent mystery buy from garagiste. Structure to age for another decade, but drinking well now.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    12/29/2020 8:42:00 PM - And now that you have, how well do you think my note held up to your experience?
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2018 Cristom Pinot Noir

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11/7/2020 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 89 points

A bit tight. Medium plus acidity. Fruit struggling to get out. Still the raw ingredients are here. Will try again tomorrow. I should read my own notes before opening these.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    11/11/2020 10:30:00 AM - You and I suffer from the same affliction!
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2015 Soos Creek Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

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10/25/2020 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 91 points

Sideways dude has it wrong. This is a good wine. It’s legit.

Blackberry compote and vanilla aromas. Flavor is big, juicy marionberry initially, followed by a bit of acid, oak, tobacco. Big-ish tannins. Long finish that features starts with black fruit and fades slowly.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    10/27/2020 9:34:00 PM - It’s good now. It might improve a bit over the next year or so, and it should keep for 3-5 more years. No reason to wait in my opinion.
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2015 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Finnigan Hill

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5/10/2020 - Gruffalius Likes this wine: 91 points

Fantastic qpr at $20. Very dark in color. Some light candied fruit but more intense than many Oregon pinots. Gentle tannins and acids play on the tongue.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    10/17/2020 10:59:00 PM - Where did you get this at $20?
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2014 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena

 Willamette Valley more
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8/4/2020 - jmcmchi Likes this wine: 89 points

Decanted three hours, served at 60 F

Elegant fruit on front, restrained acidity. Equally enjoyable after meal, could potentially be a bottle to drink on its own

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    8/7/2020 10:58:00 PM - I can certify that this wine is great with only you to keep it company...

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    8/15/2020 9:38:00 PM - Can confirm, although I think the Angela ‘14 is better.
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2014 Wind Gap Wines Syrah Nellessen Vineyard

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12/25/2019 - MaineMark Does not like this wine: NR

Note to self: Don't buy any more Wind Gap. Don''t look at the fabulous price. Don't look at the lofty critic scores. Just don't do it.

I get that some people like these, I am not one of them. There are too many other really enjoyable wines out there to fall into this again. One bottle left: bring it to a party, and make it someone else's problem.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    12/25/2019 6:20:00 PM - Did you mean to make this a private note?
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2005 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

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8/26/2019 - Charlie C wrote: 80 points

The nose is a bit harsh with some trace of violets. Nice dark fruit, black cherries, pepper. It is starting to become unbalanced. The acidity is somewhat harsh and not in balance with the fruit and sweet tannins. Finishes long, but again a bit too acidic. Overall, palatable but that’s it. Drink soon. The acidity will become intolerable in the next year or so.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    9/7/2019 12:41:00 AM - Thanks for your note. That’s disappointing to hear. One of the reasons I’ve bought Pepper Bridge in the past is the idea that Jean Francois‘ swine making would allow the wines to age for decades.
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2016 Kontos Cellars Syrah Les Collines Vineyard Walla Walla Valley

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8/8/2019 - rakasome Likes this wine: 92 points

Marvelous. Deep, deep color. Powerful on the olfactory. Maybe gonna be best in a year or FIVE! Yes, I agree with another comment that Cameron Kontos is hitting his stride. No wonder they have so little to sell retail as the wine clubs are maxed out. You don't get into a club for shitty wine.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    8/8/2019 8:27:00 PM - Preach!
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2014 Wind Gap Wines Old Vine Grenache Sceales Vineyard

 Sonoma County more
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4/25/2019 - ppearson9 Does not like this wine: 70 points

Honestly what are you morons drinking? second bottle went right in the drain same as the first. I wouldn’t feed this filth to my mother in law.

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    4/25/2019 10:51:00 PM - Well, you gave it a 50 two weeks ago and a 70 today, so I’d say it’s trending in the right direction...

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    4/26/2019 5:40:00 PM - Eh, I wouldn’t feel bad about the 50. Truth is truth. And really, I don’t think anyone is much more inclined to buy a 70 wine as opposed to a 50. But maybe a third bottle would be an 85 :-)
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2013 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Collection Rutherford Estate Vineyard

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1/2/2019 - wintersbar wrote: flawed

Is it just me, or does anyone else detect an unacceptale level of brett?

  • Comment posted by Jake112380:

    1/4/2019 7:23:00 PM - I don’t recall that on the one bottle that I’ve consumed so far (and forgot to take notes on), but I do remember it being disappointing vis as vis the maker and purported tier (Maestro!).

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