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Red

2015 Scarlett Wines Petit Verdot

 Rutherford more
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7/25/2023 - erter99 Likes this wine: 93 points

Surprisingly vibrant and alive, nowhere close to end of drinking window, big red fruit, mild secondary notes, barely a hint of tertiary aspects, to be enjoyed in years to come, bravo

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Red

2014 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

 Rutherford more
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5/7/2022 - erter99 wrote: flawed

Corked, not drinkable, love Sojourn, haven’t had this happen w any of their wine before, had this stored in my cellar since release

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Red

2020 Stirm Cabernet Pfeffer

 San Benito County more
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3/1/2022 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - pale ruby
N - med int, raspberry, red cherry, black pepper, medicinal, dill, toast, smoke, wet leaves; developing.
P - dry, med (+) acid, med tannin, med EtOH (12.9%), med body, med (+) flav int, med (+) finish; see nose.
C - good (B _ _ C); drink now, not suitable for ageing.

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Red

2017 Dalla Valle Collina

 Oakville Red Bordeaux Blend more
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2/17/2022 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - deep ruby
N - med (+) int, rose, red currant, blueberry, black cherry, preserved fruits, mint, vanilla, toast, cedar, cooked blackberry, leather, tobacco; developing.
P - dry, high acid, high tannins, high EtOH, full body, pronounced flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C - outstanding (B L I C); can drink now, but has potential for ageing

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Red

2013 No Girls Syrah

 Walla Walla Valley more
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2/12/2022 - erter99 wrote: NR

A - med ruby
N - pronounced int; violet, red cherry, raspberry, jam, green bell pepper, mint, black pepper, vanilla, toast, smoke, cooked red plum, forest floor, vegetal; developing.
P - dry, high acid, med (+) tannins, med EtOH (13.5%), med (+) body, med (+) flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C - outstanding (B L I C); can drink now but has potential for ageing.

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Red

2018 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus

 Syrah more
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1/10/2022 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - deep ruby
N - med (+) nose, developing, raspberry, stewed cherries, jamminess, toast, char, smoke, game.
P - dry, med (+) acid, med tannins; high EtOH (14.5%), med body; see nose; med (+) flavor int, med (+) length.
C - very good (B _ I C), can drank now but may benefit from ageing.

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Red

2018 Cornell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Courtship

 Sonoma County more
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10/31/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: med ruby.
N: med to med (+), developing; blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, clove, toast, forest floor.
P: dry, high acid, high tannins, high EtOH (), full body, med (+) flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C: outstanding (BLIC), can drink now but has potential for ageing.

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Red

2013 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon

 Napa Valley more
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10/17/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: deep ruby.
N: med (+), developing; black currant, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, jamminess, toast, charred wood, savoury, forest floor.
P: dry, high acid, med (+) tannins, high EtOH (14.9%), med (+) body, med (+) flavor int, med (+) length; see nose.
C: very good (B IC); can drink now, but has potential for ageing.

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Red

2015 K Vintners Syrah Powerline Vineyard

 Walla Walla Valley more
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10/14/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: med ruby.
N: pronounced, developing; blackberry, bramble berry, bell pepper, asparagus, toast, vanilla, char, leather, forest floor, meat/game.
P: dry, high acid, med to med (+) tannins, high EtOH, med (+) body, pronounced flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C: outstanding (BLIC), can drink now but should improve w aging

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Red

2015 Beeslaar Pinotage

 Stellenbosch more
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10/7/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: med ruby.
N: pronounced, developing; raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, vanilla, clove, toast, forest floor, earth.
P: dry, high acid, med (+) tannins, high EtOH (14.5%), med (+) body, med (+) flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C: outstanding (BLIC), can drink now but has potential for aging.

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White

2020 Frog's Leap Chenin Blanc

 Napa Valley more
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10/6/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: pale lemon.
N: med (-), youthful; grapefruit, lemon; the wine is simple.
P: dry, high acid, light body, high EtOH (13.0%), med (-) flavor int, med (-) finish; see nose.
C: acceptable (B), drink now / won’t benefit from aging.

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Red

2015 Sleight of Hand Sorceress

 Columbia Valley Red Rhone Blend more
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10/5/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: med ruby.
N: pronounced, developing; blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, stewed fruits, black pepper, char, vanilla, forest floor, leather, meat, game.
P: dry, high acid, med (+) tannins, high EtOH (14.3%), med (+) body, high flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C: outstanding (BLIC), can drink now but may benefit from aging

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Red

2011 Clos Puy Arnaud

 Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more
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9/27/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A: med ruby
N: medium, developing, black cherry, blueberry, toast, cedar, meat, forest floor
P: dry, high EtOH (14%), med tannins, med (+) acid, med body, med flavor int, med (+) finish; see nose.
C: good (balanced, complexity); drink now, won’t improve with ageing

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White

2020 Mylonas Assyrtiko

 Attica more
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9/18/2021 - erter99 wrote: NR

A - pale lemon.
N - medium, developing; lemon, lime, grapefruit, bread, dough.
P - dry, high acidity, med EtOH (13.5%), med (+) body, med FI, med (-) finish; see nose.
C - good (balance, complexity); drink now, not suitable for ageing.

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Red

2015 Sleight of Hand Syrah Levitation

 Columbia Valley more
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9/17/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - med ruby
N - med (+), developing; cranberry, blueberry, black cherry, green bell pepper, grass, vanilla, toast, cedar, forest floor, savoury
P - dry, high acid, med tannin, high EtOH (15%), med (+) body, med flavor int, med (+) finish; see nose
C - very good (B _ I C), can drink now but has potential for ageing

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Red

2018 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District

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9/11/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - med ruby
N - pronounced, developing; blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, toast, cedar, charred wood, cinnamon, savoury.
P - dry, high acid, med (+) tannins, high EtOH, med (+) body, pronounced flavor int, med (+) finish; see nose.
C - very good (B_IC), can drink now but should benefit from ageing.

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White

2017 Weingut Dreissigacker Riesling Organic Trocken

 Rheinhessen more
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9/11/2021 - erter99 wrote: NR

A - pale lemon
N - med (+) intensity, youthful; green apple, green pear, green grape, flint, wet stones.
P - dry, high acid, med EtOH (12.0%), med body, med (+) flavor int, med finish; see nose.
C - very good (balance, intensity, complexity); drink now, won’t benefit from ageing.

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Red

2007 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Adrianna Vineyard

 Gualtallary more
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9/6/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - deep ruby
N - pronounced, developing; black cherry, blueberry, stewed fruits, toast, char, vanilla, smoke, meat, forest floor, earth.
P - dry, med (+) acid, med (+) tannins, high EtOH (14.0%), full body, pronounced flavor intensity, long finish; see nose.
C - outstanding (BLIC), drink now but can age a bit more, likely close to peak.

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White

2020 Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc

 Marlborough more
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9/6/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - pale lemon
N - med (+) int, youthful; melon, lime zest, grapefruit, lemon, lemon zest.
P - dry, med (+) acid, med EtOH (13%), med body, med flavor int, med finish; see nose.
C - good (balance, intensity); drink now, don’t age.

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Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard

 Howell Mountain more
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9/4/2021 - erter99 Likes this wine: NR

A - deep ruby
N - pronounced, developing; blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, toast, char, earth, forest floor.
P - dry, high acid, med (+) tannin, high EtOH, full body, med (+) flavor int, long finish; see nose.
C - outstanding, can drink now but may improve with age.

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White

2018 Emile Beyer Pinot Gris Tradition

 Alsace more
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9/3/2021 - erter99 wrote: NR

A - med lemon
N - med, youthful; peach, apricot, nectarine, melon, lemon peel.
P - off dry, high acid, med EtOH (13.5%), med + body, med flavor int, med finish; see nose.
C - acceptable (balance); drink now, do not age.

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Red

1994 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Abbey Heights Vineyard

 Willamette Valley more
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3/6/2017 - erter99 Likes this wine: 92 points

Incredibly youthful with sour cherries and big flavors, wasn't sure what to expect w this old of a vintage, outstanding!

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Red

1996 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch

 Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more
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11/28/2016 - erter99 Likes this wine: 93 points

Has aged shockingly well, great fruit w burnt Bordeaux-like tannin backbone, impressed

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Red

2011 Muscardini Cellars Tesoro

 Sonoma County SuperTuscan Blend more
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5/13/2016 - erter99 Likes this wine: 91 points

Definitely Cali meets Italy ... opens up w great fruit and nice tannic balance in 30 minutes or so ... surprised at the lower ratings, quite right on ...

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2012 Tyrus Evan Claret Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

 Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more
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3/27/2016 - erter99 wrote: 88 points

Fairly innocuous Bordeaux style with decent fruit, low tannins - expected a bit more oomph. Color is dark garnet, nose is mainly cherries and dark berries, mouthfeel again very low on tannins and mainly big warm weather fruit ...

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