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Vintage
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Variety
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Publication
Reviewer
Score
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Red
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2004 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
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, Gary Vaynerchuk
California red wine tasting picked by viewers, Episode #319 (9/24/2007)
Napa Cabernet. #1; COLOR-very dark; NOSE-polished & elegant; raspberry/blackberry custard, very candy-esque, but not over-the-top; Sour Kraut juice; nice nose; TASTE-this a Winner; very polished & elegant; more like $40-$50 Napa quality for $30; enormous amount of elegance & refinement; this wine has power, charisma & balance; nice underlying green pepper component on the finish; great paired w/ steak & mushrooms; multi-dimensional flavors; easy drinking alone too; WS-99; GV-91+ 91+ points |
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Red
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2004 St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon Oroppas
Napa Valley
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, Gary Vaynerchuk
California red wine tasting picked by viewers, Episode #319 (9/24/2007)
Napa Red Meritage. #3; VaynerPAZZZ; COLOR-dark; NOSE-explosive w/ Big League Chew w/ blackberry jam poured on it; underlying fresh ground black pepper; very wild & exotic; flavorful & exciting; love the nose; TASTE-too candied, fruity & sweet for me; a little Aussie action; way too much sugarfied fake fruit flavors; can get for $17 from Australia every day of the week; RP-91; WS-93; GV-87 87 points |
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Red
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2004 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
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, Gary Vaynerchuk
California red wine tasting picked by viewers, Episode #319 (9/24/2007)
Napa Cabernet. #2; COLOR-dark; NOSE-little charcoal; Boston Baked Beans Candy; little Cedar & Pine needles; dust aspect; TASTE-good firm & rigid tannins; nice little blackberry polish finish; I like the weight of this wine; good character; bitter, but should open up over time; very vibrant & bouncy; not special, but solid; GV-88 88 points |
