Tasting Notes for twither

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2020 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

10/20/2023 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

This one really surprised me. So good.

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2010 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/22/2023 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Last bottle. Good stuff!

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2018 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/28/2023 - twither wrote:

Corked.

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2016 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/11/2023 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Initially surprisingly muted, opening up to a satisfyingly enjoyable beauty. 93-94.

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2021 Turley Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

5/23/2023 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Too soon, but great potential!

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2018 Turley Zinfandel Mead Ranch Atlas Peak (view label images)

5/18/2023 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

With plenty of air, this is fantastic.

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2018 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese (view label images)

11/11/2022 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Left the bottle open overnight by mistake. Great mistake! Much better with 12 hours of air.

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2015 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

8/26/2022 - twither Likes this wine:

95 points

Really good.

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2017 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Empyrean Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Rutherford (view label images)

3/10/2022 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

So much better on day 2.

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2016 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Rutherford (view label images)

1/15/2022 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Muted for two days, finally broke through on day 3.

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2010 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

1/9/2022 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Not a fan of this vintage. 91-92.

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2016 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/12/2021 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Delightful and easy going.

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2010 Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/31/2021 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Really good.

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2017 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

1/15/2021 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Really, really good right out of the bottle (with a little air), faded a bit overnight.

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2017 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

1/5/2021 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Early for this wine; better on day2. 92+

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2015 Château Sénéjac Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/22/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

91 points

Best yet (and last)....

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2015 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

8/30/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

What a difference a day makes. Initially average good, this really took off on day two. More spice than pepper, good stuff.

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2016 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

6/28/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

95 points

This was very good. 94-95.

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2016 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/29/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Same reaction as in January. Good stuff.

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2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

3/13/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Drinking well after a short decant. Very good.

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2015 Château D'Escurac Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/10/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

89 points

I thought this was very good. 89+.

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2012 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Campania IGT Aglianico (view label images)

2/13/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

great wine! Sweet, smokey and tart.

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2017 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/12/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Nicely done, but underwhelming at this price....

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2013 La Ca' Növa Barbaresco Montestefano Nebbiolo (view label images)

2/8/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Best yet.

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2016 Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Noir Reserve Willamette Valley (view label images)

1/28/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

90 points

Pretty good. Bright tart cherry.

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2016 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

1/26/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

On day 1, would have given it a 92. After 4 additional hours of air on day 2, then overnight in the fridge, just delicious.

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2010 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

1/25/2020 - twither wrote:

Corked.

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2005 Château Monbousquet St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/12/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Really good.

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2010 Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/5/2020 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Still young, better on Day 2.

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2016 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

12/28/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Needs time. Pepper and spice masked by alcohol at this point.

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2016 Turley Zinfandel Fredericks Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

12/12/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Very good, should be even better in a couple of years.

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2011 Giovanni Chiappini Bolgheri Superiore Guado de' Gemoli SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/4/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Solid, enjoyable.

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2014 G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore (view label images)

11/23/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Refreshing and moderately complex. Very good.

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2015 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/15/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Sweet and spicy, with a hint of pepper and serious heat. Tasty!

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2013 Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 55% slope Sonoma County (view label images)

11/9/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Really good this time. Viscous and sweet.

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2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

11/7/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Finally came around....

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2010 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/14/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Significantly more mellow than 2 years ago. Smooth tannins, but still quite acidic. Very good.

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2009 Château Batailley Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/8/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

really good, and ready to drink.

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2016 William & Mary Cabernet Sauvignon Shifflett Ranch Oak Knoll District (view label images)

9/29/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

94 points

Balanced and delicious. Great now with a little air.

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2014 Turley Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain (view label images)

9/15/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Jammy, but interesting, with pepper and spice notes. I liked this a lot.

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2014 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Lore Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

9/9/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

95 points

Drank over three days. Day 3 was very good (wasn't completely sold before then). Full bodied, sumptuous fruit, nice length....

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2014 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder (view label images)

9/2/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Drank over 2 nights. Good, with dark cherry and a hint of spice, but not fully out of its shell. I would give this a couple of years....

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2008 Merryvale Profile Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/25/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Good, but not distinctive.

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2016 Tuli Chardonnay Sonoma County (view label images)

8/16/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

89 points

Quite good for the price.

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2015 Château Joly St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/14/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

89 points

Not bad at all. An easy drinker.

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2017 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (view label images)

7/27/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

91 points

Calmed down and filled out by day 3.

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2013 La Ca' Növa Barbaresco Montestefano Nebbiolo (view label images)

7/25/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Medium bodied, quite tannic, but delightful.

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2000 Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru) St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/22/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

93 points

Classic nose, medium body, red fruit with some tartness, mature. Very good.

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2015 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard St. Helena (view label images)

7/14/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

96 points

Delightful nose, with spicebox and fruit. Complex, balanced and just plain delicious!

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2011 Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

7/14/2019 - twither Likes this wine:

92 points

Classic Brunello nose and flavors. Very nice.

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