Tasting Notes for jlehrer

Surprisingly tasty. Not terribly flavorful, but better than other sparkling reds I've had, which tend not be able to decide if they are reds or sparkling.

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Red

2004 Miguel Merino Rioja Reserva Vitola Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

11/16/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Paired well with the pizzas and pastas of the evening. Took about 10 minutes to open up.

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Red

2010 Zina Hyde Cunningham Pinot Noir Shalee Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/27/2013 - jlehrer Likes this wine:

87 points

Mixed bag review- I liked it more than my little friend, and better on the second and third days.

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White

2008 Argyros Assyrtiko French Oak Fermented Santorini (view label images)

5/4/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Definitely better post decanting. Enjoyed with red curry.

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White

2010 Merriam Vineyards Chardonnay Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/4/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Paired nicely with leftover thai- chicken satay, padthai,and spicy beef salad. Nice level of oak.

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Red

2009 Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards) Canvasback Napa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

4/28/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Versatile and light.

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Rosé

2011 Castello di Amorosa Sangiovese Gioia California (view label images)

4/7/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Sweeter than I recalled on first taste. With spicy eggs, a better pair.

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Rosé

2011 Black Stallion Estate Winery Rosé of Syrah Napa Valley (view label images)

4/5/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

92 points

Would buy it again- enjoyed it with strawberries and blueberries.

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White

2010 Esterlina Riesling Cole Ranch (view label images)

3/27/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

Tasty- drank with Mexican egg dish and sushi. Slightly sweet.

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Red

2010 Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards) P Blend Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

1/28/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

One of the better noses for the winery- tasty, but better paired with food- enjoyed with various Asian flavors.

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Red

2010 Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards) M Blend Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/28/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

94 points

Super tasty- great just sitting on the couch, as well as with various foods.

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Red

2008 Paoletti Sangiovese Fiore Napa Valley (view label images)

1/21/2013 - jlehrer wrote:

93 points

Wow! That was a tremendous Sangiovese. I remember liking it at the winery, but opened up beautifully and held up for a few days. Delicious.

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Red

2010 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Private Selection California (view label images)

12/16/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

87 points

Smooth, well balanced. A little one-note.

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Red

2008 Toulouse Vineyards Pinot Noir Lautrec Anderson Valley (view label images)

11/22/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Smokey! Tasty! Not quite as good as their other Pinots, but tasty.

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Red

2009 Domaine Christophe Savoye Chiroubles Gamay (view label images)

11/10/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

92 points

Delicious! Was worried we'd waited too long on this one- light, tasty, and just enough acid to make it food friendly.

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Red

2007 Aramenta Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

10/28/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

92 points

Delicious- paired surprisingly well with fried chicken. Very tasty, but glad we had it now.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Elke Mary Elke Brut Mendocino County Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay (view label images)

10/28/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

DELIGHTFUL. Enjoyed with a ligher fettucini alfredo. Very light and elegant.

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Red

2009 Esterlina Pinot Noir Reserva Cole Ranch (view label images)

10/24/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

86 points

Pretty darn tasty. For Indian, maybe zin would've been tastier, but held up relatively well, even to the butter chicken.

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Rosé

2011 Goldeneye Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (view label images)

9/17/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

85 points

Pretty good- not my Mrs. type of Rose. It was her not the Rose'. I'd recommend it to a friend.

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Dom Vincent Crémant de Bourgogne Rare Grand Brut Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/17/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

94 points

Delicious. Two thumbs up. We're definitely getting more when we're next in Burgundy. Paired well with Burmese food.

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Red

2007 Toulouse Vineyards Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (view label images)

9/9/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

95 points

Reliably tasty. Love Toulouse.

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Rosé

2011 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Roséo Willamette Valley (view label images)

9/4/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Happy happy happy. Of all the Rose's we tried at the Rose' Festival, this was by far our fave. Tasty!

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White

2010 Esterlina Riesling Cole Ranch (view label images)

9/4/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

Tasty- not too sweet, and great with spicy food and sushi.

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Red

2010 Domaine Chataignier Durand Juliénas Jean-Marc Monnet Gamay (view label images)

8/13/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Smelled lovely, but turned.

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White

2007 Scott Harvey Riesling Old Vine Reserve Nelson Vineyard Mendocino County (view label images)

6/5/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Waited too long- discarded

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Red

2005 Bodega Bressia Malbec Monteagrelo Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

6/5/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

84 points

Nose is inviting, smooth but slightly acidic- towards the end of the window.

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Red

2009 De Loach Pinot Noir Marin County (view label images)

5/20/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Tasty!

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Red

2006 Ridgeline Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/20/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

Really enjoyed it- nice pairing with carnitas.

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White

2008 Esterlina Dry Riesling Cole Ranch (view label images)

5/16/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

84 points

Pleasant, light flavors. No acidity. An easy drinker.

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White

N.V. Cielo Malibu Estate Winery Woodstock Collection Honey Pie Santa Barbara County White Blend (view label images)

5/8/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

95 points

Acidic but fruity. Clean finish. Light fruity nose. Excellent with cheese and crackers

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Red

2006 La Nebbia Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle & Cork Alexander Valley

2/3/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Go- to bottle! Super tasty.

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Red

2006 Ridgeline Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

1/14/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

Paired well with carnitas-glad we didn't wait any longer.

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White

2008 Barterra Chardonnay Carneros (view label images)

1/28/2012 - jlehrer wrote:

Not sure why or how we got this one- didn't really care for it, and didn't really match with any of our cheeses. Too bad!

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Red

2007 Esterlina Pinot Noir Reserva Cole Ranch (view label images)

10/15/2011 - jlehrer wrote:

90 points

Over two days, with Chinese food, sweet bacon cashews, and confetti cake. Super tasty. Mellowing nicely, glad we caught it when we did!

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White - Sparkling

2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Crémant Demi-Sec Napa Valley White Blend (view label images)

9/30/2011 - jlehrer wrote:

92 points

Consumed with dinner (meats and cheeses). Super tasty, especially with a touch of cassis. Definitely buy again.

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White

2008 Toulouse Vineyards Gewürztraminer Anderson Valley (view label images)

5/22/2011 - jlehrer wrote:

Paired well with spicy red sauce, but otherwise too cloying. Probably because Allura's pallate has changed over the past two years.

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Red

2004 Toulouse Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate Anderson Valley (view label images)

8/11/2010 - jlehrer wrote:

88 points

Mellowed nicely after 6 years of resting. Tannins quite low.

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