Tasting Notes for win

White

2007 Freeman Chardonnay Ryo-fu Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/24/2014 - win Likes this wine:

94 points

Classic buttery and oaky. Very nice.

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White

2010 Laird Family Estate Pinot Grigio Cold Creek Ranch Carneros (view label images)

5/8/2012 - win wrote:

90 points

Very fresh, fruit forward wine....pleasantly surprised by the very clean finish.

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Red

2005 Domaine de Bois Mozé Anjou-Villages Le Champ Noir Cabernet Franc (view label images)

5/8/2012 - win wrote:

89 points

Drink up in next 2 years.

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Red

2010 Bolla Pinot Noir Provincia di Pavia IGT (view label images)

5/8/2012 - win wrote:

87 points

Nice, everyday wine.....liked the Merlot a bit better.....will try again.

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White

2007 Domaine Saint Laurent Côtes du Rhône Noel St-Laurent Marsanne

5/31/2011 - win wrote:

89 points

Pleasantly surprised. A little better than last year.

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Red

2004 Ramos Pinto Douro Adriano Red Blend (view label images)

7/27/2010 - win wrote:

89 points

Pleasantly surprised. Aging well, still fruit forward and modern.

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White

2007 Domaine Saint Laurent Côtes du Rhône Noel St-Laurent Marsanne

5/16/2010 - win wrote:

88 points

Primarily Marsanne and Viognier. Straw yellow color, with a hint of oak and butter aromas. Slight tropical complexity to the wine, but not overpowering, with nice acidity. Drink over the next three years, and should be great this Summer. Good value.

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Red

2000 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

4/14/2010 - win wrote:

91 points

Decanted. Sampled multiple times during the night. Stayed consistent over a few hours. I probably would not have decanted. Very nice wine, deep red, ripe black currants, nice finish. One of my favorites of the night.

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White

2006 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Umbria Cervaro della Sala Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay (view label images)

4/14/2010 - win wrote:

92 points

Excellent, nice crispness with hints of lemon, pears and a bit of oak. Definitely a wine to look for. One of my favorites of the night. 85% Chardonnay, 15% Grechetto.

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Red

1997 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

4/14/2010 - win wrote:

94 points

Still quite a bit of life to it....very vibrant and similar to previous bottles. Nice.

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White

1996 Klein aux Vieux Remparts Riesling Burgreben Alsace (view label images)

2/27/2010 - win wrote:

So acidic right now....great marinade.

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Red

2001 Tillman Merlot Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

2/12/2010 - win wrote:

85 points

Drink up. Losing much of its complexity, but the oak component is still present -- without the bitterness.

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Red

2004 Peirano Estate Vineyards The Other Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

2/12/2010 - win wrote:

87 points

Very pleasant, easy to consume wine. Not deep, but comfortable. Drink up within the next year.

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Red

2004 Marchesi Alfieri Pinot Nero San Germano Monferrato (view label images)

2/9/2010 - win wrote:

89 points

Rustic -- similar to prior bottle. Very enjoyable.

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Red

2005 Clot de l'Oum Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany Saint Bart Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/7/2010 - win wrote:

90 points

Very rustic, and young, with notes of pine in the background. Aromas of deep red and black currants and bumbleberry are present. Opens very slowly -- much better after being open for a few hours.

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Red

2005 Domaine de Bois Mozé Anjou-Villages Le Champ Noir Cabernet Franc (view label images)

1/9/2010 - win wrote:

90 points

Rustic, and complex, with hints of red currant, raspberries and some pine with graphite. Similar to previous bottles - should have at least 5 years to it.

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Red

2004 Peirano Estate Vineyards The Other Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

1/4/2010 - win wrote:

89 points

Aging well. Similar to previous bottles.

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Red

2007 Bodega Belgrano Malbec It's A Head Snapper Maipú (view label images)

1/4/2010 - win wrote:

87 points

Deep red color, with slight acidity and a bit of sweetness on the finish. Solid, enjoyable wine.

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Red

2004 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/27/2009 - win wrote:

88 points

Still fairly acidic and closed down.....wait.

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Red

2006 Sine Qua Non Syrah Raven Series Central Coast (view label images)

12/25/2009 - win wrote:

95 points

Very complex aromas involving black cherries, blueberries and red currants with a hint of graphite. Smooth finish -- showing extremely well right now.

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Red

2005 Cloudline Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

12/22/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Really liked this wine....good acidity and a bit of Brett, which I like. Reminded me more of Burgundy vs. Oregon.

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Red

2007 Turley Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

12/22/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Nice cedar overtones, with blackberries, raspberries and blue berries very present. Nice finish. Solid Turley...one of my favorites from this producer recently.

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Red

2007 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

12/20/2009 - win wrote:

87 points

High acidity, fruit a bit out of balance. Calmed down after a couple of hours. Wait on this one. Right now the 2007 Southing is superior.

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White - Off-dry

2005 Domaine de Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Demi-Sec Chenin Blanc (view label images)

12/20/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Very nice mellow honey and background lemon flavors...very complex....much, much better than previous bottles.

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Red

2006 Zmor Pinot Noir Saralee's Roller Coaster Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/20/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Good potential....similar to previous bottle. A bit young still.

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Red

2004 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Promis Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/18/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Very mellow, and a bit fruit forward right now, without being overbearing. Drink up in the next 4 years?

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Red

2006 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Promis Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/10/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Nice acidity, with a background sweetness that was a bit pleasing. Need to try more.

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Red

2006 Carlisle Syrah Cardiac Hill Bennett Valley (view label images)

12/7/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Fairly muted, yet refined. Interesting.

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White

2004 Fall Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc Texas (view label images)

11/17/2009 - win wrote:

82 points

Drink up!

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Red

2003 Bodegas San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud Las Rocas Viñas Viejas (view label images)

11/11/2009 - win wrote:

88 points

Very rustic, with quite a bit of acidity right now. Very expressive red fruit flavors. Not sure how this one will age.

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Red

2004 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja Colección Privada Tempranillo (view label images)

11/11/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Give this more time.

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Red

2003 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral Monterey County Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/10/2009 - win wrote:

88 points

Fairly expressive aromas of blackberries and raspberries. Some acidity present, and after a day, the oak became much more prevalent, which made it more interesting in this case. Definitely was better on day two.

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Red

2002 Ilona Howell Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/8/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Not as expressive as previous bottle. Just a little muted and closed, but still interesting wine. Wait.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Jean Laurent Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/29/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Golden honey yellow in color, with nice brioche aromas and a clean finish with adequate acidity. Nice QPR.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Santa Margherita Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut Glera (view label images)

11/1/2009 - win wrote:

84 points

Light, slightly sweet.

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Red

2006 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

10/17/2009 - win wrote:

92 points

Nice cedar notes - a rustic wine, that is not overly jammy. Very pleasant.

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Red

2006 Mendel Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

9/19/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Still too young, but had an amazing deep red color with expressive aromas of blackberries and dusty cherries. Acidity a bit high, but mellowed out a bit after a few hours. Should get better in a few years.

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Red

2001 Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio Nebbiolo (view label images)

9/21/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Again, a bit of cork seepage, but the wine was very nice -- hints of cherry, nice finish, appropriate acidity. Well balance, outstanding wine.

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Red

2004 Domaine de Barbeyrolles Bergerac Cuvée Raymond Chandou Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/15/2009 - win wrote:

Acidity a bit high right now....hopefully future bottles will be better. 80-85

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Red

2007 McPherson Cellars dbs Texas Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/10/2009 - win wrote:

85 points

18% Sangiovese, 30% Barbera, 52% Dolcetto. Actually fairly light and mellow -- a hint of sweetness. Not really complex, but comfortable, good wine.

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Red

2001 Quinta do Alqueve (Pinhal da Torre) Syrah Tejo (view label images)

9/10/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Big wine, very deep black/red in color, with a some rustic flavors and quite a bit of sediment right now. Very impressed with this wine, which has just enough acidity to make it heavy food friendly. Would purchase much more at a lower price.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2003 Château Tillac Monbazillac Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

9/5/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Aging nicely....consistent with prior bottles.

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Red

2002 Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Côtes du Roussillon Villages Hugo Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/5/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Similar to prior bottle....has at least 10 years left in it...

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Rosé

2006 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre (view label images)

9/5/2009 - win wrote:

87 points

Salmon colored, and a bit muted with nice acidity.

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White

2003 Domaine Laroche Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot Chardonnay (view label images)

8/19/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Screwtop. Not as much acidity as I would have thought - fairly expressive aromas, but again more muted than I would have thought. Very pleasant and food friendly.

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Red

1998 Pensées de Lafleur Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/19/2009 - win wrote:

90 points

Very consistent with last bottle.

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Red

2006 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley (view label images)

8/1/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Young fruit aromas: cherry, red currant, blackberries and blueberries. Fairly smooth tannins right now, with a little oak present. Not overwhelming -- almost a feminine wine, which is different from other Caymus SS I have had. It will be interesting to see how it ages....my guess is that is should be very nice in a few years.

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White - Sparkling

2000 Colin Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé Chardonnay (view label images)

8/15/2009 - win wrote:

91 points

Nice acidity, with a slight yeasty component in the background. Nicely balanced and well received by all tonight.

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Red

1997 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate St. Helena (view label images)

8/15/2009 - win wrote:

93 points

This wine just became more expressive as time went on. Much better 3 hours after opening. Still very expressive, and much better than the vast majority of 1997 Napa Cabs I have had recently. Deep red color, with expressive aromas of deep red cherries, black currant and a hint of mint. The oak was subtle and the finish was very smooth. I was initially disappointed with the wine upon opening, but it really evolved in the glass nicely. Actually should have a few more years left in it.

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Red

1997 Cafaggio Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio Toscana IGT Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

8/15/2009 - win wrote:

89 points

Decanted 2 hours prior. A bit sedate right now, with nice acidity. In hindsight, I probably would have just popped and poured.

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