Tasting Notes for VinoRosso

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2020 Colene Clemens Pinot Noir Dopp Creek Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

3/16/2024 - VinoRosso wrote:

88 points

Smoke taint.

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2011 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

1/23/2024 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

A ton of alcohol. But very tasty overall. Could almost be a dessert wine.

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2015 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/31/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

96 points

Wine of the night. Fantastic depth and character. One to cherish. Enjoy.

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2016 Cornerstone Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

8/8/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Nice cedar notes.

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2018 Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos Ribera del Duero Senda del Oro Tempranillo (view label images)

7/16/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

89 points

Tastes very young and not very impressive.

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2017 Booker Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon My Favorite Neighbor Paso Robles (view label images)

6/12/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

Great wine. Had with filets with mustard sauce.

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2012 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's Oakville Estate (view label images)

6/11/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Very nice. Beautiful nose just a bit sweet for me though.

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2016 J. Dusi Zinfandel Dante Dusi Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

2/4/2023 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

A bit sweet.

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2011 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena (view label images)

12/13/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

89 points

Too much green pepper.

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2018 Bedrock Wine Co. Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

11/25/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

Good but needs some more time.

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2017 Turley Zinfandel Steacy Ranch Lodi (view label images)

11/25/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

95 points

Fantastic Zin. Wonderful nose and went perfect with the pasta we had.

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2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

11/14/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Beautiful wine. Perfect with pork tenderloin!

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2016 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

10/30/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Great wine with plenty of upside. Needs a few more years.

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2016 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/29/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Good stuff!

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2017 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

9/26/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

88 points

Tart. May have been a bad bottle.

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2015 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/30/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

96 points

Phenomenal bottle. Beautifully integrated tannins. Wonderful.

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2012 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Meyer Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

8/21/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

Last one in my cellar. Aged nicely but time to drink

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2018 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/13/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Excellent.

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2019 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

7/13/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

90 points

Very light and thin.

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2016 Alexana Pinot Noir Terroir Series Willamette Valley (view label images)

7/5/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

90 points

A bit thin and acidic.

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2018 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes La Louisiane Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/15/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

89 points

Thin with a bit of bitter finish.

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2012 Husic Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Palm Terrace Napa Valley (view label images)

5/24/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Very smooth but a bit sweet.

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2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

5/14/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

Brilliant nose of cherries, tobacco and spice. Went great with pork tenderloin.

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2016 Il Borro Il Borro Toscana IGT Red Blend (view label images)

4/30/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

This bottle a bit off. Tart with some edges. Maybe just an off bottle.

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2019 Torciano Chianti Classico Il Vicario Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

4/17/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Great nose, smooth tannins. Very enjoyable.

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2017 Booker Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon My Favorite Neighbor Paso Robles (view label images)

3/27/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

A delightful cab.

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2013 Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/27/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

A bit sweeter than I recall.

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2019 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/27/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Great nose. Rich fruit.

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2015 Torciano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

3/20/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Great nose. Pleasant finish of cherries, spices, with some grip. Will only get better with more time.

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2010 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena (view label images)

2/15/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

My last bottle. Always a great wine. Loved the hints of mocha, tobacco and chocolate.

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2009 Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Chris's Cuvée Calistoga (view label images)

2/5/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

A bit sweet but overall an outstanding bottle. Unfortunately my last one.

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2013 Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJ Napa Valley (view label images)

2/5/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

Outstanding depth and nearly 1 minute finish. I’m sad that I only have one more bottle left.

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2016 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Volcanique Dundee Hills (view label images)

1/27/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

Better second day.

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2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

1/26/2022 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

Drinking beautifully.

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2012 Rudd Cabernet Sauvignon Samantha's Oakville Estate (view label images)

12/30/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Awesome nose and I picked up violets on the palate. Wonderful.

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2019 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast (view label images)

12/30/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

94 points

Wine of the night! Great nose. Beautiful fruit notes. Totally enjoyable.

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2017 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Il Bruciato Red Blend (view label images)

12/26/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

90 points

Always a good pop and pour. Had with antipasto. Perfect.

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2011 Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni (view label images)

12/26/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

90 points

Took a while to open up and relax some of the grip.

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2011 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

12/21/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

Interesting wine. Big on the alcohol and sweetness. Almost in the fortified category in my opinion. More approachable on day 2.

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2010 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

12/5/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

An wonderful wine. Decanted for about 3 hours. Nose of rose petals and cherry. Tobbaco, leather and spices with long finish. Just the right amount of grip. Totally enjoyable. Had with a pasta fagioli.

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2010 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity Napa Valley (view label images)

12/5/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Really smooth. Notes of mocha, and leather. Wouldn’t wait much longer on this one. Drinking great right now.

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2010 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity Napa Valley (view label images)

11/6/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

91 points

A bit one dimensional but no hard edges.

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2008 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena (view label images)

11/1/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

My last bottle of the 08. A bit sweeter than o remember

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2014 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

10/20/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Somewhat muted although decanted for almost 2 hours. A bit disappointing.

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2015 Venge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux Napa Valley (view label images)

10/20/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Drinking beautifully. Had with a filet at The Swag. Wonderful.

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2013 Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District (view label images)

10/17/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Somewhat muted.

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2016 Il Borro Il Borro Toscana IGT Red Blend (view label images)

9/30/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Always a great bottle. Wonderful with the pasta dish we had for dinner. Great value.

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2013 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

9/30/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

90 points

Very tight on day one. Next day opened up nicely. Some slight hint that it was corked but barely noticeable. Likely skewed my impression. Have two more bottles I will try in the next 2-5 years.

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2018 Venge Vineyards Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

8/25/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

92 points

Very drinkable. Smooth and nice finish.

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2017 Bodegas Tritón Tinta de Toro (view label images)

8/24/2021 - VinoRosso wrote:

93 points

Great wine for the money.

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