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2020 Joey Tensley Cabernet Sauvignon Fundamental Central Coast

9/8/2023 - seijaro Likes this wine:

88 points

Not worth the $23 I paid, tastes like a weak Zin. Yes, a decent red quaff but a bit acerbic and certainly unremarkable.

slippytoad commented:

10/30/23, 8:29 PM - That’s because it’s a Cab :)

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2018 Prime Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

9/5/2021 - OWC wrote:

86 points

Had been expecting great things of this new bottling, but I'm afraid it failed to deliver. A surprising preponderance of red fruit, with cranberry particularly notable. Lacked richness, depth and length, but more off-putting was a marked astringency and a drying sensation on the palate. The wine did not improve on Day 2 or Day 3. Worth trying for novelty value, as certainly not a traditional Napa Cab. But beyond that, better avoided.

slippytoad commented:

1/8/22, 10:39 PM - I very much agree with your assessment. This is not a good wine at this time, perhaps needs 5+ years?

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2010 Argiano Non Confunditur Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend

7/5/2014 - slippytoad wrote:

flawed

This one was cooked

slippytoad commented:

11/7/16, 6:56 PM - Done

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2012 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts California

3/8/2015 - slippytoad wrote:

88 points

Crowd pleaser with the California set due to its unctuous sweetness. Quite simple and drinks fast. More sugar than fruit.

slippytoad commented:

3/8/15, 7:04 PM - I mean there wasn't really a lot of red or black fruit to speak of, not in the normal sense. The sweetness came through like white sugar which isn't necessarily a bad thing, and we did enjoy it.

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2009 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo

12/23/2014 - slippytoad wrote:

88 points

A little disappointing considering this was a rebuy. Slight astringency but it might be that I don't really like Riojas

slippytoad commented:

12/24/14, 3:36 PM - I liked the previous bottle so bought more. Bottle variation perhaps? I've drank countless older Riojas with mixed results. Is Temperanillo more finicky than other grapes?

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2010 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese

7/12/2014 - slippytoad wrote:

90 points

A little thin. Improved after an hour or so but not worth the money

slippytoad commented:

7/12/14, 7:58 PM - Right. My range is 80 to 100

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2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo

11/9/2013 - slippytoad wrote:

85 points

Never really developed after a couple of hours. Weak and sour.

slippytoad commented:

11/12/13, 8:14 AM - I recall the other bottle I drank a few months ago did not impress much either, but I took it to a gathering and did not make notes. The Wine Club is usually pretty good with bottle quality, shipping and storage but these could have certainly had a tough time across the Atlantic!

Anyway, I've had way better Riojas for half the money. Recommendations?
slippytoad commented:

11/12/13, 10:17 AM - @Harley1199 I paid $41.99 pre-arrival at The Wine Club in San Jose.

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2009 Château Fleur Cardinale St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

1/9/2013 - John McCabe wrote:

93 points

Rich coffee and dark chocolate notes. Quite approachabe now but a few years will allow it to show better. Somewhat dry, and not so much obvious fruit, but in a good way. This is big and classy. The '05 has more reach and extension, but this is likely the better value. Glad I have five more and may look for more besides. This seems like an under-the-radar over-achiever.

slippytoad commented:

1/14/13, 6:27 PM - Got mine, drinking one tonight.

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