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2008 Red Cap Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

7/17/2020 - patent_atty Likes this wine:

89 points

Still very good. Last tasting note was spot on

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Red

2011 Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

1/18/2014 - patent_atty wrote:

92 points

Wow

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Red

2010 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford (view label images)

12/8/2013 - patent_atty wrote:

Agree with notes. Better wines at this price point

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Red

2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Defiant Alexander Valley Red Blend (view label images)

12/2/2013 - patent_atty Likes this wine:

90 points

The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Slow. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Polished texture. The wine finishes Long.

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Red

2003 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

10/19/2013 - patent_atty Likes this wine:

91 points

The legs are Medium. The body is Medium. The wine finishes Medium.

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Red

2006 St. Francis Zinfandel Old Vines Sonoma County (view label images)

12/26/2012 - patent_atty wrote:

86 points

Perfect for drinking now. Very good but not great. Typical zin profile.

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Red

2003 Seghesio Family Vineyards Omaggio Napa / Sonoma SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

11/22/2012 - patent_atty wrote:

flawed

bottle possibly flawed or well over peak (editor's note: scored as 80 but changed to flawed)

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Red

2009 Seghesio Family Vineyards Sangiovese Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/5/2012 - patent_atty wrote:

85 points

OK, not their best effort. tannic finish

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Red

2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Orphelin Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

3/23/2012 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Very good with pasta; good for another year or two before declining

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Red

2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Aglianico Alexander Valley (view label images)

2/15/2012 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

strong tannins

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Red

2008 La Maialina Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/7/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

84 points

Decant, nice value

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Red

2007 Casa Ferreirinha Douro Vinha Grande Red Blend (view label images)

9/7/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

84 points

Decant, very good value

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Red

2006 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Reserve Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/28/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Aged perfectly, classic Pinot

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Red

2009 Michael-David Vineyards Petite Petit Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

8/22/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

86 points

Very good after decant

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Red

2009 Chilensis Carménère Reserva Maule Valley (view label images)

8/21/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

83 points

Must decant.

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Red

2004 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

8/1/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Decanted; a lot of sediment

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White

2009 Sbragia Family Sauvignon Blanc Schmidt Ranch Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

7/19/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

Not the typical N.Z. Sav. Blanc. Melow citrus with slight butter. Very enjoyable.

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White

2008 Krebs-Grode Riesling Auslese trocken Rheinhessen (view label images)

7/2/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Dry riesling.

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Red

2004 Seghesio Family Vineyards Marian's Reserve Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

6/18/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

2004 still holding up

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Red

2007 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Home Ranch Alexander Valley (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

typical seghesio outstanding zin

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Red

2007 Armida Zinfandel PoiZin Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

Great nose; classic zin; good body and smooth aftertaste; higher alcohol

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Red

2004 Tobin James Petite Sirah Black Magic Paso Robles (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

92 points

aged extremely well; great berries and nose; after taste smooth with continued fruit

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Red

2007 Frick Winery Cinsaut Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

2006 fine nose; smooth drinking with fruit; great table wine; light enough to go with many dishes including strong flavors

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Red

2007 Fog Crest Vineyard Pinot Noir LAGUNA WEST Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

great pinot for the price

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Red

2006 Haywood Estate Zinfandel Los Chamizal Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

6/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

smooth with lots of berries. Nice for the price.

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Red

2003 Ceja Syrah Sonoma Valley (view label images)

5/29/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

cellared properly for 8 years and still great wine

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Red

2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Petite Sirah Home Ranch Alexander Valley (view label images)

5/29/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

Great color and berry flavors

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Red

2000 D'Isanto & D'Isanto I Balzini White Label Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

5/7/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

93 points

Still drinking wonderfully. Wish I had a few more bottles

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Red

1994 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard Rutherford (view label images)

5/7/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

starting to show age, but still veryenjoyable

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Red

2008 Seghesio Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Costiera Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/4/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

missed on the finish

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Red

1999 Stags' Leap Winery Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

3/13/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Still Great, but likely peaked

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Red

2002 Titus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/13/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

Just over peak age. Still good.

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Red

2002 Freemark Abbey Petite Sirah Rutherford (view label images)

2/19/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

92 points

very good. Great balance, still plenty of structure.

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Red

2002 Freemark Abbey Sangiovese Napa Valley (view label images)

2/14/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

Agree with other reviewers concerning the nose. But improved with time.

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Red

2001 Forchini Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietor's Reserve Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/29/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

85 points

Age took its toll

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Red

2007 Seghesio Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Costiera Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/15/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

92 points

Not the typical Pinot flavors or smells. But very easy to drink. Highly recommend

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Red

2002 White Cottage Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Risa Napa Valley (view label images)

1/8/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

fantastic

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Red

2002 Wilson Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve Sydney Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/8/2011 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

simply one of the best cab francs

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Red

2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

12/27/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

still my favorite

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Red

2003 Jacob Franklin Petite Sirah Hayne Vineyard St. Helena (view label images)

12/9/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

Drink now if you have any

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Red

2003 Tobin James Zinfandel French Camp Paso Robles (view label images)

12/6/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

showing its age

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Red

2001 Wilson Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve Sydney Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/24/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

88 points

beginning to show its age

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Red

2007 Wilson Winery Zinfandel Dry Creek Reserve Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/24/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

blackberry, pepper, great dark color, very nice Zin profile

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Red

2002 Wilson Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve Sydney Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/22/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

90 points

one of my favorites. BlackBerry, no tannin, still great

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Red

2004 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Cortina Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/16/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

fantastic nose

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Red

2004 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Cortina Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

10/16/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

nose is excellent

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Red

2007 Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Director's Sonoma County (view label images)

10/10/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

lived up to expectations

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Red

2003 Tobin James Primitivo James Gang Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

8/28/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

91 points

fantastic even at this age

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Red

2003 Tobin James Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

8/24/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

89 points

Great nose, typical Tobin James profile, starting to show its age

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White

2006 J. Moreau & Fils Chablis Chardonnay (view label images)

8/19/2010 - patent_atty wrote:

87 points

Light with citrus, slight lemon, minerals and crisp acidity on the palate.

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