Tasting Notes for ddsolomon2000

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2010 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts California (view label images)

4/1/2024 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Still going strong.

Red

2011 Alta Colina Syrah Toasted Slope Paso Robles (view label images)

3/18/2024 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

86 points

Beyond its time. Too bad.

Red

2021 Jonive Wine Pinot Noir Estate Moon Dust Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/10/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

95 points

Beautiful

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2021 Jonive Wine Pinot Noir Estate Moon Dust Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/20/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Delicious!! Fresh berry fruit, smooth tannins & acid and totally balanced!

Red

2016 Celler de Capçanes Montsant Potente Garnatxa Negra, Grenache (view label images)

11/4/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

90 points

Beautiful wine.

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2019 Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Maremma Toscana Yantra Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/24/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Screaming value. Great wine.

Red

2019 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Azaya Ranch Petaluma Gap (view label images)

7/28/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

90 points

Jammy, fresh fruit berries. Medium acidity

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2019 Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola Sicilia Vigna Lagnusa (view label images)

6/16/2023 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

90 points

Easy drinking, light yet slight smokiness. Well balanced!
Paired with mustard/soy covered salmon & wild rice/Shitake mushrooms

Red

2012 Flam Merlot Reserve Galilee (view label images)

12/6/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Wow. Still going strong

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2017 Booker Vineyard Grenache The Ripper Paso Robles (view label images)

12/5/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

90 points

Flavor fading.

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2013 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

11/30/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Outrageously good!

Red

2017 Buglioni Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Il Bugiardo Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

6/14/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Awesome wine. Great value.

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White

2020 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer Columbia Valley (view label images)

5/24/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Actually a nice wine

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2018 Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Valle de Uco (view label images)

5/4/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

85 points

Meh okay

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2015 Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Maremma Toscana Yantra Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/27/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Wow. What a great wine. Keeps getting better over time.

Red

2017 Walt Pinot Noir Blue Jay Anderson Valley (view label images)

4/22/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

81 points

Starting to go bad

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2013 Booker Vineyard Oublie Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/7/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Still going strong. Give it at least an hour to open

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2020 RouteStock Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/13/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Outstanding wine. Incredible value. Balanced with great finish. Drank over three hours and kept getting better. This wine will age well.

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2014 Lagom Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

2/15/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Lost a lot of fruit and freshness.

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2015 Lagom Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

2/3/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

87 points

Passed its prime. Cloudy and overripe.

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2010 Law Estate Wines Intrepid Paso Robles Syrah (view label images)

1/31/2022 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Still going strong.

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2019 RouteStock Cellars Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

12/30/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Fruit forward, fresh berries and a finish that lasts forever. Gets even better the second night.

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2014 Lagom Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

12/20/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

91 points

Still very good but getting a little tired.

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2008 Herman Story Syrah White Hawk Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

12/12/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

91 points

Still going. Better the second day.

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2012 The Cave Galilee Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/6/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Still going strong. Elegant and refined, soft but subtle, lush and full bodied. Nice acidity. Cooked dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry and a little anise, with a long finish.

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2006 Ovid Experiment M9.36 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/26/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

96 points

Fruit forward, leather, blackberry, raisins, currant. Wonderfully smooth.

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2018 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto (view label images)

6/18/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

100 points

Fantastic

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Red

2010 Torrin The Banshee Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/21/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Tastes even better the second night.

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2010 Stolpman Syrah Ruben's Block Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

5/14/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Nearing end of life. Never lived up to its potential.

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Sake

N.V. Joto Daiginjo Yamagata Rice (view label images)

4/30/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

91 points

Rich and creamy. Great with sashimi.

White - Sweet/Dessert

2011 Castello di Volpaia Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Trebbiano Blend, Trebbiano (view label images)

4/6/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Still going strong

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2011 Law Estate Wines Beguiling Paso Robles Adelaida District Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

4/2/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

96 points

Still going strong.

White

2015 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Alsace Gewürztraminer (view label images)

2/8/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

90 points

Now it has improved and balanced out. Great with Buffalo cauliflower

Red

2015 Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley (view label images)

1/29/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Goes great with pizza and ahi tuna

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1997 Kenwood Zinfandel Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

1/25/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Surprisingly still has flavor.

White

2013 Westerly Vineyards Fletcher's White Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara White Blend (view label images)

1/18/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

91 points

Pairs fret with rockfish tacos!!!

Red

2011 Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Indaco Toscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/13/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

95 points

Keeps getting better

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2016 Torres Priorat Cos Perpetual Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

1/5/2021 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Well balanced with nice acidity. Fresh fruit and wonderful color. Bright raspberry cherry and long finish

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2012 Saxum Broken Stones Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/31/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

94 points

Great way to end 2020

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2015 DuMOL Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/11/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

92 points

Bright fruits still young and lots of life left.

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2012 Booker Vineyard Grenache The Ripper Paso Robles (view label images)

12/10/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

95 points

Spectacular wine. Still going strong.

Red

2011 Booker Vineyard Grenache The Ripper Paso Robles (view label images)

10/24/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

97 points

Still going strong.

Red

1979 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Diamond Mountain (view label images)

9/24/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

96 points

Outstanding. Does not taste like a 41 year old wine. Big fruit.

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1973 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

9/24/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

91 points

Still going strong

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2009 Tenuta Dei Sette Cieli Maremma Toscana Scipio Cabernet Franc (view label images)

8/5/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

93 points

Rich. Cooked dark cheery, smoke and acidic. Great with eggplant parmigiana.

Red

2015 Dowdell Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

7/30/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

98 points

One of the finest wines I have ever tasted.

White

2019 Paua Bay Wines Sauvignon Blanc Hectic Marlborough (view label images)

7/22/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

96 points

This is a hidden gem. Get it while you can.

Red

1996 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

6/23/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

89 points

Pretty good for 24 years old.

White

2016 Domaine Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaudevey Chardonnay (view label images)

6/15/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Time to drink.

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2012 Stolpman Angeli Ballard Canyon Syrah (view label images)

6/8/2020 - ddsolomon2000 wrote:

88 points

Still too hot and not well balanced. Not tannin.

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