Tasting Notes for ADwivedi

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1993 Domaine A.-F. Gros Richebourg Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/21/2014 - ADwivedi Likes this wine:

95 points

Leather, earthy, old tasting. Nice long finish. Deep purple color. Floral nose. Very intense. Opened a lot for the hour we drank it.

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2007 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove McLaren Vale (view label images)

3/2/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

98 points

Inky dark purple color. Nose full of fruits, berries, jam like. Initial intense berry flavor followed by full fruit. Beautiful long finish. Excellent wine.

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Red

2006 Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Beautiful color. Great nose. Semi dry medium finish. Want a steak with it. What you want a cab to be.😃

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2004 Robert Foley Claret Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

94 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Good color. Excellent nose. No alcoholic taste. Medium finish. Really had it too late to give a better review.😊

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2004 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Stags Leap District (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Excellent nose. Not acidic at all. No alcohol in the nose. Beatifull long finish. Berries abound, but not like Hobbs, more subtle. 😃

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2005 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

96 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): A total cab. Dry with a long finish. Would be great with a steak. 2-3 glass tasting. Not bright. More mild than wild. 😃

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2002 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

94 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Totally a cab. Exactly what I think of a cabernet. Dry heavy...want a slab of steak with it. :-)

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2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

93 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Good nose. Beautiful color more maroon than purple, but very deep. Great mouth feel. Good berry notes. Full finish.

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2006 Lillian Winery Syrah Santa Barbara County (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Excellent nose. Deep purple color. Very berry flavor. Medium to full finish. Big boy wine!!

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2005 Agharta Wines Black Label North Coast Syrah (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Do not remember this wine. Drank but did not take notes. My bad RP gave it a 95. Damn! Listed because it was in the Syrah flight.

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2008 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

91 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Great nose, medium finish. This reminds me of the typical Oregon williamette valley pinot. Tart cherries, bright. More alcohol than expected. Not much on the berry side.:-)

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2006 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

97 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Excellent wine. Earthy, berry with a nice long finish.

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2008 Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

92 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Good nose, nice long legs. Needed to open up more, open for more than 3 hours.

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2009 Araujo Estate Sauvignon Blanc Eisele Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Bright crisp clean. No finish to very little. Fresh is the best word ro describe it.

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White

2008 Aubert Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/23/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

RJ reference point tasting (Chez himes): Semi dry sweeter than any other chardonnay I have ever had. Crisp, clean, little finish if any. Fruity nose.

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2007 Dos Cabezas Wine Works Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch Mendocino (view label images)

2/18/2012 - ADwivedi wrote:

91 points

Tart, opens with time, nice legs. Cherry notes with medium finish.

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2009 Belle Glos Pinot Noir California (view label images)

10/7/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

93 points

Dark purple, blackberry with low tannin. Syrup like quality. Medium finish.

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Red

2006 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak (view label images)

10/10/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

87 points

Easy drinking lots of fruit. Low tannins, not your typical cab.

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2007 Château Les Barraillots Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/10/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

85 points

Weak.. More of a Pinot notes than what I expect from a margaux. Bright with very little earthy notes. Lots of tart cherries.

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2007 Domaine Philippe Plantevin Cairanne la Daurelle Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/25/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

90 points

Garnet color. Oaky nose.Berries and plum notes. Medium finish pleasantly earthy.

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2004 Clos L'Abba St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/24/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

Deep purple color. Oaky nose with fruits galore. Acidic at the start but opens nicely.excellent mouth fill and finish. Lots of oak.

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2007 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley (view label images)

9/22/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

92 points

Fruity, slight alcohol. Tart cherries. Light purple color. Acidic on finish early opens nicely afte two hours in the decanter.

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2009 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

9/24/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

Deep purple color almost inky. Blackberries and cassis. Mouthfull of sweet berries. Little oak. Opened beautifully in decanter for two to three hours. No bitterness on the finish. Perfect stand alone pinot

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2008 David Noyes Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

9/24/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

90 points

Bright, fruity tart cherry and raspberry notes, heavy alcohol upon opening. Did not open up as much as expected when decanted and sitting for three hours. Very nice pinot for food.

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2008 Domaine Machard de Gramont Chorey-les-Beaune Les Beaumonts Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/24/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

95 points

Tart cherry, fruit and oak. After breathing for two hours really opened up. Excellent pinot.

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2007 Carlisle Syrah Knights Valley (view label images)

9/14/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

94 points

Inky color. Blackberry and chocolate notes. Dry finish. Mellows with time really opens up.

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2004 Château Fontenil Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/12/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

91 points

Earthy,young. Not as deeply colored as i has expected. Better after breathing for two hours.

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2006 Château Mongravey Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/19/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

89 points

Earthy, deep purple, floral.....all I remember: $89.00 @ l'auberg chez Francois. Cheapest margaux they had. Paired with lobster bisque: not good. With onion soup: excellent. With boulliabase ok; Alsace seafood with lobster reduction: ok.

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2005 Château Ferrand Lartigue St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/20/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

90 points

Earthy, floral, notes of blackberries. Drank on anniversary with st Andes cheese. Dinner was filet mignon smoked opus x. Great overall experience with the wine. Opened up beautifully in three hours.

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2008 Castillo De Jumilla Jumilla Monastrell - Tempranillo Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

7/22/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

85 points

2000. Mellow with one hour of breathing.

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2008 Castillo De Jumilla Jumilla Monastrell - Tempranillo Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

7/22/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

72 points

Bright, young.

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Red

2008 Paso Robles Wine Co Merlot 365 Paul Valmer California (view label images)

7/19/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

80 points

Bright, young. Benefited from breathing for a couple hours. worth $6

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2008 G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo (view label images)

7/18/2011 - ADwivedi wrote:

75 points

Fruity, full young, better with one hour breathing,no earthy under tones. Not a mellow wine, too bright,

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