Tasting Notes for Kurt and Ruthann

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2015 Linne Calodo Cherry Red Paso Robles Willow Creek District Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

7/26/2021 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

Sad to report that this was my last bottle of this vintage. All were excellent.
Wine did take 30 minutes to wake up. Well balanced zin. Excellent LC product.

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2007 Spring Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

7/19/2021 - Kurt and Ruthann Likes this wine:

94 points

Solid cab. So smooth. Lots of flavor and excellent finish. The wine stood tall to the last drop. Really enjoyed it. The first time that I tried it. Excellent choice. Cork was starting to dry out, but opened nicely with decanting fir 30 minutes.

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2010 Sherwin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/8/2021 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

smooth, well balanced, lots of bright fruit. Quite satisfying.

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2007 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

12/29/2019 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

97 points

I have stored this wine for 8 years. When we opened it tonight, I was amazed at the color of the wine; deep dark color. The wine was fabulous. full of dark fruit, yet silky and smooth. I wish I had several more cases in my cellar. Thank you Stephan...The wine is a work of art.

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2010 Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's Alexander Valley (view label images)

12/27/2019 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

The wine was ok, but not terrific. Finish and flavor was not remarkable.

corrected note.

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2010 Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's Alexander Valley (view label images)

12/27/2019 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

The wine was ok, but terrific. Finish and flavor was not remarkable.

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2012 Foxen Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County (view label images)

3/20/2015 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

Full bodied and smooth.

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2007 Stacked Stone Cellars Zinfandel Zin Stone Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

3/14/2013 - Kurt and Ruthann Likes this wine:

90 points

hearty yet smooth.

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2007 Stacked Stone Cellars Zinfandel Zin Stone Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

3/14/2013 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

Tastes of vanilla and spice. Delicious!

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2007 Tobin James Syrah Silver Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

1/13/2013 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Red Currant, and Cherry. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Long.

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2003 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

12/29/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow.
The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Red Currant, Black currant (cassis), Fig, Cherry, and Light toast.

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2007 Tobin James Cabernet Sauvignon James Gang Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

12/25/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Red Currant, Black Pepper, and Cherry. It tastes like Cherry, and Red Currant. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.

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2007 Tobin James Zinfandel Fat Boy Paso Robles (view label images)

12/2/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann Likes this wine:

90 points

The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Medium.
It smells like Black Pepper, Red Currant, and Cherry. It tastes like and Cherry. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.

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2004 Cosentino Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve St. Helena (view label images)

11/24/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

Truly an outstanding wine. well balanced with lots of flavor.

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2006 Cosentino Winery The Poet Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/9/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

very cherry with a velvet finish

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2006 Cosentino Winery The Poet Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/9/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

very cherry with a velvety finish

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2009 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

11/3/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

Big Blend. Well balanced, a little young.

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2007 McPrice Myers Syrah El Hombre Paso Robles (view label images)

11/2/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

Dark, Inky, full bodied with lots of finish. terrific.

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2007 Narrow Gate Vineyards Petite Sirah El Dorado County (view label images)

9/18/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

smooth and clean taste with nice fruit. Enjoyable wine.

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2009 Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

8/18/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

87 points

dark fruit and floral, a bit much on the tannins.

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2006 Hawkstone Cabernet Sauvignon Connoisseur Series Spring Mountain District (view label images)

8/14/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

Dark currents, smooth finish, pleasant wine.

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2006 Miraflores Syrah El Dorado County (view label images)

8/13/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

86 points

Wine was drinkable, but perhaps past it's prime.

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2007 Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir Carneros (view label images)

8/6/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

excellent pinot. nice balance between fruit and finish.

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2007 Narrow Gate Vineyards Zinfandel El Dorado County (view label images)

7/31/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

really an enjoyable wine. fun to drink. Not a strong finish, but well balanced with fruit. Lots of cherry.

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2007 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Claret Napa Valley (view label images)

7/30/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

89 points

Great fruit and value. Enjoyable wine.

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2005 Latcham Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado

7/28/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

very smooth cab. light fruit.

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2006 Cosentino Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Winemaster Napa Valley (view label images)

7/27/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

Definitely cherry, currents of plum, smooth, not over the top.

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2006 Cosentino Winery Merlot Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

7/24/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

fine wine. Best of merlot.

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2007 Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Saralee's Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/15/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

Drank well. lots of cherry and very smooth.

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2005 Saddleback Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

7/14/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

Decant an hour, solid cab. Even drank a bottle two nights in a row. very nice.

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2005 Saddleback Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

7/14/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

Needs to be decanted for at least an hour. Opens up nicely. solid cab.

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2007 Ahnfeldt Cuvée Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/11/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

smooth on the pallet. Rich red blend.

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2007 McPrice Myers Syrah Right Hand Man Central Coast (view label images)

7/11/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

excellent syrah. terrific value.

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2005 Col Solare Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/7/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

91 points

Dark, but smooth. very nice.

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2008 Linne Calodo Overthinker Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/6/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

opened up nicely. complex at first, worth the wait. excellent. Top delve.

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2007 Flora Springs Trilogy Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/5/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

excellent.

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2008 Cosentino Winery Zinfandel The Zin Lodi (view label images)

6/14/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

smooth. A great value.

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2008 LaGarde Malbec Primeras Vinas Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

6/10/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

Excellent

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2007 Stacked Stone Cellars Zin Stone Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

5/20/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

well balanced and smooth Zin. Really enjoyed this wine.

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2008 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

5/12/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

Just like a similar review. A fantastic wine. Fruit forward, well balanced with an excellent finish. Notes of cherry, vanilla and chocolate. Fantastic.

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2007 Narrow Gate Vineyards Chardonnay El Dorado (view label images)

5/12/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

flawed

Past it's prime

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2004 Stewart Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/11/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

93 points

Very smooth and well balance. Great nose. Lots of cherry and a hit of smoke.. excellent.

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2005 Caves Vidigal Douro Tinto Red Blend (view label images)

5/10/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

87 points

A little past it's prime. Getting better as it warms up.

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2006 Miraflores Zinfandel El Dorado (view label images)

4/30/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

89 points

Nice well Zin. Good fruit. Smooth Alcohol present, but not overbearing.

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2005 Kaleidos Osiris Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/29/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

Probably passed it's prime, but still held up ok. A pleasant wine.

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2009 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/27/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

Very smooth, great zin.

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2008 Sextant Wines Zinfandel Wheelhouse Paso Robles (view label images)

4/20/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

88 points

Terrific Value for a Zin. Medium to full body. decent nose and fruit.

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2005 Cosentino Winery Merlot Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

4/13/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

very nice. balanced, smooth with nice fruit.

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2006 Cosentino Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

4/13/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

90 points

excellent.

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2004 Optima Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/7/2012 - Kurt and Ruthann wrote:

92 points

really surprised that this wine tasted so well. excellent.

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