Tasting Notes for rhanke

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2007 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/3/2023 - rhanke wrote:

92 points

Decanted. Defiantly enhanced the aroma and taste. Had one about a month ago which was just PnP. Glad I decanted.

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2010 Domaine Chamfort Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/17/2022 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Smells like Bret

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2021 Samuel Louis Smith Gamay Noir Escolle Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

11/7/2022 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

I liked this. Fruity, no oak hints. Just nice acidity and liveliness

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2004 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

11/6/2022 - rhanke wrote:

92 points

Drinking nice. Hints of cider.

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2005 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

10/29/2022 - rhanke wrote:

93 points

Very nice aged cab. Lots of aroma and went well with my steak salad.

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2008 Robert Biale Petite Sirah Biale Winery Vineyard Oak Knoll District (view label images)

10/16/2022 - rhanke wrote:

90 points

Dark and inky. Nice aged PS.

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2008 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

10/11/2022 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Nice nose of raspberry and herbs , thin on taste.
Expect more from $50+ wine.

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2009 John Duval Wines Plexus Barossa Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/31/2022 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

Has aged nicely

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2011 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/20/2022 - rhanke wrote:

Off.

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2011 Turley Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/14/2022 - rhanke wrote:

90 points

Over the hill.

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2019 Centralas Bandolero Santa Barbara County Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre (view label images)

2/10/2022 - rhanke wrote:

90 points

Fruity, clean, a hint of bramble. Paired well with curry rice.

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2009 Ridge Zinfandel York Creek Spring Mountain District (view label images)

1/25/2022 - rhanke Likes this wine:

Good. Drinkable, nice savory character

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2018 Gali Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

12/29/2021 - rhanke wrote:

85 points

Non descriptive Plain light colored

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2011 Ridge Mazzoni Home Ranch Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

12/2/2021 - rhanke wrote:

90 points

Very nice aged zin. As good as it will be. I have one more bottle to go. Will try to consume in the next 9 months.

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2016 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

8/6/2021 - rhanke wrote:

89 points

Nice nose. Too much acid on palette for me

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2009 Ojai Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

8/1/2021 - rhanke Likes this wine:

92 points

Dark, pepper spice, enjoyed

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1998 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

6/26/2021 - rhanke Does not like this wine:

85 points

Over the hill. Was expecting good things.

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2008 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/10/2021 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

I enjoyed this win in the past. It now seems to have lost some of its grip. Tannins seem to be fading. Glad this is my last bottle. Drink now.

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2008 Ridge Zinfandel Carmichael Ranch Sonoma County (view label images)

9/22/2020 - rhanke Likes this wine:

Very nice. Last bottle.

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2008 Yalumba The Signature Barossa Valley Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

7/15/2020 - rhanke wrote:

flawed

Corked

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2009 Robert Biale Sangiovese Nonna's Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

6/9/2020 - rhanke wrote:

Good. Enjoyable.

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2007 Ridge Zinfandel Carmichael Ranch Sonoma County (view label images)

5/19/2020 - rhanke wrote:

Still enjoyable.

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2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

3/29/2020 - rhanke wrote:

92 points

Nice. Earthy, hints of tea. Refined raspberry. Very nice after an hour of being opened.

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1998 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

12/16/2019 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

Still going strong. Very astringent at first. Needs air. Better in 2nd hour. But showing age. Hints of soy at the end.

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2007 Robert Biale Syrah Kiger Family Vineyard Sonoma County (view label images)

12/12/2019 - rhanke wrote:

Very nice.

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

11/23/2019 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

Showed nice. Hints of dried cherry. Smooth mouthful. Enjoyed with pasta.

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2010 Shafer Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

11/22/2019 - rhanke wrote:

93 points

Showing very nice. Agree with the past few posts.

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2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken Oak Knoll District (view label images)

11/18/2019 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Agree with Insane. May be past its prime.

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2010 Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons Carneros (view label images)

10/29/2019 - rhanke Likes this wine:

92 points

PnP. Very nice. Peach. Long finish.

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2007 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

10/28/2019 - rhanke Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking great. Enjoyed.

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2009 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Valbelle Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/6/2019 - rhanke wrote:

85 points

Agree with NYCABLOVER. Cough medicine.

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2006 Carver-Sutro Petite Sirah Palisades Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

8/4/2019 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Aged, soy. Over the hill.

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2016 Vocal Vineyards Grüner Veltliner Alfaro Family Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

7/11/2019 - rhanke wrote:

just spent 2 weeks in Austria, this does not compare.

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2007 Robert Biale Syrah E.B.A. Napa Valley (view label images)

7/8/2019 - rhanke wrote:

Drinking nice - I extended drinking window to 2020

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2013 Left Bend Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

5/29/2019 - rhanke Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice

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2012 Wrights Station Pinot Noir Cave Block Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

5/26/2019 - rhanke wrote:

89 points

Light, Carmel sweet taste, hot after taste.

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2002 Naumann Vineyards Merlot Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

5/21/2019 - rhanke wrote:

84 points

fading fruit - tastes high alcohol

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2008 Robert Biale Zinfandel Napa Ranches Napa Valley (view label images)

5/15/2019 - rhanke wrote:

87 points

Jamey, sweet, flabby, so so.

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2009 Ridge Cabernet Franc Perrone Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

4/6/2019 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

Very nice.

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2017 Moss Wood Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon Ribbon Vale Margaret River Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

3/28/2019 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Weak aroma. Seems hot

Not very interesting.

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2013 Kanonkop Pinotage Simonsberg-Stellenbosch (view label images)

3/28/2019 - rhanke wrote:

91 points

Heavy on oak. Big tannins. Aging well enjoyed.

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2008 Clos De La Tech Pinot Noir Domaine Lois Louise Côte Sud Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

3/24/2019 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Syrah like.

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2006 Clarendon Hills Syrah Bakers Gully (view label images)

3/21/2019 - rhanke wrote:

90 points

Tonight was much better than last bottle. Touch of leather.

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2010 Ridge Zinfandel Buchignani Ranch Sonoma County (view label images)

3/20/2019 - rhanke wrote:

Very fruity.

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2001 Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

3/12/2019 - rhanke wrote:

93 points

Amazing. A lot of complexity. Fruit and savory. Loved it.

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2007 Ridge Zinfandel Buchignani Ranch Sonoma County (view label images)

3/11/2019 - rhanke wrote:

89 points

Mature. Muted fruit. Balanced. Joy to dink.

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2006 Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

3/9/2019 - rhanke wrote:

88 points

Still tanic. Best to decant.

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2006 Clarendon Hills Syrah Bakers Gully (view label images)

3/8/2019 - rhanke wrote:

89 points

Stewed prunes.

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2016 Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc Magdalena Vineyard Seneca Lake (view label images)

3/5/2019 - rhanke wrote:

89 points

light cherry, some vegetable notes.

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2010 Brittan Vineyards Pinot Noir Basalt Block McMinnville (view label images)

2/27/2019 - rhanke wrote:

flawed

Corked

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