Tasting Notes for Dbader

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2013 Santiago Gougenheim Malbec Argentina (view label images)

2/20/2015 - Dbader wrote:

84 points

It was an ok wine for the price. A little flat for being a Malbec. Expecting something with more of a bite.

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2012 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon Palermo Napa Valley (view label images)

2/9/2015 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Another Orin Swift classic!

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Red

N.V. Locations E-2 Spain Red Blend (view label images)

1/24/2015 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Excellent everyday wine. Has the qualities of a much more expensive wine.

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Red

2010 Ca' del Baio Barbaresco Valgrande Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/25/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Black fruit and heavy oak. Serve at room temp. Too cold and the fruit disappears.

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Red

2012 Decoy Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

12/21/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

The perfect wine with prime rib and to end the weekend!

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Red

2011 Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

12/19/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

The perfect Friday night wine!

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Red

2012 Januik Red Wine Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

12/10/2014 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Good everyday drinking wine.

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Red

2012 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast (view label images)

11/29/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Very impressed with this wine for the cost. Extremely drinkable right from the uncorking to letting it sit for an hour. Good fruit and oak balance.

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Red

2008 Stellareese Cabernet Sauvignon Marcey's Vineyard Calistoga (view label images)

11/28/2014 - Dbader wrote:

85 points

A good wine. But it had an effervescent to it.

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Red

2005 Williamson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyards Stags Leap District (view label images)

11/27/2014 - Dbader wrote:

96 points

This wine could have sat for another 5 years. It's that good! Great black fruit and the oak was perfectly balanced.

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2012 Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

11/26/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

How a zin should be. Great red fruit flavors.

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Red

2012 Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

10/21/2014 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Dry, a little light but aired nicely with prime rib.

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Red

2005 Williamson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon CMH Napa Valley (view label images)

10/18/2014 - Dbader wrote:

93 points

Impeccable wine!

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Red

2012 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/4/2014 - Dbader wrote:

82 points

Young wine. Very light and subtle on the tannins. Had with Brazilian Steak and it over powered the wine.

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White

2010 Tapiz Torrontés Famatina Valley (view label images)

9/17/2014 - Dbader wrote:

92 points

Very crisp and clean. Great citrus fruit.

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Red

2005 Château Lecuyer Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/17/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

It was very mellow and didn't have the punch that I expected. It was easy to drink.

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2012 Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California (view label images)

9/6/2014 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Excellent wine for less than $15!

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White

2010 Tapiz Torrontés Famatina Valley (view label images)

9/1/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Very fruity and crisp.

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Red

2008 Concannon Vineyard Merlot Conservancy Livermore Valley (view label images)

9/2/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Very good, easy drinking, light tannins and a smokey flavor.

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2006 Boaventura de Caires Cabernet Sauvignon DePorted Livermore Valley (view label images)

8/30/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

The harshness has left the wine and is very smooth and easy to drink.

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Red

2012 Dahlia Pinot Noir Monterey County (view label images)

8/30/2014 - Dbader wrote:

84 points

Good everyday wine.

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2008 Williamson Wines Cabernet Franc Sultry Sonoma County (view label images)

8/29/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

6 years in the bottle has mellowed out this wine tremendously. It was very smooth and still good fruit.

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2007 Boaventura de Caires Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Label Livermore Valley (view label images)

8/18/2014 - Dbader wrote:

94 points

This wine just gets better with age!

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Red

2004 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

8/15/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Still young but very impressive.

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Red

2010 Wind Rose Cellars Barbera Red Heaven Vineyard Red Mountain (view label images)

8/7/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Great low cost barbera.

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Red

2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/2/2014 - Dbader wrote:

96 points

what potential complexity, mind-boggling richness, and compelling flavor profile

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2005 Château Duhart-Milon Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/1/2014 - Dbader wrote:

92 points

A big wine w/earthy, tobacco & a smokiness. Hints of cocoa. Excellent!

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2012 Decoy Pinot Noir Sonoma County (view label images)

6/21/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Very smooth on the initial taste and finish. For a young wine this has the mouth feel of something much older.

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2012 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Ancient Vines Contra Costa County (view label images)

5/17/2014 - Dbader wrote:

87 points

Good mixture of tannins and fruit.

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Red

2009 Maryhill Zinfandel Proprietor's Reserve Columbia Valley (view label images)

4/29/2014 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

High tannins when opening. After letting it sit for an hour, it was very good. Nice fruit finish.

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Red

2012 Duck Pond Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

4/20/2014 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Classic Pinot!

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Red

2012 Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

4/19/2014 - Dbader wrote:

85 points

Higher tannins and could sit in the bottle for 6-12 mo.

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Red

N.V. Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Vintner's Cuvee XXXVI California (view label images)

4/6/2014 - Dbader wrote:

87 points

Very smooth and light for a Zin

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2011 The Other Guys Zinfandel Plungerhead Lodi (view label images)

11/5/2013 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Very good everyday wine.

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Red

2005 Boaventura de Caires Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label Livermore Valley (view label images)

11/1/2013 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Mellowed out a lot in 8 years. Recommend drinking much earlier.

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2008 Williamson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Indulge Sonoma County (view label images)

10/30/2013 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Still very good after 5 years and still had a nice tannin acidity. Also a light fruit on the after taste.

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2006 Williamson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon InSpire Carneros (view label images)

10/29/2013 - Dbader wrote:

86 points

7 years is way too long to hold this wine. It was ok, the tannins were non existent and extremely soft.

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White

2011 Chatter Creek Pinot Gris Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/26/2013 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Kind of buttery for a Pinot Gris. With some great citrus flavors.

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Red

2005 Boaventura de Caires Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label Livermore Valley (view label images)

10/18/2013 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

It's still good but starting to show it's age.

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Red

2009 Mazzocco Zinfandel Stone Ranch Alexander Valley (view label images)

10/10/2013 - Dbader wrote:

84 points

The wine was a bit "hot". Needed to sit a while to mellow out.

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2012 Guardian Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Angel Red Mountain (view label images)

10/12/2013 - Dbader wrote:

69 points

The smell of the wine was bad, cat pee. The taste was very steely and not good.

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2005 Château Gloria St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/13/2013 - Dbader wrote:

84 points

Soft, blackberry and smoke on the palette.

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White

2012 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

10/10/2013 - Dbader wrote:

89 points

Always a good, affordable bottle of wine!

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2005 Clos du Marquis St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/9/2013 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Soft tannins, leather and black currants. Very good wine!

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Red

2006 Williamson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon InSpire Carneros (view label images)

9/20/2013 - Dbader wrote:

85 points

Might have waited too long to open.

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Red

2010 Trader Moon Zinfandel Old Moon [Old Vine] California (view label images)

9/8/2013 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

Great fruit forward Zin!

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Red

2007 Steven Kent Winery Malbec Ghielmetti Vineyard Livermore Valley (view label images)

9/1/2013 - Dbader wrote:

96 points

Wow! Incredible wine!

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Red

2007 Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

7/28/2013 - Dbader wrote:

88 points

Slightly acidic on the initial taste. Blueberries, blackberry, leather on the taste

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Red

2007 Ridge Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

7/20/2013 - Dbader wrote:

90 points

This bottle was fantastic! From the moment you opened it to several hours later, this wine changed complexities many times. Great dried fruit on the initial taste with some earthiness on the finish. Very smooth and great after taste. Wish I had more of these..

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2009 Orin Swift Abstract California Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

7/21/2013 - Dbader wrote:

74 points

I'm not impressed with this wine at all. The taste after first opening is ok but then falls very flat and undrinkable very quickly.

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