Tasting Notes for VAD

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2021 Booker Vineyard Vertigo Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/11/2024 - VAD wrote:

91 points

This wine is carrying some heat right. I thought it might be too early to open this 2021, but just wanted to see how it was. Keep this laying down for a bit longer. Not ready yet.

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2017 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/7/2024 - VAD wrote:

94 points

This Chardonnay is drinking very well right now. Delicious!

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2018 Brecon Estate Cabernet Franc Paso Robles (view label images)

3/15/2024 - VAD wrote:

92 points

This bottle was not as good for done reason. Lost some on the finish,

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2020 Tolosa Winery Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

3/6/2024 - VAD wrote:

91 points

The wine is good. Nice and light, good balance. Good fruit. Traditional Pinot. But at this price point, not good enough. Way overpriced.

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2021 Fulldraw Vineyard Chopping Block Fulldraw Vineyard Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/19/2024 - VAD wrote:

92 points

A bit young. Nice wine, but needs more time.

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2020 Fulldraw Vineyard Tempranillo Interpretation Paso Robles (view label images)

8/22/2023 - VAD wrote:

93 points

For a 2020, so easy to drink. Nice layers, great fruit and excellent finish. Very smooth.

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2014 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

7/29/2023 - VAD wrote:

90 points

Gave away as gift

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2021 Nicora The Undisclosed Paso Robles White Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/20/2023 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Nice layers. Great boquet. Nice finish.

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2018 Epoch Estate Wines Creativity Paso Robles Graciano (view label images)

7/14/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Unique blend. Definitely a food wine. Opened up over the night. Some nice layers.

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2016 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

7/9/2023 - VAD wrote:

91 points

Drank over 2 days. First day was very good. 2nd day it lost something

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2019 Desparada Chelle Mountain Vineyard York Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/25/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Rich, nice layers. A little bit of acid. Very delicious.

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2018 Caliza Winery Cohort Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

6/20/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Nice layers. Great blend. Long finish.

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2020 Tolosa Winery Chardonnay Poletti Edna Ranch Edna Valley (view label images)

6/16/2023 - VAD wrote:

88 points

Smooth, but not a long finish. No acid. Nice bouquet, but not much complexity. Looks elegant in the glass, but not much to this wine. At this price point it should be much much better.

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2020 Emercy Wines laird ranch vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

5/26/2023 - VAD wrote:

91 points

Pop and pour. This bottle needs more time. It’s good, but should be better in a few years.

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2020 Emercy Wines Grenache Enter the Void Fulldraw Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District (view label images)

5/12/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

60% Grenache and 40% Syrah excellent floral Jose and nice finish.

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2008 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

4/30/2023 - VAD wrote:

90 points

Drink now. This is on its last leg. Weak finish.

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2019 TH Estate Wines Outside the Lines Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/29/2023 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Nice rich layers. Interesting blend. Mourvèdre 65% Syrah 21% and Cab 14% really enjoyed this wine.

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2020 Fulldraw Vineyard Tempranillo Interpretation Paso Robles (view label images)

4/26/2023 - VAD wrote:

93 points

I was hesitant to try the 2020, but most Paso 2020s are drinkable early. Pop and pour and drank over 2 days. Nice layers, long finish. Excellent wine.

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2019 Songs Merlot Don't Call It a Comback Shale Ridge Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

4/25/2023 - VAD wrote:

91 points

A Merlot with nice body and mild finish. A nice wine, but at this price point I thought could be better.

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2020 Emercy Wines Paying No Mind Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)

4/20/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Unique blend with tenant and cab. I would have thought too early to drink, but it opened up a s was very good.

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2020 Emercy Wines Beyond the Veil Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)

3/1/2023 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Interesting blend of 60% Graciano and 40% Syrah. Drank over 2 days. Nice fruit and long finish. Surprised how well it’s drinking for being so young.

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2017 Linne Calodo Problem Child Paso Robles Willow Creek District Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

2/21/2023 - VAD wrote:

88 points

Undrinkable. Very alcoholic smell and taste. Not sure if it’s just a bad bottle or just not liking this wine. I usually really like Linne wines.

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2019 Benom Wines Hoc Paso Robles Carignan Blend, Carignan (view label images)

2/19/2023 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Excellent and interesting blend. Carignan and Cab. Lots of structure but also great fruit. Drinking well now and probably will get better.

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2019 Clos Solène Fleur de Solène Paso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

12/2/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Beautiful Syrah based blend. Love the cab addition to it. Nice fruit, good balance. Excellent finish.

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2018 Torrin Le Devoir Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)

11/25/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Opened up beautifully. Great fruit and balance. Excellent finish.

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2018 TH Estate Wines Grenache Skins 40 Paso Robles Willow Creek District (view label images)

10/11/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Decanted and drank over 2 days. Bright fruit. Nice layers and long finish.

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2018 Epoch Estate Wines Sensibility Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles Grenache (view label images)

9/22/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Great Grenache! Bright fruit and balanced finished.

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2017 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label Oakville (view label images)

9/3/2022 - VAD wrote:

95 points

2 hour decant. Had with a filet and this was velvety smooth. Great layers of flavors. Some tannins but great finish.

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2014 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

8/26/2022 - VAD Likes this wine:

Nice

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2019 Benom Wines Muze Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

7/24/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Delicious, layers and great finish.

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2018 Epoch Estate Wines Veracity Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/10/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Velvety layers. The Mourvèdre really shines through here. Drinks nicely now, but you can still age this for a while

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2018 Turtle Rock Plum Orchard Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/6/2022 - VAD wrote:

95 points

Very nice fruit. Cherry, acid and a nice finish. An excellent Grenache.

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2019 Herman Story Petite Sirah First Time Caller Paso Robles (view label images)

7/5/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Rich layers. Dark fruit and a nice balanced finish. I’m surprised how good for such a young bottle.

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2018 Fulldraw Vineyard Tempranillo Interpretation Paso Robles (view label images)

7/3/2022 - VAD wrote:

95 points

Rich layers. Velvety smooth. It took a couple of hours to open up, but was delicious over a few days.

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2018 Torrin The Maven Paso Robles Willow Creek District Grenache (view label images)

6/6/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Great fruit and balance here. Drank over 2 days and it was delicious. Layers of fruit with a nice a finish.

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2018 TH Estate Wines Syrah L'envol Paso Robles (view label images)

6/4/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Nice layers and well balanced. Drinking well got a young Syrah.

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2017 Epoch Estate Wines Creativity Paso Robles Syrah (view label images)

5/22/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Rich layers. Beautiful Syrah!

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2017 Linne Calodo Sticks and Stones Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/21/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Very much Grenache. Strawberry is the lead, nice balance. Good finish.

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2016 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus Calistoga (view label images)

5/7/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Great fruit, nice balance. Excellent

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2018 Levo Tearing at the Seams Santa Barbara County Red Blend (view label images)

5/3/2022 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Fruit mellowed out. Nice rich flavors.

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2018 Nicora Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

4/29/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Rich layers of flavors. Nice balance and finish.

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2018 Epoch Estate Wines Authenticity Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/27/2022 - VAD wrote:

95 points

Layers of flavors. Great wine.

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2018 Jada Vineyard Strayts Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend (view label images)

4/27/2022 - VAD wrote:

90 points

A bit sweet at the first pop and pour taste. Interested to see how this tastes in 3-4 hours.

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2020 Clos Solène Chardonnay En Coulisse Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

4/25/2022 - VAD wrote:

94 points

This was a rich and layered Chardonnay. Excellent.

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2020 Epoch Estate Wines White Extended Age Paso Robles White Blend (view label images)

4/24/2022 - VAD wrote:

92 points

Drank this next to the Booker White. Both wines are very good. Booker more crisp and fresh. The Roich more layers and complexity. Enjoyed the Epoch white much better.

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2020 Booker Vineyard White Paso Robles White Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/23/2022 - VAD wrote:

Drank over a few hours. A Nice blend of viogier and roussane.

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2015 Law Estate Wines Audacious Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

4/15/2022 - VAD wrote:

95 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Flavors really came out. Delicious.

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2016 Nicora Pariah Central Coast Red Blend (view label images)

4/10/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Decanted for 1 hour. Great layers and delicious fruit. Nice balance.

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2015 Mazzocco Zinfandel Reserve Sullivan Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

4/7/2022 - VAD wrote:

92 points

This was surprisingly delicious at this price point. Nice cherry fruit with good balance.

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2018 Brecon Estate Cabernet Franc Paso Robles (view label images)

4/5/2022 - VAD wrote:

93 points

Delicious! I don’t usually drink cab franc, but this was great. Nice layers, spice and finish.

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