Tasting Notes for kevjenw

Good value. Some cherry and blackberry fruit that is complimented by some spice and acidity. Some tannins on the finish, but not overwhelming. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2015 Franck et Oliver Mousset Caladoc Mediterranée Tendance (view label images)

11/20/2016 - kevjenw Does not like this wine:

85 points

Lacked any complexity. Buy again: No

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Red

2010 Saladini Pilastri Pregio del Conte Marche IGT Red Blend (view label images)

11/18/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Ok. Some fruit and spice with med tannins. Buy again: No

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Red

2014 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Gravel Bed Red Sonoma Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/5/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

90 points

Very good. The whole family enjoyed. Nice black fruit, med acid, med tannins. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2014 Apothic Inferno California Red Blend (view label images)

9/23/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

89 points

Aged in whiskey barrels. It definitely has the smokiness and spice from the barrels. Unique flavor profile that I like. Good with lamb. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2014 Justin Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

9/6/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

90 points

Enjoyed. Buy again: Yes

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White

2014 Taken Wine Co. Chardonnay Complicated Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/26/2016 - kevjenw Does not like this wine:

82 points

Buy again: No

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Red

N.V. Third Wheel California Red Table Wine Red Blend (view label images)

8/24/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

84 points

Ok, inexpensive California red. Buy again: Maybe

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White

2014 Palma Real Verdejo Rueda (view label images)

8/7/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

85 points

Ok. Buy again: Probably not.

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Red

2013 Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Charles Wetmore Livermore Valley (view label images)

8/1/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

89 points

Good. Nice balance of fruit, acid, and tannins. Easy to sip. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2014 Witch Creek Winery Barbera Heringer Vineyards Capay Valley (view label images)

7/16/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

87 points

Buy again: No

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Rosé

2015 Famille Bougrier Rosé d'Anjou L'Angevine Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/15/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

87 points

Light tasting; easy drinking. Semi-sweet with little acid. Buy again: Yes

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Rosé

2015 Gérard Bertrand Languedoc Cote des Roses Rosé Blend (view label images)

6/24/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

83 points

Simple. A little strawberry fruit, medium acid, sour finish. Buy again: probably not

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Red

2013 Bodegas y Viñedos de Hoz Sualdea Ribera del Duero Quintana de Cue Roble Tempranillo (view label images)

5/28/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

87 points

Some nice spice and fruit, but tannins too much on finish. Buy again: Probably not.

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White

2014 Maipe Torrontés Salta (view label images)

5/23/2016 - kevjenw Does not like this wine:

85 points

Not a lot to it. Green apple and a little citrus fruit dominate with a little acid and semi-dry finish. Buy again: No

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Red

2013 Radius Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (view label images)

5/15/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Ok, inexpensive red blend. Had slightly overripe fruit with some acid and spice. Buy again: Probably not

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Red

2012 St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

5/9/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Decent, but nothing special. Buy again: Probably not.

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White

2013 Kirkland Signature Chardonnay Signature Series Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/4/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

90 points

Very next nice Chardonnay and great value. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2013 Cocobon Central Coast Red Blend (view label images)

5/1/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

87 points

Good value. Vanilla and cherry/red fruit. Good with pizza. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2011 Cupcake Vineyards Malbec Maipú (view label images)

4/8/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

84 points

Not bad, but not good. Easy to drink, but no real complexity. Buy again: No

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White

2013 Bodegas La Val Albariño Rías Baixas Finca de Arantei (view label images)

3/30/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

85 points

Decent. It was strangely flat tasting while sipping and immediately after it then would have same fruit and little acid. Buy again: no.

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Red

2009 Witch Creek Winery Petite Sirah Clarksburg (view label images)

3/4/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

92 points

Excellent.

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White

2014 Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles (view label images)

2/23/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Easy to drink. Some green apple, mineriality, and a little sweetness. Buy again: Maybe

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Red

2009 Bodegas Tritón Tempranillo Tridente Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León (view label images)

2/20/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

89 points

Nice balance of fruit and acid. Mild tannins. Buy again: Yes

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Mumm Napa Cuvée M Napa Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

2/14/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

89 points

Nice, fruity bubbly. Easy to sip. Buy again: Yes

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White

2011 Melville Chardonnay Estate Verna's Santa Barbara County (view label images)

1/15/2016 - kevjenw wrote:

88 points

Decent. Some pear fruit and oak, but dominated by the acid; not buttery. Buy again: Probably not

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Red

2009 Caiarossa Pergolaia Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

1/8/2016 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

88 points

Not too complex, but nice balance of fruit, spice, and acid.

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Red

2012 Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/24/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice. Good balance of acid, fruit, and spice. Won the Christmas family blind tasting. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2012 Calcareous Cabernet Sauvignon Twisted Sisters Paso Robles (view label images)

10/30/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

88 points

Nice balance. Easy to sip. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2013 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Lodi (view label images)

10/5/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Ok. Some dark fruit (almost overripe) with some Zin spice. The finish was dominated by acid and med tannins. Buy again: Probably not.

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White

2014 St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

9/15/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice Sauvignon Blanc. Really good with crab cakes. Buy again: Yes

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Rosé

2013 Château Mourgues du Gres Costières-de-Nîmes Galets Rosés Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/22/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

87 points

Nice rose with strawberry and melon fruit. Good summer sipper. Buy again: Yes

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White

2012 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

8/18/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

84 points

Nothing special. Buy again: No

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White

2014 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

8/11/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

Decent Sauv Blanc. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2012 Michael-David Vineyards Petite Petit Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

8/7/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

88 points

Nice red blend. Buy again: Yes

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White

2014 La Riojana Triada White Blend (view label images)

8/8/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

87 points

Nice blend of Chardonnay and Torrintes. Buy again: Yes

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Red

2013 Decoy Pinot Noir Sonoma County (view label images)

7/28/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

84 points

Nothing special. Not much fruit; flavor dominated by tannins and acid. Buy again: No

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White

2012 Cloud Break Chardonnay Reserve Arroyo Seco (view label images)

7/16/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

87 points

Good, typical CA Chardonnay. Easy to drink, but would probably save a few bucks and buy the non-reserve. Buy again: Maybe

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Red

2011 Gérard Bertrand Languedoc Syrah/Grenache Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/13/2015 - kevjenw Does not like this wine:

83 points

Not much to it. Mostly just taste tannins and some acid. Buy again: No

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Rosé

2014 Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Rosé Monterey County Rosé Blend (view label images)

7/7/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

86 points

Not very complex, but easy to drink. Lots of strawberry fruit, a little sweetness, and med-low acid. Buy again: Yes for inexpensive, easy drinking Rose.

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Red

2013 Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel Ancient Vine Lodi (view label images)

6/28/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

85 points

Decent, not great. Strong cherry and blackberry fruit (almost overripe tasting) with some cola and little spice; med acid and tannins. But again: Maybe

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White

2013 Château Haut Guillebot Blanc Entre-Deux-Mers Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

6/15/2015 - kevjenw wrote:

82 points

Nothing special. Some green apple fruit and minerality with medium acid and sour finish. Buy again: No

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White

2013 Maipe Torrontés Salta (view label images)

6/11/2015 - kevjenw Likes this wine:

86 points

Easy to drink, light white. Some green apple and citrus with medium acid. Buy again: Yes

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