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(545 notes on 507 wines)

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2016 Paro Pinot Noir Hogan's Run Russian River Valley (view label images)
4/17/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
It’s perfectly fine Napa pinot. A little sweet but a very long rich finish.
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2019 Burner Wines Pinot Noir Kalita Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)
4/16/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A really nice simple Oregon Pinot at a good value. A little tartness and a nice long finish.
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2022 Broadley Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
4/10/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Very solid traditional Oregon Pinot at a good price. Nothing special but it checks every box you’d expect from this kind of wine.
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Red
2018 Il Poggiolo (Cosimi) Rosso di Montalcino Sassello Sangiovese (view label images)
4/9/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
Heavier, richer and darker than I expected. Definitely big and bold for a Rosso di Montalcino.
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Red
2018 Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils Pinot Noir Bourgogne (view label images)
4/5/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
A standard Pinot. Easy drinking but nondescript. Perfectly fine.
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Red
2022 Willful Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
4/2/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Solid Pinot at a good price drinking nicely right now. Nothing spectacular but checks all the boxes.
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2017 Burner Wines Pinot Noir Russell-Grooters Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)
3/28/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Good value pinot. Nothing fancy or flashy, just easy drinking.
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Red
2018 Methven Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Reserve Willamette Valley (view label images)
3/26/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A fantastic value red. Beautiful basic Oregon Pinot. Smooth and slightly sweet with a good long finish.
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Red
N.V. Behrens Family Winery The Road Les Traveled 7 California Red Blend (view label images)
2/16/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
It’s a heavy Behrens wine. Great value, but definitely not at the higher end level. Still really rich and delicious.
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Red
2019 Dirupi Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo (view label images)
1/4/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A nice robust Italian red.
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Red
2021 The Great Oregon Wine Company Pinot Noir Crawford-Beck Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)
1/3/2024 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
A perfectly fine red. Nothing special, but easy drinking and a long deep finish.
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Red
2021 The Great Oregon Wine Company Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley (view label images)
12/21/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
It’s a little sweet on the first sip, but it’s a very good value for an Oregon Pinot. Finish is more mild.
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Red
2019 The Great Oregon Wine Company Coles Valley Vineyard Umpqua Valley Pinot Noir (view label images)
12/20/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Very solid Oregon Pinot. Good value. Touch of sweetness, and a nice long finish.
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Red
2019 Frias Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Block 5 Oakville (view label images)
12/19/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
93 points
A really really nice cab. Maybe a little young, and a little tartness. But really rich and robust and smooth.
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Red
2021 Domaine Jean Royer Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
12/14/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
Excellent French red. Long rich finish and great balance. Perfect for a cold winter night.
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Red
2020 Claire Hill Mourvèdre Del Barba Vineyard Contra Costa County (view label images)
12/7/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
A really nice easy drinking red. Not too sweet, mildly long finish, surprisingly balanced for a California red.
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Red
2020 La Tour Du Bois Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Pinot Noir (view label images)
12/5/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
A perfectly fine red burgundy. A bit nondescript but good value.
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Red
2020 Domaine Notre Dame des Pallières Gigondas Les Mourres Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
11/21/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
Solid Gigondas that paired better with food than drank by itself. Nothing special and a touch sweet but a good value.
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Red
2020 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Il Vino dal Tralcetto (view label images)
11/16/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
This was surprisingly good from the first sip. Lots of good rich depth to it. Fantastic value.
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Red
2019 Frias Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)
11/4/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
94 points
An outstanding red. Fantastic in every way.
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Red
2018 Schiavenza Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Nebbiolo (view label images)
10/26/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A very good Barolo. I’m not sure it’s special, but it definitely has good character, a long and bold finish, and holds up against a hearty Italian meal.
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Red
2018 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley (view label images)
10/24/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
This was really nice. Good long finish, rich flavor, mild for a cab. Paired well with a chicken / corn dinner.
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Red
2021 Domaine Garon St. Joseph Agricola Syrah (view label images)
10/19/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
It’s solid but perhaps a little young. I expected more of a bang from the first sip.
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Red
2021 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
10/18/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
A really nice Oregon Pinot at a great price point. Smooth, easy drinking, good balance.
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2020 Wills Domain Cabernet Sauvignon Mystic Spring Margaret River (view label images)
10/17/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
88 points
Eh… it’s fine. A little sweet, not much of a finish. I had higher hopes.
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Red
2016 Scott Paul Cellars Pinot Noir La Paulée Willamette Valley (view label images)
10/12/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Great value wine. Simple Oregon Pinot with a touch of sweetness and a long robust finish.
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Red
2018 Collina San Ponzio Barolo Fossati Nebbiolo (view label images)
10/11/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Very solid Barolo. Probably a little young, but drinking very nicely and a subtle sweetness.
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Red
2020 Eric Bonnet Gigondas Réserve Saint Dominique Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
10/4/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Really nice Gigondas. Touch of sweetness, long finish, easy drinking.
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Red
2020 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Bonnie Jean Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)
9/29/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
A classic Ken Wright pinot. Fantastic from the first sip - balanced, touch of sweetness, long fruity finish.
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Red
2021 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)
8/24/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
Not the best Ken Wright, but still a very solid pinot. Longer finish than expected, and very smooth.
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2021 Samuel Robert Winery Pinot Noir Vineyard Reserve Willamette Valley (view label images)
7/31/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Excellent value pinot. Nothing spectacular but simple with a touch of sweetness.
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2021 Conscious Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
7/18/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
Such a great value wine. Very solid Oregon Pinot for an amazing price. Nothing special but checks every box.
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Red
2021 NW Wine Company Pinot Noir Kudos Single Vineyard Hyland Vineyard McMinnville (view label images)
7/18/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Very nice standard Oregon Pinot. Nothing specifically exciting but easy to drink and well balanced.
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Red
2017 Ayoub Pinot Noir Latifeh Single Barrel Reserve Dundee Hills (view label images)
7/10/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
94 points
This is drinking beautifully right now. An outstanding Oregon Pinot in every way - not too sweet, good balance, light and fruity finish.
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Red
2017 Cantine San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni Old Vines (view label images)
6/27/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
Very rich, very deep flavor, and a great value. Solid pizza wine.
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Red
2018 Mas des Flauzières Gigondas La Grande Réserve Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
6/24/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A really nice Gigondas at a really good price. Long finish, a touch of sweetness, very rich flavor.
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Red
2017 Tenuta Rocca Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)
6/21/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
A really nice Barolo. Deep, rich flavor and a long but mild finish. Good balance.
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Red
2018 Kiona Estates Cuvee Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)
6/20/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
It’s fine. Nothing special, but at $12 a bottle it’s a solid value. Definitely on the dark side. Deep and rich and heavier than expected. Drinks like a syrah.
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Red
2018 Pellegrini Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Estate Russian River Valley (view label images)
6/20/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
It’s a little sweet and has a pretty short finish. But it’s not bad by any means.
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Red
2017 Santa Giulia Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)
6/12/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Solid Italian red. Nothing spectacular but good right from the first sip. Strong and long finish.
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Red
2018 Joseph Cattin Pinot Noir Steinbach Alsace (view label images)
6/7/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Really nice, basic pinot. Good value - nothing spectacular, but long finish and not too sweet.
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Red
2016 Cantine Bonacchi Brunello di Montalcino Molino del Piano Sangiovese (view label images)
6/6/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Really nice brunello. Long finish, good balance, easy drinking.
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Red
2019 D.W.L. Pinot Noir Volume I Chapter Three The Antagonist Lia’s Vineyard Chehalem Mountains (view label images)
5/25/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
92 points
A really nice Oregon Pinot. Good balance, a touch of sweetness, and a nice long finish.
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2020 La Fiorita Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)
5/24/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
Perfectly solid Italian red. Nothing special, but good value and good flavor.
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Red
2019 Ca‘ Rozzeria Barbera d'Alba (view label images)
5/23/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
A solid Italian Red. Nothing special, but perfectly good.
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Red
2018 Fielding Hills Tribute Riverbend Vineyard Wahluke Slope Red Blend (view label images)
5/22/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
This one packs a punch. Really robust flavor, so if you’re pairing it, make sure the meal stands up to it. Very long finish, and very mild sweetness.
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Red
2017 Canneto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese (view label images)
5/19/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
A perfectly good Italian red. Nothing fancy but a very good value wine.
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Red
2020 Natacha Chave Crozes-Hermitage Aléofane Syrah (view label images)
5/17/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Really good French syrah. Long finish, deep flavor… really good value.
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2018 Top Source Red Wine Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)
5/10/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
90 points
It’s VERY heavy. Much more than I would expect from an Oregon Syrah blend. Needed about 30 minutes to open up and was rich and delicious, but heavy.
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2021 Domaine Loubejac Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)
5/8/2023 - stbraunt Likes this wine:
91 points
Simple, easy drinking pinot noir. No frills, good value.
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