Tasting Notes for Kesslerc14

White

2011 Summerwood Viognier Paso Robles (view label images)

4/12/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

85 points

The alcohol was very up front. Went great with strong flavored food.

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2009 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/29/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

Drinking very well right now. Delicious red fruit. Baking cherry pie and caramel.

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2008 Four Vines Anarchy Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/13/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

This was very enjoyable. Big round red and black fruit up front, with just a hint of smoke on the finish. Nose of cherry pie and dark berries with a little green vegetation. Quality blend.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Forget-Brimont Champagne Premier Cru Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

2/14/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

89 points

Very nice bottle. A ton of fresh apple all over with toasty almond on the finish. Deep yellow in color.

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2012 Cantine San Marzano Primitivo I Tratturi Puglia IGT (view label images)

2/16/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Dusty cherry

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2012 Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel Earthquake Lodi (view label images)

2/16/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

89 points

Big dark fruit and baked cherry. I'm not always in the mood for this type of zin, but when I am, it's tough to beat.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Moutard Père et Fils Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Champagne Blend (view label images)

2/6/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

91 points

Again, this champagne is fantastic for the price. I will continue buying every bottle I find at this value.

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2012 Sola Zinfandel Lodi (view label images)

1/18/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Very good for an $8 bottle of wine. What you expect from Lodi at this price point as far as flavor and smell. Strong cherry presence with black pepper spice.

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2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate (view label images)

1/13/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

Maybe a bad bottle, but this had no structure and everything had deteriorated.

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2010 Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

1/2/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

92 points

This is a great wine! The structure on this wine was phenomenal. A delicious palate of dark fruits, cherry and caramel. Delicious!

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2006 Battaglini Estate Wines Zinfandel Proprietor Reserve Select Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/13/2015 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

Cherry and fresh strawberry up front. Moves into a smooth caramel and baking spice finish. Moderate tannins too.

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2010 Bodegas Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

1/2/2015 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

89 points

Young and light. Dark fruit and spices

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Moutard Père et Fils Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Champagne Blend (view label images)

12/29/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

91 points

Great pear fruit and toasted almond finish

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2011 Turley Zinfandel Estate Napa Valley (view label images)

12/25/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

94 points

Merry Christmas indeed! Great bottle of zin, cedar, smoke and cherries.

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2007 Scaggs Vineyard Montage Mt. Veeder Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/19/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

Excellent red blend. Did not hold up past the first night, so drink it when you open it.

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2012 Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi (view label images)

12/6/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

82 points

What you expect with this bottle is what you get. Was much more enjoyable on day two once it aired out a bit.

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2011 Pedroncelli Zinfandel Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

12/2/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

89 points

Nose of blackberry and baking spices. Taste of tart fruit, mostly cherries, rhubarb, and black pepper spice. Nice find at this price.

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White - Sparkling

2010 Argyle Vintage Brut Willamette Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/29/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Paired well with lobster ravioli and truffle oil.

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2012 Kenwood Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/24/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

85 points

Simple, with plenty of red fruit. While not earth-shattering, I do not know many other places where you will get better quality at this price.

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2010 Elyse Zinfandel Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford (view label images)

11/23/2014 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice amount of pepper and dark fruit. A good example of the Napa style of zinfandel.

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2004 Battaglini Estate Wines Zinfandel Proprietor Reserve Twin Pines Vineyards Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/16/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

88 points

Same notes as before. The fruit is not as present up front but there is a nice black pepper spice still remaining that makes it very enjoyable.

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2009 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/19/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

92 points

Great zinfandel. Baked cherry pie and dark fruit.

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2010 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve Sonoma County (view label images)

11/19/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Full of bright fruit

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2005 Bodegas y Viñedos Recoletas Ribera del Duero Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/24/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

Great aromas of cherry and cedar.

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White

2012 Summit Estates Gewürztraminer Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/26/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

79 points

Way too sweet. Some people may live this, but it's not my style of Gewürztraminer

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2011 Musica Vina Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

10/26/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Dusty cherries and raspberries with slight cranberry and caramel on the finish

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2012 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile California (view label images)

10/24/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

This was great. Berry jam and ripe cherry all over this wine. Long finish. Great great stuff

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2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken Napa Valley (view label images)

10/19/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

92 points

This is just a great bottle of zin. Ripe cherry and berry flavors and an excellent long finish.

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2012 Maggio Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel Maggio Family Vineyards Lodi (view label images)

10/20/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

80 points

Too much oak for my liking

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2012 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/12/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

85 points

Nose of red fruit. Taste of red and dark fruits with a hint of oak. Pretty standard, Washington cab, which is good.

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2011 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Il Vino dal Tralcetto (view label images)

10/5/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

89 points

Same notes as already written. Great wine for the price.

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2012 Peirano Estate Vineyards Syrah The Heritage Collection Lodi (view label images)

9/24/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

80 points

Not much of a Syrah profile outside of obvious dark fruit. I won't be buying again, but it did not offend.

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2011 Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

9/21/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

84 points

Same notes as the others before me. Pretty impressive for $8 a bottle.

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2007 Battaglini Estate Wines Zinfandel Russian River Valley (view label images)

9/11/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

Standard Battaglini quality, which is excellent.

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2010 Matchbook Tinto Rey Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

9/14/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

88 points

Pretty decent blend for $10. Will not win any awards, but a nice palate of cherry and oak really came through with this bottle. Picked it up on whim after a tasting in a liquor store, but pleasantly surprised now that the whole bottle is gone.

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2011 Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

9/9/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

This is a very good Weekday drinker. Has cassis, blackberry and cedar like more expensive Napa cabs, but it's a little thin. Still very good.

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2012 Trinchero Zinfandel Zinfatuation Amador County (view label images)

9/5/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

82 points

There is some tasty raspberry in here. Better than expected.

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2012 Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel OZV ("Old Zin Vin") formerly OVZ Lodi (view label images)

9/1/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

80 points

Oaked fruit bomb. Not my style of zinfandel.

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2011 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon H3 Horse Heaven Hills (view label images)

9/5/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

84 points

Still one of the best quality cabs you'll find at this price, but I liked the 2010 much better

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White

2011 Battaglini Estate Wines Chardonnay Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/31/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

88 points

Refreshing and crisp apple and pineapple

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2012 Napa Cellars Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

8/30/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

89 points

Plenty of red fruit. Slight vanilla on the nose, and velvetly bramble fruit on the palate.

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2006 Tenuta La Novella Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

8/21/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

I thought this was drinking really well currently, but it also could wait for a few more years. Very nice wine.

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2011 Suncé Zinfandel Cattich Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/18/2014 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

Same notes as before. Great balance of fruit and spice

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2012 Muirwood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Arroyo Seco (view label images)

8/16/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

87 points

Drank at a party with family, so no specific notes. Easy drinking Cabernet that was pretty enjoyable for this price point. Round smooth fruit, a bit light.

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White

2013 NW Wine Company Pinot Gris Kudos Willamette Valley (view label images)

8/16/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

86 points

Spicy apple on the finish.

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2012 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Zen of Zin California (view label images)

8/17/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

84 points

You'll be hard pressed to find a better bottle for $9

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2005 Battaglini Estate Wines Zinfandel Select Twin Pines Vineyards Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/14/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

93 points

Cherry, dark bramble berries and chocolate. Great wine.

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2007 Tallulah Syrah Del Rio Vineyard Oregon (view label images)

8/3/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

90 points

Last bottle in my collection and it was perfect. Great dark fruit in this.

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2009 Roco Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

7/1/2014 - Kesslerc14 wrote:

89 points

Not as good as my previous bottles, but I'm thinking it was my palate, and not the wine.

My detailed tasting notes and food pairing are here http://uncorkedwinesblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/taste-of-south.html?m=1

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2010 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

7/20/2014 - Kesslerc14 Likes this wine:

90 points

I like this wine a lot. Great stuff for the price. Check out my detailed notes and foot pairing here:

http://uncorkedwinesblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/taste-of-south.html?m=1

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