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2015 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Finca Ygay Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo

2/5/2023 - joet626 Likes this wine:

90 points

good. Liked this with beef strogonaff

joet626 commented:

2/8/23, 2:32 PM - I actually did but only for about 2-3 hours before I drank it. I do decant most European wines to give them a bit of air. I might do a 24-hour decant if know that far ahead of time what I am going to drink. This was a late decision.

Thanks for the note

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2016 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Freestone Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley

3/12/2021 - sfwinelover1 Likes this wine:

92 points

First of 3 ($29.99) from the online wine clearinghouse. On the nose and palate, tangy red raspberries and strawberries, dry earth, (non-baking) spice and forest floor with piney notes. Dark purple, especially for a pinot, medium bodied, fuller legs. Brisk acidity, quite tannic for a pinot, no heat. Good intensity and persistence, medium complexity. This came out of the bottle all red-fruited angularity with a feral feel, closer to Beaune than the RRV, making me wonder if I was drinking the same wine as others noted in their TNs in the half glass I had. After a couple of hours and on subsequent nights, the wine became more consistent with what others noted, the fruit turning darker, with notes of blackberries and black cherries, with a juicier and more integrated quality. That said, I actually preferred it without the air, with an intense freshness and raciness rarely found in CA pinots. Still, even after the air, the wine had more than enough structure to hold its own, and the low abv--13.5% abv--made it quite friendly with fish and very good as a standalone. Likewise, the acidity and moderate alcohol should keep this wine on a good track for a number of years, particularly for those who prefer their pinots more integrated than I do. BigBaby is dead on that vintage in and vintage out, bottling in and bottling out, this winery is dead solid, and when you see their products on discount sites, you should grab them. 93 out of the bottle, 91-92 thereafter.

joet626 commented:

11/28/21, 3:10 PM - what online clearinghouse did you use to purchase this wine? I'm a club member and paid 2x your cost. just interested to know.

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joet626 commented:

11/28/21, 4:22 PM - Thanks SF. i.do subscribe to wtso and last bottle. Must have missed the DG offering. Would have scooped some more at that price. Thanks for the info!

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2015 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley

11/6/2021 - joet626 Likes this wine:

88 points

very good at first with nice red cherry fruit but devolved to sour cherry . Just so-so

joet626 commented:

11/14/21, 5:23 AM - Not sure. Have had other vintages in this same drinking window with no issues.

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2015 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley

12/20/2020 - joet626 Likes this wine:

93 points

wow! Outstanding. Bright red cherry fruit. Long finish!

joet626 commented:

12/21/20, 6:03 AM - Actually had it after dinner. Popped and poured. No accompaniments. It was outstanding

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2012 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Cune Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo

12/3/2020 - joet626 Likes this wine:

91 points

very smooth and elegant. Very good

joet626 commented:

12/5/20, 4:44 PM - I did decant for about 2 hours prior to drinking. Had it with beef Wellington. It was very good.

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2013 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese

11/27/2019 - joet626 wrote:

88 points

ok. Very dry. Not much fruit

joet626 commented:

11/28/19, 11:59 AM - Thanks for your note. Should have been 88. I was disappointed in this. have had other vintages that were much better

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2013 Bucklin Ancient Field Blend Upper Fifth Vineyard Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel

3/24/2018 - joet626 Likes this wine:

91 points

This is a wonderful field blend. Loads of black fruits and well balanced. Wish I had more of this.

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3/29/18, 7:12 AM - Dave,

Thanks for your note. I have also tasted with Wil and the history of the place is wonderful. We were scheduled to taste with him again last fall but we cancelled due to the fires. He had a narrow escape--lost some buildings on site but no damage to the vineyards. Great guy, great place, great wine.

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