Tasting Notes for PinotPaul

White

2018 Palmaz Vineyards Chardonnay Amalia Napa Valley (view label images)

4/26/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice, bright Chard.

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White - Sparkling

2014 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Dundee Hills Brut Champagne Blend (view label images)

4/24/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful. Nice subtle brioche. Fine bubbles.

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Red

2014 Jarvis (California) Winery Cabernet Franc Napa Valley (view label images)

4/23/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Another wonderful bottle from Jarvis.

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White

2015 J. Rochioli Chardonnay River Block Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/25/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful, mature Chard.

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Red

2013 Clos Solène Harmonie Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/19/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Wonderful. Smooth. I believe it’s at it’s peak but will last several more years.

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Red

2010 Torrin Akasha Paso Robles Syrah (view label images)

4/18/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

98 points

Stunning. Amazing nose. Smooth. Good fruit and a long finish.

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Red

2018 Dunning Vineyards Grenache Reserve 4 Hearts Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

4/17/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice.

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White

2017 Domaine Huber-Verdereau Bourgogne Blanc Pré aux Dames Chardonnay (view label images)

4/14/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice.

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Red

2016 Le Cuvíer Red Bat Cuvée Paso Robles Adelaida District Red Blend (view label images)

4/15/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely Zin blend.

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White

2015 Hanzell Chardonnay Sonoma Valley (view label images)

4/13/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful.

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Laherte Frères Champagne Rosé de Meunier Extra Brut Pinot Meunier (view label images)

4/12/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely rose.

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Red

2014 Bergström Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard Willamette Valley (view label images)

4/2/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful, rich, long finish.

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Red

2015 Bergström Pinot Noir Gregory Ranch Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

3/31/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful, mature Pinot.

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Red

2015 TH Estate Wines Syrah Three-Four Paso Robles (view label images)

3/30/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful Syrah, nicely aged.

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White - Sparkling

2018 Presqu'ile Blanc de Blancs Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay (view label images)

3/27/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful sparkling wine.

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White

2017 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/28/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful Chard.

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Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/29/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Very nice.

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Red

2014 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir Black Label Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

3/27/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Fabulous Pinot. Nicely aged, well balanced, still good fruit.

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White

2019 Domaine de Terres Blanches Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

3/26/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely SB.

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Red

2013 Booker Vineyard Syrah Fracture 24 months Paso Robles (view label images)

3/25/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

95 points

Stunning Syrah.

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Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Heminway Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

3/24/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Decent Zin.

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White

2020 Navarro Vineyards Gewürztraminer Estate Bottled Dry Anderson Valley (view label images)

3/22/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Very decent. Worked well with a spicy dinner.

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Red

2016 Bergström Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

3/23/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice mature Pinot.

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White

2016 Aubert Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/21/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Simply wonderful, mature Chard. Nice butterscotch notes mingled with typical Chard fruit.

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Red

2014 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/20/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely Pinot.

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White - Sparkling

2018 Presqu'ile Blanc de Blancs Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay (view label images)

3/19/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice sparkling with some rich brioche character. Fine bubble structure.

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White

2019 Domaine de Terres Blanches Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

3/19/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice. Same a last note.

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Red

2011 Saucelito Canyon Muchacho Arroyo Grande Valley Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

3/18/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice, very smooth.

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Red

2012 Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/17/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Fabulous Pinot. Mature fruit but no forest floor notes. Just fruit with a lot of depth. Wish I had more.

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White

2014 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Olivet Lane Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/15/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful Chard. Good fruit and acidity.

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White - Sparkling

2018 Caveau Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Chardonnay (view label images)

3/14/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful Champagne with well balanced richness.

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White

2017 Hartford / Hartford Court Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/13/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Fabulous Chard. Drinking very well with good fruit and wonderful richness.

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White

2014 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Heintz Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/12/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice Chard. Starting to show its age so drink up.

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White

2019 Domaine de Terres Blanches Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

3/11/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely SB.

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Red

2016 Clos Solène Fleur de Solène Paso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

3/11/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Wonderful, just wonderful. Smooth, full of fruit, a real crowd-pleaser.

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Red

2012 Bergström Pinot Noir Bergström Vineyard Dundee Hills (view label images)

3/10/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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White - Sparkling

2018 Caveau Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Chardonnay (view label images)

3/10/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful champagne. Nice touch of brioche.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

3/9/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Decent.

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Red

2015 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/8/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely aged Pinot. Well balanced.

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Red

2015 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/8/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking very well. Cool climate fruit predominates.

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Red

2015 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/8/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderfully smooth. Good richness. Fruit is still present but slightly diminished.

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Red

2016 Brecon Estate Grenache Paso Robles Adelaida District (view label images)

3/7/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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Rosé

2021 Benom Wines L'Essor Paso Robles Grenache (view label images)

3/8/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Wonderfully balanced. Very enjoyable.

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White

2017 DuMOL Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/6/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful. Good fruit and very well balanced.

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White

2020 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/5/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful as usual.

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Red

2017 Le Cuvíer L'enfant du Pape Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/5/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Enjoyable.

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Red - Fortified

2009 Shafer Firebreak Dessert Wine Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

3/4/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely desert wine. Enjoyed over several months using Coravin. The wine held nicely.

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Red

2013 Sherwin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain District (view label images)

3/3/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful Cab. Fruit is slightly diminished from my previous bottle.

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Red

2018 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

3/1/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Another lovely Ueberroth Zin. Drinking well.

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White

2017 Sojourn Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/1/2024 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice Chard.

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