Tasting Notes for PinotPaul

Red

2016 Bergström Pinot Noir Le Pré du Col Vineyard Ribbon Ridge (view label images)

5/26/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful nose but quickly fades. Very nice.

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White - Sparkling

2009 Pierre Brigandat Champagne Millésimé Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/21/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice

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Red

2007 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford (view label images)

5/21/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Smooth, good fruit, excellent

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White

2019 Devona Chardonnay Freedom Hill Willamette Valley (view label images)

5/21/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Bright, clean, excellent chard

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Red

2018 Three Sticks Pinot Noir Cuvée Alana Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/20/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful.

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White

2019 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/18/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice

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Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel "Buck" Cobb Vineyard Amador County (view label images)

5/16/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Wonderful

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Red

2016 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

5/15/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely Zin.

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Red

2015 Clos Solène Harmonie Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/14/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wow, so good. A little tight the first night, but the second night it had opened up and was wonderful.

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White

2019 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/14/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Excellent SB, as usual

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Red

2016 Bergström Pinot Noir Gregory Ranch Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

5/14/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent rich Pinot. Still a bit tight on day 1, but by day 3 wonderful. Decent acidity.

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White - Sparkling

2009 Pierre Brigandat Champagne Millésimé Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/12/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful bubbly. Fine bubbles, nice yeastiness.

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White

2018 Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/3/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice Chard.

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Red

2013 Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

4/24/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wow, just an excellent Pinot. Well aged and smooth. Extremely well balanced.

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White

2017 Martinelli Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/24/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Excellent Chard. Probably would benefit from another year or two, but still tasting very good right now.

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White

2019 Martinelli Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/21/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice, but will benefit from more time.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Caveau Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Champagne Blend (view label images)

4/22/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wonderful, rich Champagne.

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Red

2016 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

4/17/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely cab.

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Red

2016 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/6/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice.

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White

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

4/16/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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Red

2014 McPrice Myers L’Ange Rouge Santa Barbara County Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/16/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Nicely aged.

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White

2018 Pisoni Chardonnay Estate Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

4/15/2023 - PinotPaul wrote:

92 points

Excellent Chard.

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Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel "Buck" Cobb Vineyard Amador County (view label images)

4/14/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Very nice Zin.

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Red

2016 Daou Vineyards Estate Micho Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

3/24/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice.

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White

2018 Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/10/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Lovely Chard.

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Rosé - Sparkling

2018 Inman Family Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/11/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

89 points

Decent sparkling.

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Red

2017 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

4/12/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

94 points

Absolutely stunning. Showing really well. Much better than a few years ago.

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White

2021 Paul Lato Sauvignon Blanc O Sole Mio Two Wolves Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

4/12/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Another wonderful, complex SB.

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White

2021 Paul Lato Sauvignon Blanc O Sole Mio Two Wolves Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

4/9/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent SB. VERY complex flavors. Love it.

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White

2019 LaRue Wines Chardonnay H. Klopp Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/23/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Very decent Chard.

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White

2017 Martinelli Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/20/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Another solid Chard from Martinelli. Very nice.

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Red

2016 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Winemaker's Cuvée Willamette Valley (view label images)

3/21/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Wow. This has aged nicely. Wonderful balance. Delicate flavors. Slight forest floor but also decent fruit.

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Red

2016 Mark Ryan Long Haul Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/22/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful after a 3+ hour decant. Very smooth. Good fruit.

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Red

2014 Clos Solène Hommage À Nos Pairs Reserve Paso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

3/19/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice. Fruit seems to be a bit weak but very smooth. Just a bit of tannin remaining.

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White

2021 Desparada Chardonnay Wayfinder Bien Nacido Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

3/18/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Wonderful Chard. Excellent balance. Good value.

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Rosé

2021 Inman Family Pinot Noir Endless Crush Rosé - OGV Estate Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/15/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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White

2017 Dragonette Cellars Chardonnay Duvarita Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

3/17/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Enjoyable

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White

2020 Desparada Falanghina Fortunata Central Coast (view label images)

3/12/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely, complex SB.

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Red

2014 Jarvis (California) Winery Tempranillo Napa Valley (view label images)

3/13/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Fabulous. Perfectly balanced. Smooth. A delight to drink.

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Red

2014 Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir Le Sud Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

3/8/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent. Nicely aged.

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White

2020 Desparada Sauvignon Blanc Oliver's Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)

3/5/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice. Good acidity and citrus.

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White

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

3/6/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice Chard.

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Red

2012 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/24/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Fabulous, mature Pinot.

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White

2019 LaRue Wines Chardonnay H. Klopp Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/25/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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White

2018 Daou Vineyards Chemin de Fleurs Paso Robles White Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/26/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Absolutely lovely.

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Red

2016 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Paso Robles Adelaida District (view label images)

2/25/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

90 points

Nice.

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White

2017 Sojourn Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/24/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Nice but fruit is waining.

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White

2017 Bergström Chardonnay Sigrid Willamette Valley (view label images)

2/19/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

93 points

Outstanding.

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White

2017 Dragonette Cellars Chardonnay Rita's Crown Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

2/20/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely Chard.

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White

2019 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/23/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine:

91 points

Excellent SB

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