Tasting Notes for Drew Pauk, CWE

White

2016 Foundry Vineyards White On White Columbia Valley White Blend (view label images)

10/2/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Love the aromatics this wine.
40% Marsanne
40% Roussanne
20% Viognier

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Rosé

2016 Saviah Cellars Rosé Wine Walla Walla Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

9/7/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

I love the two Italian reds in this Rose. Great and delicious acidity.

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Red

2014 Rasa Vineyards Grenache Primus Inter Pares Monette's Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

3/19/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE Likes this wine:

91 points

Very subtle, pretty, and complex. A nice wine, but I wouldn't have guessed it was Grenache.

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2013 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/15/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

A bit thin and a lot of fresh red fruit.

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Red

2014 Benanti Etna Rosso Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese (view label images)

2/5/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Was hoping for a little more out of this wine....but still very nice.

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White

2015 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's Leap Columbia Valley (view label images)

1/15/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE Likes this wine:

90 points

Good body and subtle nose. Ever so slightly alcohol burn...overall very lovely wine

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Red

2013 Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Not a huge fan....but it wasn't terrible. Overall, not worth the price.

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2015 Château Juvenal Ventoux Jolie Grenache (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

Quite good for the price. Can't be the quality at this price level.

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Red

2011 Clos du Bois Marlstone Alexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Drank along side the 2010 and the 2010 showed better.

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Red

2014 J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage Silène Syrah (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Always a solid wine that shows the N.Rhone terroir.

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Red

2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

Starting to show nicely. Will last another 5-10 years.

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White

2013 Les Vignerons de Laudun Chusclan Condrieu Les Correges Viognier (view label images)

1/14/2017 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Very pretty and floral

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Red

2013 Girard Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/17/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

A touch high in alcohol....otherwise very enjoyable

Red

2013 Cantine Nicosia Etna Vulka Etna Rosso Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese (view label images)

6/23/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

87 points

Funky! Some sour red fruit, but lots of funk. Fun wine to try.

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Red

2013 Vigneti Le Monde Friuli Grave Cabernet Franc (view label images)

6/14/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Good balance and nice varietal characteristics. Green bell pepper really shines through. Nice wine and worth the price.

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2012 The Four Graces Pinot Noir Reserve Dundee Hills (view label images)

6/7/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Lot of extraction and a deep color. More of a modern new world style. Enjoyable, but not very "Burgundian".

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Red

2014 Statti Lamezia Rosso Red Blend (view label images)

5/11/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

Such a great value.

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2014 Drew Family Cellars Syrah Valenti Ranch Mendocino Ridge (view label images)

4/30/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Very enjoyable cool climate Syrah. High acid, maybe a bit too high.

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Red

2014 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Cabernet Franc (view label images)

3/12/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

87 points

Too much funk.

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2010 Penley Estate Merlot Gryphon Coonawarra (view label images)

2/20/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

86 points

Not bad for the price.

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2013 Betz Family Syrah La Côte Rousse Red Mountain (view label images)

2/14/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

We drank it way too early. Let it sit for 5+, if you have the patience.

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2009 Gianni Fabbri Ramoni Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

2/12/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Very nice Brunello with high acid. Can drink now but would recommended another year or two.

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Red

2007 Goretti Montefalco Sagrantino (view label images)

2/6/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

92 points

Must decant. Extremely tough and tannic once opened. We double decanted to try and soften up the tannins.
Good acidity and good balance. It went really well with our steak.

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Red

2011 Kestrel Syrah Kestrel View Estate Vineyard Yakima Valley (view label images)

1/31/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

Disagree with previous review. Nose of red fruit, touch of pepper, and minerality.
The wine is balanced and alcohol is in check. Very nice wine for the price. Drink now.

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2013 Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/25/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Very enjoyable wine. Nose of minerals, chalk, meat, and red fruit. Great balance and structure.

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Red

2012 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/6/2016 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

92 points

The tannins are a little softer, but this wine can still lay down for quite a while. Very enjoyable though.

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2009 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/13/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

It still has some depth and complexity. The wine is starting to have little amounts of sediment. Made in a different style than the 12 and 13 vintages. It should be good and continue to develop for another 5-10 years.

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Red

2014 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Cabernet Franc (view label images)

10/22/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

High acid. Lots of funk, turned earth, barnyard, and forest floor. Enjoyable with secondary red fruits.

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Red

2010 Terres des Chardons Costières-de-Nîmes Discret Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/21/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

87 points

Wasn't a fan. We had two bottles and we weren't impressed with either.

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White

1998 Pierre Morey Bourgogne-Aligoté (view label images)

10/7/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Showing oxidized notes, but still very enjoyable.

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Red

2010 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe Nebbiolo (view label images)

4/28/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Good. Not too tannic and ready to drink now. Nothing wrong with this wine, but it won't knock your socks off.

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2012 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/18/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

88 points

Decent wine for the price

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2010 Ramey Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/18/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

93 points

The wine exploded on the palate....fantastic.

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2010 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Nebbiolo (view label images)

3/5/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

2 hour decant. A very nice and elegant wine. A tad tannic, but it is very drinkable at this stage.

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2009 Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley (view label images)

3/1/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Still young and still has plenty of time to go. Dark fruits, dark chocolate, mocha, coffee.

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Red

2011 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/1/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

A touch of green. Drank next to 09 Gundlach Bundschu (Sonoma) and prefer GunBun.

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2010 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

2/15/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

92 points

High alcohol. Silky silky smooth with a great finish.

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2011 Matthews Claret Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/4/2015 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

68% Merlot, 21% Cabernet, 7% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot, 1% Cab Franc

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2010 Vina Robles Suendero Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

12/26/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

92 points

92+ Very nice blend.

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2010 Château Tour Peyronneau St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/11/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

90+ still has some time to go.

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2012 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/5/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

At this point, it is a must to decant. The wine is extremely tight upon opening. After a 2 hour decant, the wine shines through. 91 points!!

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Red

2005 Hunt Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Bon Vivant Paso Robles (view label images)

12/2/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

89+

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2004 Adelaida Syrah Reserve Glenrose Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

11/17/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Still has plenty of time left.

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2011 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

11/14/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Overly ripe nose once opened. After an hour decant, the nose became more complex.

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2012 Jeff Cohn Cellars Smoke & Mirrors California Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

11/9/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Decent wine for the price. The finish is a bit thin.

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2011 M. Chapoutier Shiraz Tournon Mathilda Victoria (view label images)

7/28/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

89 points

Smokey with a hint of fruit. Goes well with any peppery smoked meat.

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Red

2007 Château Greysac Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/14/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

86 points

Huge nose of cedar, wood, and cigar box. Medium minus body and weak finish. This one is on the downward slope.

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2010 Baldacci Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Four Sons Stags Leap District (view label images)

6/15/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Good but should give it some more time. The tannins need to soften up a bit.

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2010 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Napa Valley (view label images)

1/29/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

90 points

Okay nose, good body, and good finish....paired great with a nice steak

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2010 Dierberg Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

1/23/2014 - Drew Pauk, CWE wrote:

91 points

Not a strong nose but full body and good long finish

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