Tasting Notes for cardinalfanrc

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2006 Windsor Sonoma Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Drank at nova happy hour. Great classic Pinot. Buy again.

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Red

2003 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

91 points

Great. Similar to Silverado Club cab. $50?

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Red

2005 Twisted Oak *%#&@! Sierra Foothills Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Awesome fruity kinda big tastey red blend. Definitely buy again.

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Red

2005 Tin Roof Cellars Merlot California (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Very good, cheap everyday wine.

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Red

2006 Thomas Fogarty Skyline Lodi Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Very good red table wine. Definitely buy for 12 ish but not sure for retail at 20.

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Red

2007 Neil Ellis The Left Bank Western Cape Red Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

86 points

Cab/Syrah/Merlot blend. Above average weeknight table wine. A little big but not too big. Good value.

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White

2007 Sterling Vineyards Riesling Vintner's Collection Central Coast (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Excellent summer white. Not to sweet or dry. Great value. Buy again!

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Red

2007 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Very good. Buy again.

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Red

2005 Steltzner Vineyards Claret Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Slightly above average table wine. Not great with pasta and sausage. Better after opened up. Buy on sale.

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White

2008 Starmont Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

91 points

Ate with grilled teryiaki chicken from Suzanne. Loved it. Kinda sweet and medium bodied with not too much buttery flavor. Great pairing. Definitely buy again soon.

Ate with Darbar. Awesome.

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Red

2006 St. Supéry Malbec Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

75 points

Average. Definitely not worth anywhere close to $20.

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Red

2005 St. Francis Red Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

88 points

Very good table wine. Good value less than $10. Buy again.

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Red

2005 St. Francis Claret Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Very average. Ok but nothing special

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Red

2008 Sineann Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Awesome. Best Pinot we've had in a long time.

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Red

2005 Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Napa Valley SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

98 points

The best.

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Red

2005 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Poster Series Club Selection Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Great everyday wine.

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Red

2006 Scott Harvey Zinfandel Old Vine Reserve Amador County (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great lighter zin. Sunset wine club. Buy again.

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Red

2008 Saint Clair Family Estate Pinot Noir Vicar's Choice Marlborough (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Average classic Pinot. Buy again for <10.

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Red

2005 Roederer Estate Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

88 points

Good classic pinot from Anderson Valley

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Red

2006 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Pretty darn tasty. Big for a pinot. Not great match with chicken. Would buy again.

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White

N.V. René Barbier Mediterranean White Catalunya White Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

84 points

Drank with Kristin and Mike. Very drinkable white table wine. Great value.

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Red

2007 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Estate Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great mellow Pinot. Sameer brought for bday and tepanyaki. Really enjoyed, price?

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White

2008 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc Viognier Clarksburg White Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Awesome. Best white we had in a while. In between grassy, sweet, dry. Like a table white. Great with almost any meal. Buy again soon.

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Red

N.V. Henry's Drive Pillar Box Red Padthaway Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

80 points

Don't buy.

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White

2007 Pavi Pinot Grigio Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

88 points

Wine club. Had with crab. Not too sweet. Like a mix between Pinot grigio and chardonay. ? Price

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White

2007 Pacific Rim Riesling Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great. Not too sweat or dry. Great pairing with fish tacos or spicey food. Great value. Definitely buy again.

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Red

N.V. Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot Number 53 California Red Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

88 points

Gift from Chris. Great everyday table wine. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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Red

2008 Napa Cellars Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Good weeknight merlot.

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White

2008 Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Great moderatley priced white. Not too grassy. Tasty. Buy again especially on sale around 10.

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Red

2005 Matchbook Tinto Rey Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

86 points

Mellow start but more flavorful finish. Slightly above average but kinda boring

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Red

2004 Maryhill Zinfandel Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great classic zin. Don't know the price but it was tasty.

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Red

2009 MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Very good classic Pinot. Not too earthy. Def try again.

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Red

2007 Longboard Vineyards Syrah Sonoma County (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great. Buy again.

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Red

2007 Lander Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon Spirit Hawk California (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Sunset wine with sunset gourmet grilled cheese. Great paring. Very good wine. Subtle for a cab. Tasted distinctly like a Pinot. Buy again.

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Red

2005 Kokomo Syrah Green Pastures Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

85 points

Slightly above average. Not great pairing with casserole. Price?

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White

2010 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

87 points

Not nearly as good as the 2008. Just OK. Probably would't buy this year again.

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White

2008 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great sauvignon blanc. Not too sweet or dry. Definitely buy again.

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Red

2009 Kenwood Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Awesome! Great pairing with salmon. On sale for 11. Buy again!

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Red

2006 Bodegas Juan Gil Monastrell Jumilla (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Very good. Like a table wine. Spicy start like a zin but smooth finish. Definitely buy again.

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Red

2007 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Great weeknight cab.

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Red

2006 Jargon wine company Pinot Noir California (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Excellent pinot. Not super earthy. Great value at $12. Definitely buy again.

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White - Off-dry

2008 Husch Vineyards Chenin Blanc Mendocino (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Sunset wine. Really enjoyed. Perfect balance between sweat and citrus. Wood be easy to pair with many foods. Buy again for sure.

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Red

2005 Hayman & Hill Merlot Winemaker's Collection Napa Valley

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

75 points

Average. Nothing special. Buy again for $10.

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Red

2005 Hawk Crest Merlot California (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

86 points

sunset wine. just average. probably wouldn't buy again unless on sale.

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Red

2005 Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Excellent but not as good as the Dutton Goldfield. Drank with Rachel and Andre.

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Red

2007 Haraszthy Family Zinfandel Solus Sto Yountville (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Sunset. Great. Buy again.

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Red

2007 Goose Ridge Vineyards G3 Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

89 points

Sunset. 50% syrah, 25% merlot/Cabernet. Big syrah flavors when opened but then mellowed. Really liked it as a bigger wine. Definitely buy again.

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Red

2006 Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

88 points

Above average weeknight cab. Buy again for around $10.

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Red

2008 Frick Winery Carignane Mendocino (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

90 points

Poor pairing with first dinner but great with chicken. Opened up and really enjoyable. Earthy somewhat Pinot like.

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White

2010 Forth Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino County (view label images)

6/22/2012 - cardinalfanrc wrote:

92 points

Awesome! Best Pinot Gris in a long time. Perfect balance of deer and grassy. Great pairing.

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