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(57 notes on 54 wines)

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Red
2009 Kurtz Family Shiraz Boundary Row Barossa Valley (view label images)
1/20/2018 - tcdonovan wrote:
92 points
Smells as great as it tastes.
Red
2008 Martinelli Zinfandel Vigneto di Evo Russian River Valley (view label images)
1/13/2017 - tcdonovan wrote:
93 points
Excellent still and with Thai food
Red
2013 Cherry Pie (Hundred Acre) Pinot Noir Stanly Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)
12/3/2016 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Easy drinking with food (we did steak) A little hot on its own. Fruit is subtle but engaging. 15.5% alcohol but doesn't jump at you as sweet.
White
2010 Goosecross Cellars Viognier Napa Valley (view label images)
1/10/2016 - tcdonovan wrote:
86 points
Hot at first. Needed to decant. Oaky.
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White
2014 Bird Song Hill Riesling Columbia Valley (view label images)
10/25/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
80 points
It's okay
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White
2010 Porter Creek Viognier Timbervine Ranch Russian River Valley (view label images)
10/25/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Medium body. Mild oak. Very smooth and tasty.
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White
2012 V. Sattui Winery Riesling Secco Riesling Napa Valley (view label images)
10/25/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
87 points
Dry with lively fruity aromas and floral honeysuckle notes. SS fermentation. Light.
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White
2011 Goosecross Cellars Pinot Gris Yountville (view label images)
8/9/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
86 points
Oak-y. Good.
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White - Off-dry
2010 V. Sattui Winery Riesling Off Dry California (view label images)
7/22/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Beautifully sweet ... Not overly so
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White
2011 V. Sattui Winery Gewürztraminer Santa Barbara County (view label images)
6/27/2015 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Not too sweet
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Rosé - Sparkling
2007 Iron Horse Vineyards Golden Gate Cuvee Green Valley of Russian River Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)
12/25/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
85 points
Very nice.
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Red
2011 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)
12/10/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
95 points
Fruity. High alcohol. Very good.
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White - Sweet/Dessert
2010 V. Sattui Winery Muscat California (view label images)
11/30/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
88 points
Sweet. Honey and citrus.
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Red
2010 Casa E. di Mirafiore Langhe Nebbiolo Langhe DOC (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
87 points
Fruity and slutty. Powerful.
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Red
2012 Allegrini Valpolicella Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
85 points
Tasty soft. Good.
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Red
2010 Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
86 points
Good. Drinkable without food. Medium.
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Red
2012 La Quercia Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
86 points
Good. Not too over powering.
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Red
2010 Jean-Luc Colombo Côte-Rôtie La Divine Syrah (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
75 points
Thin (especially for the price). No complexity. It's just a glass of red wine. Les Bartavelles Chateanueuf du Pape much stronger for food (and cheaper)
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Red
2012 Jean-Luc Colombo Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Bartavelles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
"Fruity and slutty" especially with food. Paired with chicken, bacon, brown sauce with onions, cream, white wine. Dry finish without food.
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Rosé
2013 Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Blue Provence Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)
10/5/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
81 points
Dry crisp rose. Paired with amuse-bouche (asparagus ravioli with pumpkin)
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White
2012 The Little Wine Company Gewürztraminer Pokolbin (view label images)
5/3/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Ok it was awesome. Not sweet.
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White
2009 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace (view label images)
5/3/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Good solid Pinot Gris
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White
2011 Livio Felluga Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio (view label images)
4/12/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Slightly effervescent. Slightly citrus fruity. Not sweet. Not dry. Short finish. Good.
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Red
2011 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Red California Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)
2/1/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
84 points
Tasty. Some fruit. "Off dry". Definitely hot with alcohol
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Fruit/Vegetable Wine
N.V. Arcadian Estate Winery Simple Pleasures "Take My Time" Seneca Lake Black Raspberry
2/1/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Good
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Red
N.V. Goosecross Cellars AmerItal Napa Valley Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)
1/11/2014 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Very good. Cab and Sangiovese blend. Can stand up to spicy and flavorful foods. A little "hot" straight.
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White
2009 Goosecross Cellars Chenin Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)
12/29/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
87 points
Better than I remember. A little sweet ... More balanced.
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Rosé
2011 V. Sattui Winery Gamay Rouge Napa Valley (view label images)
12/24/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
88 points
Sweet but still accessible. Light and very food flexible.
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Red
2006 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir Devil's Gulch Marin County (view label images)
12/25/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Fruity. Less intense than a Syrah. Enjoyable.
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Red
2009 Goosecross Cellars Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)
11/30/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Fruity and quite good.
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White
2009 Goosecross Cellars Chardonnay Estate Carneros Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)
11/28/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
83 points
Chardonnay. Good.
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Red
2006 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)
9/13/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Yeah
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Red
2008 Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa (view label images)
8/30/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
It's good. Fruity. Quite drinkable alone - had it with steak.
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White - Sparkling
2002 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Champagne Blend (view label images)
8/11/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Fresh - smooth - rather enjoyed it.
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Red
2006 Chateau St. Jean Syrah Benoist Ranch Sonoma Coast (view label images)
7/7/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
78 points
Probably too old. Very alcohol tasting. Took a lot to get some fruit out of it.
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White
2011 V. Sattui Winery Riesling White Anderson Valley (view label images)
7/5/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
85 points
Good.
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White - Sweet/Dessert
2010 Goosecross Cellars Orange Muscat North Coast (view label images)
7/5/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
84 points
Really a nice muscato with just a hint of orange. Very drinkable.
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Red
2008 Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection Meritage Central Coast Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
5/2/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
87 points
Good fruit and spice. A pleasant surprise.
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Red
2008 Goosecross Cellars Tempranillo Carneros (view label images)
2/23/2013 - tcdonovan wrote:
84 points
It's okay.
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Red
2009 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)
12/29/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
Very good. Fruity. Drinkable alone or with food.
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White
2009 Goosecross Cellars Chenin Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)
12/25/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
85 points
Decidedly less sweet than the 2008. Good. Like a mild oak Chardonnay.
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Red
2006 Deerfield Ranch Syrah Estate Sonoma Valley (view label images)
12/21/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
85 points
Needed to be opened up. Decent.
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Red
2009 Château Dallau Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
12/15/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Good alone, very good with food. I had spicy pork. Fruity. Very drinkable.
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Red
2008 Escarpment Pinot Noir Over the Edge Martinborough (view label images)
12/15/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
79 points
Fruity but hot. Much Better with food.
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White
2009 V. Sattui Winery Muscat Dry California (view label images)
12/14/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
84 points
Semi sweet. Citrus nose and taste.
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Red
2010 Soléna Pinot Noir Grande Cuvée Willamette Valley (view label images)
12/8/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
84 points
Sweet fruity nose and taste. Smooth.
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White
2005 Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc Nelson (view label images)
8/15/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
88 points
Remarkably smooth
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Rosé
2010 V. Sattui Winery Gamay Rouge Napa Valley (view label images)
8/5/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
89 points
fruity - good for hot summer day.
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Rosé
2010 V. Sattui Winery Rosato North Coast Rosé Blend (view label images)
7/28/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
87 points
A little sweeter than expected. Fruity and nice.
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Red
2008 Martinelli Zinfandel Vigneto di Evo Russian River Valley (view label images)
7/8/2012 - tcdonovan wrote:
90 points
Great for BBQ. It is fruity and a little sweet
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