Tasting Notes for MurphyCellar

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2013 Cornerstone Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

9/28/2021 - MurphyCellar Does not like this wine:

75 points

Perhaps past its prime, but not much fruit at all.

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2015 Château Malbat L'Authentique Bordeaux Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

9/26/2021 - MurphyCellar wrote:

80 points

Too acidic.

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White

2007 Jeff Cohn Cellars Marsanne Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

6/11/2021 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

83 points

Somewhat sweet.

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White

2011 Willow Crest Riesling Yakima Valley (view label images)

7/16/2020 - MurphyCellar wrote:

83 points

Very sweet.

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Red

2005 Signorello Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/31/2019 - MurphyCellar wrote:

94 points

Amazing and mellow with deep notes of berry, chocolate and tobacco. Near perfect.

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Red

2013 Hyland Estates Pinot Noir McMinnville (view label images)

2/23/2019 - MurphyCellar Does not like this wine:

75 points

Way too simple and light.

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Red

2007 Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/8/2019 - MurphyCellar wrote:

92 points

Amazing, and drinking very well now. Tons of fruit and chocolate; perfectly balanced.

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Red

2007 Peju Province Winery Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

12/30/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

84 points

I waited too long on this one. It was past its prime.

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Red

2010 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Gigondas Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/1/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

86 points

Very dry.

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White

2013 Sineann Pinot Gris Columbia Gorge (view label images)

6/17/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

86 points

A bit sweeter than previous vintages.

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Red

2006 Clarendon Hills Syrah Piggott Range Vineyard (view label images)

4/5/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

97 points

Amazing. Perhaps the most complex and balanced wine I've ever tasted.

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Red

2013 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (view label images)

4/1/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

87 points

Still too young.

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White

2014 Jim Barry Riesling Lodge Hill Clare Valley (view label images)

3/8/2017 - MurphyCellar wrote:

89 points

Extremely dry with nice citrus.

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Red

2015 Sineann Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

3/8/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

91 points

Opened too soon, but still amazing.

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Red

2006 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

2/12/2017 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking perfectly now. Amazing balance and finish.

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2013 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese (view label images)

1/3/2017 - MurphyCellar wrote:

86 points

Needs more time in the cellar.

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Red

2007 Envy Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/19/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

Deep dark fruit with notes of tobacco and chocolate.

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2010 Valley of the Moon Blend '41 Sonoma County Red Blend (view label images)

11/19/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

Drinking perfectly now.

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2005 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Rockaway Alexander Valley (view label images)

10/9/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

Drinking beautifully now. Perfectly balanced with deep fruit and soft tannins.

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White

2013 Sineann Riesling Columbia Valley (view label images)

9/27/2016 - MurphyCellar wrote:

84 points

A bit too sweet.

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White

2007 Marcel Deiss Gruenspiel Alsace White Blend (view label images)

9/27/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

79 points

Entirely too sweet.

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White

2006 Pewsey Vale Vineyard Eden Valley Riesling (view label images)

9/18/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

On the dryer side, and perfect for Thai food.

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Red

2008 Groom Zinfandel Bush Block Barossa Valley (view label images)

9/17/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

91 points

Drinking beautifully now. Perfectly balanced with deep ripe fruit and some spice.

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Red

2013 Michael-David Vineyards Petite Petit Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

9/4/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

Give it an hour to open.

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White

2013 Sineann Pinot Gris Wy'east Columbia Gorge (view label images)

8/6/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

Consistently beautiful.

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White

2011 Orin Swift Sauvignon Blanc Veladora Napa Valley (view label images)

8/3/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

Amazing sauv blanc. Balances citrus and tropical perfectly.

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Red

2006 Korbin Kameron Cuvée Kristin Sonoma Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/11/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

Needs an hour to open. Then it's amazing.

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Rosé

2014 Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre (view label images)

7/14/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

One of my favorite roses.

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White

2012 Treana White Central Coast White Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/9/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

Perfect summer aperitif

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Red

2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Dairyman Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/9/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

Amazing, as always and drinking beautifully now.

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Red

2004 Bodegas Vinícola Real Rioja 200 Monges Reserva Seleccion Especial Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/22/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

93 points

Outstanding. Could definitely stay in the bottle longer, but is amazing right now.

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Red

2008 Marimar Estate Pinot Noir Doña Margarita Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/14/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

One of the best Pinots I've had in a long while. Perfectly balanced and drinking beautifully now.

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White

2012 Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc Sonoma County (view label images)

6/11/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

The perfect summer Pinot blanc. Never disappoints.

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Red

2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

3/27/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

91 points

Belle Glos continues to be amazing.

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2008 Laird Family Estate Chardonnay Red Hen Ranch Napa Valley (view label images)

3/19/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

91 points

Still amazing.

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Red

2011 Vinessens Alicante Sein Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre (view label images)

3/4/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

91 points

This has greatly improved since the bottle I tried several months ago. Drinking perfectly now.

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2014 Sineann Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

2/29/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

Needs an hour to open.

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2013 Sineann Pinot Noir Terra Sancta Vineyard Central Otago (view label images)

2/18/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

85 points

Very simple and light. Not Peter's best, but certainly still very good.

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2013 Sineann Pinot Noir Pisa Terrace Central Otago (view label images)

2/8/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

Give it a couple of hours, and this will be an amazingly balanced Pinot.

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Red

2014 Edmunds St. John Gamay Noir Bone-Jolly El Dorado County (view label images)

2/6/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

84 points

Easy to drink, but very light.

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2006 Domenico Winery Aglianico Amador County (view label images)

1/31/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

89 points

Similar in weight to a Pinot, but with much deeper, darker fruit. Extremely balanced.

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Red

2009 Peju Province Winery Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

1/22/2016 - MurphyCellar wrote:

91 points

Bold for a Merlot; drinking very nice right now.

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2011 Château Fontana Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/20/2016 - MurphyCellar wrote:

87 points

I was pleasantly surprised by this wine. More fruit than I expected with a nice finish.

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2008 Dinastía Vivanco Rioja Crianza Selección de Familia Tempranillo (view label images)

1/18/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

This has improved over the past two years and is drinking very nicely now.

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Red

2006 Travaglini Gattinara Riserva Nebbiolo (view label images)

1/15/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

87 points

Light and dry.

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2003 Bodega Matarredonda Toro Libranza Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

1/10/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

Excellent, and drinking very well. Bold, deep dark fruit.

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Red

2007 Ravenswood Zinfandel Barricia Sonoma Valley (view label images)

1/9/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

90 points

Drinking very well now.

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2006 Krupp Brothers Estates The Advocate Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley Red Blend (view label images)

1/6/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

94 points

One of my all time favorites. Amazing.

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2012 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

1/1/2016 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

92 points

One of the best pinots available.

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2005 Joseph Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

12/12/2015 - MurphyCellar Likes this wine:

93 points

Amazing. Drinking perfectly now.

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