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Tasting Notes for celestialmundane

(149 notes on 137 wines)

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Red
2/10/2024 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Dense ruby. Cherries, chocolate, and a touch of mint in the nose. Medium body. Chewy tannins. Long finish.
Red
11/15/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
This is lovely. Thyme on the nose. Bursting with red fruit. Peppery. Nice acidity.
Orange
9/23/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Chardonnay. "The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and fermented spontaneously in contact with the skins for 18 days, in stainless steel fermenters. Once pressed, the wine spends 4 months in old vats and stainless steel with full yeast. The wine is booted unfiltered, with light sulfur addition." Palest apricot. Slight funk, citrus nose. Medium body. Slight effervescence. Acidity and tannins. Pomelo and stone fruit. Medium finish.
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Orange
5/24/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
35% Chenin Blanc, 35% Pinot Gris, 12% Albarino, 12% Riesling, 4% Tocai Friulano, 2% Verdelho. Skin contact--of course. Burnt orange color. Nose of apricot and tea. Light to medium body. Dry. Honey and citrus. Acid and soft tannins. Medium finish. I love this!
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Red
4/17/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
93 points
Inky purple. Earth, cherry, and anise nose. Medium body. Medium tannins and acidity. Plum and cranberry palate. Medium finish.
Red
3/29/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
87 points
Dense purple. Earth and cranberry nose. Full body. Plum. Medium finish.
Red
3/23/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
88 points
Ruby red. Funky nose. Black cherry. Medium body with a little spritz. Medium acidity. Short finish.
White
2/22/2023 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
89 points
Green gold. Floral, lychee, & lime nose. Satin mouth with a zip of effervescence. Papaya and almond. Long finish.
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White
1/24/2023 - celestialmundane wrote:
92 points
Clear bright lemony yellow. Peppery nose -- which is really nice -- with a touch of Granny Smith apple. Medium+ body. Crisp. Saline. Lemon. Long finish.
Red
12/30/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Opaque purple. Red fruit, slightly floral nose, cranberry. Round. Medium body. Integrated tannins. Medium finish.
Red
2017 Château La Haie Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
11/29/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Color of black cherries. Cherry and earth nose. Silky. Medium body. Mild tannins. Medium finish.
White
11/7/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Straw colored with a hint of green. Tropical fruit nose with a whiff of the sea. Medium body. Silky mouthfeel. Dry with soft fruit and saline character. Good acidity. Medium finish.
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White
omg! What is a Riesling without acidity?
Red
8/18/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Co-fermentation of red and white varieties including Monastrell, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Parellada. No added sulfur. Transparent cranberry color. Raspberry and herb nose. Light body. Pleasantly tart cranberry, cherry taste. Bit of spritz. Low alcohol. You could drink a lot of this!
Red
6/5/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Dark and dense -- opaque. Cranberry and earth nose. Velvety in the mouth. Sour cherry. Gentle tannins. Long finish.
White
5/28/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Honey and pear. Bone dry with crisp acidity. Mineral finish.
Orange
4/17/2022 - celestialmundane wrote:
91 points
Delicious. Unfiltered. "A blend of aromatic varieties, Friulano from Fox Hill, Riesling from Cole Ranch and a splash of Lost Hills Ranch Muscat." Lemony, herbal
Red
2019 Forlorn Hope O.D.B. Calaveras County Trousseau (view label images)
2/13/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Transparent cherry;. Nose of strawberry, cranberry, and black pepper. Medium tannins. Light body. Taste of cranberry and oregano. Short finish.
Red
2/13/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Ruby color. Nose of cherry cola with a floral note. Taste of earth and cherry. Light tannins. Light acidity.
Red
2/3/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
88 points
Purple. Nose of cherry cola, with a floral note. Medium body. Coffee, blackberries. Medium finish.
Red
1/27/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Dense purple. Nose of pepper and blueberries. Medium body. Medium tannins and acidity. Taste of black cherry and cola. Long finish.
Red
1/23/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Inky purple. Barnyard nose with raspberry & bit floral. Not weighty in the mouth -- but meaty. Long finish.
White
1/16/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Pale peach in color. Skin contact. Floral nose. Taste of honey and lemon. Lovely and delicate.
Red
1/5/2022 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Enjoyed the second bottle more than the first -- but no detailed notes.
Red
12/23/2021 - celestialmundane wrote:
89 points
Vibrant ruby. Nose of plum, a touch of lavender, leather. Medium body. Tannic. Medium finish.
Red
12/18/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Medium ruby. Nose of tobacco and cassis. Medium body. Pencil shavings, berries. Medium finish.
Red
12/15/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
89 points
Purple. Blackberry nose. Medium acidity. Chewy. Green bell pepper. Medium finish.
White - Sparkling
12/11/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Pet Nat. Muscat de Alexandria with 10% Corinto. Unfiltered. Cloudy beige. Nose of oregano & mint. Very dry. Creamy in the mouth. Herb and honey notes, as well as yeast. Medium acid, medium finish. Unusual and pleasant to drink.
White
12/5/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
92 points
Sauvignon blanc. Palest yellow. Nose of lemon and white flowers, with a touch of funk, Medium body. Medium acidity. Grapefruit and herbs. Long finish.
Red
12/1/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Blackberry nose and a little funk which dissipates. Medium body. Berries and baking spices. Long finish.
White
11/6/2021 - celestialmundane wrote:
81 points
Burnt orange color. A little funk in the nose, and I smell Gewurztraminer. But it tastes lifeless. No complexity. Bitter finish.
Red
11/5/2021 - celestialmundane wrote:
83 points
Transparent purple. Light, tannic. Not complex. Very disappointing
Red
10/24/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
87 points
Pale garnet. Nose of mushroom and ripe tomato; dissipates quickly. Very light body. Medium finish.
Red
10/19/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
88 points
A field blend of red and white varieties including Cinsault, Carignan, Colombard, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah and Vermentino. Cranberry color. Nose of cranberry and thyme. Light body. Herbs in the mouth. Medium finish.
White
10/17/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Pale yellow. Scent of white peaches. Medium body, oily. Slight sweetness when it hits the tongue but quickly resolves to dry. Bit of prickle on the tongue. Mineral and floral palate. Long finish. Wish I had another bottle.
White
2020 Còsmic Vinyaters Destí Empordà Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat (view label images)
10/4/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
An orange wine -- color pale apricot. Nose floral and white peaches. Medium body. Tiny prickle on the tongue. Bone dry. Stone fruit. Persistent finish.
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White
9/28/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
93 points
Fabulous! Even better than six years ago. Bright and mineral driven. Classic Chablis.
Red
9/18/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Dark red. Strawberry and blueberry nose. Velvety in the mouth with a light fizz. Gentle tannins. Blueberry and cranberry, ending with a note of chocolate. Unusual and nice.
Red
9/22/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Deep and dark in color and taste. Blackberry, plum, and tobacco. Long finish.
White
8/7/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
92 points
Pale peach -- some skin contact. Wild fermentation. Floral and pear nose. Zingy acidity. Creamy with flavor of stone fruits.
Red
8/2/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
92 points
Dense, inky purple. Nose of pipe tobacco, white pepper. Full bodied. Cranberry, coffee in the mouth. Long finish. Wow.
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White
6/23/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Nose of white peaches. Great acidity, minerality, and salinity. Refreshing. Yum.
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Rosé
6/20/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Grenache/Tannat coferment. Color of salmon flesh. Some funk on the nose, then strawberry. Red berries, herbs, & anise.
Red
6/16/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Translucent ruby -- the color of hibiscus tea. Nose -- raspberry, lime, kiwi, jasmine. Light bodied and full of fruit, and a little earthiness. Good tannin and acidity. Note of tar. Short finish.
Rosé
6/3/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Mondeuse & Gamay. Pale peach. Fresh and bright. Minerals. Good acidity & a touch of tannin. Good with food or alone.
Red
5/15/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
91 points
Transparent ruby. Sour cherry nose. Medium weight. Cherry and tar in the mouth. Balance of tannin and acidity. Medium finish.
Red
5/5/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
88 points
Clear ruby in the glass. On Day 1 smelling almost like cognac. Day 2 nose of cherry and baking spices. Medium body. Cherry and spice mouth. Short finish.
Red
Bursting with fruit. Great with food.
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Red
4/18/2021 - celestialmundane Likes this wine:
90 points
Deep purple. A funky nose which blows off, giving way to violets and cherry. Soft tannins with a touch of acidity. Medium finish with a coffee-like flavor left behind.
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