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2022 Sojourn Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/21/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Perfectly enjoyable though way too young to show off its potential. (91+)

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2019 Cattleya Chardonnay Cuvée Number Five Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/16/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Tastes more like a French Chardonnay than most Californians.

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2017 Wild Hog Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Fort Ross - Seaview (view label images)

4/13/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Crazy qpr at $18. Lovely dark fruit switching to cranberry on the finish. Dead day 2. (90+)

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2018 Aston Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Very dark in color. Dark berries and cola. Improved overnight. (91+)

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2017 Cornerstone Cellars Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

4/7/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Ridiculous qpr at $23. Dark and luscious.

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2018 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley (view label images)

4/2/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

It was fine. Not as good as previous vintages. Smelled better than it tasted.

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2016 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

4/2/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Quite nice though I was expecting a little more.

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2019 Adobe Road Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard Petaluma Gap (view label images)

3/30/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Getting better by the bottle. (91+)

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2017 T-Vine Cellars Father & Son California Red Blend (view label images)

3/27/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Really good stuff. Tannins persistent but pretty gentle. Wish I had more.

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2018 Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvée Number One Green Valley of Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/26/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

Gorgeous! Rich red and dark cherries. Great nose.

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2016 K Vintners Syrah Milbrandt Vineyard Wahluke Slope (view label images)

3/25/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

In a very good place. Great qpr at $33. (92+)

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2017 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/23/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

I find that these Sangiacomos need time to hit their stride. This is now in a good place. Rich, red fruit.

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2018 ZD Wines Pinot Noir Carneros (view label images)

3/22/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

92+

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2018 Fullerton Wines Pinot Noir Croft Willamette Valley (view label images)

3/21/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

Excellent with just a few minutes of air. Raspberries:

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2020 Sanford Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

2/6/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

89 points

Big red SB fruit. Very soft and round. Could use more acidity. (88+)
Much better day 2. (90)

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2020 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/18/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

Gorgeous!

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2020 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/18/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Easy drinking. Tobacco.

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2017 Roar Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

3/16/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

Dark, rich style.

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2004 Romano Dal Forno Passito Vigna Seré Veneto IGT Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

3/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

94 points

So lovely.

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2014 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate St. Helena (view label images)

3/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

94 points

Silky smooth.

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2017 Ferren Wines Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

95 points

Red berries in n the lovely, powerful nose. Dark cherry liqueur. Dark, deep and delicious. Getting better by the minute. Top tier Sonoma Pinot.

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2017 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

May still need more time. Tannins firm but gentle. It was nice, though not up to its scores.

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2020 Ferren Wines Chardonnay Lancel Creek Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/14/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Lovely and flavorful. Soft edges with some butterscotch in the middle and a hint of oak on the finish.

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2016 Tarlant Coteaux Champenois Rouge Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/12/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

89 points

Very different. Sour cherries dominate. Almost a dead ringer for a Lapierre Morgon.

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2021 Colene Clemens Pinot Noir Dopp Creek Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

3/10/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

PnP. Quite good. Darker profile. Solid qpr at $31. Lost a bit day 2. (91+)

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2019 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The South Slope Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/29/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Rich RRV fruit with a little spice. Solid, quality single vineyard Pinot for the price.

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2018 Sosie Pinot Noir Spring Hill Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/8/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Raspberries, dark plums, a bit rustic. Great qpr at $23. (91+)

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2018 Kukeri Pinot Noir Cuvée Ivonne Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/10/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Pretty nice overall, especially after a little air. Better day 2 so no rush.

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2017 Morgado Cellars Pinot Noir Rita's Crown Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

3/7/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

Rich, dark cherries, cola.

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2017 Engel Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Mountain Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

3/4/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

PnP. Quite good. (91-92)

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2020 Pursuit Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/26/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Better than expected, especially with some airtime.

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2021 Tilth Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/25/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

88 points

Decent for $25. Mixed red fruit. (88+)

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2019 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo County (view label images)

2/25/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Solid qpr at $33. Interesting profile. A bit darker than most. Still rolling on day 3 with like a dark cherry or dark raspberry liqueur. (91)

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2022 Sonoma Creek Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/23/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Surprisingly good, especially with a little air. Even better day 2. Great qpr at $20. (90+)

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2020 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/20/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

92 points

So consistently good. Even better day 2.

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2018 T-Vine Cellars Zinfandel Cherryhouse Vineyard Lodi (view label images)

2/18/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Rich with sweet cherry tobacco.

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2016 Calera Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard Mount Harlan (view label images)

2/15/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

93 points

In a very good place. Dark raspberries. (92-93)

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2015 Luscher-Ballard Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

2/12/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Significant improvement overnight, so needs a lot of air. Really smooth with a hint of tobacco. Went from an 89 to a 91.

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2019 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Peterson Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

2/10/2024 - Gruffalius wrote:

75 points

Overpowering sour cherries. Couldn’t finish the glass. Did not improve over night. Really disappointing. Dumped out the bottle. Can’t blame it on the cork since it’s a screw top.

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2019 Adobe Road Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard Petaluma Gap (view label images)

2/9/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Better day 2.

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2019 Flaneur Pinot Noir La Belle Promenade Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

2/5/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

89 points

Decent qpr at $29. Mixed berries.

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2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis Napa Valley (view label images)

2/5/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Tannins still quite present, though pretty smooth. A bit spicy. Solid.

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2019 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

2/5/2024 - Gruffalius wrote:

91 points

Great qpr.

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2020 Pine & Brown Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/1/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Darker, fuller, richer style Pinot. A bit of cola. Great qpr at $20.

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2019 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

1/29/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Quite dark. On the lighter side with strong acids.

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2020 Browne Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bitner Estate Columbia Valley (view label images)

1/29/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

90 points

Easy to drink. Light tobacco. Firm but gentle tannins.

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2021 Keeler Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir "Heart" Keeler Estate Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

1/26/2024 - Gruffalius Does not like this wine:

83 points

Not great. A bit sour. Maybe way too young, but I don’t see great transformation in its future. I’ll hold my other bottles for a while just to see.

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2018 Dominion Tantara Pinot Noir Cuvée rita Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

1/24/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

88 points

Pretty simple but decent with Santa Barbara red fruit.

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2018 Jaffurs Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

1/22/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

89 points

Tart Santa Barbara red fruit. Quite good at $22, though dies on the finish.

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2018 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

1/21/2024 - Gruffalius Likes this wine:

91 points

Juicy, big and smooth. (91+)

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