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Tasting Notes for dfitzg2

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Red

2015 Pasqua Ripasso della Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

10/3/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

87 points

TJ Special. Quite drinkable.

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Red

2014 Azienda Agricola Villa Lanata Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna Dij Sagrin

9/7/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

88 points

Pleasant but not outstanding.

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White

2008 Husch Vineyards Chardonnay Special Reserve Mendocino (view label images)

9/5/2017 - dfitzg2 wrote:

85 points

Perhaps a bit past its time. Dark amber in color.

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Red

2016 Tuli Pinot Noir Sonoma County (view label images)

8/21/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

91 points

Special from Total Wine. Excellent Pinot!

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Red

2015 Sextant Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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Red

2016 Iter Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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Rosé

2016 Domaine Fontanyl Côtes de Provence Rosé Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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White

2016 Crimson Ranch Chardonnay California (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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White

2016 Barone Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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White

2013 Bodegas La Cana Albariño Navia Rías Baixas (view label images)

8/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

wine and cheese tasting

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White

2015 Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc North Coast (view label images)

7/13/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Father's Day present "for the enjoyment of Dee"

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Red

2013 Villa Farnia di Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (view label images)

7/7/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

Very good. Smooth and clean from the get-go.

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White

2014 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley (view label images)

6/19/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Excellent for the value. Worked well with Chicken ala King

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White

2013 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Chardonnay Los Vascos Colchagua Valley (view label images)

6/18/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

pleasant complement to Mac and cheese and grilled ham.

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White

2015 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini (view label images)

6/7/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Maybe a little overpriced for the quality, but a welcome complement to a Greek Lamb Casserole.

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Rosé

2016 La Ferme Julien (Perrin & Fils) Rosé France Rosé Blend (view label images)

5/31/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

87 points

paired well with homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Red

2014 Lobo e Falcão Tejo Red Blend (view label images)

5/27/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

87 points

paired well with Sand Dabs.

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Red

2005 Pagos Del Rey Ribera del Duero Condado de Oriza Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

5/24/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

87 points

Perhaps past its time. Cork was shredded.

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Red

2011 Señorio de Barahonda Monastrell Sin-Madera Yecla (view label images)

4/14/2017 - dfitzg2 wrote:

78 points

possibly beyond its timeas the cork shred upon opening.

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White

2015 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Regional Collection Marlborough (view label images)

4/11/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

great accompaniment to Stuffed Pork Chops

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Red

2011 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

3/30/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Great as a complement to a red wine stew.

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Red

2014 Soldiers of Fortune Pinot Noir Carneros (view label images)

3/7/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

A distinctive Pinot Noir that pleases from taste to finish.

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White

2015 Conte Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige (view label images)

2/28/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

91 points

Surprisingly good for its price.

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Red

2013 Cannonball Wines Cabernet Sauvignon California (view label images)

2/23/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

86 points

Probabvly from WSJ. Drinkable, but not much more.

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Red

2015 Mauro Sebaste Dolcetto d'Alba Santa Rosalia (view label images)

2/19/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

highly touted by WSJ as an alternative to Barolo, this was fine but fell short of that comparison. Worked well with Lamb Shanks.

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Orange

2015 Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Colle Ara Valdadige Terra dei Forti (view label images)

2/6/2017 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

87 points

very popular at a Super Bowl Charity Party

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Red

2013 Mascota Vineyards Unánime Valle de Uco Red Blend (view label images)

1/1/2017 - dfitzg2 wrote:

92 points

Worth every cent. Drinks like a champion!

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White

2015 Chloe Wines Valdadige Chloe Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris (view label images)

12/26/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

Much better than expected. Will buy more.

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Rosé

2015 Croteaux ‘Chloe’ Sauvignon Blanc North Fork Rosé Blend (view label images)

12/27/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

92 points

Very nice wine. Paired well with Pork Chops and Cashews. Lots of complexity and a memorable finish.

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Red

2011 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

12/24/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

smooth with a variety of complex tastes thropughout. Clean finish.

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Rosé

2015 J. Mourat Fiefs Vendéens Mareuil Collection Rosé Rosé Blend (view label images)

11/15/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nicefind from Hi-Times.

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Red

2015 Tinto Negro Malbec Valle de Uco (view label images)

10/17/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

Very highly touted as a bargain, rated wine. Pretty much agree. Lots oif character, smooth as glass.

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Red

2010 Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa Rioja Valserrano Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/9/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

Good balance with a smooth, lingering finish.

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Red

2010 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

10/5/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

91 points

totally excellent. Paired with Chicken Parmigiana, but could hold its own with heavier dishes.

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Red

2013 Unruly Wine Cellars Unruly Red California Red Blend (view label images)

10/4/2016 - dfitzg2 wrote:

84 points

A bit too floral and fruity for my tastes.

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White

2015 Rosa dell'Olmo Gavi Aureliana Cortese (view label images)

10/1/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Brought back memories when I searched for Gavi as a light, bright choice.

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Red

2013 Pierre-Henri Morel Côtes du Rhône Villages Signargues Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/25/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Interesting, but not exceptional.

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White

2014 Rancho Capistrano Winery Verducchio California White Blend

9/14/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

Bright and distinctive!

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Red

2014 Cherry Blossom Cellars Pinot Noir California (view label images)

9/1/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

82 points

Drinkable, but that's about al;l good that can be said.

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Red

2011 Sommavite Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

8/17/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

A TJ find. Very good representation of the Italian Brunello.

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Red

2012 Caretaker Wines Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

8/7/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

very good

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Red

2012 Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir Yarra Valley (view label images)

8/8/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

very nice complement to Pork Chops and Brown Rice

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Red

2014 Domaine Loubejac Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

8/4/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

91 points

Very nice wine. Stood up well to a soy-based chicken skewer entre.

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Red

2007 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

8/5/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

This wine has held remarkably well. A favorite with skewered chicken.

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Red

2010 Bodegas y Viñedos de la Marquesa Rioja Valserrano Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

7/6/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

90 points

excellent pairing both before and with a classic pasta dish.

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Red

2013 Javier San Pedro Randez Rioja Tempranillo (view label images)

6/28/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

GV at less than $10.

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White

2014 Riff Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie (view label images)

6/14/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

A little over-rated by Hi-Times.

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Red

2012 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Cune Crianza Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/8/2016 - dfitzg2 wrote:

89 points

Highly touted (and rated) by Hi-Times. Good and paired well with spaghetti and Meat Balls, but not that special. Still at $12 I'm glad I bought four bottles.

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Red

2012 LaMadrid Estate Wines Malbec Single Vineyard Reserva Mendoza (view label images)

6/2/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

88 points

A little over-rated by Hi-Times

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Red

2015 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Blend (view label images)

5/30/2016 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine:

89 points

Nicely balanced French Rose

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