Tasting Notes for FullerFamily

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2010 Foppiano Pinot Noir Estate Bottled Reserve Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/13/2018 - FullerFamily Likes this wine:

91 points

I love the strawberry, tobacco and white pepper that’s all over this vintage. It is well balanced and the fruit has stood up well to aging. It hasn’t been lost to the oak, which can sometimes happen over time. Instead, the tannins are well resolved here and help to actually highlight the delicious red fruit that’s right up front on the palate. The nose is all spice box and pipe smoke. I’m so glad I laid a few bottles down when these shipped a few years ago.

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Red

2012 Jean Orliac Le Loup Dans la Bergerie Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/22/2015 - FullerFamily wrote:

81 points

Reminded me of Beaujolais Neuveau, which isn't necessarily positive in my book.

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Red

1999 Pedroncelli Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

12/19/2015 - FullerFamily Likes this wine:

88 points

Drink now! Resolved tannins, but still structured. Easy to drink without food. I wouldn't push it any more with aging. Tobacco. Raspberry. Eucalyptus.

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Red

2011 d'Arenberg Cabernet Sauvignon The Stump Jump McLaren Vale (view label images)

6/16/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

78 points

Flaw

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Rosé

2011 Amista Vineyards Syrah Rosé of Syrah Morningsong Vineyards Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

6/11/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

84 points

Tart. Strawberries and cherries. Lemon peel. Not my favorite.

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Red

2012 Meiomi Pinot Noir California (view label images)

5/18/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

89 points

No oak or tannins to speak of. All fruit - dark berries, strawberry. Creamy. Spice on the short finish. Very approachable and good QPR.

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Rosé

2013 Pedroncelli Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

5/13/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

95 points

Quite likely the best rose' I've had as a non rose' drinker. Not overly dry. Lots of strawberry and prunes on the nose. Surprisingly, finish has hints of caramel. Excellent QPR.

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Red

2011 Pedroncelli Zinfandel Bushnell Vineyard Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

5/11/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

83 points

Chewy tannins and lots of alcohol heat upon PNP. Strawberry, raspberry and oak.

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Red

2011 Stephen Vincent Merlot California (view label images)

4/20/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Strong raspberry and chocolate finish. Restrained tannins. Lovely wine.

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Red

2012 Cupcake Vineyards Petite Sirah Central Coast (view label images)

3/29/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Would have mistaken for a pinot. No oak with bright red fruit, but enjoyable.

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Red

2012 Folie à Deux Merlot Ménage à Trois California (view label images)

3/24/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Nose of magic marker and cherry cola. Tight tannins and firm structure. Long finish. Actually quite pleasant beyond the jarring nose.

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Red

2005 Summerland Syrah Paso Robles (view label images)

3/23/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

86 points

Drank a few years ago and woah has it improved. Big oak that wasn't there in 2011. Needed air. Decanted. Spice. Red fruit. Might have mistaken this for a PS if tasted blind. Wish I had more bottles.

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Red

2010 Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz/Viognier South Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

3/17/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

78 points

The quality of these bottles have swing wildly from some of our favorite shiraz glasses to almost undrinkable. The last two bottles were just disappointing. Hmmmm

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White

2012 Bodega del Fin del Mundo Postales Del Fin Del Mundo Patagonia Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

3/11/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

84 points

Crisp green apple. Light spritz immediately after popping. That fades within 30 minutes. Creamier at a slightly warmer temp, which we preferred.

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Red

2012 Mark West Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

2/22/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

87 points

Smooth. Medium mouth feel. Sweeter as it opened up. Vanilla and cherry notes. Strawberry with some white pepper on the finish.

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Red

2010 Flipflop Wines Pinot Noir California (view label images)

2/10/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

72 points

Much more watery than previous bottles. Felt like a $5 bottle for once. Hope it was a fluke.

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Red

N.V. The Naked Grape (US) Pinot Noir California (view label images)

2/10/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

85 points

Pleasantly surprised. Fruit forward, but with a heavier mouthfeel than expected and a lovely spicy finish. Great QPR.

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Red

2010 Broken Earth Winery Quadrant (Copper) Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/7/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

86 points

Hint of fizz. Lots of cherry. Thin mouth feel.

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White

2012 The Seeker Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (view label images)

2/6/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

89 points

Tart green apple, crisp. Then, creamy as it warms. Don't serve overly chilled. Libel with our Mexican dinner, as well as alone later in the evening.

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Red

2010 Sbragia Family Merlot Home Ranch Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/29/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

91 points

Lots of pepper and oak. Never would have pegged this as merlot. Excellent and would drink again.

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Red

2011 Acronym California Red Blend (view label images)

1/14/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

72 points

Whoa. Sweet. Just cloyingly sweet.

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Red

2011 Luc Pirlet Vin de Pays d'Oc Syrah/Mourvèdre Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/3/2014 - FullerFamily wrote:

70 points

Bad bottle.

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Red

2013 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay (view label images)

11/28/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

74 points

Better than last year's offering, but that still isn't saying much.

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Red

2012 Concha y Toro Carménère Casillero del Diablo Reserva Central Valley (view label images)

11/26/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

93 points

Lots of new oak, green olive, cedar. Would have guessed it was a petite sirah.

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White

2012 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc Viognier Clarksburg White Blend (view label images)

11/19/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

91 points

Wonderful with sushi. Crisp, fruity, yet not too suite. Great QPR.

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Red

2011 Noble Vines 1 California Red Blend (view label images)

10/29/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Similar to apothic red. Hint of sweetness. Good mid week sipper.

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Red

2010 Michael-David Vineyards Petite Petit Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

10/21/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Tasted more like a zin to me. Never would have guessed a PS. Virtually no oak. Lots of red fruit.

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Red

2011 Woot Cellars Phat Goose Central Coast Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/27/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

82 points

Peppery and fruitier than expected. Good midweek sipper with dinner. Suggest a run through aerator for better nose.

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Red

2011 Mudgee Wines Durif (view label images)

9/23/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

88 points

Very good at this young age. PNP had some unpleasant heat, so decanted for a couple of hours. Much improved. Lots of dark berries and fruitier than I expected. No huge tannins or oak to speak of.

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Red

2008 Mähler-Besse Graves Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/19/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

92 points

Excellent on pop n pour. Great value. Lovely with charcuterie plate.

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Red

2007 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia (view label images)

8/18/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

Tight sour cherry on pop n pour. After 1 hour decant this wine is amazing. Oaky with lots of raspberries and a green pepper finish.

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Red

2011 The Crusher Petite Sirah Clarksburg (view label images)

8/5/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

93 points

Super fruity. Smooth. Not typical of the varietal, but lovely. Never would have identified it as PS. Will buy again.

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Red

2008 Super Hero Wines InZINerator California Zinfandel (view label images)

8/4/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

93 points

Heavy oak nose and initial taste. Nicely resolved tannins. Much better than previous taste in Sept 2012.

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Red

1998 Foppiano Petite Sirah Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/2/2013 - FullerFamily Likes this wine:

90 points

Nose of oak and leather; expected more structured tannins from the nose, but got a soft, fruity palate. Nice. Tannins fully integrated at this point. Drink now.

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Red

2008 Wellington Syrah England Crest Sonoma Valley (view label images)

7/23/2013 - FullerFamily wrote:

89 points

Big blueberry and pepper notes. Excellent choice for meat/cheese tray. Better day 1.

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Red

1996 Foppiano Petite Sirah Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/11/2013 - FullerFamily Likes this wine:

85 points

thin mouth feel, soft tannins, not much fruit - definitely drink now

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