Tasting Notes for ddarienzo

this is a full bodies pinot, half way between a burgundy and a CA pinot- not too fruity, some "barnyard quality". at the Chaine event, an excellent match with short rib ravioli and herb crusted rack of lamb. too intense of pulled porl sdhank- the sauece very dweet

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2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands (view label images)

1/13/2008 - ddarienzo wrote:

delicious w/ blackened swordfish. lighter bodied than the Rochioli

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2004 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

1/7/2008 - ddarienzo wrote:

delicious with meat sauce and pasta

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2005 Turley Zinfandel Cedarman Howell Mountain (view label images)

1/5/2008 - ddarienzo wrote:

with french asian cuisine. this zin was very rough initially, it smoothed out but did not do well against the spices in lamb, duck and pork dishes that it was tried with

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White

2006 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas Vin De Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard Carneros White Blend (view label images)

1/5/2008 - ddarienzo wrote:

with french aisan appetizers very good

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1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/1/2008 - ddarienzo wrote:

wine still youthful. should have decanted it. nonetheless, even the first glass very good after it sat, subsequent glasses excellent with grilled prime strip steaks

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2005 Domaine Fabrice Gasnier Chinon Cuvée Fabrice Cabernet Franc (view label images)

12/30/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

awful

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2005 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)

12/30/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

had with left over prime rib - excellent match

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2005 Mas de Daumas Gassac Réserve de Gassac Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Blend (view label images)

12/28/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Drank at Girosal - not good

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White

2002 Edmunds St. John blonk! Paso Robles White Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/28/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Had at Girosal - Good

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Red - Fortified

2006 Sineann Zinfandel CJ Zinfandel Port Columbia Valley (view label images)

12/21/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Very good

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Red

2000 Coturri Winery The Founder's Series - Red Sonoma Valley Red Blend (view label images)

12/21/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

EXCELLENT!!!

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White - Off-dry

2005 Leonard Kreusch Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Auslese Mosel Saar Ruwer (view label images)

12/21/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Vunderbar!

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Red

2005 Turley Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

12/15/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

D liked it; C slightly disappointed

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2006 Sineann Abondante Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

12/14/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Very disappointing

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2006 Mollydooker Shiraz The Boxer South Australia (view label images)

12/12/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Good - better after it opened up. Cherry initially then peppery later. Good match with Rack o' Lamb. This was a Chirstmas present from the Young and Old Whites (cheap bastards)

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2004 Turley Zinfandel Atlas Peak (view label images)

12/11/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

not very fruity. subtle taste. had it with a 2005 for Dennis's birtday with pork chops

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2005 Turley Zinfandel Atlas Peak (view label images)

12/11/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

fruitier than 2004. had it with a 2004 for Dennis's birtday with pork chops

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2003 Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

12/11/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

crappy

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2006 Sineann Merlot Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

12/11/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

good

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Red

2006 Sineann Pinot Noir Oregon (view label images)

12/7/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

excellent

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2005 Coturri Winery Syrah Crane Vineyards Sonoma Valley

12/5/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

Coturri wines have devolved into two types: harsh and sweet. This syrah, despite 2 hours in a decanter, was still in the harsh category. Only slightly better with the fatty roast pork shoulder

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2006 Sineann Pinot Noir Lachini Willamette Valley (view label images)

12/5/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

C & Mja in Philly - fruit foward - paired nicely with prosciutto wrapped rabbit.

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2004 Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Malbec Don Nicanor Mendoza (view label images)

12/4/2007 - ddarienzo wrote:

awful

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