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(428 notes on 332 wines)

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2018 Sin Fronteras El Mechon California Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)
6/24/2020 - donna_w wrote:
85 points
Nice blend. Enjoyable with tapas as was suggested.
Red
6/24/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
I love Merlot and Karen's is a favorite. Sipping with some crackers and hummus is like the comfort of visiting an old friend.
Red
6/22/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
After hearing Matt discuss this wine on the NW webcam I had to try it. It did not disappoint.Had a bit of a bold zing, but was smooth and elegant in mouthfeel. Quite satisfying, will buy again.
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Red
6/19/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Nice red blend, soft, smooth and a good balance.
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Red
6/9/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Was drinking this wine during the Naked Wines virtual wine tasting zoom meeting. So cool to enjoy this mellow merlot with other Angel's. Cheers!!
Red
6/16/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
90 points
Love Richard's wines and love Sirah, so guess what I liked this wine and most definately will buy again...
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Red
6/16/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
91 points
Great red blend. Very much enjoyed. Looking forward to the other bottle.
Red
6/6/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
87 points
Lovely red blend that went down very nice. Great for sipping alone and certainly went well with the chili pasta I made. Didn't last long but the last couple of ounces I three into the brown rice mushroom risotto I was making. Perfect.
White
5/31/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
87 points
Beautiful wine. Fresh and tasty.
Red
5/20/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
89 points
One of my go to wines. Had it with surf and turf or grilled streak and shrimp cocktail for our self-isolating 20th anniversary dinner. Perfect!
Red
5/15/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Medium ruby color with plum raspberry and spice in flavor. Light bodied with medium tannins. Was a delight to have along with my French Dip sandwich.
Red
5/12/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
89 points
I let it decant for 30 minutes and it was hard to wait but worth it. From the first kiss on the lips to the full bold fruity mouth feel, I was taken in. Had it with zucchini lasagna one night and BLT the next night. Love the quirky name which I had t read up on to see why it was called that. Thanks Matt.
Red
5/10/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
88 points
Opened to let breathe for about an hour and was happy I did so. The color is rich and the taste is mellow.
White
5/8/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
83 points
Nice fruity and fresh wine. It is off dry with a peachy flavor. Think it is at it's peak right now.. Almost oo easy to drink, grin..
Red
5/6/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
90 points
Very approachable, smooth, rich and drinking nicely now.
Red
5/3/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Ths wine upon first taste said "hello, pay attention to me' and I did. It is intense with fruit, spice and soft tannins all rolled together to wake up the palate. The mouth feel was captivating and elegant. Also very affordable.
Red
4/29/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Robust yet smooth Shiraz. Rich and oaky. Loved it. Better than the last vintage which was good as well.
Red
4/27/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Bold, fruity and nicely structured Cab.
Red
5/1/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
88 points
Dark burgundy color with a rich aroma. The smooth berry and spice taste was just like music on the palate, lots of integrated melodies and elegant high notes. Drinking very nicely rght now.
Red
4/29/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
88 points
4/27/2020 Love Argentinian Malbecs and Jose's is like an old friend that I met for the first time and we bonded. It has great mouth feel and flavor. Drinking very nice right now. Look forward to other bottle I have and buying more in the future.
Red
4/20/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
90 points
4/20/2020: So I was sold on it as soon as I got the poof of aroma when popping the cork. I let it breathe for 45 minutes. Nice Cab that is drinking very well right now.
White
4/20/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Light golden straw in color. Light dry chardonnay with apple pear taste and a layer of toasted almonds. Creamy on the palate and overall very harmonious.
Red
2017 Montaria Portugal Red Blend (view label images)
4/12/2020 Great sipping wine during a zoom chat
Red
4/17/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
4/12/2020 Nice cab, rich and tasty.
Red
4/15/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
88 points
4/15/2020 Had this tucked away for a few years and it is drinking well now an d is very approachable. Upon removing the cork I was greeted with a wonderful puff of aroma which wet my palate. Oh it was lovely in the mouth. Rich and interesting with a nice finish.
Red
4/10/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
83 points
4/11/2020 Nice well structured wine but the fruit was a bit tart.
Red
4/12/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
93 points
6/26/2018 Each bottle is better than the last

8/28/2018 As the cool days are upon us in Northern Vermont, this is a great wine to wind down the day. It is deep burgundy in color and has aroma of dark fruit and caramel. It is full bodied with medium acidity and medium minus tannins. The taste is black cherry & plum taste and tactile experience is very smooth with a kick of spice as an end note on the medium finish.

4/08/2020 Still drinking very nicely
Red
4/6/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
91 points
4/6/2020 I had tucked this away fora few years and it is drinking very nice right now. Full bodied and well integrated with aromas and flavors of berry, vanilla and oak. Goes well with many things but I had it with home made hambone and black bean soup.
Red
4/1/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
90 points
Dark clear crimson colored with medium legs. Aroma of ripe berries and toast. First sips are juicy with fresh acidity and soft tannins. On the palate it is smooth, fruity with some spice and a pleasant medium length finish.
Rosé
3/31/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
83 points
Light and refreshing. Lots of small bubbles at first but they go away fast. But that is OK, it still tastes luscious
Red
3/30/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
91 points
3/28/2020 Quite a nice PN. Fruity and a bit off dry that gives a hint of sweetness. Paired nice with my home made chili. Also great to just sip.
Red
2015 Sin Fronteras El Mechon California Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)
3/27/2020 Drinking very nice right now. Glad I held it aside for a few years. Nice dark fruity blend.
White
3/23/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
83 points
Delicious, off dry and refreshing SB with melon flavors and aroma.
Red
3/20/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
85 points
When I could again have wine after my toe surgery, this is the one I chose as I knew please. And it did.
Red
3/7/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Had this with sushi tonight and it was a very nice pairing
Rosé
3/1/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
88 points
Liked it before so grabbed another bottle
Red
2/28/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
86 points
Somewhat aged but still fruity with a refreshing taste, this wine was very pleasing to sip.
Red
2/24/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
90 points
patience was rewarded. Nicely integrated and very smooth
Red
2/22/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
83 points
nice sipping wine
Red
Enjoyed this wine while sitting on the balcony of my cruise cabin. Does not get better than that.
Red
2/17/2020 - donna_w wrote:
Enjoyed this wine while sitting on the balcony of my cruise cbin. Does not get better than that.
Red
1/2/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
93 points
1/2/2020 drinking nicely now..
Red
2015 Jim Olsen BX California Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
1/2/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
87 points
1/6/2020 Enjoyed my last bottle of this vintage
Red
1/7/2020 - donna_w Likes this wine:
87 points
1/8/2020 Time to drink. So I did and loved it. Also I became philosophical about life and spiritual matters.
Red
12/25/2019 - donna_w Likes this wine:
93 points
12/25/2019 What a treat to have this with the Christmas meal. At 5 years cellaring it is smooth, smooth smooth!! Loved it so I upgraded the stars
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