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Red
3/15/2024 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium ruby. Aromas of cedar, earth and hibiscus. Medium body, crisp acidity, heavier tannins (for Pinot), and good balance. Flavors of red apple, sawdust and hibiscus. Medium finish.
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Red
2/23/2024 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
96 points
Deep ruby color. Strong aromas of milk chocolate, plum and tobacco. Off dry, full bodied, crisp acidity, medium tannins, great balance with amazing flavors of plum, cocoa, and dark cherry. The finish is so long I stopped counting.

It’s young but crazy good.
Red
11/17/2023 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Perfect ruby color. Powerful aromas with whiffs of smoke, vegetal, spice and oak. Perfect balance with decent acidity, coating sweetness and delicious flavors of cranberry, baking spice and apple skins. Nice, long finish. Intense. .
Red
11/4/2023 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep ruby with a touch of haze. Moderate youthful aromas of cedar, black cherry and baking spice. Dry, medium full body, medium round tannins with a fair balance. Powerful flavors of black cherry, graphite, apple peel and spice rack. Medium finish.
Red
4/28/2023 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Pale brick red. Big, big aromas of hibiscus, mushroom and a bit of clove. Medium body. Good balance. Fresh acidity. Big flavors of cherries, loam, and not surprisingly hibiscus. Bit sweet. Long finish.
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Red
2/11/2023 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep, deep purple. Powerful aromas of funk, tobacco and peppercorns. Dry, big bodied, balanced acidity and tannin. Flavors of plum, milk chocolate and licorice. Long finish. A but young.
Red
12/3/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
91 points
Brick red. Moderate aromas of mushrooms and clove. Thin on the palette, medium acidity, moderate tannins and fair balance. Flavors of cranberries and a bit loamy. Drinkable.
Red
11/18/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium red. High hibiscus, baking spice and a whiff of forest floor. Balanced with low tannins and medium acidity. Thin on the palette. Flavors of cranberry, hibsiscus and a bit of mushroom. Short finish.
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Red
11/12/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
91 points
Deep red. Aromas of rhubarb, funk, and baking spices. Higher acidity, medium tannins (decanted over an hour), medium body and fair balance. Flavors of black currant, black cherry, and a touch of green pepper. Not bad.
Red
11/11/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep amulet red. Powerful aromas of grape stem, melon, and cedar. Full bodied, medium acidity, heavy tannin, and decent balance. Flavors of blackberries, cassis, and cedar. Good.
Red
8/7/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Amulet red. Aromas of barnyard, oak, and green pepper. Dry, big body, medium acidity, good tabun structure, and solid balance. Flavors of blackberries, cassis, and graphite. Medium finish.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium red. Aromatic with grape stem and green pepper. Dry, medium body, and fresh acidity. Flavors of red cherries, cassis, and a touch of cream.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Deep red. Moderate aromas of green pepper and grape stem. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, and medium tannins. Low flavors of pepper, ash, and greenery.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Medium red. Moderate aromas of green pepper, grape stem, and strawberries. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, and low tannins. Flavors of green pepper, cherries, and oak.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Deep ruby. Aromatic with green pepper, Szechuan pepper, and grape peel. Dry, medium full body, fresh acidity, and medium tannins. Flavors of grape stem and green pepper.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium red. Moderate aromas of rubber, green pepper, and grape stem. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, and medium tannins. Flavors of grape stem, oak, and rhubarb.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium garnet. Aromatic with funk and grape stem. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, and good balance. Flavors of cherries, red apple, and green pepper.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Deep red. Aromatic with greenery, red peel, and grape stem. Dry, light body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and decent balance. Flavors of red apple peel, lemon zest, and watermelon.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep garnet. Aromatic of graphite, grape stem, and cherries. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and good balance. Flavors of chalk, cherries, and rhubarb.
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Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
96 points
Deep garnet. Powerful aromas of cherrie, rhubarb, and gravel. Off dry, medium body, fresh acidity, medium tannins, and decent balance. Strong flavors of cherries, rhubarb, and grape soda.
Red
2019 Bevan Cellars Ontogeny Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
95 points
Deep garnet. Moderate aromas of cherries and graphite. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and good balance. Flavors of delicious red apples, graphite and a touch of greenery.
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White
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
No oak. Medium greenish. Aromatic with greenery, gravel, and a touch of menthol. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of grapefruit, lemon lime, and a touch of cream.
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Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
97 points
Medium ruby. Moderate aromas of roses and greenery. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and perfect balance. Powerful flavors of red apple, grape stem, violets, and cassis.
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Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
It’s got a lightsaber on the label! Medium red. Moderate aromas of apple and forest floor. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium dry tannins, and good balance. Flavors of cherries, red apple and grape stem.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
96 points
Deep purplish. Aromatic of cedar and graphite. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, crazy levels of balance. Flavors of black cherry, graphite, and bacon fat. It’s young but delicious.
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White
2019 Morlet Family Vineyards La Proportion Dorée Sonoma Coast Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Medium yellow. Powerful aromas of peaches, honeysuckle, and pear. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, medium tannins, and good balance. Flavors of honey, lemongrass, and peaches.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Medium red. Aromatic of hibiscus, soil and soil. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, and good balance. Flavors of raspberry, greenery, and hibiscus.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
95 points
Medium ruby. Aromatic with black cherry, raspberries, and hibiscus. Dry, medium-full body, fresh acidity, medium tannins, and good balance. Flavors of raspberry, hibiscus, and hard candy.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Pale ruby. Moderate aromas of violet, cherries, and greenery. Off dry, medium body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and good balance. Flavors of rhubarb, red cherry, cranberry, and lemon zest.
White
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Medium gold. Aromatic with butterscotch and florist. Off dry, light body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and good balance. Flavors of lemon zest, honeysuckle and a touch of butter.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Tasted at K Laz in Oakville.

Medium red. Aromatic with cedar and grape stem. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of red cherries, candy apples, and light grass.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Tasted at K Laz in Yountville

Medium red. Moderate aromas of cherries and licorice. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and great balance. Flavors of cherries, green pepper, and oak.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Medium red. Moderate aromas of greenery and rose petals. Dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of rhubarb, cherry, and asphalt.
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Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Tasted at K Laz in Yountville.

Deep ruby. Aromatic with oak land grape stem. Dry, full body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of black cherry, green pepper, and hard candy.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Tasted at K Laz in Yountville.

Medium ruby. Moderate aromas of oak, black cherries, and oak. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, medium tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of cherries, green pepper, and rhubarb preserves.

Made by Russel Bevan. 200 cases.
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
94 points
Tasted at K Laz in Yountville.

Deep ruby. Aromatic with red cherry and asphalt. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, medium tannins, and good balance. Flavors of red cherry, asphalt and licorice. Very good
Red
7/24/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Tasted at K Laz in Yountville.

Pale garnet. Moderate aromas of hibiscus and oak tree. Dry, light body, fresh acidity, and medium tannins. Flavors of red raspberry, hibiscus, and funk. 125 cases made.
Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
91 points
Deep red with some haze. Aromatic with green pepper, black olives, and plum. Off dry, medium body, fresh acidity, low tannin, and fair balance. Flavors of grape soda, black olive, and gravel. Surprising
Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
90 points
Medium red color. Moderate aromas of black cherries and green pepper. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, moderate tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of red cherry, slate, and grape stem. Medium finish.
Rosé - Sparkling
2016 Caraccioli Cellars Brut Rosé Santa Lucia Highlands Champagne Blend (view label images)
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Pale salmon and clear. Moderate aromas of florist shop and greenery. Off dry, medium body, crisp acidity, medium tannins, and good balance. Flavors of lemon meringue, strawberries, and clotted cream. Surprisingly good.
Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Does not like this wine:
88 points
Poured at RH Wine Vault in Yountville

Deep ruby. Powerful aromas with some age of vegetal, black cherry, and cedar. Dry, medium-full body, crisp acidity, high hard tannins, moderate flavors of black currant, black cherry, and asphalt. This was way too young.
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Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Deep purplish color with slight haze. Aromatic and aged with aromas of blackberries, hard candy, and slight vegetal. Dry, medium body, fresh acidity, low tannins, and fair balance. Moderate flavors of red cherries, rhubarb, and a touch of taffy. Medium finish. It’s good but at its age it’s a bit soft and flabby
Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ wrote:
88 points
Moderate garnet color with some haze. Moderate aromas of plum, greenery, and black cherries. Dry with a medium body, crisp acidity, medium round tannins, and fair balance. Flavors of black cherry, gravel, and green pepper. Long finish. Has a weird finish.
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Red
7/22/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
91 points
Medium red color. Moderate aromas with a whiff of age. Aromas of rose petals, vegetal and black berries. Dry, medium full body, crisp acidity, high soft tannins, moderate flavors of red cherry, plum and green pepper. Long finish. Young wine.
Red
4/15/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep purple. Aromatic baking spice, and cherry. Dry with heavier acidity. Gravelly tannins. Huge cherry flavors with baking spice and graphite. Long finish.
Red
4/2/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep ruby. Aromas of plum, cherry and black pepper. Full bodied with acidity winning out over the ripe fruit. Strong tannins but not overpowering. Big flavors of black cherry, toasted fennel seed and crisp apple. Long finish.
Red
3/26/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
93 points
Deep and dark ruby. Aromatic with cedar, spice, and bell peppe skins. Dry with young tannins. Bright acid overcomes an underlying sweetness. Flavors or black cherry, blueberry, apple skin and gravel. Really long finish.
Red
3/4/2022 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Ruby to brick red. Heavy hibiscus and vanilla aromas. Dry with medium acidity and decent tannin. A bit unbalanced to acid. Strong flavor of apple peel, raspberry and a touch of cream.
Red
12/4/2021 - ColluraJ Likes this wine:
92 points
Deep purple. Somewhat aromatic with cedar, punch of funk and fresh cut flowers. Dry with medium body, smooth acidity, low tannins with strong flavors of blackberry, cedar and graphite. Short finish.
Red
12/3/2021 - ColluraJ Does not like this wine:
88 points
Deep garnet. Aromatic with cedar, grape stem and graphite. Dry with a lighter body, crisp acidity a bit unbalanced (bit flavby) with moderate flavors of sour cherry, cedar and graohite. Short finish.
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