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2014 Fidelitas Malbec The Canyons Vineyard Red Mountain (view label images)

9/19/2020 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

94 points

Fidelitas consistently delivers with their Malbecs and this one is no different. Big bold dark fruit highlighted by ripe juicy plums, blackberries bursting with flavor, and light on tannins. Very easy (almost too easy!) to drink, even when fresh out of the wine fridge (55 degrees). Letting this one open up should accentuate the profile even more...if you can wait that long!! Drink now through 2022

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2009 Torres Ribera del Duero Céleste Crianza Tempranillo (view label images)

2/23/2019 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

89 points

Prototypical Ribera del Duero Tempranillo...the 09 vintage is still full of dark juicy plums and black cherries. Light tannins made this last bottle of our case after 10 years easy to drink...almost too much so as we wanted to savor it!

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2013 Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Limited Release Cougar Vineyard Wahluke Slope (view label images)

9/17/2018 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

90 points

Definition felt let this wine come to room temp and give it some air time. This is a great example of a typical Washington Syrah...great drinking wine but nothing that floors you. Big stone fruit, dark cherry, and light tannins. I’d definitely have be issue drinking this everyday or serving this to wine enthusiasts.

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2013 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Selection Russian River Valley (view label images)

9/17/2018 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

89 points

Don’t let the light ruby color deceive you on how this tastes...a nice full Pinot Noir with big fruit. Others mention cherries...which I agree with. I also get the strawberry notes...but not the cola. Super light tannins. Very easy drink with or without food!

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2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/22/2018 - shoyu76 Does not like this wine:

84 points

Waaay to jammy for my preference. Big bold fruit on the initial sip, but continues to get overly sweet on the back tongue. Profile is more Zinfandel than a balanced Meritage.

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2013 Michael-David Vineyards Syrah 6th Sense Lodi (view label images)

10/2/2017 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

87 points

Big, juicy, dark red cherries explode on the palate...a bit too fruit forward for my liking. There is some balance in this but overall is a one hit wonder.

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2009 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Maipo Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/20/2017 - shoyu76 Does not like this wine:

80 points

overpowering earthy/mushroom nose. Tart berries and heavy tannins. Wine stored at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Me thinks a bad bottle!

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2006 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Collection Central Coast (view label images)

1/30/2017 - shoyu76 Likes this wine:

88 points

Drinks more like a merlot or even a grenache rather than a Cab Sauv. Dark fruit profile with a full mouth.