Tasting Notes for wine n joy

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2013 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

10/19/2017 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep red/purple. blackberry, currant, black cherry. full bodied, good finish. significant tannins, slightly peppery. steak

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2014 Cantine Colosi Nero d'Avola Sicilia (view label images)

10/19/2017 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

93 points

deep red/purple. Blackberry, currant, plum. full bodied. paired with ny strip steak. delicious

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2012 Pasqua Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

10/19/2017 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep cherry red. notes of cherry and red raspberry. medium to full bodied. paired with roast beef. delicious.

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White

2014 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles Chardonnay (view label images)

4/3/2017 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

Medium straw color, full body for a white. Notes of honeysuckle butterscotch. Slightly buttery mouthfeel. Very nice. Served with herbed chicken.

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2011 Grgich Hills Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

red/purple. med. body. plum/currant. Medium body. Pleasant finish. served with braised short ribs.

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White

2013 Domaine Yves Martin Sancerre Chavignol Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

pale straw, medium body. crisp, pineapple, melon. crispness paired well with jerk chicken.

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2013 Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

Straw. medium body, melon. Slightly acidic. Medium body. nice finish. served with breast of veal.

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2014 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Gamay (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

cherry red. Red fruit, cherry, raspberry. Medium body and finish. served with NY strip steak.

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2013 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

bright cherry red. red fruit; cherries, raspberry, currant. Very fruit forward. Medium body, some tannin. Medium finish. Served with meat loaf.

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2012 Wente Vineyards Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Riva Ranch Arroyo Seco (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy wrote:

88 points

Cherry red. Light to medium body, cherries, plum. initially a little rough, benefitted from decanting . okay, but a little disappointing. served with lasagne.

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White

2014 San Michele Appiano (St. Michael-Eppan) Pinot Grigio Alto Adige - Südtirol (view label images)

6/5/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

pale straw. Pear, melon. Tangy, some acid. Medium body. served with chicken braised in wine and mustard.

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Red

2010 Hendry Zinfandel Blocks 7 & 22 Napa Valley (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

93 points

cherry red. fruit forward, cherry, strawberry. full bodied, modest finish. delicious. paired with porterhouse.

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2010 Antoniolo Gattinara Nebbiolo (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

cherry red. medium body. red fruit; red raspberry, strawberry. modest tannins. paired with turkey

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Red

2012 Skinner Mourvèdre El Dorado (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

dark purple, medium to full body. plum black cherry, medium tannin and finish. paired with steak.

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2006 Château Montviel Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep purple/ ruby. opaque. dark red fruit; cherry, plum. full bodied, solid tannins and strong finish. paired with marinated strip steak

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White

2013 William Fèvre Chablis Champs Royaux Chardonnay (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

medium straw color, medium body. green apple, banana
paired with veal

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White

2013 Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray Chenin Blanc (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

pale straw. Sweetish, butterscotch, honeysuckle. buttery mouthfeel. medium body, paired with chicken

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White

2014 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Valdadige (view label images)

2/1/2016 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

straw color, notes of melon, apple. medium body and finish.

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Red

2006 Château Haut-Brisson La Réserve St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/25/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

93 points

Deep cherry red/ opaque. Red fruit, red raspberry,cherry. fruit forward, ling mild finish mellow tannins. paired excellently with Christmas goose.

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2012 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo Greco di Tufo DOCG (view label images)

6/28/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

89 points

very pale, clear color. crisp, some citrus, pineapple. light body. paired with swordfish.

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2011 Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah Napa Valley (view label images)

6/28/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

dark purple/ opaque. very dark fruit. plum black cherry. full bodied, modest tannins, not too assertive. paired nicely with rib eye.

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White

2012 Willm Pinot Blanc Reserve Alsace (view label images)

6/28/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

Light straw color, lean to greenish tinge. Lichee nut, medium body and finish. paired with roast chicken

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2013 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

6/28/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

89 points

Deep purple color, opaque. full bodied, dark fruit, black cherries, plum. paired with steak

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2011 Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

3/5/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

88 points

deep purple. opaque. nose of petrol. black fruit, plum, currant. long finish, fairly strong tannins, and a bit hot on the finish. paired with porterhouse steak.

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White

2012 Joseph Drouhin Saint Véran Chardonnay (view label images)

3/5/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

89 points

pale color. grassy, melon. light body, slightly acidic. paired with roast chicken.

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2013 J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay (view label images)

3/5/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

medium straw color. melon, pear. paired with sautéed monkfish. medium body.

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2013 Paolo Scavino Dolcetto d'Alba (view label images)

3/5/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

dark purple color. dark fruit, currant, plums. Full bodied, medium finish with smooth tannins. paired with porterhouse steak.

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2013 San Michele Appiano (St. Michael-Eppan) Pinot Grigio Alto Adige - Südtirol (view label images)

3/5/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

straw color, slight greenish cast. Crisp, green apple, honeysuckle. A touch of effervescence. Medium body and finish. paired with chicken biased in mustard and thyme.

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White

2010 La Scolca Gavi Etichetta Bianca Cortese (view label images)

1/15/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

88 points

very pale color. citrus, grassy. light bodied. a bit of a tang. paired with pork tenderloin.

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2012 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/15/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

light straw. green apple. grassy, slight tang. medium body. paired with chicken cutlets.

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2010 Domaine de la Mordorée Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/15/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

deep purple. dark red fruit, cherry plum. medium body and finish. paired nicely with braised short ribs.

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2011 de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

1/15/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

light straw, green apple, crisp. medium body and finish. drank with a ham and cheese soufflé

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2012 Joseph Mellot Sancerre Cuvée des 500 ans Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

1/15/2015 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

pale straw. grassy, minerally. slight honeysuckle. medium body and finish. paired well with roast chicken

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2009 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/17/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

deep cherry red. red fruit; cherries, raspberries. slightly earthy. full bodied, solid, but not oppressive tannins. paired with steak diane.

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2008 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

11/9/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

89 points

clear medium cherry red. red fruit, tobacco, earthy. good tannins and finish. good accompany to steak diane

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2011 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

11/3/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

cherry red color. red fruit; cherries, red raspberries. medium body and nice finish. paired with porterhouse steak.

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2008 Vincent Carême Vouvray Tendre Domaine de la Haute Borne Chenin Blanc (view label images)

11/3/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

deep straw color. Butterscotch, honeysuckle. good body, smooth, buttery mouthfeel. paired well with chicken, tempura.

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2009 Domaine Matrot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux Chardonnay (view label images)

10/16/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep straw color. pear, melon. full bodied, good finish. buttery mouthfeel. paired with roast chicken

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2012 Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Miller Ranch Napa Valley (view label images)

10/16/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

88 points

very pale. light body, modest nose. citrus, grapefruit/melon. okay, not outstanding. paired with swordfish puttanesca

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2013 Azienda Santa Barbara Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi (view label images)

10/16/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

very pale. pineapple, crisp.flinty. hint of effervescence. good finish, paired with herbed chicken.

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2010 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini Nebbiolo (view label images)

10/16/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

89 points

deep garnet color, dark fruit, plum earthy, petrol. full bodied, strong finish, substantial tannins. paired well with duck confit

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2010 Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Domaine Grand Romane Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

10/16/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep purple. opaque. Red fruit, raspberry, cherry. Full bodied, good finish, slight tannins. paired with porterhouse

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2009 Château Corbin XX de Corbin St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/28/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

dark purple color. black fruit, a hint of petrol, earthy. medium body and finish. some tannins, but not very pronounced. Paired with steak, eggplant parmaggiano

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2012 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

8/23/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

pale straw. pineapple, green apple. light body, crisp.
paired with trout meuniere almondine.

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2011 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino Fiano di Avellino DOCG (view label images)

8/21/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

90 points

medium straw color, tropical fruit, pineapple. medium body and finish. paired with pork chops

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2008 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Costasera Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

8/11/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

92 points

deep red/purple. Dark fruit, red raspberry, plums, currants. full bodied, good finish, modest smooth tannins. paired with eggplant parm, also porterhouse steak.

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2013 Paumanok Chenin Blanc North Fork (view label images)

8/11/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

91 points

straw color. pineapple, pears. smooth mouthfeel, very slight tang. paired with lamb chops well.

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2005 Coup de Foudre Cuvée 37.2 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/11/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

93 points

deep purple, lean slightly toward brick. Dark fruit; plum, black raspberry. quite fruit forward. Full bodied with some tannins, but not pronounced. Good finish. paired well with porterhouse steak, and with duck confit. I liked a lot.

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2006 Château Montviel La Réserve Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/18/2014 - wine n joy wrote:

90 points

deep purple. Red fruit, cherries, hint of plum. solid body and finish. paired with braised short ribs.

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2011 Quintodecimo Fiano di Avellino Exultet Fiano di Avellino DOCG (view label images)

7/18/2014 - wine n joy Likes this wine:

93 points

straw. medium body. tangy green apple, grassy. paired with pork tenderloin.

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