Tasting Notes for sachsmart

Red

2020 Cellier des Princes Côtes du Rhône Le Prince de Courthezon Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/21/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Dark fruit & oak. Structure. Decant & pair with food

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Red

2018 WINC Buellton Leap Year Red Blend California (view label images)

4/13/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

Not bad for a screwtop. Very fruit forward, can use some decanting

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Red

2020 Isolani Shiraz California (view label images)

3/25/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Dark fruits & plum. Succulent pallet. A little oak but mellows out with decanting

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White

2020 Scissor Kick Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon Western Australia Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

3/21/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Citrus apple and lime. Acidic

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White

2019 Rakes Point Merroir Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

3/9/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Evolved nicely in 2024

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Red

2014 Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion Vosne-Romanée Cuvée Dame Juliette Vieille Vigne Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/9/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Earthy and silky

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Red

2020 WINC Buellton 10/10 Would Drink Again Vin de France Grenache (view label images)

3/7/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

Bug red. Lots of Oak. Decant 2 hrs to get rid of the alcohol taste

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White

2019 Journey's End Winery Breaking Waves Western Cape Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

3/6/2024 - sachsmart wrote:

80 points

Acidic but thats it

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Red

2018 WINC Buellton Graciano Forma de Vida Lodi (view label images)

3/3/2024 - sachsmart wrote:

80 points

Very Oaky and medicinal.

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White

2019 Cuvée du Vatican Côtes du Rhône Réserve de l'Abbé Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/20/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Big bold white

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White

2019 Domaine Pastou Sancerre Les Boucaults Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

2/16/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

92 points

Absolutely gorgeous. Oak and green apples.

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Red

2020 Izak's 177 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Origin Swartland (view label images)

2/15/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Black fruit, currants, oak and leather. Nicely rounded tannins. Fruit forward

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Red

2018 Tulares Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/7/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

Cherries, oak and chocolate

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Red

2020 WINC Buellton L'Atelier du Sud France Gamay (view label images)

1/31/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Tart cherries, light & fruity. Pair with spicy dishes

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Red

2018 Château Fage Graves de Vayres Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/29/2024 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

The Merlot shows thru but a tad oaky. Will improve and soften with age

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Red

1983 Mari Paz Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

12/28/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

95 points

Rich pallet of cherries, leather and oak. Long legs. Excellent wine

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Red

2017 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/26/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

92 points

Way too young. Do not think of this till at least 2030. Highly structured and shows lot of potential.

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Red

2008 Patriarche Père et Fils Beaune Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/24/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

87 points

Sour cherries and light pallet. Almost like a Gamey.Pair with Asian or Indian food

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Red

2019 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon The Inaugural Napa Valley (view label images)

12/15/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

Dry & Oaky. Not like other Raymonds

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Red

2021 Andean Vineyards The Waxed Bat Mendoza Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

12/12/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Pretty young in 2023. Can age, shows a lot of cherries and oak. Structured. Age will make it approachable

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Red

2020 Cantine Due Palme Pillastro Nero Puglia IGT Red Blend (view label images)

12/10/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Nose full of dark fruit & coco. Balanced pallet with currants, leather and oak. Excellent QPR

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White

2019 Farinelli Pinot Grigio Colline Pescaresi IGT (view label images)

12/4/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Perfect for white pasta. Herbs, wet stone & honey suckle

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Red

2019 94558 Wine Merlot Threaded Tale Lodi (view label images)

12/3/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

87 points

Light pallet and fruit forward with high RS & 14.3 ABV. Imagine how sweet the grapes were.
Can age or good for that third bottle in a party

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Red

2020 The Perfect No. 6 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

11/29/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Bright fruit, cherries and oak.

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Red

2021 Cantina di Negrar Bardolino Classico Roccoloro Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

11/25/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

87 points

Very acidic with ripe cherries. Pretty young in 2023

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Red

2020 Espaldera Syrah Viñas Viejas Spain (view label images)

11/16/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Aging potential.Decant. In 2023 the wine displays a oaky mid pallet and an explosive jammy mouthfeel. The age should even out the Oak and make this an excellent wine.

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Red

2018 Whipstitch Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi (view label images)

11/11/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Dark fruit, currants, chocolate. Well rounded & mellow on the pallet. Fruit forward.

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Red

2018 Perpetuity Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

10/20/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Toasted oak & dark fruit. Dry.

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Red

2018 WINC Buellton Cabernet Sauvignon Broad & Pattison California (view label images)

10/4/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Fruit forward boquet & pallet. Structured. Oak & leather. Not bad for a screw top

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2019 WINC Buellton Malvasia Bianca Loves me Not Paso Robles Santa Barbara County (view label images)

9/27/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Semi dry. Good summer wine

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Red

2018 Ascencion Malbec Barrel Aged Salta (view label images)

9/21/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Fruit forward and ready in 2023. Not a long pallet

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White - Sparkling

2022 Quinta de Ramozeiros Douro Quinta de Ramozeiros White Blend (view label images)

9/18/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Fresh & acidic

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Red

2013 Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion Nuits St. Georges Cuvée Dame Marguerite Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/14/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

91 points

Sublime pallet. Great boquet. Little tanninic but still a silky smooth Burgundy

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White

2016 Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling Finger Lakes (view label images)

9/9/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Beautiful , elegant , acidic & mineral. Excellent dry Riesling

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Red

2019 WINC Buellton Cabernet Sauvignon Chop Shop California (view label images)

9/9/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

A little too Oaky. Decant 2 hrs

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White

2018 Henri Boillot Meursault Chardonnay (view label images)

9/9/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

91 points

Mineral & elegant

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Red

2017 Wyethia Flame Lodi Red Blend (view label images)

8/24/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Peppery nose. Chocolate, oak & tobacco

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Red

2016 Massolino Barbera d'Alba (view label images)

8/22/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Cherries on the nose. Good acidity. Structured

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Red

2018 Cellier des Princes Côtes du Rhône Le Prince de Courthezon Prestige Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/22/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Excellent

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White

2019 Le Chai au Quai Cabernet Blanc La Nuit Blanche Vin de Table Français (view label images)

8/16/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Buttery and mineral. Riesling alternative

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Red

2020 La Cabra Pintada Spain Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

8/5/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Cherries, oak & leather. Fruit forward

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Red

2017 Saracosa Governo Toscana IGT Sangiovese (view label images)

7/14/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Ripe cherries on the nose. Well rounded pallet with fruit and chocolate. Ready in 2023

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Red

2020 Vinovalie Cabernet Sauvignon Prestige de Mireval Comté Tolosan (view label images)

7/6/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

88 points

Tart cherries & oak. Fruit forward

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Red

2021 Cooper Point Merlot California (view label images)

7/3/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Oak, leather & chocolate. Decant

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White

2019 Casa de Vila Verde Vinho Verde White Blend (view label images)

7/3/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Crisp fresh & refreshing

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Red

2020 WINC Buellton Cabernet Sauvignon Sister Snake Western Cape (view label images)

6/30/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Dark fruit, currents, oak & leather. Decant

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Red

2018 Bodegas San Valero Cariñena La Cantera Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/10/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Cherries on the nose. Pallet of oak & leather. Fruit forward & well rounded with an even acidity profile. Long legs

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Orange

2022 Field Recordings Wine Skins Central Coast White Blend (view label images)

5/25/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Burnt orange. Tea on the nose. Herbs, honey & mellons. This is a really good wine

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Red

2015 Château Lauretan Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/21/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

89 points

Decant. Oak & leather. Dark fruit & currants. The Oak overpowers the pallet

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Red

2016 Louis Jadot Morey St. Denis Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/17/2023 - sachsmart Likes this wine:

90 points

Ripe cherries, earth & surprisingly structured. Good acidity

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