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Tasting Notes for SipsnTips

(138 notes on 116 wines)

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Red

2011 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/28/2023 - SipsnTips wrote:

90 points

needed more depth and complexity.

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Red - Fortified

1999 Whidbeys Washington Port Red Blend (view label images)

5/28/2023 - SipsnTips wrote:

90 points

nice port. could go a few years longer. But time to drink up. Tons of sediment thrown off.

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Red - Fortified

2000 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Port Blend (view label images)

5/28/2023 - SipsnTips wrote:

94 points

Very nice. Tasting great. Still has plenty of time in the bottle to go.

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Red

2008 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Holiday Red Wine Napa Valley (view label images)

4/7/2023 - SipsnTips wrote:

we really enjoyed this wine. smooth complex blend.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2007 Woodbridge Muscat California (view label images)

2/5/2022 - SipsnTips wrote:

past prime. still drinkable

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Red

2009 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District (view label images)

11/28/2021 - SipsnTips wrote:

very nice cab franc... drinking now

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Red

2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

11/28/2021 - SipsnTips wrote:

96 points

wow! fantastic. fruit was luscious and enjoyable. tannins softening but still there to give support. Loved this bottle.

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Red

2009 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

11/28/2021 - SipsnTips wrote:

fantastic. Drinking great now. tannins are smooth and round.

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Red

2008 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity Napa Valley (view label images)

2/15/2020 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

fantastic. time to drink up.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2007 Woodbridge Muscat California (view label images)

2/15/2020 - SipsnTips wrote:

89 points

drinking now. will not get any better with age.

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Red

2007 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

2/15/2020 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

Time to drink now. will not get any better with age.

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White

2013 Barnett Vineyards Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

5/13/2017 - SipsnTips wrote:

95 points

Tasting fantastic. Smooth, buttery, not over oaked. flavors danced on the tongue. The palate is well rounded, full bodied, nice fruit with very faint lemon, pear, layered, moderate oak, hints of pineapple, apple butter, medium plus finish.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

N.V. Pellegrini Vineyards Finale Vintner's Pride North Fork Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

2/26/2017 - SipsnTips wrote:

89 points

Drinking nice. opens up after about 10 min in the glass

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Red

2006 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon 10th Anniversary Napa Valley (view label images)

2/26/2017 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

really enjoyed this. was at it's peek

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Red

2006 St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon Dollarhide Estate Napa Valley (view label images)

2/26/2017 - SipsnTips wrote:

88 points

drink now . starting to lose complexity

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Red

2006 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7 Cardiac Hill Stags Leap District (view label images)

9/23/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

97 points

Wonderful silk smooth tannins. nice red stone fruit on the front pallet. Went amazing with the NY Strip. This bottle was at it peak and was simply wonderful to enjoy.

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White

2007 Rosenblum Cellars Kathy's Cuvée California White Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/14/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

flawed

Bottle had gone bad.

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Red

2005 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 6 Rutherford (view label images)

4/14/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

Still holding up nice. could use another 2 to 4 years in the bottle. fruit still alive and kicking.

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Fruit/Vegetable Wine

N.V. Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery Cranberry Cranberry Whistle Iowa

1/1/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

90 points

THe rating is Based on what I would expect a Fruit (non-Grape) wine. This wine was simply fantastic with our roast turkey. Not overly sweat, and not to dry. Was a Perfect match for our Christmas Turkey.

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Red

2004 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Stags Leap District (view label images)

1/1/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

mine was at it's peak. decanted for an hour. Opened up and really shined. Fantastic with the Turkey.

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Red

2005 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Misté Hill Stags Leap District (view label images)

1/1/2016 - SipsnTips wrote:

95 points

Simply amazing, soft well rounded tannins, great fruit. went perfect with the Beef Wellington.

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Red

2010 Vista Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir Piedmont Willamette Valley (view label images)

12/19/2015 - SipsnTips Likes this wine:

92 points

Really enjoyed this. nice balanced complexity. round and smooth but not silky.

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Red

2008 Neal Family Vineyards Petite Syrah Rutherford Dust Petite Sirah (view label images)

12/12/2015 - SipsnTips wrote:

92 points

was nice. took about 30 min in the glass to open up

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Red

2010 Barnett Vineyards Petit Verdot Spring Mountain District (view label images)

6/14/2015 - SipsnTips wrote:

92 points

Dark Fruit, smooth Tanins. Could hold another 2 + years. tasting great.

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Red

2011 Barnett Vineyards Pinot Noir Tina Marie Vineyard Green Valley of Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/1/2014 - SipsnTips wrote:

92 points

wonderful full of fruit. drinking best now.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2007 Château de Myrat Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

6/1/2014 - SipsnTips wrote:

yummmy. needs some more years to smooth out the acid

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Red

2006 Schweiger Vineyards Dedication Spring Mountain District Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/1/2014 - SipsnTips wrote:

yummmy. showing perfectly

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Red

2008 Miner Family Sangiovese Gibson Ranch Mendocino County (view label images)

6/1/2014 - SipsnTips wrote:

nice pizza wine. nothing exciting.

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Red

2007 Del Dotto Cabernet Franc Napa Valley (view label images)

3/7/2014 - SipsnTips wrote:

Lots of fruit still. Very nice.

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Red

2006 Frazier Cabernet Sauvignon Memento Napa Valley (view label images)

11/10/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

95 points

smooth, lots of complexity and red fruit.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2007 Château de Myrat Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

11/10/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

99 points

Liquid Gold...

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Red

2009 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Cyrus-Ryan Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)

10/26/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

WOnderful, full bodied, lots of fruit. decanted for an hour.

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Red

2006 Miner Family Zinfandel Napa Valley (view label images)

10/26/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

91 points

At it's peak. smokey, smooth and full of black fruit

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Red

2010 Yarra Yering Malbec Yarra Valley (view label images)

6/15/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

80 points

this tasted alot better

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2006 Mayo Family Winery Gewürztraminer Late Harvest Kunde Ranch Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

1/27/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

Still showing fantastic

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2006 St. Supéry Moscato North Coast (view label images)

1/26/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

80 points

past prime

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Red

2007 Raphael La Tavola North Fork Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/26/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

84 points

starting to go down. Drink Now

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Red

2006 St. Supéry Cabernet Franc Napa Valley (view label images)

1/26/2013 - SipsnTips wrote:

87 points

Drink Now. Losing complexity

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White

1999 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

Toasted almond. Nice smooth. Not smokey. Nice with a butter nut squash soup and bacon.

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White

2001 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

84 points

Losing its flavor profile.

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White

2002 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

91 points

Tasting very nice. Smooth with a nice acid backbone. Hints of toast. Very yummy

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White

2005 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

93 points

Very nice balance between acid and fruit. Ready to enjoy now.

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White

2006 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

87 points

Light fruit beginning to fade. Nice and smooth with a acid backbone to enjoy

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White

2007 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

91 points

Tasting really nice. Enjoyed this a lot.

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White

2009 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

87 points

Smooth steady acid profile. Tasting well will hold another 5 to 6 years.

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White

2011 Tower Estate Sémillon Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

90 points

Clean crispy. Nice green apple and plum. Pair well with spicy foods without the sweetness.

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White - Fortified

N.V. Hungerford Hill Muscat Liquer Pokolbin (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

92 points

Simply yummy! This is a great complex Carmel wine. Loved it

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Red

2010 Hungerford Hill Shiraz Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

92 points

Velvet smooth at first. Slight green apple on finish. Nice overall balance

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White

2008 Hungerford Hill Chardonnay Epic Hunter Valley (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

94 points

Wow! Toasted marshmallows. Creamy smooth yellow citrus. Very nice!

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White - Sparkling

2008 Hungerford Hill Dalliance Sparkling New South Wales Pinot Blend, Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/11/2012 - SipsnTips wrote:

91 points

Nice baked bread on the bouquet. Smooth and refreshing.

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Tasting Notes: 138 notes on 116 wines

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