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2015 Viña Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Maipo Valley

7/14/2019 - RDHudak wrote:

87 points

Cat urine nose with dark fruit, almost SB like. Does not appear on the palate, but this definitely benefited from a decant.

RDHudak commented:

5/19/21, 4:10 PM - Hi Trey. Yeah, definitely sounds like SB,. but the funky nose was what I was referring to

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2014 Scott Paul Cellars Pinot Noir La Paulée Willamette Valley

3/27/2020 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine:

92 points

PnP and am amazed at the quality of this. Well balanced on the feminine side . Vibrant red fruit, delicious. This might be one of the best QPRs I have had in some time. If this comes back on wine Library wine text, I am sending it in...

RDHudak commented:

3/28/20, 7:39 AM - Lou, you know this caught my eye with your tasting note. I haven't tried it yet, but it may be opened tonight. Stay well, my friend.

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2014 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

2/6/2020 - Coupe 60 Likes this wine:

91 points

Only had a small taste after a PnP. Dark fruit , cassis. Fairly full bodied. Nice long finish. Drinking well now.

RDHudak commented:

2/7/20, 6:14 AM - Hi Lou! I see we're still drinking similar wines :)
I'll be opening a bottle of this tonight! Thanks for the review and I hope you're well.

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2014 Esser Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California

5/8/2019 - RDHudak wrote:

89 points

Darn good for the money. Loads of dark fruit, char and earth without the cheap taste normally associated with this price point. A moderate comlexity, full body and loq acidity made this a great week night bottle. 89-90

RDHudak commented:

10/22/19, 3:03 PM - Great to hear from you Lou! Please let me know if you end up trying it.
RDHudak commented:

12/9/19, 5:27 PM - Glad to hear that Lou, and I completely agree.

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2011 Congruence Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

11/16/2018 - RDHudak wrote:

92 points

C: Quite dark with no signs of age. N: Big red fruit, red raspberry for sure, red and black cherry. P: Red cherry, dark red fruit, some spice. Medium body and medium acidity. F: Medium+ full of dark and red fruits.
IMPORTANT: This definitely needs a decant and absolutely flourishes. I've had this open for 3 hours and it's still evolving. I served it blind and all noticed that it continued to evolve and get better. The wine in the bottle was significantly more restrained than the decanted version. We planned on drinking a glass or two, but the bottle was done. 91-92

RDHudak commented:

11/18/18, 4:35 PM - Maybe very, very slightly, but I honestly don't think I would have detected it without having seen from the winemaker that it had those notes. I am a big Congruence fan and this is Damn good, especially for the vintage.

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2012 Soos Creek Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend

2/4/2016 - RDHudak wrote:

91 points

Almost too young to rate. This was popped after arrival cross country and initially was acidic, with a (possible) slight effervescence. After two hours in the decanter, the dark fruit and earthy notes started to emerge, but this definitely needs more time, but seems to have potential.

RDHudak commented:

2/10/16, 8:20 PM - No sir, I'm Rick Hudak, also from WB. Cheers!

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2007 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio Red Blend

8/15/2015 - RDHudak wrote:

91 points

The fruit seemed to be fading in the well stored bottle. Tobacco, dried fruit, dark fruit. Medium body with medium finish. 90-91

RDHudak commented:

8/16/15, 8:32 AM - There was still a good amount there, just nothing like it was in the past. That said, for my tastes, I agree with the "drink now" assessment. Cheers

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2011 Halcon Vineyards Syrah Alturas Yorkville Highlands

5/9/2013 - RDHudak wrote:

91 points

Barrel sample. Beautiful dark color. Surprisingly fragrant nose of earth,spice and tons of floral fragrances. Obvious cool climate Syrah profile. Medium plus acidity. Medium finish of the same that was surprisingly well integrated but obviously young. Especially considering this was a barrel sample, this was very very good. 91+

RDHudak commented:

5/10/13, 7:35 PM - Yup, from the barrel. non blended, fined, etc. That said,I expected a much more raw product, but this was very good. We didn't give it much air, but I suspect it would have made a huge difference.

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2009 I Giusti & Zanza Belcore Toscana IGT Sangiovese

12/29/2012 - RDHudak wrote:

91 points

N: Fresh soil, dust, leather and dark berry. P: Dusty red berry, earth, lots of leather, rustic but smooth tannins and some red apple. F: Medium with more of the same and a snap of acidity that brings you back for more. Very food friendly and waaay out drinks its price point. 91+

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12/29/12, 6:26 PM - I have consistently enjoyed this, for the price. It definitely seems to get better with a decant as well.

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