Tasting Notes for orwines

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2014 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Muschelkalk Baden (view label images)

1/10/2024 - orwines wrote:

94 points

So good! Light and just absolutely crushable. Very lively on the palate but so much going on. Red fruit and crunch.

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Red

2020 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herzog Spätburgunder Haardt Pfalz (view label images)

1/10/2024 - orwines Does not like this wine:

Not my thing. Really rich and oaky. Lots of lipstick. Some people would love it for these polished up reasons. For me, it's not good.

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Red

2018 Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay La Charme aux Prêtres Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/24/2023 - orwines wrote:

80 points

Oak city

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Red

2007 Azienda Agricola Trinchero Barbera d'Asti Superiore Vigna del Noce (view label images)

8/30/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

92 points

A delicious example of Barbera

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White

2020 Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle Prié Blanc (view label images)

8/30/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

91 points

Crisp and delicious

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Red

2017 Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Les Angles Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/28/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

92 points

After an hour in the decanter, this sings. Beautiful wine.

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Red

2013 Lorenzo Accomasso Barolo Riserva Rocche dell'Annunziata Vigna Rochette Nebbiolo (view label images)

8/28/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

94 points

Quintessential.

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Red

2019 Barbacàn Alpi Retiche Nebbiolo (view label images)

8/8/2022 - orwines wrote:

92 points

Delicious, fresh take on Nebbiolo. Super fun.

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White

2013 Anne Amie Pinot Noir Blanc Prismé Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

8/6/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

92 points

Reminds of a Northern Rhone white with age. Rich, decadent, creamy, honeycomb, orange zest, ginger, butter cookies.

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Red

2019 Domaine Pêcheur Côtes du Jura Cuvée des Trois Cepages Red Blend (view label images)

7/24/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

89 points

Crushable rose-like

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White

2018 Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Arbois La Flandre Chardonnay (view label images)

7/24/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

90 points

Still a baby

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Red

2012 J. Christopher Pinot Noir Sandra Adele Willamette Valley (view label images)

7/24/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

92 points

Plenty of time left.

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White

2016 Anne Amie Pinot Noir Blanc Prismé Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

7/24/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

90 points

Ready to drink. Absolutely stunning pairing with caramel stroopwafels.

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Red

2020 Redolent Brother From Another Mother Oregon/Washington Red Blend (view label images)

7/24/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

91 points

With air, this blossoms wonderfully. Saw the note about J. Lohr. Not sure how that would happen, as this wine is produced in Oregon.

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Red

2016 Domaine Monier Perréol St. Joseph Syrah (view label images)

7/3/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

92 points

A syrah lovers Syrah

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White

2018 Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Vent d'Ange Mise Tardive Chardonnay (view label images)

7/3/2022 - orwines Likes this wine:

90 points

Found JamesD23 notes to be spot on.

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Red

2013 Renato Motalli Valtellina Superiore - Valgella Le Urscele Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/23/2021 - orwines Likes this wine:

90 points

Lighter, more elegant styled Nebbiolo.

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Red

1920 Bodegas de la Real Divisa Rioja Abalos Marques de Legarda Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

11/23/2021 - orwines wrote:

95 points

Would have thought much, much younger. Delicious, if you like older Rioja.

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Red

2018 Gérard Mugneret Bourgogne Les Rouges Champs Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/20/2021 - orwines wrote:

87 points

I like this wine but the Brett gets in the way of something that could probably be much more delicious.

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Red

2019 Charles Lachaux Bourgogne La Croix Blanche Pinot Noir (view label images)

7/13/2021 - orwines wrote:

91 points

Fresh and clearly whole cluster. These wines seem to drink well young.

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Red

2009 Domaine Lionnet Cornas Terre Brûlée Syrah (view label images)

6/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

flawed

CORKED. So f'ing frustrating. Save a wine for 10 years and then it's corked. Wish that would never be a thing.

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Red

2009 Dupont-Tisserandot Mazis-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/24/2021 - orwines Likes this wine:

93 points

Took 3 hours in a decanter to open up and show its pretty side.

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White

2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien Blanc Chardonnay (view label images)

10/15/2020 - orwines wrote:

94 points

Yum. This is either your style or it isn't. If it is, you will love it.

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Red

2011 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT Sangiovese (view label images)

10/21/2020 - orwines wrote:

95 points

Elegant. Gains power with air. But quite pretty overall.

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Red

2004 Westrey Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge Dundee Hills (view label images)

12/9/2020 - orwines wrote:

94 points

A mind blower. Tastes so fresh. I thought it might be a current vintage wine. Crazy. Tons of life left. Still very primary. Reminded me of Eyrie.

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Red

1985 Bonny Doon Vineyard Pinot Noir Bethel Heights Vineyard Willamette Valley

12/7/2020 - orwines wrote:

93 points

1985 in WV was special, clearly.

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Red

2006 Grochau Cellars Syrah Rogue Valley (view label images)

12/7/2020 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Took a while, but man, is this in a good spot. Reminds me of aged Cornas.

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White

2019 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

12/14/2020 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Young Sancerre in a beautiful spot.

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White

2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

94 points

So consistently good.

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Red

2009 Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

92 points

A hedonistic delight.

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Red

2002 Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi Veneto IGT Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

10/7/2020 - orwines wrote:

95 points

Fantastic.

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Red

2018 Alfredo Maestro El Marciano Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Garnacha, Grenache (view label images)

10/8/2020 - orwines wrote:

79 points

Makes a very compelling case for the use of SO2. Yowza. Tastes like a science experiment from another planet. Maybe that's the point. 🤷

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Red

2014 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese (view label images)

12/10/2020 - orwines wrote:

95 points

Fantastic.

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Red

2012 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills (view label images)

3/8/2016 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Still a baby. Took about 5 hours decanting to open and really show its stuff. Wine's got soul for sure. Clearly Dundee too.

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Red

2010 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace Diamond Mountain (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

95 points

Strong showing.

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Red

1991 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/17/2021 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Classic

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Red

2017 Christophe Pacalet Moulin-à-Vent Gamay (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

87 points

A lot of Brett.

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Red

2018 Julien Duport Côte de Brouilly lieu-dit Brouilly Gamay (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

92 points

Great QPR

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White

2017 Alice et Olivier De Moor Bourgogne-Aligoté (view label images)

3/20/2020 - orwines wrote:

85 points

Way too much VA for me.

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White

2014 Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou Blanc Chardonnay (view label images)

3/9/2021 - orwines wrote:

100 points

To quote my wife, "little lightning bolts of happiness."

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Red

2012 I Custodi Etna Ætneus Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese (view label images)

1/13/2020 - orwines wrote:

89 points

Solid. Lighter bodied. More PN like. In great shape at 8 years old.

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White

2001 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve Personnelle Alsace (view label images)

10/9/2011 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Beautiful and delicious wine.

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Red

2008 Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (view label images)

6/5/2011 - orwines wrote:

90 points

Well made wine that's drinking well now. More time and it'll probably drink even better. And you can't beat the price.

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Red

2008 Carlton Hill Pinot Noir Reserve Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

6/5/2011 - orwines wrote:

89 points

This is a 90+ wine, but it needs time. Probably 1-3 years at least.

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Red

2006 Laura Volkman Pinot Noir Rachel Estate Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

6/5/2011 - orwines wrote:

92 points

Great wine from a great producer. Probably would drink in the next couple of years.

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Red

2004 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

3/7/2011 - orwines wrote:

98 points

Probably the best domestic Pinot I've had in 5 years. Silly good. Drinking beautifully. I wish I had 20 bottles of this wine.

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Red

2007 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Cherry Grove Willamette Valley (view label images)

1/8/2011 - orwines wrote:

94 points

One of the best Pinot noirs I've had in a while. Great, great juice. Dark and juicy (black cherry/boysenberry) fruit. Some black cherry cola. Nice acidity as well. Great finish. Just a beautiful wine.

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Red

2006 Brick House Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais Ribbon Ridge (view label images)

1/8/2011 - orwines wrote:

92 points

Delicious and complex.

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Red

2008 Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Eola - Amity Hills (view label images)

10/31/2010 - orwines wrote:

93 points

Delicious.

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Red - Fortified

N.V. Smith Woodhouse Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port Blend (view label images)

6/13/2010 - orwines wrote:

91 points

Drinking quite well.

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