Tasting Notes for oaklandwinelover

Red

2011 Mueller Pinot Noir Emily's Cuvée Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/1/2013 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

great light pinot noir. A bit peppery to start but smoothed out by the 2nd glass.

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Red

2010 Villa Creek Avenger Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/29/2013 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

Fantastic SMG indicative of the Paso Robles area. Great spice and perfect balance of the 3 varietals. It will continue to improve with more time in the bottle.

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Red

2008 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Franc Windacre Russian River Valley (view label images)

4/1/2013 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

90 points

it keeps getting better! robust fruit with a toasted vanilla finish

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Red

2009 Limerick Lane 1023 Russian River Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

3/31/2013 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

92 points

my favorite of their Zinfandels, well balanced, bold fruit

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2009 Christopher Creek Late Harvest Viognier Catie's Corner Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/31/2013 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

amazing honey taste without being too sweet

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Red

2008 Bella Vineyards The Crossing Sonoma County Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

2/17/2013 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

87 points

could use a bit more time on the rack

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Red

2010 Preston of Dry Creek Valley Cinsault (view label images)

11/19/2012 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

cedar with smoky bacon flavor

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Red

2008 Trefethen Dragon's Tooth Oak Knoll District Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/25/2012 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

92 points

well balance big red blend with bright fruit and beautiful garnet color

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Red

2009 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Windacre Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/29/2012 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

88 points

could use a bit more time to mellow out

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Red

2006 Kenneth Volk Cabernet Franc Paso Robles (view label images)

3/6/2012 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

91 points

Well balanced, fruit forward with good spice

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Red

2009 Justin Vineyards & Winery Focus Paso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

1/15/2012 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

95 points

Awesome! Fruit forward and Jammy but with good balance. Undertones of cocoa and bacon fat

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Red

2008 Bella Vineyards Zinfandel Belle Canyon Estate Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

12/10/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

91 points

by far my fav Bella Zin. Bold fruit, well balanced, with a hint of spice

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White

2010 Justin Vineyards & Winery Viognier Paso Robles (view label images)

11/5/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

bright crisp fruit with balanced minerality, great food wine

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White

2010 Trefethen Dry Riesling Oak Knoll District (view label images)

10/21/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

dry, crisp, citrus/apple flavors. Great minerality

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Red

2009 Villa Creek Garnacha Paso Robles (view label images)

9/22/2011 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

91 points

Fruit forward, yet balanced with a warm soft mouth feel. Light bacon fat with Mediterranean spice.

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Red

2008 Minassian-Young Black St. Peter Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

9/2/2011 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

90 points

fruit forward, full bodied red blend

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White

2007 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay Cuvée Sauvage Carneros (view label images)

8/22/2011 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

89 points

Bright fruit, light oak

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Red

2008 Villa Creek Mas de Maha Paso Robles Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

8/12/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

91 points

Skillfully blended tempranillo, grenache, mourvedre, cariginan berry fruit with warm spice and mild aok

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Red

2008 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/14/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

outstanding cab sauv and merlot blend, light oak with excellent paso qualities

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Red

2008 Halter Ranch "Ranch Red" Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/12/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

great red table wine, fruit forward with well balanced Mediterranean spice

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White

2009 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas Vin De Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard Carneros White Blend (view label images)

8/13/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

excellent staple light wine with food, well balanced with great acidity and bright citrus fruit

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White

2009 Trefethen Chardonnay Oak Knoll District (view label images)

8/8/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

well balanced chard with light oak and crisp finish

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White

2007 Standish Chardonnay Anderson Valley

7/16/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

light oak, crisp with balanced acidity and smooth honey finish

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Red

2006 Christopher Creek Deux Barriques Reserve Russian River Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/6/2011 - oaklandwinelover wrote:

90 points

allow to open up for about 15 minutes or so before drinking. Once it opens up, bold fruit with a beautiful garnet color, light bacon fat in the nose and finish

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White

2008 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Abraxas Vin De Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard Carneros White Blend (view label images)

7/3/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

89 points

perfect summer wine! light with a great balance of acidity and fruit (grapefruit/stone fruit)

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Red

2009 Preston of Dry Creek Valley L. Preston L.P. Red Red Blend (view label images)

7/2/2011 - oaklandwinelover Likes this wine:

90 points

one of my all time favorite red table wines..fruit forward with excellent balance