Tasting Notes for Michael6296

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2004 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/16/2014 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Nearly at the end. Scrumptious.

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2009 K Vintners King Coal Washington Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

12/25/2013 - Michael6296 wrote:

95 points

Just added to my cellar. What a great Christmas gift from my brother-in-law Peter Erichsen. When I added this to my cellar tracker inventory on the Cor.kz ap, it vaulted to the number 1 ranking in my cellar. Wow.

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2004 Stewart Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/16/2013 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Huge and at its prime. Been in the cellar since 2007. Great nose. Big fruit. 10 down. 2 in the cellar signed by the winemaker.

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2010 Mollydooker Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

11/15/2013 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

With the aimster.

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2010 Ferrari-Carano Siena Sonoma County Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

12/7/2012 - Michael6296 wrote:

84 points

1st time. Pretty decent.

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2009 Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards Syrah Estate Vineyards (view label images)

5/5/2012 - Michael6296 wrote:

82 points

A bit green out of the bottle.

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2009 Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay Napa Valley (view label images)

5/5/2012 - Michael6296 wrote:

86 points

I liked it better than the community average. Not too oaky.

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2006 Renwood Zinfandel Cranky Old Vines Amador County (view label images)

5/5/2012 - Michael6296 wrote:

85 points

Yes. It's jammy.

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2007 Egelhoff Cabernet Sauvignon Walton Napa Valley (view label images)

4/25/2012 - Michael6296 wrote:

With burgers at the Worcester Residence Inn. Spoiled.

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2006 D.R. Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon DR II Napa Valley (view label images)

11/12/2011 - Michael6296 wrote:

91 points

Great wine. Open it an hour or so before drinking.

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2005 Kenneth Volk Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles (view label images)

9/10/2011 - Michael6296 wrote:

86 points

Great nose. Big cab start. Zin finish.

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2007 Domaine du Tariquet Côtes de Gascogne Classic White Blend (view label images)

5/11/2011 - Michael6296 wrote:

89 points

Consumed in France

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2009 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove McLaren Vale (view label images)

2/5/2011 - Michael6296 wrote:

93 points

R u kidding me. Roger at the Vineyard opened this up for a present..... I rate it 93 as if I paid for it. But for free. It's a 100.

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2007 Quintessa Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/20/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

93 points

Syracuse. Dinner with the Brangs. Great Italian food and a 2007 Quintessa. Holly cow. What more could you want?

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2004 Peter Lehmann Mentor Cabernet Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Wow.

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2008 Bodega Colomé Malbec Estate Calchaquies (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

88 points

Ok for a blending wine.

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2006 The Hess Collection Auction Lot 11 Red Wine - Small Block Series Mt. Veeder Red Blend (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

84 points

I didn't taste the 91 pts. A bit harsh, even after being opened and decanter for 3 hours. I'ld rather pay $25 more for Caymus.

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2008 Brancaia Tre Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Some of my fav mixing grapes. Nice.

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2008 Peter Lehmann Clancy's Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

My friend Nikki, a really cool chick said...this wine is like a bad hook up.... It smells good, looks, good...you bring it home, and then 2 seconds later.....

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2008 Peter Lehmann Layers Barossa Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

85 points

Nice. At the vineyard 90 plus

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2008 Sequana Vineyards Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Green Valley of Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

91 points

I hate limits, but.... Not bad if you have to drink one.

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2009 Bodega Colomé Torrontés Calchaquies (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Wow. I really liked this on at the 90 pt or better tasting at the Vineyard.

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2009 Bodega Colomé Torrontés Calchaquies (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Wow. Really liked this one at the vineyard tasting.

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2008 Peter Lehmann Riesling Barossa (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

89 points

At the vineyard tasting

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2008 The Hess Collection Chardonnay Su'Skol Napa Valley (view label images)

12/6/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

85 points

At the 90 pt tasting at the vineyard

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2006 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

11/23/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Phils birthday 2010

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2006 Eberle Zinfandel Paso Robles (view label images)

11/10/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

93 points

I think Gary Eberle played for Penn State. I wonder if he played with my buddy Jimmy Rosecranz from Syracuse. Anywho. Nice wine.

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2006 Villa San-Juliette Romantique Reserve Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

11/10/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

88 points

78% cab. The rest merlot. Not bad for $15. Thanks to Tom H, the distributor for bringing it by. Now thinking about a delicious pas a zin.

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2008 Four Vines Zinfandel Biker Paso Robles (view label images)

11/10/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Christian Tietje is one heck of a winemaker. A great taste for $26.00. wow

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2005 Bodegas LAN Rioja Reserva Tempranillo (view label images)

11/10/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

88 points

Big fruit right out of the bottle. Acid baby. At the Vineyard with all the wine snobs.

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2007 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Oakville (view label images)

7/7/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

94 points

Very very nice.

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2005 Rudd Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/7/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Whoa

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2006 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/18/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

97 points

Extraordinary.

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2006 Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Proprietary Red Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/18/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

At the Vinyards Hestan tasting.

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2006 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stephanie Napa Valley (view label images)

5/18/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

At the Hestan tasting

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2006 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

1/29/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Solid 90. Thans to Pat for sharing.

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2007 Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County (view label images)

1/23/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

87 points

At vineyard

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2007 Four Vines Petite Sirah Heretic Paso Robles (view label images)

1/23/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

At vineyard

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2004 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Four Soil Melange Napa Valley (view label images)

1/22/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Ms Pat bought this for us.

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2005 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa / Sonoma (view label images)

1/22/2010 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Dennis got us this.

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2005 Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles California Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/21/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

85 points

With Mike and Julie Brang and Tom, the owner of the Scotch and Sirloin.

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2006 Four Vines Petite Sirah Heretic Paso Robles (view label images)

12/21/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

With the Vineyard gang

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2005 Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles California Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/21/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

86 points

With Mike and Julie Brang and Tom, the owner of the Scotch and Sirloin.

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2003 Château Gloria St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/21/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

With Mike and Julie Brang and Tom, the owner of the Scotch and Sirloin.

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1993 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

12/21/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

With Mike and Julie Brang and Tom, the owner of the Scotch and Sirloin.

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2005 D.R. Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon DR II Napa Valley (view label images)

12/17/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

93 points

Dr Phil opened this killer wine.

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2006 Kuleto Estate Syrah Napa Valley (view label images)

12/17/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

90 points

Thanks to Roger. He opened and never had any.

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2005 Quintessa Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/17/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

91 points

Thanks to Mr K for poppin this one!

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2004 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

12/17/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

93 points

With the boys at the Vineyard.

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2004 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Rutherford (view label images)

12/4/2009 - Michael6296 wrote:

92 points

Extraordinary. Especially while decorating the Christmas tree with Dot and Guffy.

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