Tasting Notes for aruddy

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2014 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Berserkers' Cuvée Willamette Valley (view label images)

9/22/2023 - aruddy wrote:

84 points

Ricks, light, but drinkable.

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2015 Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

9/9/2023 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

A little hot, but overall good

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2013 Cadence Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/21/2023 - aruddy Likes this wine:

88 points

Was much better after breathing a bit. Still really good the next day. Dark tobacco, dark fruit.

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2017 Torbreck (Cuvée) Juveniles Barossa Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/22/2023 - aruddy wrote:

Ok after opens up. A little like Cayuse. Minerally and light like Pinot

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2014 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (view label images)

6/22/2023 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

Tasted as though maybe thawed.

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2016 Château Bonneau Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/4/2023 - aruddy wrote:

Craigs 70th Birthday

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2009 Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

5/2/2022 - aruddy Likes this wine:

Drinking well, some secondary development

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2012 Force Majeure Syrah Force Majeure Vineyard Red Mountain (view label images)

11/25/2021 - aruddy wrote:

93 points

Still young, a savory serious wine.

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2018 K Vintners The Boy Walla Walla Valley Grenache (view label images)

11/21/2021 - aruddy wrote:

My friend liked this wine but I did not. The oak treatment was too strong and slightly offensive.

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2010 Viña Otano Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco Viura, Macabeo (view label images)

11/17/2021 - aruddy wrote:

92 points

Been trying more whites lately and this is my favorite so far easily.

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2012 Domaine des Tours Vaucluse Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/9/2021 - aruddy wrote:

92 points

Sandalwood incense on the nose and palate. Terrific.

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2019 Adegas Gran Vinum Albariño Rías Baixas Esencia Divina (view label images)

11/8/2021 - aruddy wrote:

90 points

Would buy again

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2015 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/8/2021 - aruddy wrote:

My God, this wine tastes like dirt, cabbage, and radish. But it's good. RIP Utah Phillips

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2008 Buty Cabernet Franc Designee Columbia Valley (view label images)

11/5/2021 - aruddy Likes this wine:

91 points

Past its prime but drinking very well

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2016 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg Chenin Blanc (view label images)

9/29/2021 - aruddy wrote:

Corked

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2003 Cougar Crest Syrah Reserve Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

9/27/2021 - aruddy Likes this wine:

Drank really well, probably 3 to 5 years left for this bottle.

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2017 Jaffurs Syrah Upslope Santa Barbara County (view label images)

9/22/2021 - aruddy Likes this wine:

94 points

Still young, savory and fruity, impressive.

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2003 Buty Columbia Rediviva Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend (view label images)

9/18/2021 - aruddy wrote:

Past its prime but still enjoyable

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2016 Kevin White Winery Syrah En Hommage Yakima Valley (view label images)

8/25/2021 - aruddy wrote:

90 points

Needs time

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2015 Carlisle Syrah Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

8/12/2021 - aruddy Likes this wine:

92 points

Smokey and savory

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2015 Halcon Vineyards Syrah Alturas Yorkville Highlands (view label images)

7/16/2021 - aruddy wrote:

90 points

Needs a 2 hour decant.

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1997 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Columbia Valley (view label images)

7/14/2021 - aruddy wrote:

87 points

Auction purchase

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2015 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/1/2021 - aruddy Likes this wine:

87 points

Dirt and root vegetables more than any other wine but I do like it.

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2013 Proper Wines Estate Syrah Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

3/28/2020 - aruddy wrote:

Corked

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2009 Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

10/25/2017 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

corked

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1989 Joël Taluau Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Franc (view label images)

5/21/2017 - aruddy Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable

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2012 Naches Heights Vineyard Cabernet Franc Good Earth Vineyard Yakima Valley (view label images)

5/20/2017 - aruddy wrote:

91 points

Beautiful wine, balanced and floral.

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2010 Chandler Reach Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Parris Reserve Yakima Valley (view label images)

2/20/2017 - aruddy Does not like this wine:

Raisiny. I believe this wine was heat damaged in some way. Purchased at Costco after trying the 2013 at a local tasting, which was excellent.

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2012 Turkey Flat Butchers Block Barossa Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/10/2017 - aruddy Likes this wine:

90 points

Poor mans Cayuse, No spoof, Recommended.

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2011 Latta Malbec Northridge Vineyard Wahluke Slope (view label images)

12/18/2016 - aruddy Does not like this wine:

Spoofy

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2013 Novelty Hill Winery Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

10/22/2016 - aruddy wrote:

86 points

Lacking fruit, ample oak.

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2012 K Vintners Syrah Rock Garden Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

6/9/2016 - aruddy wrote:

92 points

Excellent

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2010 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

12/21/2015 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

Corked

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2008 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series Washington (view label images)

10/18/2015 - aruddy Does not like this wine:

15.3% shows

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2010 Domaine de la Colline Saint-Jean Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/3/2015 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

Brett bomb

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2010 L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/9/2015 - aruddy Likes this wine:

89 points

Three hour decant, best bottle yet.

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2009 Brick House Chardonnay Ribbon Ridge (view label images)

2/24/2015 - aruddy Likes this wine:

89 points

Less fruit than I expected, almost nutty but good.

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2010 Maison Bleue Jaja Yakima Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/24/2015 - aruddy Likes this wine:

89 points

Both new and old world, very nice.

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2013 Marcel Lapierre Raisins Gaulois Vin de France Gamay (view label images)

9/17/2014 - aruddy wrote:

87 points

Crushed rocks, fun to drink.

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2010 Wautoma Springs El Prat Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

9/9/2014 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

Well made wine, red raspberry for days, but slightly too sweet for my palate.

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2009 Efeste Syrah Eleni Red Willow Vineyard Yakima Valley (view label images)

9/6/2014 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

A green pepper note (strong) made this less popular. Purchased from Winebid.

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2010 Zerba Cellars Wild Z Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/20/2014 - aruddy wrote:

89 points

Excellent QPR

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2012 Pendulum Red Table Wine Columbia Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/18/2014 - aruddy wrote:

86 points

Good QPR

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2008 Saviah Cellars Syrah Red Mountain (view label images)

7/16/2014 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

Corked

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2010 Jones of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope (view label images)

7/15/2014 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

Excellent QPR

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2004 Château Valflaunes Pic St. Loup Espérance Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/16/2014 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

On closeout, drinking really well.

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2011 Domaine du Pavillon de Chavannes Côte de Brouilly Cuvée des Ambassades Gamay (view label images)

3/6/2014 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

May have been slightly corked.

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2010 Gerardo Méndez Godello Monterrei Amizade (view label images)

3/3/2014 - aruddy wrote:

88 points

Held up nicely over the weekend.

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2007 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Franc Yakima Valley (view label images)

2/24/2014 - aruddy wrote:

93 points

Such a singular wine, tart cranberry. Highly recommended.

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2009 J.L. Chave Sélection Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/23/2014 - aruddy wrote:

flawed

A bretty mess. Such a shame because I could taste the salinity others have noted.

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