Tasting Notes for bruinboozer

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2018 Sine Qua Non Syrah Ziehharmonika Central Coast (view label images)

11/6/2022 - bruinboozer wrote:

Donated to auction

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2012 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

2/21/2021 - bruinboozer wrote:

92 points

Always enjoy it

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2010 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/21/2019 - bruinboozer wrote:

90 points

Looking forward to the evolution

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2005 Harlan Estate The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/2/2019 - bruinboozer wrote:

90 points

Meh. Corks are a mess too.

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2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/25/2016 - bruinboozer wrote:

93 points

Special. 60 min the lights came on.

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2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/21/2016 - bruinboozer wrote:

90 points

Very enjoyable. Prune / raisin. More to go

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2004 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese (view label images)

11/18/2015 - bruinboozer wrote:

flawed

Cooked. Disappointed

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2009 Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/20/2015 - bruinboozer wrote:

92 points

Very enjoyable. Excellent potential for future

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2009 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

4/28/2015 - bruinboozer wrote:

92 points

Consistent w prior bottles. Heavy fruit etoh after several hours

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2004 Castello Banfi Sant' Antimo Cum Laude SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

2/7/2015 - bruinboozer wrote:

81 points

Poor on many levels.

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2005 Quintessa Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/19/2014 - bruinboozer wrote:

90 points

Enjoyable but numerous wines that are same are better at 1/2 price

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2007 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

12/1/2014 - bruinboozer wrote:

93 points

Concur with other recent tastings. Sweet spot right now

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2004 Castello Banfi Sant' Antimo Cum Laude SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

7/18/2014 - bruinboozer wrote:

82 points

Will bring to a party and leave it for dead. Disappointing .

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2007 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

11/29/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

86 points

Too much variability. No longer purchasing.

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2010 Futo OV Oakville Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/21/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

86 points

I'll pass next time. Disappointing for the price point

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2010 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

10/21/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

91 points

Price point and quality work for me.

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

8/19/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

96 points

Wow. My favorite 03 so far. What I expect from top performers of the vintage. Made believers out of cal cab drinkers

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2007 Erna Schein Fat Boy Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/7/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

90 points

Tough to discern other varietals . Large dark fruits. Initially overpowering but then grew on me.

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2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/9/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

91 points

Delicious. Wish I had more.

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2005 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Bergfeld St. Helena (view label images)

5/9/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

84 points

Overoaked cotton candy. Pass

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2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito County (view label images)

4/17/2013 - bruinboozer wrote:

88 points

Cherry earth enjoyed

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2007 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

9/21/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

91 points

For the price can't be beat. 11 more to go.

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2006 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

9/21/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

89 points

New pizza oven night. Fit right in

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2006 Tuck Beckstoffer Dancing Hares Vineyard Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/17/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

86 points

Second opportunity. Same result. One dimensional. Licorice, dark fruits. Time to move on

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2006 Futo Oakville Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/17/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

91 points

Serious tannins. Cedar notes. Oak.

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2007 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

7/14/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

86 points

Disappointed. Too much bottle to bottle variation. No longer purchasing sea smoke

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2004 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

7/14/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

93 points

Enjoyed at strand house. Decanted for 90 minutes. Another enjoyable experience. Plenty left in the tank

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2004 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five Stags Leap District (view label images)

5/30/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

91 points

Long day so went to an old stand by. Wish I had more.

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2007 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

5/16/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

92 points

Been saving the singles from '07. Worth the wait. Cherry and raspberry. Long finish with cedar. Very enjoyable.

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2007 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir River Block Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/11/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

85 points

Decanted for 90 min.Lacking the finish and complexity I had hoped for. Disappointed with the effort

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2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

5/10/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

86 points

Heading in the wrong direction. Decanted 90min. rose.cherry.cedar.finish disappointing.

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2007 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/6/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

88 points

Typical Littorai fruit and elegance. Prefer the singles

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2007 Fortunate Son Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

4/26/2012 - bruinboozer wrote:

94 points

pleasantly surprised. seemed more mature than anticipated.

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