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2012 Sapphire Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Smokey Ridge
3/13/2020 - oeno8105 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Absolutely delicious, with a developed, but understated dark berry, and some nice leather and ...? What is that earthiness?
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NV Buena Vista Port
11/23/2013 - oeno8105 Likes this wine: 97 Points
This is one of the most incredible and enjoyable ports I've ever had! The only port I've ever had that was better was a vintage Heitz Cellars Ink Grade Port. They haven't made it in a while, but like this one, I'd buy it in quantities of 6.
Of THIS wine, I bought two bottles, untasted, at the winery. When I got it home, it went in no time! I immediately ordered 6 more. I've had those six for 5 days, and 3 are already gone!
So, enough about my purchasing practices. This wine is deep, rich, and full bodied; fortified with brandy, it doesn't taste like it. It's smooth with a toasted carmel flavor, fully integrated with brambly red fruit. It's fruit forward without being a fruit bomb (ala Rosemblum) and could very well be a dessert by itself. The character of it is definitely classic Oporto with character reminiscent of Madeira. But where Madeira is light bodied, this port is on steroids!
Cheers!
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2010 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County
8/11/2012 - oeno8105 wrote: 95 Points
AWESOME! Full bodied with complex fruits and balance. Slight spice on the nose, and the acidity was very light. This is a drink now, enjoy now, pour MORE, kind of wine.
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