Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2019 Tan Fruit Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard		No
2015 Sandlands Mataro San Benito County	Yes
2019 Ochota Barrels Pinot Meunier The Mark of Cain	Yes
2019 Denner Theresa	Yes
2015 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines	Yes
2019 Juan Francisco Farina Perez Listan Blanco Los Loros	Yes
2012 Big Table Farm Pinot Noir Sunnyside Vineyard	Yes
2011 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Botanica	Yes
2008 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco		No
2018 The Royal Nonesuch Farm	Yes

2010 Donelan Syrah Obsidian Vineyard
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1/1/2021 - Madkat Does not like this wine: 69 Points
Last bottle of Donelan and this was a poetic ending. Plain and simply these wines do not age well at all. All were purchased directly from Donelan and cellared appropriately. This particular bottle was by far the worst. While the color of the wine was normal it was entirely void of flavor and taste; literally none except the slightest hint of alcohol. One sip and dumped the entire bottle. Donelan wax dips these bottles so this was not an oxidation issue; just a wine without the stuffing to age. If you have any of these drink up fast and hope you have a better result but my experience is you will not sadly.
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2010 Ridge Lytton Springs
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5/22/2019 - Madkat Likes this wine: 92 Points
Not really sure where some of the recent reviews are coming from... bottle was recently purchased directly from Ridge library and the wine was absolutely singing. Great balance with beautiful earthy fruit and spicy nuance.
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2011 Zichichi Family Vineyard Zinfandel Old Vine Estate
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1/21/2019 - Madkat Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really special right now. Still plenty of flavorful punch but with finesse and balance. Bright with dark red fruits, acidity and a silky spicy finish. Last bottle. Should have saved all for now.
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