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Member since January 2012
Locale: Placitas, New Mexico, USA
Favorite region: Bordeaux (esp. left bank and Entre-Deux-Mers), Alsace, Sauternes, Napa Valley, Loire Valley, Marlborough
Dream wine: 2005 or 2009 Petrus. 2007 Opus One
2009 g Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Mountains Reserve
1/30/2014 - andrew.schoen Likes this wine: 94 Points
Deep purple core with moderate legs. Rather fruit forward on the nose for a Napa cab, with notes of blackberry, black currant, and a touch of raspberry chocolate. On the palate is where this wine shines, with supple, succulent tannins, perfect balance, and a velvety smooth texture. This wine's sleek, medium finish echoes the fruity notes that began this extremely enjoyable experience.
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2009 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
1/9/2014 - andrew.schoen wrote: 93 Points
Leggy dark purple wine with a ruby rim and near-black core. Opens up on the nose with aromas of blackberry, black currant, ripe plum, and a subtle undertone of forest-floor. Solid structure on the palate, not overly tannic yet sports a strong, classic Napa Cab backbone. A touch of hot alcohol on this wine's medium-length finish.
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2010 Château Les Rosiers
12/30/2012 - andrew.schoen wrote: 80 Points
Dried currant, blackberry, and a vague minerality on the nose. Unbalanced on the palate, even after decanting, with crude tannins and angular acidity. Only redeeming quality is the finish, which is medium in length with notes of vanilla and slate.
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