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AJ Gubser

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Weingut Keller

Hubacker Riesling 2010

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9.3

Classic German riesling nose: diesel fuel, plastic beach ball, almond shell, minerals.

Honey and dried citrus peel up front with bracing lemon/lime citric acidity. Good length on finish.

Lovely stuff that is aging gracefully. A touch of RS but refreshing acidity more than cleans things up. Yum
— 18 hours ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

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9.0

Nose of cherry, dill, oak, beef jerkey, and black pepper.

Quite highed toned with lots of sour cherry and plum. A lot of acidity with hints of dill and creamy oak. Pretty mild tannins.

I originally had this in a blind tasting and thought it was a very good new world pinot because of the red fruit, acidity, and noticable oak. Either way, great wine.
— 19 hours ago

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Celebration Fresh Hop Ale 2019

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9.2

Nose of orange peel, pine needles, grapefruit, and a touch of biscuit.

Lots of herbal, citrusy hop character up front: grapefruit, pine, and perhaps some notes of mango and orange and a touch of caramel malt. Pleasantly bitter, resiny finish. Tiny bubbles and dextrins build a luxurious mouthfeel.

One of my all time favorites. As good as ever.
— 7 days ago

Joseph Drouhin

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2015

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9.2

Beautiful spice and dried red fruit on the nose (cardamom, cinnamon, clove). Palate is soft and well balanced with seamless line between fruit, acidity, and tannin. Drinking really nicely at present. — 18 hours ago

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Giuseppe Quintarelli

Secco Ca'del Merlo Veneto Garganega Blend 2018

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9.0

Lots of bright citrus and pomme fruit: lemon green apple, some underripe peach. Great acidity and minerality too. Clean, crisp, and delicious. — 19 hours ago

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Bodegas Juan Gil

Honoro Vera Jumilla (Organic) Monastrell 2018

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8.7

Nose of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco leaf, and a bit of black pepper.

Pretty juicy on the palate with wild raspberries, cherry, and blackberries. Some earthy tobacco and spice in there as well. Medium minus acidity and med+ dusty tannins.

Nice little wine. Can't beat it for the price. Holds the alcohol very nicely.
— 7 days ago

Domaine de la Roche Honneur

Cuvée Rubis Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015

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9.0

Nose of wet earth, green bell pepper, grass clippings, violet, and a touch of beef fat.

Lots of floral notes and the palate with good red fruit acidity. Tannins are fairy course and leave a good bit of astringency with nice minerality.

Classic and rustic cab franc which I love. I understand how the green and earth notes could be off-putting for some though.
— 15 days ago

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Jean François Ganevat

De Toute Beauté Jura Gamay Blend

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8.8

Quite reductive at first with lots of sulfury aromas, but develops into classic carbonic notes of Sweet Tarts and cherries with a touch of brett. Quite light on the palate with similar notes to the nose. Soft acidity and tannins make it quite drinkable.

Very gamay-esque character with the structure of a typical red from Jura. Gulpable.
— 18 hours ago

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Clefs des Murailles

Vacqueyras Red Rhône Blend 2016

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8.8

Bramble berries, wood smoke, stems, savory spice. Some blackberry jam and kirsch on the palate but good supporting acidity and tannin. Lingering dried oregano and tea. Medium body and alcohol warmth.

Nice little wine and good value. Curious where this will be in 5 years.
— 5 days ago

Bodega Cuatro Rayas

Vendimia Nocurna Rueda Verdejo 2018

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8.9

Nose of lychee, lime, almond shell, and sea breeze.

Melon, green apple, lemon, lime, and a touch of peach on the finish. Medium acidity with a touch of lingering alcohol heat.

I don't drink a lot of Spanish whites, but I think I should start! Tasty wine and nice value.
— 10 days ago