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Allyson O'Keefe

188 wines • 8 followers • 13 following

Col Solare

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Allyson O'Keefe

10

Holy cow, this is an exceptional wine. Inky color with hints of rust and electric pink in the rim. Soft aroma of raspberry tart, strawberry jam, red cherry, red currant, tobacco, & subtle violet. Pure silk on the palate, with a velvety grip on the finish. Notes of stewed plum, jammy red fruit, chocolate, subtle baking spice, and purple candy. Absolutely beautiful wine. Lovely to sip, but big enough to stand up to a hearty protein. Thank you, Ashley! — 8 months ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

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Allyson O'Keefe

9.2

Smooth raspberry, dusted cocoa, blueberry, & red currant throughout the palate. Leathery with subtle smoke. More subdued than I remember. The alcohol hides well; I never would’ve guessed it was 16.1% ABV. Enjoyable sipper. — 2 years ago

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Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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9.5

Plum, mashed cherries, subtle green bell pepper, & cocoa on the nose. Amazing wine. Pure cherry cordial, cocoa, grippy raspberry pie, & boysenberry jam. This is delicious. I prefer it in a tighter glass, as it brings out the tannic backbone & the fruit a bit more. — 2 years ago

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Sogrape Vinhos

Silk & Spice Touriga Nacional-Alicante Bouschet Blend 2020

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Allyson O'Keefe

9.2

This is a delightful wine! Medium-minus body, ripe fruit, low acid, & easy to drink. Notes of red fruit juice, purple fruit, smooth raisin, bread pudding, & very subtle clove. Fruit-forward. Port without the cloying sweetness or sticky, viscous body. — 10 months ago

Mosi Wines

Flavian Syrah 2020

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8.5

Rustic, earthy, and a bit of funk. Juicy, yet tannic and dusty. Notes of cranberry, raspberry, & plum. Medium-minus acidity. — a year ago

Domaine Laffourcade

Savennières Chenin Blanc 2016

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9.0

Really enjoyable Chenin Blanc. Sort of a midrange between the honeyed Vouvray Chenin and the funky, wooly Chenins. Honeysuckle, candied lemon, & b.o. on the nose. Crisp, acidic, silky, & lightly sweet. Easy to drink with an enjoyable finish. — 2 years ago

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Paul Thomas

Chavignol Sancerre Pinot Noir 2017

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Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Not much on the nose; maybe subtle ripe raspberry. Beautiful rust color. Leathery notes of cranberry, cherry, & raspberry, but the fruit doesn’t overpower. Subtle tobacco. Smooth, rustic wine. Beautiful Pinot Noir. — 2 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala Umbria Chardonnay Grechetto 2020

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Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Creamy notes of golden apple, buttered bread, & vanilla on the nose. Buttery like a Chardonnay up front. Acid & green notes on the mid-palate—kiwi, green grass, green apple, & pear. Crisp, honeyed apple finish with notes of honeysuckle, white flower, caramel, & vanilla custard. Unique wine, and pairs beautifully with my spicy Massaman curry. — 10 months ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Eight Years in the Desert California Red Blend

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Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

My least favorite of the 8 Years so far. This one is hot, almost sharp. It’s jammy, but has such a bite too it. Notes of blueberry, plum, & raspberry with a sharp dark chocolate finish. Tannins linger on the finish. — 2 years ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow Lodi Zinfandel 2018

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Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

My least favorite so far of the Michael David wines. Alcohol and currant on the nose. Thin, almost flat, notes of red currant, cherry pie, raspberry jam, & plum. Sort of fruit juice-y. Really does fall flat, which is disappointing, but it’ll do for a wine of this price point. — 2 years ago