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Bill Holmes

231 wines • 4 followers • 20 following

Austerity

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

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Bill Holmes

Not bad, and cheap. Dark fruit, simple, balanced. Less lively than mosy PR cabs. — 4 years ago

Quinta do Crasto

Reserva Vinhas Velhas Douro Red Blend 2011

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Bill Holmes

9.3

Just fucking great. — 5 years ago

Marramiero

Dama 2017

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Bill Holmes

8.5

Not a big or complex or ageworthy wine but it is charming, a bit of spice, and went well w Italian food. Montepulciano d'Abruzo. Would get again in lieu of chianti. — 5 years ago

Pendulum

Columbia Valley Red Blend

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Bill Holmes

8.7

2016. Not bad. Has t he feel of a $25 wine. Nice structure w chalky but ok tannins. Not an identifiable varietal taste, closer to c a b than merlot but not e nough identity for me. Still looking for that great under 20 americ a n red wine. — 6 years ago

Domain d' Andezon

Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2012

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Bill Holmes

9.2

This is just plain awesome stuff for under 15 a bottle. Dark fruits, earthy wine w great balance. Perfect w a grilled steak. If there is anything here other than Syrah, I can't find it. I have bought this for years, usually drinking it too young. 8 years plus is best. — 5 years ago

Masseria Altemura

Salento IGT Fiano

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Bill Holmes

8.6

Very good good wine. Seems a bit tari to start . Just ok. — 5 years ago

Wyncroft

Avonlea Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend

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Bill Holmes

9.0

2006 vintage. Just excellent. Mature but w all the stuffing. Still plenty of fruit, integrated tannins. Lively taste. Some sweetness to it that is most appealing. Much better than the off bottle i had a few years ago. — 5 years ago

Bastide Miraflors

Cotes du Roussillon Syrah & Vieilles Vignes Grenache 2016

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Bill Holmes

9.0

I am becoming more and more a Sarah fan. This is awesome. W a touch of grenade. Nice structure, great balance, long aftertaste. Dark fruit with a smidge of earthiness. Great value. — 5 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2016

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Bill Holmes

9.0

Great blend full of character. — 5 years ago

Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

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Bill Holmes

9.4

Best smelling wine i have opened in 3 years. It has it all. 2005. — 5 years ago