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Charles Rivas Influencer Badge

186 wines • 45 followers • 54 following

Pure Cru

Napa Valley Petit Verdot 2013

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9.4

Stunning expression of PV. Mitch usually uses this to blend into his Bordeaux-style wines, but hits this one out of the park. — 6 years ago

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Von Strasser

Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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9.0

Nice expression of Diamond Mountain, though less structured that past vintages... softer and rounded — 6 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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9.8

Expressive aromatics and plush red fruit, hints of tobacco, structured tannins and an overall amazing drinking experience are just some of the notes I have recorded on this 2004 vintage 15 years after being harvested. — 6 years ago

Cantina Luigi Pira

Serralunga Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

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9.1

Cola, tar and tea blend seamlessly with notes of tart cherry. — 6 years ago

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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9.0

Layered aromas of black cherry, cocoa and spice that evolved into a pretty closed off and simple flavor profile. Still needs time to open up. — 6 years ago

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Failla

Singler Vineyard Pinot Noir

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8.8

Pretty straight forward Pinot Noir, some cherry cola notes that evolve to musty forest floor elements as it opens. — 6 years ago

Rocca delle Macìe

Ser Gioveto Toscana IGT Super Tuscan Blend 1999

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9.5

It may because I was enjoying it directly from a cellar in Florence, but this wine over delivered on every expectation I had. Lovely fruit still dominates, softly coating the mouth and leading to a finish that lingers. — 6 years ago

Beni di Batasiolo

Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2007

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9.0

Big and bold, with simple fruit and full body that will hold up with a variety of dishes. — 6 years ago

Storybook Mountain Vineyards

Four Reds Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

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9.0

This one took a while to open up, but once it did, it was a solid wine with bluer fruits that were complemented nice with a touch of oak. — 6 years ago

Riecine

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2017

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8.9

For the price, simply over delivers. Straight forward bright red fruit, juicy acidity and a nice finish that paired well with pasta. — 6 years ago