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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Owner of Element Winery, FLX Selects and FLX Wienery. Chef, Master Sommelier, Wine Maker and avid beer maker and consumer.

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1150 wines • 2346 followers • 361 following

Alto Wine Estate

Alto Rouge Red Blend

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Christopher Bates

Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.3

1991 vintage. A little week on the nose, but great structure! — 5 years ago

LM, Daniel P. and 28 others liked this

Boplaas

Vintner's Reserve Bin 1880 Cape Tawny Port Blend

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.2

They crushed this wine! I love it! — 6 years ago

Gregory, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling 1985

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.3

Started carmelized, but came back strong. Stunning bottle. Should have decanted. — 6 years ago

Anthony, Nick and 10 others liked this

Goose Island

Bourbon County Brand Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

Might be the tastiest this beer has ever been on release. Super red fruit, chocolate, cocoa, and a bit short in the mid palate, but, hopefully that will fill out with time. — 5 years ago

jesus, A. and 5 others liked this

Bodegas Alejandro Fernández

Pesquera Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.3

Amazingly youthful. Amazingly. — 6 years ago

Gregory, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this

Château Rauzan-Gassies

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

1959- started a bit muted, but structure continued to build and shined for about an hour before falling off. — 6 years ago

Weijie, Nick and 8 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Cave Privée Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.5

Stunning. — 6 years ago

Michael, Weijie and 11 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1986

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.5

Amazingly pure, focused and bright. — 6 years ago

Emily, Gregory and 19 others liked this

J. Marsanne & Fils

Crozes Hermitage Syrah 1979

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.5

Surprisingly great. Bright, fresh, classic. High acid. Cool climate syrah! — 6 years ago

Daniel P., LM and 4 others liked this

Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben-Thanisch)

Berncasteler Doctor Spätlese Riesling

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Christopher Bates Influencer Badge

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.7

Bottle of the night for me! — 6 years ago

Gregory, Nick and 9 others liked this
Dr Glen Spinelli

Dr Glen Spinelli

Motor oil? In a good way?