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Dave Michalowski

14 wines • 1 followers • 15 following

Domaine Auguste Clape

Le Vin des Amis Syrah 2011

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Dave Michalowski

9.4

Grilled shishito peppers, cured ham, chicken pate - bright, dry and acidic. Love — 8 years ago

Momo

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Dave Michalowski

8.9

What isn't there to like? It's not an acid bomb and had enough sweetness to balance the brightness. Nose of lemongrass, key lime pie, lots of minerality, chlorine, white flowers too. Tastes doesn't hold as much complexity, some alcohol burn, finish isn't exciting either, but no glaring flaws. I'd still pick this over a lot of NZ SB for the balance alone. — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

50th Vintage Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend 2015

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Dave Michalowski

9.2

Really nice fermented sour cherry nose, with ginger and steamed cedar - some grains of paradise too. Fairly large tannins and medium+ acidity. It's jammy (red raspberry/cherry), but not too sweet and has a nice tart Greek yoghurt finish. After letting it rest everything softens nicely - kerosene, caramelized banana, richer berry jams while retaining the acidity - lovely — 8 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1999

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Dave Michalowski

10

Unbelievable — 8 years ago

Eagle Glen

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Dave Michalowski

8.9

Nose of intense old wood, tar, blackberry jam. Taste is tobacco, sugary cherry cordial, marshmallow. Has a good tartness with medium+ acidity, low tannins. Pretty classic — 8 years ago

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Cave de Tain l'Hermitage

Gambert de Loche Hermitage Syrah 2009

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Dave Michalowski

9.3

Nose of mushrooms, bandaids, ripe Concord grapes, wet wood. Tastes like you'd think - creamy chanterelles, rich jams - blackberry, concord grape again, finish introduces some ripe, roasted bananas. Medium/medium-low tannins and acidity - aging nicely. Really delicious — 8 years ago

Jean-Claude Dagueneau

Domaine des Berthiers Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Dave Michalowski

9.2

Classic ash, sweaty, tropical nose. Palette reveals green grapes, lemon pith, pineapple, medium high acid is nice, still some viscosity, touch of salt. No complaints here — 8 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

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Dave Michalowski

9.0

Man this is bright - acidity is off the charts. Love the minerality, wet rocks, sage, fresh green pepper, lemon, pineapple. — 8 years ago

Domaine Raspail-Ay

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend

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Dave Michalowski

9.2

Dave had this 8 years ago

Domaine de Triennes

Saint Auguste Red Blend 2014

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Dave Michalowski

8.6

Acidic, bright, pungent, sour, very ripe or decaying fallen apples, wild yeast. — 8 years ago