David Hale Smith

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Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2020

David Hale Smith

9.2

Brilliant Pinot Noir. Soft fruit jam. Little bit of pepper. Perfect with a wood fired steak — 2 months ago

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Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018

David Hale Smith

9.2

Absolutely fabulous with Mississippi Gulf crab bisque. Crispy. — 9 months ago

Shay, Jonathan and 2 others liked this

Texas Keeper

Heirloom Cider

David Hale Smith

8.8

David had this a year ago

Ottoz

Amaro Ebo Lebo Grain Riserva

David Hale Smith

9.3

Minty magic after a big night. — 5 months ago

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Bouchard Père et Fils

La Romanée Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1994

David Hale Smith

9.5

😍 — 8 months ago

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Saint-Chamant

Brut Champagne Blend Rosé

David Hale Smith

9.8

David had this a year ago

Chappellet

Las Piedras Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

David Hale Smith

9.2

We cracked a 2008 and it was wonderful right out of the bottle. Even better an hour later as we let it linger! — a year ago

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High West Distillery

Yippee Ki-Yay Blended Straight Rye Whiskey 1902

David Hale Smith

9.4

🥇 — 6 months ago

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Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

David Hale Smith

9.2

Bangin in the 2013 magnum. Big fruit still but lots of cherry smoke and pepper as it opened. Two decanters, the last of the 2nd bottle dump was fabulous. — 8 months ago

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Éric Texier

Adele Côtes du Rhône Blanc Marsanne Clairette 2017

David Hale Smith

9.3

Gorgeous natural; peach powerhouse. Superb with skillet roasted sunchokes and red peppers. — a year ago