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Del Dotto Vineyards

Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve Napa Valley Sangiovese Blend 2014

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9.3

75 Cab/25 Sangiovese. Medium weight for this producer. Jammy but not too jammy. — 2 hours ago

Billy, M. Christopher and 7 others liked this
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They are out of control lol. Check out some of their cabs- block 2 family reserve north facing Missouri French oak. Oy!
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

I have and I just gave up trying to use Wine-Searcher,I’m out after the Beast & villa del lago
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Had much Ovid? I’ve bought the last couple of vintages. They seem like young drinkers too 🤷‍♂️

Aesthete

Dry Stack Vineyard White Blend 2016

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Awesome stuff @Shay A - thanks dude. I don’t know how to pronounce it, but it does kick ass! — 4 days ago

David, Paul and 17 others liked this
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Great stuff. Finally received my 17’s .
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@Eric Shanks : Knew you’d like it. Just an incredible SB! So much flavor. Nice people too.

Beau Vigne

Barrel Chaser Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

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9.3

Great quality fruit. Total beast. — 10 days ago

Martin, Paul and 20 others liked this

Kumeu River

Coddington Chardonnay 2017

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9.3

Eric had this 2 days ago

Tom, Severn and 16 others liked this

Anaba

Turbine White Blend 2016

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9.0

Good Rhône style bang for the buck. — 3 days ago

Paul, Paul and 12 others liked this

Pax Mahle Wines

Armagh Vineyard Syrah 2017

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9.3

Gamey, bloody and inky. Lip smacking. Feral — 5 days ago

Tom, Paul and 18 others liked this
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Go one this weekend and hold for 2. You taught me the buy 3 move actually. It’s a great way to go.
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

Yeah always buy 3, unless its a 💯 pointer then you go all in.
Bought 8 of the 2016 Pax Hillside still have 6 left
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Hillside is an awesome bet. Love that stuff.

Christian Moueix

Ulysses Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

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First timer. Opened way too early- a baby even after a 4 hour decant. Will be awesome in a few. A touch sweet. — 3 days ago

Tom, Paul and 19 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

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Tough to beat old Heitz. — 4 days ago

Paul, Shay and 24 others liked this
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Nice. 👍🍷

Villa Poggio Salvi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

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Paired perfectly with Thanksgiving part Deux and trying to figure out my son’s new Oculus🤷‍♂️. — 10 days ago

Severn, Daniel P. and 22 others liked this
Sharon B

Sharon B

Haha don’t know what an Oculus is but it’s a cool picture!

Seavey Vineyard

Estate Bottled Merlot 2004

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9.5

Rusty black cherries. Love it! — 10 days ago

Paul, David and 21 others liked this
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Cheers David. Credit for the background goes 100% to my wife lol.
David L

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Beautiful!
Shay A

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Big fan of their wines with age!