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Biltmore Estate

American Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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8.2

hit or miss w/this winery, this was poorly done - not sure if this was a product of the vintage or what, but really green, vegetal, underripe fruit & unbalanced w/astringent finish — 4 days ago

Tom, Ted and 4 others liked this

Biltmore Estate

American Pinot Noir 2022

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8.5

light style, cherry & vanilla notes & flavors, pliable on palate modest finish. valiant effort, not sure PN works in NC — 9 days ago

Tom, Ted and 3 others liked this

Kunde Family Estate

Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2017

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9.2

holding steady since last visit 9 months ago - absolutely stellar — 16 days ago

Ted, Tom and 3 others liked this

Seghesio Family Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2022

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9.2

had this over a year ago and it's noticeably better, more defined fruit & secondary notes, opulent, rich smooth - so consistent year in year out, this will rock for a decade or so — a month ago

Tom, Bob and 6 others liked this

Barkan Vineyards

Classic Merlot 2021

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9.1

continue my run of fantastic Israeli wines: reminiscent of St Emilion - inky deep dark wafting generously of blackberry & plum, ripe rich decadent, vanilla & licorice, earthy, bell pepper, graphite, clay - very classy cut w/harmoniously integrated tannins on palate, paired well with/ribeye - really delivers for price point — 4 days ago

Ray, Tom and 8 others liked this

Finca Sophenia

Estate Reserve Gualtallary Mendoza Malbec 2022

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8.9

inky wafting gobs of black & blue fruit, florals, clay & minerality - soft plush on palate, malleable bit jammy & flabby but there is definitely some polish to this generous mass appeal style. — 13 days ago

Ted, Tom and 4 others liked this

Costers del Priorat

Pissarres Priorat Grenache Blend 2022

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8.8

usually love Priorato but this was less than overwhelming - some red fruit, licorice, some dried herbs, but lacking that schisty terroir & layered complexity I've come to expect from the region. mid weight, decently balanced, just a bit astringent & provincial particularly at this price point. — 18 days ago

Andrew, Ray and 6 others liked this

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

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8.8

lotta bang for the buck if you're looking for that decadent cali chard oozing with buttery oak and citrusy/tropical fruit. this was well done not over the top, entry level - checking all the boxes — 8 days ago

Tom, Doug and 3 others liked this

Maestro di Castelli Toscani

Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

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8.4

closed for business & do not see any potential for future. rolled the dice @ #costco and came up snake eyes — 11 days ago

Andrew, Doug and 4 others liked this
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Kreuznacher Weinhaus

Spätlese Riesling 2021

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8.4

had this with Indian food - not too bad, entry level w/some RS, bit clumsy, lacking acidity & structure, but went down easy enough — 21 days ago

Ted, Tom and 1 other liked this