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Frank Lin

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Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

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8.5

It is definitely tasting like an older wine after 10 years. More muted and subtle. Still pleasant. Oaky and moldy aroma. Muted fruit, but it still breaks through. — 11 days ago

Leo Steen

Saini Farms Chenin Blanc 2017

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8.4

Crisp, with a tart finish. Nice aromas. But I’ve had better chenin blanc. Not at the reasonable price of $16.95 though. Babs liked it a lot more than me. We did finish the entire bottle at one sitting. Would try it again. — 16 days ago

Syrahmi

Demi Heathcote Shiraz

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8.8

Very jammy and sweet. Almost like a desert wine. Very pleasant. Gotta try more! — a month ago

Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

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8.6

Very jammy. Sweet, tasty. Really opens up 1 hrs later. Very fruity. Starts out as oaky but then becomes very fruity. Oaky after taste. Spicy. For $29.99 it’s really good! Very high alcohol content. 14.8% would try again. It’s medium quality, very close to the upper level. Maybe a 2nd bottle after a top wine?

I remember having a bottle at Maestros and liking it. Bold, strong, fruity.

Babs really like it. She rated it as a 9.5!

BTW - had a little bit left the next day, it’s lost all its magic. Drink it in one sitting.
— a month ago

Beringer Vineyards

Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay 2016

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8.4

Mom really likes this. Crisp and light for Chardonnay. — 13 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2017

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8.2

Meh. A little too sweet. Vanilla after taste. Strange perfume in the aftertaste. So so nose. Never really opened up. I’ve always counted on Lytton Springs in the 20 years I‘be know the wine. This is the first time it’s let me down. I might be interested in trying again but with guarded reservation. — 16 days ago

Hahn Winery

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2017

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8.2

Nice Pinot from Hahn. But their SLH Pinot is still better. This is a little more bold and crass and lacking in aromas. But for 9.95 it is still a good deal. Would get again. — 23 days ago

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Great juice for the money.

Agricola San Felice

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2016

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7.9

Borderline 8. Can’t decide if it is pleasant. Goes in and out. Not much fragrance. Very dry with bitter aftertaste. Not worth the $14.95 price. Can’t understand the high ratings.

Sivv absolutely hates it. But I didn’t think it was that bad. I’m just not sure I’d get it again.
— 16 days ago

Domaine Giraud

Côtes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend 2015

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8.3

Pleasant and simple. Not much nose. Fruity and peppery. Not sure why people are raving about this wine. It is very easy drinking at 15.5% ACL. Not bad for the $18.95 price tag. Read somewhere I should have held it for longer. It’s a maybe on the buy again list, but definitely not the first. — 20 days ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Concept The Benchland Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

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9.0

Wonderful nose! Nice and pleasantly dry. The fruit really opens up with fatty beef.

Babs says it’s buttery. I can sort of see what she means. A pleasant rich oaky aroma.
— a month ago

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