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Ian Malbon

28 wines • 5 followers • 4 following

Paoletti Estates Winery

Piccolo Cru Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

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Ian Malbon

Ian Malbon

9.1

This is how I remember Napa Cab tasting before the fruit bomb and sweet blend trends. Cassis, blackberry and some earthy herbs. Paired beautifully with a grilled steak. — 7 years ago

Lago Cerqueira

Vinho Verde Rosé Blend

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Ian Malbon

Ian Malbon

8.0

Simple, unserious, fun. Drink cold only if it's 80F or hotter outside. Otherwise it's lemonade Bubble Yum. — 8 years ago

Domaine de Pellehaut

Côtes de Gascogne Rosé Blend

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Ian Malbon

8.9

Musty, funky, acidic, and sexy. You connect the dots. — 8 years ago

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Bodegas Avanthia

Avancia Cuvée de O Godello

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Ian Malbon

9.0

Heavy peach, narcissus and gardenia, with a Meyer lemon and almond backbone. Great white if you have palate fatigue from the usual suspects. — 8 years ago

Pewsey Vale Vineyard

Individual Vineyard Selection Eden Valley Dry Riesling 2016

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Ian Malbon

9.0

I'm rarely fond of rieslings, but for some dishes, it's perfect. This may be the driest, tartest, most food-friendly Riesling I've had. Great value. — 8 years ago

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Domaine de la Sangliere

Côtes de Provence Ugni Blanc-Vermentino Blend 2015

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Ian Malbon

8.9

One of the more interesting Rosés I've had this year. Paired nicely with a creamy Cajun chicken pasta. — 9 years ago

Feudi di San Gregorio

Campania Falanghina 2014

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Ian Malbon

Ian Malbon

9.0

Bright tangy white perfect for hot weather! Meyer lemon and stones, with hints of pineapple. Opens to passion fruit. I wish I had grilled octopus for this. — 9 years ago

Verterra Winery

Leelanau Peninsula Dry Riesling

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Ian Malbon

Ian Malbon

8.4

While this is a great expression of Michigan Riesling, and it has that wonderfully crisp snap of a tart Granny Smith, it doesn't qualify as "bone-dry" to me. — 8 years ago

Château Mourgues du Gres

Galets Rosés Costières-de-Nîmes Rosé Blend

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Ian Malbon

9.0

Great bright rosé fruits with a vegetal backbone, and an interesting cedar wood finish. — 8 years ago

Ian Malbon

Ian Malbon

Correction--Sandalwood finish. Fascinating. 2016 vintage.

Domaine de la Verrière

Ventoux 2015

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Ian Malbon

9.0

Very reserved and subtle. Great minerality, salinity. Very refreshing Summer wine. — 9 years ago