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James Hoak

62 wines • 8 followers • 19 following

Corison

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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James Hoak

James Hoak

9.5

Really one of the best napa cabs in my book. — 4 years ago

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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James Hoak

James Hoak

9.3

Rutherford dust? Rutherford must. Silver joke? Not in this reviewers opinion. 9 years old and pure gold. — 6 years ago

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Haven’t tried the 2010 Napa this year—has it moved through adolescence and found its early bouquet yet?

Nickel & Nickel

Rock Cairn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

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James Hoak

9.3

Delicious. 2002 drinking well — 6 years ago

Domaine Christophe Perrot-Minot

La Richemone Vieilles Vignes Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2004

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James Hoak

8.9

Great flavors. Some signs of age but delicious — 5 years ago

Château Feytit Clinet

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

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James Hoak

James had this 6 years ago

Nickel & Nickel

Bear Flat Oak Knoll District Merlot 2015

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James Hoak

8.9

A Merlot drinkers Merlot. — 6 years ago

Ambullneo Vineyards

Bulldog Reserve Pinot Noir 2004

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James Hoak

7.2

Past its prime. Not ideal at this point. — 6 years ago

Ken Wright Cellars

Carter Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

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James Hoak

9.5

Next level. Aged perfectly. — 5 years ago

Foradori

Dolomiti Teroldego 2015

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James Hoak

James Hoak

6.8

My first dance with Teroldego. Like two junior high kids learning the cha cha cha, this wine and I were completely out of sync. The upfront sweetness almost reminded me of a dessert wine and I quickly decided to find a new dance partner for my next glass. — 5 years ago

Azienda Agricola Cordella

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2012

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James Hoak

James Hoak

9.5

Phenomenal. A real delight. 2012 is great. Can’t wait to bust open 2010. — 6 years ago