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Joe Christenson

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Domaine Thenard

Cellier Aux Moines 1er Cru Givry Pinot Noir 2019

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Joe Christenson

9.2

Medium gannet and ruby color. Raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and blackberry fruits mix with a balanced acidity, black tea tannin, and cedar box/earthy terroir. Vibrant yet balanced six years in. — 6 days ago

Cyatho

Rueda 2024

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Bright and nice. Salinity balanced by ripe pear and acid. Pairs nicely with seafood tapas. — a month ago

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Two Mountain Winery

Hidden Horse Red Blend No. 22 2022

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Joe Christenson

8.9

Dark cherry and cocoa. Takes a bit to open up. Plenty of tannin. Supple. Nice on its own on an early fall evening. — 2 months ago

Domaine Etienne Daulny

Le Clos de Chaudenay Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Nice blend of tropical mango and papaya with lime and lemon. Slate and flint mineral keep the acidity clean. Been almost a decade since I tried this one last, and still enjoying it. — 13 days ago

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Domaine Rietsch

Quand le Chat N'est Pas là Pinot Gris 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.4

Delicious, juicy, a little bit funky. Paired beautifully with turbot in a beurre monte sauce with caviar. Perfect. Will seek this out back in the states. — a month ago

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Alexander Valley Vineyards

Estate Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.0

Cedar and graphite on the nose. Blackberry and raspberry, cocoa, fig, balanced by a somewhat lively acidity and tannin. Could use more time to come together. Good with burgers or bbq, and easy to drink. — 2 months ago

Montrubi

La Peona Orange

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Super funky, lots of salinity and lime juice. Orange zest, too. Quite juicy, balanced by plenty of acid. Zippy and fun. — a month ago

Raventos i Blanc

Blanc de Blancs Macabeo Blend 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Exceptional and lively nose. Lemon, stone fruit. Pairs beautifully with seafood and vegetables. — a month ago

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Paul Nicolle

Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2022

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Pear, lemon curd, golden apple, citrus acidity, and clean minerals. Balanced, with more focus on acid and terroir. Paired well with potato leek soup and chicken breast. — 2 months ago

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Division Winemaking Company

Ouest Red 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Black cherry, fresh and dried red fruit, plenty of tannin, and some tobacco/cedar notes. Medium heavy body. Don’t catch a lot of fruit on the nose. Fun label, solid value. — 2 months ago