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Joe Christenson

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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. — 9 days ago

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. — a month ago

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Clos de Tafall

Priorat Garnatxa Blend 2022

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Leather, dried red fruit, oak, some plum and blackberry. Big and bold, a bit smoky. Fun to try a different expression of garnacha. — 2 months ago

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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. — 13 days ago

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Cyatho

Rueda 2024

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Bright and nice. Salinity balanced by ripe pear and acid. Pairs nicely with seafood tapas. — 15 days 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. — a month ago

Elk Cove Vineyards

Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2024

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.0

Fresh strawberry, raspberry, plenty of acid, some earthiness. Lively, well balanced and has enough depth to serve as a good transition into cooler weather. — 2 months 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. — 14 days ago

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Two Mountain Winery

Hidden Horse Red Blend No. 22 2022

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Joe Christenson

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. — a month ago

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