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Joe Christenson

537 wines • 29 followers • 30 following

Kirkland Signature

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.4

Was hoping for a bit more. Compelling price, but too sweet and jammy for me. Minimal tannin but some decent acid to provide a bit of balance. Perhaps it will settle into something more cohesive with time. — 3 days ago

Finca Suarez

Pet-Nat Paraje Altamira Mendoza Pinot Noir 2025

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Juicy and effervescent. Hazy, with floral notes and rich grapefruit and white peach flavors to round it out. Beautiful on a hot early June evening. — a month ago

Conquilla

Brut Cava Blend

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Great value. Lemon curd, chalky minerals, nice mousse. — a month ago

Albino Armani

1607 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Dark cherry, velvety tannins, cocoa, and herbal notes. Paired nicely with smoked chicken, mushrooms, and red peppers. — 5 days ago

Le Fraghe

Rodòn Bardolino Chiaretto 2025

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.1

Delightfully fresh rose. Fresh strawberries and rose petals. Clean mineral notes with a present but not overbearing acidity. — 10 days ago

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Teutonic Wine Company

Willamette Valley Rosé Blend 2025

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.1

Delicious. A bit on the sweet side as others have noted — residual sugar takes the strawberry flavors to a more desserty territory. Good acid and mineral notes help structure the sweetness. It strikes a nice balance. — a month ago

Brokenwood

Hunter Valley Sémillon 2023

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Zippy acidity. Bright lemon, floral. White peach and medium bodied on the mid palate. Feels much lighter on the finish, with a lingering minerality. — 6 days ago

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J. Bouchon

País Salvaje

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Rustic with notes of wild strawberry and savory herbal notes. Juicy and acidic. Great with a turkey burger. — 17 days ago

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Casa Vinicola Michele Alois

Caiatì Campania Pallagrello Bianco 2024

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.1

Tropical and savory. Honeysuckle, tangerine, white peach, salinity, and savory herbs. Beautiful with coconut Thai salmon. — a month ago

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Domaine le Galantin

Bandol Mourvèdre 2021

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.1

Rustic, earthy, plenty of tannin, and ripe blackberry. Great food wine. Pairs nicely with rustic dark meat dishes. Drinking great five years in, but feels like this one has aging longevity for more integration. — a month ago

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