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Joe Gillies

1607 wines • 55 followers • 29 following

Two Hands

Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

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Joe Gillies

9.2

Excellent! Lush dark fruit with a silky finish. On sale for $58 is a steal. — a year ago

Shay and Ron liked this

The Paring

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018

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Joe Gillies

8.8

Prominent Blueberry aromas. Plum, blackberries, cinnamon, and vanilla notes. At $30, there are better options but overall it is good. — a year ago

Josh, Jonathan and 2 others liked this

Pikasi

Saramento Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Joe Gillies

8.9

Smokey, blackberry, cigar box, and cedar. Firm tannins initally but opened up nicely after the first glass. Unique and interesting. Good value at $15. — a year ago

Josh and Romain liked this

Cantina Vignaioli (Elvio Pertinace)

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1998

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Joe Gillies

9.4

Similar notes to 8 months. Highly recommend. This is truly a perfect example of an aged wine. — a year ago

Ron and LM liked this

Azienda Agraria Lisini

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2012

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Joe Gillies

9.1

Nicely aged and drinking well now but no rush to drink. Lovely black cherry aromas. Cherry, leather, and subtle vanilla on the palate. — a year ago

Jonathan and Ron liked this

Schug Winery

Carneros Pinot Noir 2018

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Joe Gillies

9.0

Impromptu Schug pinot tasting. The four of us all prefer the Carneros pinot over the Sonoma coast. More balanced style. — a year ago

Eric, Shay and 3 others liked this

Patrick Brunet

Domaine de Robert Cuvée Tradition Fleurie Gamay 2020

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Joe Gillies

8.9

Blueberry aromas. Blueberries, plum, and leather notes on the palate. Pnp and Initially more fruit forward but with some brief air the secondary notes showed to balance things out. Very good. — a year ago

Mike, Ira and 5 others liked this

Cantina Marilina

Sikelè Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola 2016

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Joe Gillies

8.9

Smoke and dark fruit aromas. BlackBerry, cigar, leather, and charcoal notes. Very good for $15. — a year ago

Josh, Jonathan and 2 others liked this

Château Lalande de Gravet

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

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Joe Gillies

9.0

Excellent value. Smooth lush dark fruit, tobacco and leather flavors. 65% merlot, 20% Cabernet franc, and 15% Cabernet sauvignon. — a year ago

Jonathan and Josh liked this

Schug Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

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Joe Gillies

8.8

Impromptu Schug pinot noir tasting. All four of us prefer the Carneros pinot over the Sonoma coast pinot. This is not as well balanced and more fruit forward style. — a year ago

Shay, Jonathan and 2 others liked this