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John McClane

41 wines • 2 followers • 4 following

Martinelli

"Bella Vigna" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

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John McClane

John McClane

9.0

I'm partial to Russian River Valley Pinots. Had this a few times. I've never been that impressed with it. But always kinda seems worth the $45-$50. — 10 years ago

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Vintage Rosé Brut Champagne Blend 2004

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John McClane

John McClane

9.0

Pink champagne. Perfect for Easter. I didn't even realize it was pink when I bought it. Rosé is pink champagne apparently. — 10 years ago

White Rock Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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John McClane

John McClane

9.5

Old school Cabernet, according to the wine assistant. Really good stuff. — 10 years ago

Reynolds Family Winery

Estate Select Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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John McClane

John McClane

9.1

Nice Cabernet. I had one of their Pinot Noirs years ago and really enjoyed it, so thought I'd try this. The label says that this is a family owned and run winery. Based on the two wines I've had, I believe it. A family place that does it properly. — 10 years ago

Adrienne Rapacki

Adrienne Rapacki

Totally family owned and small operation. Visiting the winery today was inspiring. Every wine was impeccable!

La Spinetta

Langhe Nebbiolo 2011

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John McClane

John McClane

9.0

Had this at Pizzaria Mozza in L.A. Really nice dry Italian red wine. The table's favorite. — 10 years ago

Martinelli

"Giuseppe & Luisa" Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2012

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John McClane

John McClane

9.3

Spicy, smooth, fun. Colorful label. A great California Zinfandel. — 10 years ago

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012

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John McClane

John McClane

8.0

I'd lump La Crema in with the Ménage a Trois wines. La Crema's a bit pricier - $10 to $15 more. Many think they only make Chardonnay, but their Pinots are also decent for the price. If you're new to wine, try Ménage a Trois and then try La Crema. — 10 years ago

Turley

Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel 2011

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John McClane

John McClane

9.4

All Turley labels look the same, so they're harder to differentiate. This was a good one. Better than another I'd had recently. — 10 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Montafi Ranch Zinfandel 2013

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John McClane

John McClane

9.5

Saw this at K&L Wines in Hollywood and tried it based on Turley's comments. Darn good stuff. — 10 years ago

Walter Hansel Winery

The North Slope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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John McClane

John McClane

9.1

All of their labels look the same, but there are different versions of this wine. This one's from the north slope. Same as my previous review: $40, reliable. $40-something for a Hansel pinot is a no-brainer. Totally worth it. — 10 years ago