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John Spears

61 wines • 5 followers • 5 following

Bastide Miraflors

Cotes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes Syrah-Grenache Blend 2013

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8.5

Wonderful mix of fruit and pepper. Maybe the best of Syrah and Grenache. Easy drinking which implies a lack of complexity. The finish isn't impressive, but adequate. I would classify this wine as a great introduction to Grenache. — 9 years ago

Château d'Arveyres

Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

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John Spears

7.3

Well balanced wine with dark fruit. Fairly dry. A bit bitter on the aftertaste. — 10 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

El Dorado Zinfandel 2012

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John Spears

8.9

Delicious Zinfandel. My initial thought was too sweet, but this wine convinced me that not only Cabernet can be complex. — 10 years ago

3 Ball Wines

Paso Robles Zinfandel 2012

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John Spears

7.1

Interesting Zinfandel. Lots of dark fruit. Not particularly appealing finish. I would pass on this one. — 10 years ago

Rotation

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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John Spears

9.0

Nice bold and fruity flavour. Well balanced. Enjoyable overall experience including a delicious finish. — 10 years ago

Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

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John Spears

8.1

Very intense and rich wine. Nice spice that isn't overpowering. The intensity takes a bit away from the balance of the wine and the finish isn't as good as it could be. 15.2% alcohol. Not very dry. — 10 years ago

Ghostrider

Ungrafted Red Lodi Zinfandel Blend

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John Spears

7.9

Rather a light Zinfandel with bright fruit flavours. Not much spice on this one as fruit is the dominating feature. A bit of white pepper on the finish. Crowd pleasing, but nothing special. — 10 years ago

Bell Wine Cellars

Big Guy California Red Blend 2013

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John Spears

8.1

Nice balanced wine. A small amount of spice and a light body. Decent finish. — 10 years ago

Dominio de Eguren

Protocolo Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Red Blend 2008

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John Spears

John Spears

6.8

John had this 10 years ago

Spann Vineyards

Betsy's Backacher Lot 10 Red Blend

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John Spears

7.5

Decent tasting wine, though certainly nothing special. Dark fruits. Not much of a finish. Fairly dry. — 10 years ago