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Lisa McKinnon

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Domaine Delaporte

Silex Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

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Lisa McKinnon

9.2

Spectacular with halibut. Nice balance of Chenin Blanc lightness/vanilla and Sauvignon Blanc fruit. — 2 months ago

Bertani

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

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Lisa McKinnon

9.1

Very nice, dry but not too dry, smooth. Good with Veal Marsala. — 3 months ago

Turley

Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel

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Lisa McKinnon

8.9

Nice but needed to breathe a lot. Good with short rib. — 5 months ago

Cantine Buglioni

il Lussurioso Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend

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Lisa McKinnon

9.0

Needed a bit of breathing but once opened up a bit was velvety, dark currant, spice. Great with veal Marsala and tagliatelle with meat sauce. — 7 months ago

Robert Foley Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Lisa McKinnon

9.2

Full-bodied bodied by not astringent. Fruit forward but not overly so. Great with filet. — 2 months ago

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

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Lisa McKinnon

9.2

Hugo’s Cellar has a great wine list! This one is a more fruit forward Cab, but not one that overpowers filet. — 3 months ago

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Cask 23 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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Lisa McKinnon

9.3

Agree with others’ comments including “chewy” and “lots of tannins left” yet fruit-forward. Kind of reminded me of a Meritage. Very nice with filet. Held up well; needed a little time to open. — 7 months ago

Masseria Li Veli

Pezzo Morgana Salice Salentino Negroamaro

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Lisa McKinnon

8.9

Tried for the first time. Jammy, not tannic, yet too much for pasta (tortellini—yes, I should’ve had a white); probably better with veal or pork. — 2 months ago

Failla

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

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Lisa McKinnon

9.2

Spectacular with grouper. Bright, neither oaky nor buttery. — 4 months ago

Domaine Leflaive

Mâcon-Verzé Chardonnay

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Lisa McKinnon

9.1

Crisp, notes of apple and pear, slight cream. Excellent with halibut, flounder. — 7 months ago