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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

223 wines • 16 followers • 9 following

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.3

I was surprised it was in a clear glass bottle. Still very young but surprisingly light. Very vanilla with fresh cherry’s. Not a big Cabernet at all. — 5 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.9

I have had this in the wine cellar waiting. Just opened it has beautiful chocolate upfront very tannic chewy finish. Love it. I think I could have waited at least another year to open. — 2 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Andrus Reserve Napa Valley Red Blend 2005

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

8.6

Notes of cinnamon, a little bitter than a dark chocolate on the finish. Still smells of vanilla on your nose. A long chewy finish. — 3 years ago

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Manor Estate

Sparkling Brut White Blend

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

7.5

Large bubbles and for a brut not too dry. Acid up front mineral dry finish. I am not a champagne connoisseur. — 3 years ago

Whitehall Lane

Silver Anniversary Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.6

2004 Silver reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. I had this in my wine cellar. The upper part of cork disintegrated. The cork had 1/4” that was intact. Absolutely delicious. I am so glad it wasn’t ruined. Full body California Cabernet. It still had texture. It still has tannins. I bet this could go another 5 years. — 8 months ago

Bodegas Murviedro

Sericis Cepas Viejas Bobal 1917

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

8.7

Very smooth. Has a very old aged taste even though young. Tastes like plums and raisins — 2 years ago

Del Dotto Vineyards

Giovanni's Tuscan Reserve Sangiovese Blend 2005

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

7.9

I waited too long. 2005 is past peak. Still pleasant but wish I opened it earlier. Lost all notes and flavor. I am not used to drinking older wines. — 3 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

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Marius Cesar

Spiritus Pentificum Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape) Red Rhone Blend ne Blend

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.2

Very light in color and taste. Very Pleasant. The sip evaporates but the finish lingers Smells like a Napa wine on the nose. I can’t pick out a note I am not experienced enough. The more I sip it the more I like it. — 3 years ago

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards

Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.3

You can still hang on to it for another 3 years then give it a try. Still vibrate. Licorice, black currant long finish with dark chocolate — 3 years ago

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