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Michael McGuire

11 wines • 2 followers • 6 following

Villard Estate

Expresión Reserve Pinot Noir 2015

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.0

Light, tart, some hints of oak detected, cherries and near -ripe strawberries. Good, but am guessing will be better on day 2. — 7 years ago

Domaine de la Charbonnière

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2015

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

9.3

Medium + body, pine cone on nose, black cherries, licorice, tar, herbs. Slightly grippy. Paired with organic string cheese on day 1 and roasted brussels sprouts on day 2. Costco purchase (~$20). Would definitely purchase again. — 7 years ago

Sojourn

Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

9.7

Rhubarb, spices, vanilla, fruit bomb — 8 years ago

Meinklang

Graupert Wild Vine Pinot Gris 2015

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.0

Lime zest, citrus pulp, ripe apricot, fresh sliced melon, off-dry, med + acidity. Gold, honeyed. Nice with seared mahi mahi. Even stood up to a burger. — 7 years ago

Steelhead Vineyards

Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2013

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.7

Fruity—crushed cherry, leaves, cotton candy. Drank on home leave, December 2017. — 7 years ago

Monte Xanic

Edicion Limitada (Hans Backhoff) Syrah 2015

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.8

Michael had this 7 years ago

Gilles Louvet

O Pinot Noir

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.2

Michael had this 9 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2015

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

9.0

sweetly pungent at first and on nose, taste is lightly macerated blackberry, cherry, wet leaves, tobacco, medium-low body and mouthfeel, easy tannins. — 7 years ago

Canto et Fils

Côtes-du-Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2014

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

9.3

Red fruit, raspberry, rhubarb. Herbs, notes of fresh clay. Medium body. Medium acid. Paired well with large Greek platter—chicken souvlaki, spiced meats, garlic, spinach, parsley. — 7 years ago

Hacienda de Letras

Reserva Sangiovese

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Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

8.0

2013, central Mexico sangiovese. Getting mostly tart cherry and clay on taste. Very nice — 8 years ago