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Neil Valenzuela

1709 wines • 168 followers • 193 following

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1975

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

A nice comparison of French St. Julien and French winemaker, in the US with a Napa Cab.
The 1972 vintage was one of the legendary five Cabs selected for the 1976 Paris Tasting.

This 1975, had a deep garnet color with a brick rim. Loads of blackberry on the nose, casis and earthy notes. Fruit forward, black fruit and plum dominate, nice tannins. This wine definitely evolved through the evening.

Previous Notes Apply to the 75 St Julien:
Deep ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather and earthy notes. Amazing flavors, blackberry, black currant, tobacco and baking spices.

🏅92 Points - Decanter
— 5 days ago

Quentin Heim
with Quentin
Lisanne, Scott@Mister and 14 others liked this
DC Radisson

DC Radisson

You do drink wine out of this world! Great selection. I wish I had the budget.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@DC Radisson - have good friends 😉
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Sometimes one just needs to be lucky one day and 85 year old guy showed up a the wine tasting in the store with a 1971 Mayacamas Vineyards Cab. An experience i never forget. Because of the wine and the store owner declaring me as underinformed when suggested it was in the tasting. The wine was good but fell apart within 15min.

Claypool Cellars

Purple Pachyderm Abigail's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

2023 Ababigails Vineyard — 15 days ago

Tom, Tom and 11 others liked this

Claypool Cellars

Purple Pachyderm Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Neil had this 15 days ago

Tom, Dave and 9 others liked this

Château de Rayne-Vigneau

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1990

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Medium amber color. Aromas of crushed pineapple, dried apricot and orange marmalade. Burnt honey on the palate, tropical fruit flavors and caramel on the finish. Very tasty Sauternes! — 5 days ago

Quentin Heim
with Quentin
Daniel, Lisanne and 14 others liked this

Penfolds

RWT BIN 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Incredible wine! Deep purple color- almost inky. Aroma of blackberries, cassis, vanilla and violets. Black fruit on the palate, plum, baking spices with a lovely finish.

🏅96 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅95 Points - Wine Advocate
— 10 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

Domaine Masse Pere & Fils

En Veau Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry with earthy/mushroom tones. Bright, cherry flavors, hint of tart cranberry on the palate, with flavors of vanilla. — 13 days ago

Tom, Bob and 13 others liked this

Domaine Chanson (Chanson Père et Fils)

Savigny-Dominode 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Medium ruby color. Aromas of black olive, red fruit and balsa wood. Nice cherry flavors, spices, floral with a nice finish.

🏅92 Points - Wine Spectator
— 5 days ago

Lisanne, Dave and 10 others liked this

Patricia Green Cellars

Corrine Vineyard Wadensvil Block Pinot Noir 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

8.8

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and saline. Black cherry on the palate, heavy black tea finish. Not a big fan of this one.

🏅92 Points - Wine Enthusiasts
— 5 days ago

Dave, Lisanne and 9 others liked this

Gilles Blanchet

Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Clear straw color. Aromas of citrus, flint and orange blossoms. Bright Chardonnay, lemon on the palate, minerals and smooth finish. Superb! — 10 days ago

Lisanne, Tom and 9 others liked this

Claypool Cellars

CC Pachyderm Rice-Spivak Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Neil had this 15 days ago

Tom, Tom and 10 others liked this