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Nicole Al-Shafie

10 wines • 0 followers • 1 following

Chalone Vineyard

Gavilan Chalone Pinot Noir

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Nicole Al-Shafie

9.0

Salinity, Leather, earth, allspice, cherries, blackberries, complex — 8 years ago

Pellegrini

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2014

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Nicole Al-Shafie

9.5

Ruby color. Low tannin, dark fruits. Nicole liked it. — 8 years ago

Domaine du Vissoux / Pierre-Marie Chermette

Les Trois Roches Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2015

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Strawberries, stewed cherries. Black ruby red color. High tannins too much, extremely sand papery. Should have waited 3 years to drink. — 8 years ago

Olivier Leflaive

Oncle Vincent Bourgogne Chardonnay

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Nicole Al-Shafie

8.8

High acidity, dry, citrus, medium mouth feel, sour apple, lemon. On the nose, pineapple, mineral. — 8 years ago

Pazo de Señorans

Val do Salnés Rías Baixas Albariño 2015

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Nicole Al-Shafie

9.5

Nose was saline, minerals, rocks, pineapple, melon, lemon zest, peach
Taste was light, crisp, acidic, slightly creamy, peach and citrus, mineral. Delicious
— 8 years ago

Marqués de Murrieta

Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

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Nicole Al-Shafie

8.1

Ruby color. Bouquet was spicy, cinnamon, star anise, orange, oaky, stewed cherries. Taste berries, alcohol, wood. Low acidity, medium tannins. — 8 years ago

Tenuta di Sesta

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2011

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Nicole Al-Shafie

9.0

Medium+ tannins, dry, earthy, medium acidity, Leather, blackberries, plums, over ripe strawberries & saline on the nose. Let breathe in glass for 30-45 mins. — 8 years ago

Marangona

Lugana Trebbiano 2013

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Nicole Al-Shafie

8.0

Bouquet pineapple, sour apple, freshwater pond, wet stones, orange blossoms, pear, cantelope. Taste honey, oily mouthfeel, pear, tartness, sour grapes, sour apple. — 8 years ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Viognier 2015

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Nicole Al-Shafie

9.0

Light color, creamy, good acidity. High alcohol. Bouquet pineapple, sideways, saline, honey and tangerine. Taste, pineapple, oily, creamy, sour apple tartness and strong honey. Good balance when chilled once warmed it was more sweet. — 8 years ago

Conte di Bregonzo

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2013

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Nicole Al-Shafie

Nicole Al-Shafie

9.0

Rich, deep flavor. Plum and berry. — 8 years ago