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Olya S. Troxel

38 wines • 37 followers • 48 following

Uccelliera

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

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Olya S. Troxel

9.5

Dried cherry, anise, sage, tobacco, espresso, sandalwood, earl grey tea. Excellent complexity, powerful, pronounced, bery good structure. Med+ body, rich, masculine. Needs time to open up. Brilliant brunello! — 9 years ago

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Bodegas Mas Alta

Artigas Priorat Red Blend 2013

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9.1

Blueberry jam, christmas spice, anise, red tea, figs. Savoury on palate, med+ body, good intensity. Carignan stands out on palate. Dry finish. — 9 years ago

Seavey Vineyard

Caravina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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Olya S. Troxel

9.2

Tobacco, cassis, espresso, sandalwood, prune, earl grey tea. Great complexity, good balance, smooth well integrated tannins. Elegant, expressive. Very typical 2005 vintage in its best expression. Drinks very well now. — 9 years ago

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Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Malbec 2009

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9.2

A rare jewel! Black olive, espresso, bitter sweet chocolate, roasted nuts, tobacco. Excellent structure, masculine, med+ body. Opens up very nicely in glass. Goes very well with lamb. — 9 years ago

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Montes

Purple Angel Colchagua Valley Carménère Petit Verdot 2012

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9.2

Ripe black cherry, blueberry jam, violets, espresso, bitter sweet chocolate, menthol. Big ripe aromas on the nose, great intensity. Well integrated tannins, med+ body. Baking spice and explosive dark fruit on palate. Good complexity. Pairs very well with ballet on Saturday night! — 9 years ago

Terra Noble

CA 2 Costa Colchagua Valley Carménère 2012

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9.1

Intense aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, casis, black pepper and a touch of oak, that gives it elegance.
Round and smooth, with an excellent structure, mature tannins and great texture. Persistent finish.
— 9 years ago

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Virage Vineyards

Napa Valley Red Blend

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9.1

Excellent Rose of Cab Franc. Great value bottle. Wild strawberry, cranberry juice, white pepper, perfume. Juicy, crisp, well balanced. Perfect pairing with a ping pong table in the sunny afternoon! — 9 years ago

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Blackbird Vineyards

Arriviste Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Rosé 2015

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9.2

On the nose fresh strawberries, watermelon, red currant, barberries. Fresh, juicy acidity, good balance. Lots of berries on palate and hint of minerality. Very pleasant. Perfect for a sunny afternoon! — 9 years ago

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Lafken

Los Morros Red Blend 2010

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9.1

Very good concentration. Lots of tobacco, graphite, black olive, coriander, ripe cherry, black tea. Med+ body, well-balanced, good structure. Ripe tannins. — 9 years ago

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Gimenez Riili

Padres Dedicados Cabernet Franc 2013

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9.2

Blackberry, tobacco, espresso, black olive, leather, fresh black pepper. Pronounced, varietal. Masculine, velvety on palate. Great complexity, long finish. Very well made and age worthy. — 9 years ago

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