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Balgera

Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2005

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

Elegant if a bit more fruity tooty than most Nebbiolo, but perfectly in balance and pleasant. Gives the impression of red fruit that is slight dried, slightly sour, slightly sweet. Fun wine that I think is clearly at its peak. — 18 days ago

Shawn, Ron and 5 others liked this

Murgo

Brut Rosé Nerello Mascalese 2014

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.1

Delicious and unique. Tart strawberries with rhubarb and a nice balance of yeasty character. — 2 months ago

Paul, Brian and 9 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.4

I think my first Monte Bello and it does not disappoint. A very charming wine with an intriguing tomato component backed up by tons of cassis - "classic" California Cab. Great structure and for me in its prime right now (from half bottle). — 4 months ago

Eric, Paul and 11 others liked this

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2001

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.1

As usual this Olga Raffael Chinon does not disappoint. It has just a bit of charming brett-y funk, and really pretty sour red fruit and tomato character that is just barely on the correct side of the ripe vs unripe fulcrum. — 18 days ago

Greg, Eric and 9 others liked this

Bolla

Torr'Alta Veronese Corvina Blend 2013

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

For the price this wine is pretty killer. Doesn't try to be something it's not, just delivers nice acid and fruit in a velvety smooth package. Bought a few cases at wholesale for a "house red." — a month ago

Daniel P., Eric and 9 others liked this

Failla

Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir 2005

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9.4

Has aged very gracefully. Wow. Wow. And another wow. Gorgeous spice character and still plenty of cherry fruit intensity. — 4 months ago

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Marc, Shawn and 9 others liked this

Domaine Drouhin

Laurène Drouhin Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2004

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.4

This bottle has aged beautifully - vibrant fruit and spice with elegance for days and no trace of any hard edges. Jackpot. — 18 days ago

Mike, Matt and 8 others liked this

Ron R

This was from a classic vintage. We were lucky enough to have one of these 04's. Arguably, one of the best domestic pinots out there.

Dry Creek Vineyard

The Mariner Dry Creek Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.2

Palmer had this 2 months ago

Jeff, Shawn and 10 others liked this

Communiqué Wines

Chehalem Mountain Rosé Blend 2015

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

Tart and fresh. Extremely quaffable. — 4 months ago

Bill, Shawn and 7 others liked this

Pomum Cellars

Shya Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

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Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.5

Holy crap this is good. This was an old @Gary Vaynerchuk Wine Library TV pick-up that's been in the cellar awhile. Patience was rewarded - a world class Bordeaux blend with luscious fruit, impeccable balance and intriguing hints of herbs and earth. — 4 months ago

Bill, Shawn and 8 others liked this

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