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Paul J

2108 wines • 88 followers • 48 following

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2019

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9.3

Very light gold color. Peaches, pineapple, flint, and lemongrass on the nose. This is more Sauv Blanc and Riesling than previous vintages, Less acidity too. Still good, just different from previous vintages I’ve had. Great depth and long finish. Love the complexity and uniqueness! — a day ago

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Chardonnay 2018

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9.0

Very reserved wine compared to my previous two bottles. Might need a decent decant or more age. Very young wine. Light gold color. Minerality dominates the nose and palate. Medium minus depth and finish. — 8 days ago

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Deakin Estate

Viognier 2024

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8.9

Very light gold color. Peach with some stone fruits on the nose. Same on the palate with white flowers and surprisingly high acid. Acid fades with open bottle time. Could be mistaken for a Riesling. Medium depth with a short, perfume finish.

Good food wine @ our favorite wine bar in London!
— 10 days ago

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Von Strasser

Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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9.3

Magnum. PnP. Dark red color. Dark cherries and leather on the nose. Fairly sweet wine with the fruit more prevalent than anything else. Medium plus depth and medium minus finish. Good BBQ pairing. — 3 days ago

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Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2018

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9.2

Solid and nice as always. Lovely light salmon color. Strawberries dominate. Refreshing! — 3 days ago

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Raul Pérez

Ultreia Bierzo Mencia 2021

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9.1

PnP. Modestly dark purple color. Would never guess Spain from the nose and palate. This is straight up Rhone! Dark cherries, meaty/earthy, some tobacco, and subtle herbs. Nice depth and finish. Solid restaurant list value. — 10 days ago

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La Bastide Blanche

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2020

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8.4

Not good. Probably should have drank much earlier. Bright red color and very sweet. — 3 days ago

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Matthiasson

Yount Mill Vineyard Pinot Meunier 2015

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Didn’t try, but Brooke and her friend really liked it. — 3 days ago

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Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

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9.2

Solid as always. Higher alcohol and wood than other bottles. Might need a decant as I PnP’d. Started off great with dark cherries and depth, but became astringent over time. — 8 days ago

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Càntele

Riserva Salice Salentino Negroamaro 2022

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9.2

Better than I was expecting! Dark fruit, plums, and some sweetness. Nice texture and depth. Somewhat Amarone like. — 13 days ago

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