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Ray Vanderhoff

3871 wines • 80 followers • 45 following

Cantine Riondo

Veneto Prosecco

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light golden color and a reasonable profusion of bubbles. Aromas of yellow and green orchard fruit, citrus zest and white flowers. Flavors of green apples and pears, peaches, raw nuts and a slight mineral note. Medium finish and length, and also a bit “syrupy.” Bit of RS made this bubbly more of a dessert option for me. Drank at the Yardhouse in Troy, Michigan. — 2 days ago

Te Mata Estate

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright light golden color with some subtle green highlights. Aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, cat pee and wet slate. Flavors of passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, gooseberries, nectarines and a light note of fresh herbs. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. Bright, but not overwhelming acidity. Light bodied and slightly tight and reductive. Fresh and clean. — 5 days ago

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The Little Sheep

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Bright light golden color. Explosive aromas citrus, peaches and fresh herbs. Flavors of lemon/lime, green apple, nectarine, gooseberries, green olives and a pleasant herbal component. Medium length finish and well balanced acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Excellent on a hot summer day and a fantastic value. Crowd pleaser. Thanks for sharing, Kase. — 6 days ago

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Vinícola del Priorat

Ònix Clàssic Priorat Cariñena Garnacha 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

50/50 blend of Carignan and Garnacha Tinta. Dark ruby color. Aromas of both red and black berry fruit, coffee, savory herbs and wet gravel. Flavors of cooked cherries, plums and blackberries, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, burnt caramel and savory spices. Long mineral rich and earthy finish. Medium-plus body, vibrant acidity and well balanced. Noticeable tannins, vibrant and extremely complex. — 9 days ago

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Yealands

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light golden color with green highlights. Intense aromas of fresh cut grass, tropical, orchard and citrus fruits with a slight note of white flowers. Flavors of grapefruit, gooseberries, minerals, green vegetables and herbs. Bit of salinity on the medium plus finish. Crisp acidity, bone dry and medium bodied. A bit too vegetal for my liking. Tasted at the Yardhouse in Troy, Michigan. — 2 days ago

Château de Rully

Molesme Rully 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2015

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Murky ruby color with some brown highlights. Savory aromas of forest floor, leather, smoke and some dried red fruit. Flavors of tobacco, espresso, dried tart red cherries and raspberries with a subtle amount of spices. Medium finish and body. Well balanced with ample acidity. Nice amount of structural heft and extremely savory. Certainly heading toward the end of its drinking window, but quite interesting. Thank you for sharing, Kase. — 6 days ago

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Castellani

Villa Puccini Toscana Sangiovese Merlot 2020

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Merlot (10%) Deep red color with a few purple highlights. Aromas of red and black fruit, orange zest and savory herbs. Flavors of sour cherries, strawberries, black olives, milk chocolate and sage. Note of burnt caramel Noticeable oak on the medium finish. A bit restrained and tight. Medium bodied and reasonable acidity. The Merlot really shows through with aeration. Reasonable. Thanks for sharing, Chris B. — 9 days ago

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La Scolca

White Label Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese 2024

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

100% Cortese. Light golden color. Mineral driven aromas of wet gravel, white flowers and a bit of orchard fruit. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, bitter raw nuts and those ever present minerals. A bit of saline on the medium finish. High acidity and very crisp. Quite the clean palate cleanser. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Hyland Estates

Single Vineyard Old Vine McMinnville Pinot Noir 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Single Vineyard Pinot Noir. Bright garnet color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of red berry fruit, pomegranate, orange zest, forest floor and earth. Flavors of red cherries, strawberries, boysenberries, raspberries, black tea and baking spices. Touch of creamy vanilla on the long and lingering mouth coating/earthy finish. Medium bodied. Nicely structured, well balanced with solid complexity. Silky texture and well crafted. — 3 days ago

Bob, Dave and 7 others liked this

Sheldrake Point

Wild Ferment Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2024

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Aromas of orchard and tropical fruit, nail polish remover, spent yeast and white flowers. Flavors of green apple, kiwi, pineapple, ginger spice, lemon/lime and a hint of honey. Long and lingering finish. Mouth watering acidity, crisp and well textured. No sign of oak aging. Just a slight hint of RS, a bit reductive and quite juicy. 11.7% ABV. Interesting. — 8 days ago

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