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Ray Vanderhoff

3986 wines • 80 followers • 45 following

Brooks Winery

Willamette Valley Riesling 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Intense aromas of lemon, jasmine, green orchard fruit and a bit of spent yeast. Flavors of lemon/lime, peach, nectarine and tropical fruit with additional notes of wet stones and crustacean shells. Long, clean and bright mineral laden finish. Creamy (lees aging?) texture. 12.5% alcohol. Quite complex and well crafted. — 3 days ago

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Cave du Château de Chénas

Coeur de Granit Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

100% Gamay. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, rose petals, leather, wet stones and a bit of mint. Flavors of blueberries, boysenberries, pomegranate, black tea, orange zest and sweet and savory spices. Note of granite dust on the medium-plus finish. Medium tannins and plus acidity. Smooth body and a pleasant mouth coating texture. Solid complexity with 12.5% alcohol. Outstanding QPR. Real crowd pleaser. — 4 days ago

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Louis Latour

Domaine Latour Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Classic Red Burgundy! Aromas of wild red fruit, forest floor, wet stones and light oak. Flavors of dried red cherries and strawberries, black licorice, baking spices and a slight herbal/vegetal note. A bit of mineral on the long and lingering finish. Well balanced acidity and noticeable (but silky) tannins. Beautiful structure and depth. So elegant and fresh tasting. Appreciate this bottle, Kase! — 5 days ago

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Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

Les Rugiens Pommard 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Deep ruby color with a few garnet highlights. Aromas of black and red fruit, smoky wood, leather and warmed baking spices. Flavors of red and black cherries/raspberries, strawberries, mushrooms, cocoa powder and a touch of iron/iodine. Light notes of flint and pleasant oak on the medium-plus finish. Extremely bright acidity and very soft tannins. This wine is quite powerful but it is also quite delicate at the same time. Incredible balance. Thanking Kasey and Petey for sharing this amazing bottle. — 6 days ago

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Frederic Esmonin

Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2020

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Light to medium ruby color with a few dark highlights. Aromas of red and black fruit, graphite, earth and wood. Flavors of red and black berry/cherry/currant fruit, sweet spices, black licorice and mushrooms. Long mineral driven spicy finish. Medium weight and vibrant. Chalky tannins and refreshing acidity. Well structured and balanced. Nice choice, Matt A. — 4 days ago

BonAnno

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

100% Stags Leap District fruit. Inky ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe black, red and blue fruit, purple flowers and leather. Fruit forward flavors of black berry/raspberry/currants, blueberries, cinnamon and fresh herbs. Pleasant vanilla note on the long and lingering finish. Full bodied and rich, but also smooth and easy drinking. Soft tannins for such a baby and well balanced acidity. Outstanding quality for the price. Thanks for sending this bottle to us, Petey! — 4 days ago

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Eric Boigelot

Clos des Champs Fulliot Monthélie 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light ruby/garnet color. Aromas of crushed red berries, dried violets, leather and earth. Flavors of red and black raspberries and cherries, mushrooms, baking spices and a bit of a medicinal quality. Medium-plus finish and bright acidity. Noticeable alcohol heat that did blow off with aeration. Well integrated tannins and solid balance. Pleasant mouth filling texture. — 5 days ago

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Castello Sonnino

Virginio Toscana Bianco

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Primarily Trebbiano with a small amount of other white grapes blended in. Light straw gold color with some green highlights. Aromas of yellow fruit, fresh herbs and white flowers. Flavors of tropical and citrus fruit, peaches, yellow apple, minerals and those fresh herbs. Medium finish and body with crisp acidity. Light structure and soft texture. Clean and refreshing. Outstanding QPR! Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 4 days ago

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Anthony Road

Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Light golden color. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe orchard fruit, petrol, white flowers and subtle spice. Flavors of green apple, unripe peach, honey, tangerine, green melon and wet slate. Medium-plus finish with some notable residual sugar which is nicely balanced by vibrant acidity. Light bodied with a nice mouth coating (slightly viscous) texture. 12% ABV. Well made, but more of a dessert wine for me. Thank you for sharing, Matt A. — 5 days ago

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Moillard

Les Vignes Hautes Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

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Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Basic straightforward Red Burgundy. Medium ruby color with a dark core. Aromas of red fruit, anise, forest floor and smoky oak. Flavors of red cherries and strawberries, black licorice, black tea and mushrooms. A bit astringent on the medium finish. Medium bodied with some chewy tannins. Reasonable. — 5 days ago

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