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Ross Neilsen

10 wines • 4 followers • 2 following

Okanagan Crush Pad

Narrative XC Method Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay

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9.5

First off, let me say that Crush Pad’s bubble selection is the best I’ve had. Much like Tom Petty albums, I love each and every one. This is a Pinot Noir heavy mix of glorious bubbles and it is damn fine. On the Tom Petty scale: this bottle is easily a Wild One, Forever, from Toms first record. Much like the song I just want more when it’s over. A lot more. “I'd never get over how good it felt
When you finally kissed me
I will never regret baby
Baby, those few hours linger on in my head forever”.
— 7 years ago

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M. Chapoutier

Beaurevoir Tavel Rosé Grenache

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8.8

Maybe the best roseI've had. Really loved it. Love most Chapoutier I've tried. — 7 years ago

Hope Family Wines

Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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8.1

Wife approved. Medium fruit. Medium Dry. Pretty not to bad. Susan's go to. — 8 years ago

The Dreaming Tree

Crush California Red Blend 2015

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7.9

This was a gift. Dave Matthews owns a winery and guess what? It tastes exactly like you’d guess. Like a jam from 1998. I don’t hate it but come on, $20 (Canada)?! Nope. On the Tom Petty scale: this is that album Tom produced for Del Shannon. I’d listen to it and enjoy it because, come on, it’s still Tom & The Heartbreakers, but I wouldn’t buy it. If you’re still wondering, the two reviews below mine are perfect. — 7 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

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8.8

I enjoyed this. Didn’t lurve it $36 though. Picked it because the wife liked it. If I tried this without her I’d guess it wouldn’t be her jam. It’s pretty jammy. I look forward to trying the Cab as I think it will be better. On the scale of Tom Petty I’d rate it Long After Dark. That’s pretty f’n good for an over priced California. — 7 years ago

Viña Errazuriz

The Blend Collection Grenache Blend 2012

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8.5

Wifey loved this. Excellent blend. Nose was more appealing than the wine though. I enjoyed it. — 7 years ago

Bodegas Navalon

Anciano Aged 7 Years Gran Reserva Valdepeñas Tempranillo 2008

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8.8

I’m loving Tempernillo lately. This is a thoroughly enjoyable bottle at a really great price. Don’t make the mistake of thinking the 10 year version will be better. Three years didn’t make the difference here. Stay young. I give this a Honey Bee on the Tom Petty scale. A solid rocker that’s bound to get a smile on the face every time. (Wifey likes it too so you know it’s got some dirt!) — 7 years ago

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Noble Vines

337 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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8.0

Oh lord I’m stuck in Lodi again! This is a wifey go-to regular. I also can enjoy it. Not sure it’s a $21 enjoyment. More like a $15-17. Pretty not too bad though. It’s def a CCR on the Tom Petty scale...enjoyable every time but still no Tom Petty. — 7 years ago

Haywire

Haywire Vineyard Okanagan Valley VQA Pinot Noir 2015

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8.8

I'm not well versed in white. Loved this. Haven't had a wine from Crush Pad that I haven't liked though. — 7 years ago

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Château Canada

Bordeaux Supérieur Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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9.1

Exactly what my wife loves. I also like this a goddamn lot. Sediment - y. Benefit from a decanter — 8 years ago

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