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Sam Friedland

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Gary Farrell

Toboni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

9.1

Very nice, blackberries, restrained tannins — 6 days ago

Castello di Albola

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2017

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

8.7

Pleasant, a little Chianti bite. — 14 days ago

Donum

Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir 2011

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

9.1

Very nice wine. Took an hour to open up.
Raspberries and mellow tannin’s. Probably slightly past of its peak?
— 19 days ago

Estancia

Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

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Sam Friedland

8.6

Definitely over the hill. No smell when I opened the wine. Somewhat improved during the meal, — a month ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2021

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

8.7

Opened, tasted-too sweet. Put aside in fridge for two days. It tasted as lightly better. Fruit, sweetness. — 10 days ago

Vincent Girardin

Clos des Loyères Vieilles Vignes Maranges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2003

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

9.1

Outstanding promier cru. Cherries,raspberries and mild tannins. — 17 days ago

Château de Saint-Cosme

Côtes du Rhône White Rhone Blend 2023

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

8.8

Taste of spicy Syrah, some flatness. Opened up after a half hour. Was good with a leg of lamb, — 25 days ago

Penley Estate

Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Sam Friedland

8.8

Somewhat jammy, some tannins. Went well with Australian lamb chops from Costco — 12 days ago

Tablas Creek Vineyard

The Overachiever Grenache Blanc 2020

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

8.9

Pleasant, some bubbles, pineapple. — 16 days ago

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Sam Friedland

Sam Friedland

9.0

Needed to open out. Mellow tannins, some cherries. Good, but not impressive — 21 days ago