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Sam Maniar

375 wines • 6 followers • 8 following

Coutada Velha

Regional Alentejano Red Blend

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8.9

Better than expected. Liked it by itself, but did not like it paired with red pasta sauce. — a year ago

Sensi

Campoluce Chianti Sangiovese Blend 1890

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8.6

So so. Had on a train in Italy. Drinkable, but there are obviously better chiantis out there. DOCG. — 2 years ago

Fantesca

All Great Things Freedom Red Blend 2018

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9.4

Very nice. Smooth. Elegant. — 2 years ago

Sapphire Creek

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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8.9

I was actually surprised at how good this was. Smooth, not big or bold but solid. — a year ago

Ruffino

Ruffino Modus Toscana 1877

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9.0

Very nice. Lots of flavor. Smooth. Served too warm, but solid. — 2 years ago

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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9.5

Wow! Almost perfect. Maybe should have waited another year, but oh so good. Rich, complex, smooth. — 2 years ago

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Miner Family

The Oracle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

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9.3

Fantastic. Bold, complex. Everything I like about reds. — 2 years ago

Silvio Grasso

Pi Vigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

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9.1

Solid Barolo. 50 euros in a restaurant. Light and not super bold like most Barolos, but pleasant. — 2 years ago

Macauley

Old Vine Napa Valley Zinfandel 2011

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Sam Maniar

9.3

Solid and full of flavor. Very, very good. — 2 years ago

O'Shaughnessy

Cave Cuvée Howell Mountain Red Blend 2018

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Sam Maniar

9.5

Wow. Had low expectations, but this was phenomenal. So silky smooth. — 2 years ago