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Sam McClellan

42 wines • 2 followers • 3 following

Affreschi

Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola 2016

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.4

Muted dark fruit on the nose. Depth is minimal. Low acid. — 7 years ago

Montalbera

Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato 2014

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.9

Nose is a herb garden with a heavy black peppercorn. Tongue is balanced but still peppery finish. Interesting wine especially after a cab sav wine club meeting. Will continue to seek out this grape due to its interesting profile. $20. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Finca Antigua

Garnacha 2011

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.8

Spicy on the nose and delicious raspberry and acid on the tongue. Could drink on its own. No food needed. Nice price — 9 years ago

Château de Nages

Buti Nages Costières-de-Nîmes White Rhone Blend 2015

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.8

Flowery and peach notes. Maybe a little white pepper also. Bright acidity with tartness. Nice match for the hot summer day. $14 — 9 years ago

Pierre Leboeuf

Brut à Aÿ Champagne Blend

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.9

Toasty bread on the nose. Tart apple smeared on a biscuit for the palate. Soft bubbles. As it warms the tartness increases. — 7 years ago

Joel Gott Wines

Washington Columbia Valley Red Blend 2014

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.8

Nose has muted earthy notes. Taste has some peppery notes with lots of dark fruit. Little acid but alcohol feels warm in the mouth. Definitely Merlot based. Finish is light. Not bad for $14 — 9 years ago

M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages Grenach Blend 2014

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.5

Nose has little fragrance. Bright fruit on the tongue. A little more dark fruit in the end. A touch of acid. Maybe a bit too much alcohol for me. — 9 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Silver Label Monterey County Pinot Noir 2015

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.6

Tobacco on the nose and palate. Nice acid. Delicious wine. — 7 years ago

Caves Saint-Pierre

Cru du Rhone Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2013

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.7

Nose began as muted but has changed to soapy to fruity. Palate has a slight red cherry with thin finish. A little stemmy. Overall not bad for the price. $15 — 9 years ago

Giovanni Viberti

La Gemella Barbera d'Alba 2013

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Sam McClellan

Sam McClellan

8.5

After first opening it had lots of fruit on the nose. After 45 mins it has some barnyard notes that are a little much. It comes through on the taste as well. After a little more time the poopyness has a little fruit to match. Really mixed emotions on this. Needs food but not sure what. need to try again from a different proprietor. $17 — 9 years ago