Bodega Gran Cruz

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Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Lemon and lime, crushed rocks and salty minerals. Gentler than the AR Trout Gulch. Really draws you in. — 5 days ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine is a deep ruby color with a slightly purple hue; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black and red fruit: Ranier cherries and blackberries along with some dried earth, soft wood notes, some faint baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins (that seem to build) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and comes off a touch reserved in the end. Initial conclusions: this could be a Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Grenache-based blend or Bordeaux-blend from either Spain, Italy, France, the United States or Australia but the fruit doesn’t impress so I’m leaning away from the New World. I don’t get enough candied fruit to put me in the Southern Rhone and I think the oak treatment seems a bit liberal for that. And if this Sangiovese, I would be pissed. So I’m calling Tempranillo, from Spain, Rioja, Reserva, 2018. Daaaaang. I was close. Drink now with patience and enjoy through 2036.
— 17 days ago

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Dammmn nice guess!!
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@John Howard it’s tough
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@Jay Kline yeah it is. Fun though.

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Lovely plush fruit. Dark plum, a hint of hoisin, black pepper, dark roses and violet. Some underbrush. Very good — 25 days ago

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Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.0

PnP. Better than previous bottles of older vintages. Started out nice but became too tannic and rough for me. Not a ton of fruit present, more earth, herbs, and minerality. Decent depth. — 20 days ago

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Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2015

Ming L
9.4

A fantastic bottling that is rich, bright and delicate at the same time. Fully integrated with lovely smoky and mineral notes. Long elegant finish.
The winery note states full development by 2022. Agreed but should have staying power for another 4-5 years.
— a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

such an underrated winery.
Ming L

Ming L

Glad to know @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego ! First time for me but sure it’s very impressive.

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

So much better then my first one 8 years ago — 2 days ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

On first open, the butter/malo notes are overpowering everything. Some fruit and acidity in there but hidden. Will see how it evolves with some air. — 2 days ago

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Bodegas LAN

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2015

For those who love Riojas, this is excellent. Tobacco, vanilla, and cherry are my favorites. — a day ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Gorgeous dense lean fruit. Very in place. Sophisticated. Polished dark plummy fruit with herbals and a good grout finish. Very well made. — 25 days ago

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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

This Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva is temporanillo led blend cherry pie like taste and a long finish. Beautiful wine just entering a nice long drinking window. — 4 days ago

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