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Cline Cellars

Single Vineyard Series Big Break Vineyard Small Berry Mourvedre 2019

Second bottle out of 3 of this fascinating, delicious #mourvedre from a deep-rooted, renowned family producer in #sonomacounty. This wine is interesting when it opens up, big eucalyptus, menthol up nose, layered black/purple fruit, dark coffee, nice acidity and some fine grippy tannins. Paired well with an Indian-topped pizza with that bold eucalyptus fruit and acid standing up well to the spicy flavors. #contracostacounty #bigbreakvineyard — 8 months ago

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Cloud Break Wines

Black Cloud Barrel Reserve California Red Blend 2020

Very nice bottle of wine. Smooth and flavorful. — 4 years ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2018

My Sunday night wine I have gone back to a favorite of mine that is not going to break the bank and is consistently good. I have opened the Jim Clendenon 2018 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County.

On the nose there is raspberry, cranberry, cherry, spice vanilla anise, clove and earthiness.

On the palate I detect good red fruit, raspberry, cherry, cranberry, red currant, anise, clove and earthiness.

The wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and medium fine tannins that leads into a long fresh red fruit finish. Another well blended wine from Jim Clendenon that i have come to expect. I hope everyone's weekend was a good one and we are all still safe and healthy. Have a great week, Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 5 years ago

Aravind, Jeff and 39 others liked this
Sharon B

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Sounds delicious! And same to you!
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Daniel P. Drake Excellent pull!
Gregory Fulchiero

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These are iconic and delicious

Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2005

A Collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group. This was the wine I brought. I forgot to say all these wines were tasted blind. Only the owner of the wine knew the identity. This was a standout thanks to the vintage with a long life ahead of it. HH has a drinking window through to 2040. As well as the savoury liquorice accents like the 2007, this had plenty of red and black fruits. That was my 3rd of 6 - 3 to go. Next in a couple of years if I have the willpower. — 3 years ago

Josh, Jonathan and 25 others liked this
"Odedi"

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Should I open my 2008?
Bob McDonald

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2008 was a warm year in South Australia and I see varying drinking windows. The Rewards of Patience says 2021 to 2045. Harvey Steiman said 2015 to 2025. Looks like a drink or Hold.

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Paul J
9.0

Similar to previous notes, but seems to be in a weird spot right now. Tried to break out was very restrained. — 4 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Tom, Hermes and 4 others liked this

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

We have been holding on to this one for a while. What better day is there to break it out than a cold, rainy, shelter in place kind of day. — 6 years ago

Brian Broxson
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Bobbi Jo, Brian and 1 other liked this

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Day 10 of covid isolation and finally a negative test. Yeah!.....had to break out something nice to celebrate. Prior notes mostly apply. This is a beauty of a wine worthy of any celebration. Cheers! — 3 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Brenda, Shay and 28 others liked this

Matthiasson

Matthiasson Vineyard Ribolla Gialla 2015

Paul J
9.4

First day to break out the summer wines!! Classic Ribolla Gialla! Cloudy orange color. Big nose filled with citrus and tangerines with a hint of honey and oak. Same on the palate and very vibrant. Shortish finish. — 3 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Shay, Tom and 5 others liked this

Cloud Break Wines

Barrel Reserve California Pinot Noir 2018

Color of ruby, clear. Nose of fresh cranberry, milky vanilla, licorice, spice, some strawberry ice cream, tangerine, and sweet sensation. Taste of spice and zest, some backbone tannins, sweetness, and fresh grapes. Aftertaste of some more warmth in the throat. Easy to drink. A bit sweet for me. On par. — 5 years ago

Dr., Mike and 4 others liked this

Burrell School Vineyards

Pichon Vineyard Spring Break Syrah 2006

Pristine, still has life and acid to boot. Wonderful wine. — 6 years ago