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Thymiopoulos Vineyards

Young Vines Xinomavro 2022

Super nice nose ! Very fruity with blackberry, raspberry, a bit of tar, a bit of bread yeast, a bit of pine sap. I could have called nebiollo on the nose. The palate is juicy and fruity with nice raspberry and blackberry notes, some width, some matter on the side, some dusty tannins that leave a drying layer over a nice amd fruity finish with a tiny, nice bitter note that adds a nice level of complexity to an otherwise youthful and playful wine. Good stuff ! — 19 days ago

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Fine description, I love Xinomavro

Bodega Chacra

Cincuenta y Cinco Pinot Noir 2018

From 60-year old vines, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits, floral, sweet spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and currants with mushroom and leather notes. Fine tannins with racy acidity, great mouthfeel on a long finish. Ok now but a bit of bottle age will reward. Organic. — 6 months ago

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The Eyrie Vineyards

Original Vines Pinot Gris 2014

Lovely honey notes, yet still fresh and somewhat youthful, lovely texture and weight on palate, with excellent acidity leading to a long, lingering finish!! — 7 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I wouldn’t have expected it to have aged this well! Nice!

Four Vines

The Biker Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

Label has some style. And catches the eye. Bit of an aged version of CA Zin, but that can work. Deeper rusty, maroon color than some Paso Robles Zin I’ve had. Smells a bit more herbal and dank than fruity and jammy. Flavors are big, bodacious and brawny. Hints of the blending other reds in the mix. Chewy. Hint of that grape jelly in a campfire flavor of some Zins in the finish. This should pair well with a steak and grilled veggies. It’s a nice, well produced classic. Kinda like the biker on the bottle. — 5 days ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

Excellent. In Butcher’s Cut on MSC — 6 months ago

Château Lilian Ladouys

Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

The vines of Lilian-Ladouys are found a stone's throw from the Graves of Cos d'Estournel and the Chateau Lafite-Rothschild. Deep Ruby red color, with inky tones, blend of mostly Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak for 15 months, aromas of black and blue fruit, smoky notes and soft spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with toasty oak flavors, full body with fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy menthol mineral character. — 7 months ago

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Tantalus Vineyards

Okanagan Valley VQA Old Vines Riesling 2018

2018 vintage.
100 % Riesling from Block 5. A 2 acre vineyard in size.
Pale straw yellow. Stoney lime juice, tangerine, kiwi and white flowers.
Crisp and dry with bracing acidity and minerality on the finish.
All hand picked fruit and whole bunch pressed.
Spends 4 months on the lees then aged 2 years in bottle before release.
This wine is built for long term aging.
7 to 10 years is no problem.
— 5 months ago

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Bodegas Atalaya

Laya Old Vines Garnacha Blend 2017

Drinking the 2019 in late 2024. Deep rich color. Thin legs that quickly disappear. Light bouquet, lots of fruit notes. Smooth on the palette with light tannins and a slightly sweet finish. Nice wine! — 5 months ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

It worked great with the Brazilian barbecue. Punches well above its weight. Good stuff. And the restaurant has a deal on south american wines on Mondays and Tuesdays. — 8 months ago

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Domaine de Chantemerle

Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon with aromas of stone and tropical fruits. Made from 40-year old vines, aged in 100% stainless steel. On the palate flavors of bright lemon citrus with crisp apple and peach notes. This medium-body wine has crisp acidity, good balance and nice mouthfeel, smooth long finish ending with creamy mineral texture. Very Nice! — 8 months ago

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