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2171 wines • 103 followers • 64 following

Pierre Cotton

AOP Brouilly Gamay 2022

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9.1

yum: this was either partially or fully made w/carbonic maceration which I typically try to stay away from (no offense, just personal preference) and I specifically asked the Wine Bro about this and he assured me it was CM but still tasty and he was right. This has some soul to it, great purity of flavors and it takes you on a ride exploring every facet of Gamay which can be compelling under the right conditions. — 2 days ago

Bob, Tegan and 6 others liked this

Bodegas Ego

Goru 18 M Jumilla Monastrell Blend 2020

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8.7

80% monastrell/20% CS - inky, dense, generous black & red fruit - just copious amounts but mid palate was disjointed & unbalanced through an uneven finish. I've had other wines from this producer and at such a low price point, it delivers to a certain degree. — 11 days ago

Tegan, Tom and 6 others liked this

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Orange Grenache Gris Blend

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8.7

meh, OK I guess - never quite know what to expect with these orange wines, not bad - plenty of umami & funky notes & flavors — 18 days ago

Doug, Tom and 4 others liked this

D'Angelo

Aglianico del Vulture 2022

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8.7

Rustic, earthy soil-y smell that will forever be Italy, provincial wine, needs food - decent for $ — 4 days ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Famille Perrin

Les Cornuds Vinsobres Grenache Blend 2023

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9.2

so much bang for the buck - reminds me of when southern Rhône used to be affordable... captivating wine: gorgeous dark ruby color, deep reservoir of black & red fruits, pepper, garrigue and exotic spices. Composed, graceful, med bodied palate, beautiful balance w/bright acidity carrying all the flavors thru long smooth finish — 7 days ago

Ted, Brian and 7 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@ESF, the agree 100% with your thoughts on this one!!

Résonance Vineyard

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

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9.0

solid, I found this fairly full bodied, hi octane - reminded me of Siduri. there was an opulence to the prototypical PN flavors of red fruit, spice & tea. The acidity was a bit uneven but smoothed out after a lengthy decant. — 16 days ago

Doug, Tom and 6 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Underrated producer.

Terras Gauda

Abadia de San Campio Rías Baixas Albariño 2024

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8.7

salty saline minerals lean angular zesty citrus green - varietally correct, very traditional, all in all a decent effort — 6 days ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Adega do Monte Branco

Estremoz Alentejo Tinto 2021

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8.5

wanted to like this more - the fruit & terroir driven aromas & flavors were just not vivid enough and the finish was a bit harsh, not too bad tho — 8 days ago

Tom, Ted and 1 other liked this

Provins/Eric Solomon

L'Alpage Chasselas 2023

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9.2

we thoroughly enjoyed this wine with Asian food and by itself: has a lot of personality, captivating varietal, and really shined at cellar temps - great value, Eric Solomon does it again! — 13 days ago

Ray, Daniel and 12 others liked this

Miguel Torres

Altos Ibéricos Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2019

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8.9

traditional style, just lacked acidity - otherwise very nice (bright) flavors & aromas showing plenty of secondary goodness. like to see an Old School producer not trying to make these into fruit bombs — 19 days ago

Dave, Doug and 8 others liked this