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9.2

Pec and Burl Wines Terry Hoage Vineyard 2021, Paso Robles, California

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black plums, black currants, light wood, licorice, spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Full-bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cherries, oak, spices, licorice, tobacco, dark chocolates, herbs, dark coffee, light pencil lead, earth, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah based GSM blend from Paso Robles. Rich, concentrated and extracted.

This 4 year old is starting to drink very nicely now, although still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This Single Vineyard GSM is fruit forward and powerful, yet elegant. The high alcohol is not too noticeable.

A good quality wine with good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. I gave it 90 minutes in the decanter to open up, and it's even better after 2 hours of airtime. As it opens up, the Syrah becomes more dominant.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Aged in (70% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

15.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 3 hours ago

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9.1

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of sweet raspberries, cherries, tobacco, light wood, herbs, spices, black pepper and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, licorice and peppercorn.

Long tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This Zinfandel/ Petite Sirah blend from Washington State is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle.

Spicy and fruit forward. Juicy and elegant. Already showing nice complexity.

Nicely balanced, and not cloying at all, which was a great surprise.

Delivers more than its price point, and drinks like a $35 California Cabernet. Interesting stuff.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Went really well with prosciutto, and will also pair nicely with a burger.

A blend of 51% Zinfandel, 38% Petite Sirah and 11% Lemberger. Aged in French and American Oak barrels for 26 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$18. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits, chocolates, cooked raisins, alcohol and coffee notes.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Very fruity on the palate with cooked plums, cherries, blackberries, dried figs, black pepper, raisins, light cedar, chocolates, herbs, spices and light vegetables.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 10-year-old Lodi Petite Sirah is still drinking nicely, but is giving Amarone vibes.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Still very enjoyable, but I wish I would have opened it a couple of years ago. The high alcohol is very noticeable at this point.

Showing nice complexity at this point, but it's not fully balanced. It's a very nice sipping wine, though.

Grapes are hand-picked. Aged in American Oak barrels for 10 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$22 (at release). — 6 days ago

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8.7

Golden in color.

Light nose with citrus, apples, minerals and light yeast.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing limes, lemons, light yeast, green apples, light grapefruits and minerals.

Short finish with limes and herbs.

This sparkling wine from France is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Nicely balanced, and better right out of the bottle as it lost some of oomph after some time.

11% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$16. — 7 hours ago

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9.0

This is a very tasty and easy drinking Single Vineyard Vermantino from Russian River Valley.

Showing a beautiful nose and medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate, complex and interesting.

Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light flowers, limes, light grapefruits and herbs.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a nice day by the pool.

100% Vermentino grapes were fermented and aged for 3 months in 25% Concrete Egg vats and 75% Stainless Steel tanks.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — a day ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.

Pretty nose of black fruits, tobacco, cedar and chocolate notes.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, peppercorn, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa.

This 18 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet is drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Fruit forward and rich.

Peaking now with great complexity and a great mouthfeel. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly.

Thank you John for sharing this with me.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 23 months in French oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$130. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Rich red in color with medium plus intensity.

Fruit forward on the nose with red fruits and light oak.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, raspberries, herbs, coffee, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7 year old Barolo is already drinking very nicely, but still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Spicy and entertaining. Easy drinking and engaging. Elegant with good structure.

Nicely balanced and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large oak barrels for 3 years.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$60. — 6 days ago

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9.3

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, light earth, herbs, spices, cola, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice and pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted. Tangy and elegant.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Drinking much better now than when I had it three years ago.

This 10 year old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A blend of 85% Cabernet, 8% Petit Verdot and 7% Malbec. Aged in (93% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$180. — a day ago

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9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose with blackberries, black currants, stewed plums, sweet cherries, dried fruits, light cedar, chocolates, spices, herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 7-year-old Merlot from Bordeaux is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Elegant and approachable right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity with a tangy finish.

I've had this vintage a few times before and it is very consistent.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Kosher and not Mevushal.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 2 days ago

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9.1

Nfinity Cellars Sparkling Wine Brut Non Vintage, North Coast, California

Light yellow in color.

Yellow apples on the nose with light peaches and light yeast.

Medium plus in body with small bubbles, and medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with apples, pears, ripe lemons, light herbs, yeast, spices, minerals, brioche and sea salt.

Tangy finish with limes and more bread notes.

This is a very tasty Sparkling Wine from California. Feels like an entry level Champagne, which surprised me a bit.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Creamy and elegant. Salty and interesting.

Good by itself or with food, and better when not too cold.

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Made in the Traditional Method.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 5 days ago