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Two Shepherds

Saarloos Vineyard Grenache Blanc 2010

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9.5

Held onto this 2010 at the winemakers suggestion. Excellent wine once it opens up! Rich tropical nose of dried pineapple mouth is tart and suggestive of unripe stone fruit, slight tannic finish that lingered for minutes! Well done @William Allen! — 10 years ago

Stark Wine Company

Eaglepoint Ranch Syrah 2009

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9.0

Not a Syrah fan, but this one shows a velvety smooth style, rich dark cocoa and black cherry. Lovely wine! — 11 years ago

Roederer Estate

Brut Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend

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8.5

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Stryker Sonoma

Estate Alexander Valley Petite Verdot 2012

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8.5

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Young and fruit driven, integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Look for it late spring 2015
9.1

Field Stone

Staten Family Reserve Alexander Valley Viognier 2012

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9.0

A well made #Viognier, rich and viscous with wonderful floral aromas and a mouth full of pitted fruit. — 10 years ago

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Staten Family Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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8.9

Exceptional #CabernetSauvignon from the #2012Vintage refined and balanced, needed an hour decant to show the dried herb, berry and bakers cocoa. Slight menthol on the finish with balanced lingering tannins. — 10 years ago

Thralls

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012

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9.3

Great wine for #sonomachat from @thrallswine! #thrallsdeep! — 11 years ago

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Thanks Brian. Hope you have a great holiday!
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Thanks Ed! You guys as well! We need more Thralls, I think that was our last bottle!

Field Stone

Staten Family Reserve Alexander Valley Petite Sirah 2012

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8.1

Excellent @AlexanderValley #PetiteSirah! Dark, powerful and complex. Bittersweet cocoa, dark berry and earth. Spend some time with this one and the wine will evolve in your chalice! — 10 years ago

Field Stone

Heritage Block Alexander Valley Rosé of Petite Sirah 2013

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9.0

Really enjoyed this wine, the #petitesyrah grape really shines as a #rose, rich yet bright acidity and lovely cherry and berry notes. — 10 years ago

Iron Horse Vineyards

Ocean Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2010

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8.5

Yummers! — 11 years ago