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chris.bottiglieri

106 wines • 7 followers • 5 following

Hillcroft Thistledown

The Basket Case Old Vine Shiraz

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8.4

Tasted a little young and too much alcohol acidity. Light to medium bodied red with red fruit and spices. — 7 years ago

Domaine Costa Lazaridi

Amethystos Red Blend 2013

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8.7

Very good for a red greek wine, but still typically was dry. Cranberry finish. — 8 years ago

Riva Leone

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

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8.7

Well balanced wine with moderate tannins and acid. Black cherry and earthy on the palate. — 8 years ago

Château Rouvière

Minervois Carignane 2013

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7.6

Decent QPR at $10. Highly acidic but fruit forward. Medium to full bodied. — 8 years ago

Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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9.0

Good QPR easy drinking wine. Strong tones of Strawberry jam. Subtle spice finish. Medium bodied. — 8 years ago

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Lone Madrone

Old Hat Paso Robles Zinfandel Petite Sirah 2012

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8.8

Big silky mouth full, but a bit too high on the alcohol. Very nice cherry finish. Have one more that will let sit a bit longer but overall pretty good. — 8 years ago

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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9.7

Exceptional wine. Firm but not over powering tannins or acidity. Deep purple inky coloring. Slightly silky texture. Bursting of bright red fruit from start to finish. Even better an hour after opening. — 8 years ago

Seresin

Leah Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014

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9.2

Just when i was beginning to hate pinot came accross this organic pinot. Light to medium bodied. Peppery and strong tones of cranberry. Smooth finish. — 8 years ago

Torbreck Vintners

Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

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9.2

Chalky mountain feel on the tongue. Deep dark blackberry. Acid/alcohol a tad too high but,great,otherwise. — 8 years ago

Château de Vaudieu

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2011

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9.1

Nice medium bodied wine with soft tannins. String raspberry with sweet finish and vanilla on the tongue. Very easy to drink. Paired with french beef stew. — 8 years ago