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Christos

35 wines • 3 followers • 4 following

Olema Wines

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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8.9

Oak, leather, figs, and blackberries on the nose. Very dark ruby color wine. Good amount of alcohol that comes through and at 14.5% I’m not surprised. Blueberries and cherries with very little lemon. Oak and tannins take you into a long finish. I like this a lot. Strong buy especially at the price. — 5 years ago

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Mark Herold Wines

Collide California Red Blend 2012

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8.2

Dried cherry and dried fig on the nose. Deep and dark wine. Very bright purple/blue hues. Low acidity. Instant blueberries and dark fruit. Lots of alcohol that dries out your mouth. Definitely oaky. — 5 years ago

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Milestone

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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6.9

Acid plus cab. Lots of tobacco and dark fruit. Iron finish. Very dry and 1-dimensional. — 8 years ago

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Ruffino

Modus Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2016

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7.7

Strawberry jam, cherries, and oak on the nose. Dark ruby color. You’re hit with Sangiovese grapes right from the get go. Dark fruits with sweetness. Not a lot of depth and then you’re hit with oak on the finish. Sangiovese is not my favorite but this will do as a crowd pleasing wine considering price and consistency. — 5 years ago

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The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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8.4

Deep ruby purple color wine. Medium viscosity. Lots of red berries on the nose. Big dark red berries on the palate. Very jammy but not overripe fruit. Some cloves present. Tobacco and oak on the finish. Dry wine. Medium acid. Petit Syrah really shines through on this wine. This is a buy and drink now through 2023. Not sure it will get much better. — 5 years ago

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Familglia Pacini

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

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6.8

Aerated and let the wine rest for 1 hour before drinking. Did not help much. Tar, charcoal, and dark berries on the nose. Super sour with a lot of lemon. Big alcohol bite at 14.5%. Not sure if this has any aging hopes and dreams — 8 years ago

Fotini Karis
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Pardon & Fils

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2018

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7.8

Getting a lot of alcohol and tannins on the nose. Once I get passed that it is cherries, dark fruits, and lemon. Acidic wine with lemon, plum, and some kind of fresh cut flowers. Lemon lingers with some jammy fruits. — 5 years ago

Fotini Karis
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Cave Vinicole de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg

Anne de K Lieu-Dit Patergarten Alsace Riesling 2015

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7.1

Cantaloupe, lemon, and honey on the nose. This is a semi-sweet wine. More lemon and honey with some peach. I wish there was something savory present. It’s a straightforward wine. Not very complex. It would be great for summer. — 5 years ago

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Cannonball Wines

Sonoma County Merlot 2014

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6.6

Very sweet wine. Fig jam and raisins. Dry finish with lime acid. — 8 years ago

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Turnbull Wine Cellars

Estate Grown Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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8.6

Not a complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannins, leather, and blackberry jam notes. Finish is acidic with some bitter notes. Paired well with lamb chops. — 8 years ago

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