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Courtney Cochran Influencer Badge

Sommelier. Scribe (Hip Tastes, Viking Studio). PR for Fetzer Vineyards. Past producer, HIP TASTES Red. Hair lover. Thirsty.

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Sébastien Bobinet

Du Rififi À Beaulieu Brut Vin Pétillant de France White Blend

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9.3

Super-elegant small bead, mineral 💥, pear and floral prettiness. #fridayfeeling #petnat #loirewine — 9 years ago

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Domaine Calot

Cuvée Unique Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay

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9.3

Pink peppercorn and sage-y underbrush. Just the right amount of earthy. Thank you for this perfect Morgon 💘. — 9 years ago

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Tom Gore Vineyards

Alexander Valley Field Blend 2012

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9.2

Classic Alexander Valley profile, rich and darkly fruited. Nice complexity. — 9 years ago

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Rochioli

Estate Grown Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

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9.5

Raspberry granita, pomegranate goodness, cocoa powder and finely integrated oak. Elegant, persuasive and smooth. Bday wine FINE 💕💕 — 9 years ago

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Vigneti Massa

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2013

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9.4

And then God created the perfect wine. Its soul was part St. Aubin, part Albariño. Its body was svelte, with liquid curves and a frisson of feral charm. Pear and apple, hay and jicama. Rainwater and mineral, some juicy white peach and orange essence. A cool cheesy note. Style. One of those uncanny wines that works with lighter or heartier fare, charming all along the way. Let's just drink this one, shall we? 🔝 — 9 years ago

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Baxter

Valenti Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2013

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9.7

Courtney had this 9 years ago

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MacPhail Family Wines

Pinot Noir 2004

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9.0

#Sangiacomo Vineyard | Sonoma Coast | 1.5 L | 4 barrels | 100% French oak | native ferment | un/fined/filtered

Opened by Mr. MacPhail at tree trimming. Have decided it tastes like Cloverdale in winter - sous-bois and brown spice, plum skin and cola, toast and orange peel.

Holding up nicely. Merry merry 🌲
— 9 years ago

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Upper Mokelumne Watershed Rosé of Trousseau 2015

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9.2

@mikelucia has done it again, this time with barrel ferment in used Chard barrels then aged in stainless. Great ripeness and restraint (reconcile those as you will). Cliff notes: 12%, elegance, perfect for the table - or knocking back on any warm day on the horizon. — 9 years ago

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Dutton-Goldfield

Chileno Valley Vineyard Riesling

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9.2

Taking me to lemongrass and mint, savory cheese (just a touch!) and macadamia. Usual suspects present: white peach, perky acidity, plus some nice pithy grip. Dry. Lemonheads bringing up the finish. Sturdy and fine, thanks! ☄ — 9 years ago

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Naveran

Brut Vintage Cava Blend 2013

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8.9

Note: for v13 Brut ***
Champagne-lively bubbles, white peach cobbler character (topped with marzipan crust, natch), pear skin, pastry and beauty.
Classy Champagne-Method style aligns with prettiness of label (Art Nouveau awesome, *nice*). Lingering finish, mellow, fabulous and closing with biscuit notes and a soupçon of clementine. Serve with a smile 💋
— 9 years ago

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