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Dave

480 wines • 94 followers • 127 following

Toad Hollow

Mendocino County Pinot Noir

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Dave

Dave

8.8

This is actually Mendocino County, not Russian River Valley.
As a child I was enamored with talking animals. Frog and Toad, Wind in the Willows, Narnia. So I needed to have this. Charming little toad and an ok PN. Fruity and quaffable. When i tried their Chardonnay I thought someone told me this maker has a celebrity connection. Maybe Robin Williams?
Listening to Superdrag
— a day ago

Ted, Tom and 13 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, one of the co-founders was Robin Williams’ older brother.
Dave

Dave

That's it! You probably told me that on a previous post. @Doug Powers

Domaine des Grands Rocs

Vieilles Vignes Brouilly Gamay 2023

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Dave

Dave

8.9

This coats my tongue with thick strawberry jam and spice flavors. A little fuzzy sensation.
Listening to The Jayhawks
— 7 days ago

Tegan, Tom and 14 others liked this

Schlink Haus

Deutscher Landwein Rhein Riesling 2023

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Dave

Dave

8.9

Monday night equals grocery store pick. Sweet, acidic, peachy and apricoty. Grilling up chicken, peppers, and zucchini.
Listening to Fatboy Slim
— 10 days ago

Tom, Doug and 19 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Yeah it's having trouble loading @Karen Tripson
Dave

Dave

I'm glad someone recognized it! @Tegan Marriott
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

😁 by the way, I’m going to see The Waterboys tonight

Allan Scott

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

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Dave

Dave

9.0

This is a secret weapon for parties. Consistently good and punches way above its weight class. The nose is saline (sweat) and grassy. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, peach. Lower acidity, which makes it a party favor. My friends say, "This isn't too dry..." On sale for $10, but i would splurge and pay $12 😛
Listening to a song I'm working on. Meh.
— a day ago

Matt, Doug and 12 others liked this

Château Blaignan

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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Dave

Dave

9.0

I had this 8 months ago, and I think it deserves better than my first rating. Aggressive up front. It is pretty dark as far as fruit goes. A little green stuff (twigs and leaves), and leathery tannins. There is no metallic taste like in my previous note.
Listening to Patsy Cline
— 7 days ago

Doug, Rick and 25 others liked this

Dolly

California Chardonnay 2023

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Dave

Dave

10

I will always love you!!! ❤️ — 9 days ago

Tom, Jan and 25 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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RIP Fine entry!
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Indeed RIP
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Very well done @Dave!!

Villa Schinosa

Puglia IGT Primitivo 2023

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Dave

Dave

9.3

I need to disregard my last bottle as flawed. This is amazing. It could easily pass as an aged, quality Côte-Rôtie. The Syrah sings with smoked meat over plums and berries. So good.
Listening to the new Son Volt
— 3 days ago

Tom, Ray and 24 others liked this

Compañia de Vinos del Atlantico (CVA)

Gordo Yecla Monastrell

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Dave

Dave

9.0

This is just Gordo Monastrell (no Cabernet).
Initial punch of dark fruit with bacon fat hiding beneath. Good, but a bit heavy in 90 degrees. Trying to score it fairly.
Listening to Moby
— 3 days ago

Robert, Brian and 22 others liked this

Bodega Luigi Bosca

Mendoza Chardonnay 2024

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Dave

Dave

9.0

Perky, simple, and unassuming.
You know I'm listening to Dolly
— 8 days ago

Matt, Doug and 18 others liked this
Dave

Dave

I'm going to have to buy you some nice headphones. @Doug Powers
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, thanks but no thanks, I still have my top end Koss I bought in the early 1970s (🤔🤷🤣)!!
Dave

Dave

😅

Gaja

Sito Moresco Langhe Nebbiolo Blend 2014

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Dave

Dave

9.3

This is always a treat.
Listening to Weezer
— 13 days ago

Lisanne, Paul and 27 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Did it pair well with the pork and beans?
Dave

Dave

It probably would! @Tom Casagrande
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Nice pull there Dave!!!