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Dave

71 wines • 43 followers • 166 following

Ruffino

Modus Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2020

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Dave

Dave

9.6

I have bought every bottle of this I've seen in the last 9 years or so. Purely nostalgic reasons. It's not the best Super Tuscan. It's not expensive. But, it just reminds me of every meal I had during my time in Tuscany. Somehow the price jumped from $20 to $30. I blame Trump. Every year has been pretty consistent, but 2013 was world-class. This 2020 is great, and if it weren't hailing out right now, I'd go grab some steaks from the market. Cheers, friends!
Listening to the Pogues.
— 10 hours ago

Tom, Brian and 7 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, hail?!?! It’s 100 degrees out here, of course it’s a dry heat, so only feels like 100 degrees!!
Dave

Dave

Illinois. Gateway to Iowa. @Doug Powers
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

2020 was a warm vintage in Tuscany.
Enjoy it even though of the price hike.

Charles Smith

The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot 2022

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Dave

Dave

8.9

Haters gon' hate. This is one of my go-to grocery store picks. It's super cheap ($12), and it tastes like Merlot.
Smashing some burgers and listening to the Cranberries.
— 4 days ago

Tom, Robert and 11 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Dave no hate! Your grocery store selections are better than our mass production wines in QC! Thank goodness for Costco!
Dave

Dave

I'd have thought you have some decent shops in the Quad @Dawn E.

La Chapelle de Potensac

Delon Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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Dave

Dave

8.7

I thought I had an off bottle until I read a few other reviews. This wine is supremely acidic, overwhelming all flavors. The nose is just fine, but the taste is very acidic and alcohol-y. Is it still too young?
Listening to Everclear.
Update: 22 hours later this wine is behaving much better. Chill out, Chapelle!
— 7 days ago

Lisanne, Daniel and 9 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

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Dave

Dave

9.4

I can sit and sniff this for 20 minutes without taking a sip. Tonight I'm pairing it with a little Chicago deep dish and the Drive By Truckers. — a day ago

Pooneet, Doug and 9 others liked this
Pooneet K

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Nice
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Such an excellent producer!!
Dave

Dave

Consistently good! @Doug Powers

Domaine Lucien Barrot et Fils

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

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Dave

Dave

9.2

This was fun. The cork was blown, and I ran the wine through some gauze 😝 I know the store didn't cellar this very well, so it was a crap shoot. The wine was in fantastic shape and still in its adolescence.
We were listening to Social D.
— 2 days ago

Robert, Jose and 12 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Nice surprise!
Dave

Dave

Yessir! @Tom Casagrande

DeLille Cellars

Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Dave

Dave

9.5

I love this wine; I put it up against any of my Napa faves. The cork on this bottle was dried out, but we survived. Great, sublime purple fruit. It's blueberry pie, plum and blackberry, with lively tannins. Well balanced and will probably peak in 3 years. Will see if I have the patience to wait on my last bottle.
Listening to Fountains of Wayne and reminiscing about the amazing performance they put on last night 😍
— 5 days ago

Tom, Daniel and 13 others liked this
Norman

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Potentially over rated by my Seattle friends ti be fair but I can love both
Joshua Fisher

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Are you a writer for Rolling Stone or something???
Dave

Dave

No, but I love music even more than wine, and I'm always looking for the right pairing 😀 @Joshua Fisher

Louis Jadot

Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

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Dave

Dave

9.4

This is a nice surprise. When I hear the word Beaune, I get a taste in my mouth, and this is the taste. A very soft medium drinker, with bright cherries, raspberries, pomegranate, a little spice, and the tiniest funk. Friendly acidity and tannins. Classic Beaune at a great price.
Listening to a bunch of 90s country.
— 2 days ago

Serge, Tom and 11 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Sounds delicious! I haven’t had many ‘18 Burgs I have liked
Dave

Dave

Yessir, this one is just fine! @Tom Casagrande

Château Pey La Tour

Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

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Dave

Dave

8.7

Very thin mouthfeel. The flavors are all there, but it does fall a bit flat.
Listening to Radiohead.
— 4 days ago

Tom, Doug and 9 others liked this
Joshua Fisher

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Musical pairing

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Dave

Dave

9.4

The mocha is strong with this one. So is the mint. Let's call it a York Peppermint Patty.
Listening to Tripping Daisy. Was never a fan, but they killed it last night and I got to chat up the singer. Their music would be better with Gamay.
— 5 days ago

Tom, Daniel and 21 others liked this
Norman

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Very cool

Bauer Haus

Spätlese White Blend 2023

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Dave

Dave

9.0

Fruity and refreshing on a hot July day.
Listening to Nada Surf.
— 8 days ago

Ray, Amanda and 12 others liked this
Michael Younkins

Michael Younkins

Spatlese is a great choice.