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Derek Shankland Influencer Badge

Owner GC Restaurants/Winemaker Sous Sol

31 wines • 13 followers • 16 following

Nickel & Nickel

Hudson Vineyard Syrah 2005

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8.7

Great wine, but a little past its prime. Tannins were still strong enough to benefit from a decanter and on to the next day... — 9 years ago

DeLille Cellars

Harrison Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère 2009

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8.7

Solid red and was much better after it opened up the next day. — 10 years ago

Pomum Cellars

Columbia Valley Syrah 2004

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9.3

2004 Vintage. Holding up great with solid structure and a great, lingering finish. — 10 years ago

Sous Sol

Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2011

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8.8

Been a while since I posted but happy to be back! Yes I started with my own wine because a friend opened an '11 that I haven't had in over a year. — 10 years ago

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Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

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9.8

'04 was drinking amazing tonight.! Great time to pull from the cellar for a family dinner. — 10 years ago

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Idilico

Yakima Valley Albariño

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8.4

Lovely Albariño from Javier Alfonso... Great value wine here. — 10 years ago

Pomum Cellars

Snipes Mountain Upland Vineyard Yakima Valley Riesling 2013

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9.1

Nice juice and value.! — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Meuliere

Vaucoupin Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

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9.0

Bright and briny — 10 years ago

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Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Brut Rosé Blend

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9.0

This '09 was is a true salute to Oregon sparkling wine. Great minerality on this crisp and clean Rose even after 5 years. — 10 years ago

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Long Shadows Vintners

Saggi Columbia Valley Sangiovese Blend 2005

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9.1

Thank you Washington.! What other US region makes a super Tuscan like this.?
— 11 years ago