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Domaine Pierre Guillemot

Aux Gravains Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

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9.3

2017- Vintage - so pretty earth and violets , raspberry fruit, - so balanced as far as fruit and tannins, nice finish - good time to drink — 2 days ago

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Hayman & Hill

Reserve Selection Carneros Chardonnay 2022

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2022-Vintage - bought this at G.O. So wasn’t super expensive but had to use as a drain cleaner - one dimensional diacetyl butter bomb — 16 days ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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At least the drain is flowing smoother. 👎🏻
Douglas Braun

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@Tom Casagrande yes it seems I do that a fair amount so drains should be running smoothly

Nelson Bay

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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2023- Vintage- nice lime zest, goose berry, med+ acidity- nice change from the usual Marlborough NZ even though it’s not that far apart the style seems so different. — 23 days ago

Tom, Mark and 3 others liked this

Talley Vineyards

San Luis Obispo County Chardonnay 2021

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Sorry this is the Chardonnay- nice green apple , lees contact character, slight neutral oak character ( subtle oak) — 3 days ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Sutter

Doris & Leopold Daham Grüner Veltliner 2024

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2024-Gruner-apple, pear with a slight vegetal note , nice acidity - for the price very nice — 15 days ago

Tegan, Paul and 3 others liked this

Clementine Carter

Robert Rae Syrah 2023

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2023 - Vintage- amazing spice on this bright boysenberry, earth , on this lean wine - great acidity — 18 days ago

Paul, Mark and 3 others liked this

Salty Goats

Fort Ross Seaview Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2033

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9.3

This is the 2023 Vintage beautifully balanced - maybe should have waited to open but it was beautifully balanced nice fruit and background floral — a month ago

Brian, Tom and 5 others liked this

Trader Joe's

Reserve Lot# 258 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2025

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2025 -Oregon Pinot Gris - nice Pinot Gris form Tj good value — 7 days ago

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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

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2016- Vintage- a little over the hill - brown sugar, stewed fruit ,waited too long — 9 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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My reaction is that a 10-yr. old CDP from a reputable producer ought not to taste like this. Is this what global warming has done?
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@Tom Casagrande yes agreed I was surprised it has been in my wine fridge since 2018- I also have a 2017 I’m hoping that is holding up ( I probably should pop that soon ) maybe it was a bad bottle 🤨
Mark Eastom

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That’s a bummer.

Les Portes de Bordeaux

Bordeaux Rosé Blend 2024

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2024 - Vintage Definitely not a super complex wine and a bit thin but I can’t think of a less expensive wine atTrader Joe’s that is more fun as a pool pounder - I like its higher acidity and low ABV 11.5 % Fun wine — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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the red BDX is $5.99 or so at TJ's. Solid thrash and smash party wine/mixer wine for bigger groups since it is fairly fleshy.
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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego I’ll have to try it