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Erik Helms Influencer Badge

Wine/Spirits/Beer buyer for Whole Foods Market, Oakland, CA.

657 wines • 165 followers • 72 following

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021

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9.3

Surprised a bit with the layers to this. Layers of richness, equal to the acidity, kept this one fresh in the glass all afternoon. — 3 years ago

Tom and Daniel P. liked this

Shaw + Smith

Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019

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9.0

Clean Aussie SB. Light on grass and sweet tropical fruits, nice amount of grapefruit. Long finish. — 4 years ago

Daniel P., David and 5 others liked this

Mt. Difficulty

Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2018

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8.8

Delightful spice, earth, cherry nose. Palate is soft and long, mushrooms, damp earth, whispers of spices, dark cherry, dried herbs. — 4 years ago

Ron, David and 3 others liked this

Forlorn Hope

Rorick Vineyard Trousseau Noir 2018

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9.1

Drinks almost like a rosé, with a slight rust/orange tint. Berries and orange peel. Nicely paired with baked salmon. — 4 years ago

Eric, Ron and 6 others liked this

Dandelion Vineyards

Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020

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8.7

Loads of acid, lots of tropical fruits and sweet florals. — 4 years ago

David, Kevin and 3 others liked this

Canxa

Cava Brut Rosé Blend 2007

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8.6

Real soft and creamy 100% Pinot Noir Rosé Cava. Dried fruit mainly, apricot and strawberry jam. Works for post work in the sun afternoons at $13. — 4 years ago

Ron, Mike and 3 others liked this

Elizabeth Spencer

Special Cuvée Mendocino Rosé of Grenache 2019

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Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.9

Quite a fruit filled nose. Candied watermelon, strawberry, and cherry on the palate, but brings a nice amount of acid to offset. Dry and keeps you coming back for another glass. Tasting fresh for being “old news 19s.” — 4 years ago

Martin, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

Williams Selyem

Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2016

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9.3

Luxurious and silky, just delightful. Ripe raspberry and dark red cherry, fades after a time into some barrel spice. Really well integrated tannins. Happy Father’s Day! — 4 years ago

Tom, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this

Artomaña Txakolina

Xarmant Txakolina White Blend 2020

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Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

As incredibly vibrant and expressive as the label. Peripherals are off the charts. Acid/salinity/minerality/florals. Wonderful wine — 4 years ago

Lauren, Tom and 7 others liked this

Domaine Saint-Germain

Crac Boum’Bu Jacquère Blend 2019

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9.1

Fun wine! The nose really puts you in the fresh alpine snows and spring waters with its lemon/lime zest, liveliness, and freshness. Slivered almonds add some additional depth, this one will over deliver if you’re looking for spring or early summer refreshment. — 4 years ago

Matt, Daniel P. and 4 others liked this