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Proprietor of www.fredswan.wine. Instructor at The San Francisco Wine School. Contributing Editor for SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. Reviewer/writer for wi...

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Wayfarer

Fort Ross - Seaview Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2013

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9.4

Very flavorful, yet balanced and pretty. Black cherry is at the fore if the expressive nose, supported by dark flowers, baking spice and orange pith. Medium to medium+ body in the mouth with fine, silky tannins and a long, lightly mouthwatering finish. Flavors are consistent with the nose, especially that core of black cherry. Drink now thru 2022+ — 9 years ago

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Sojourn

Ridgetop Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

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9.4

Very nice after a little air. Black cherry, orange rind, tea, dark earth and spice. Lovely, lightly chalky texture and a long finish. — 9 years ago

Pyramid Valley Vineyards

Growers Collection Hille Vineyard Sémillon 2007

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9.3

Fred had this 10 years ago

Erin PooleyHardy Wallace
with Erin and Hardy
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So so f ing good!
9.9

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2002

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9.4

An excellent wine in an interesting phase. Lithe and very fine on the attack, broadening and getting more textured from mid-palate. Likewise, the flavors begin with delicacy but quickly build in intensity. The flavors are still tightly wound but include both fresh and dried fruit now. Seriously good. — 9 years ago

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This got mis-tagged. It's obviously Chard.

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

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9.4

It's often said "it's better to be lucky than good." For the dicey 2011 vintage, being both was vital. One needed to be lucky with weather in the vineyard and good with both viticulture and winemaking. This wine is a great example of just that. It's expressive and earthy with briary black fruit--especially blackberry--and coffee. The medium-bodied palate is graceful and framed by very fine, soft tannins. It's super drinkable now, but will age for several years yet. 13.1% alc. $125 — 9 years ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

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9.3

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Jameson FinkCathy HuygheHawk Wakawaka
with Jameson, Cathy and 2 others
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John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

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Often overlooked for its purity of place and keen temperament - probably a bargain - then & now!
Shawn Paul

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85 is yielding constant lovely gems in these early years of the 21st century.
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yeah. a lively, lovely red. ..

Man O' War Vineyards

Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah 2009

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9.1

Blwckberry jam, dark plum, tar, black cherry and black pepper. Fruit-forward nose, more savory on the palate. Moderate, fine-granted tannins. Warming (14.5%) The Delectable consensus score of 91 is solid. Try it with grilled filet or grilled pork chop. — 9 years ago

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Trinity Hill

Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2013

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9.2

There's more to New Zealand than (awesome) Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. I love the savory Syrah coming out of GG! — 9 years ago

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Luscher-Ballard

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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9.3

A delicious wine from Spring Mountain and surprisingly reminiscent of St. Emilion. Cab Sauv with just a dollop of Merlot. — 9 years ago

Sanford & Benedict

California Cabernet Sauvignon 1976

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8.6

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Hawk WakawakaJameson FinkCathy Huyghe
with Hawk, Jameson and 2 others
Alfonso, Cathy and 13 others liked this
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

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Oh hit me with a hammer @7 bucks/btl. !
Alfonso Cevola

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2nd time to taste. remember this wine from the 80's. drought year. weedy. maybe a #unicorn wine in the land of Hope....