Jerry Raphael

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Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

8.9

As per my last notes on this wine; lead pencil, cedar, berries and a hint of veg. Nice smooth long finish but overall not very rich. I think it’s done, thankfully its my last bottle and need to move on to the 2016. — 7 days ago

Tenuta di Capraia

Gran Selezione Effe 55 Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2018

Jerry Raphael

8.8

SJOS Tasting — 15 days ago

Fattoria Carobbio

Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Red Blend 2011

Jerry Raphael

9.0

SJOS Tasting Dessert — 15 days ago

Clos Pepe Estate

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2014

Jerry Raphael

9.0

This CPE’s Signature bottling. My second to last bottle of CPE. I believe this 2014 the last vintage they produced. I gave it a high rating based on more of my experience with the winery than the wine. The wine was very light in color with no brickage. The nose and taste were very light as well but there was some light (Cranberry) fruit notes and some cedar as well. The taste was about the same and the finish was okay. Nothing wrong at all just very light and past its prime. Think I’ll be drinking that last bottle I have on NYE, no reason to keep it any longer.

On another note; I so much appreciate CPE getting some of these wines to me last century when it may have be illegal to do so but Paterson, NJ and other things took precedence over the law of the day. — 14 days ago