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J Griffin

11 wines • 2 followers • 5 following

Château Moly

Puisseguin-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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J Griffin

J Griffin

8.7

Vin du soif. Typically berry-forward for a Bordeaux. Soft tannins once left to breathe, and a nose with enough complexity to enjoy but not so much to overwhelm. A wonderful table red. — 7 years ago

Ballatore

Gran Spumante Sparkling Blend

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J Griffin

6.1

Super sweet, to the point of sugar overdose. The bubbles came out like soapy foam. I would have been better off buying a bottle of tonic water. — 8 years ago

Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo Nebbiolo

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J Griffin

8.4

Rich and chewy. A definite food wine. Heavy on the tannins, requiring 45 minutes in a decanter. Excellent after-notes evaporating off the tongue: crushed rose petals and velvet. Not one I would drink on its own, but with pasta and red sauce, it's a winner. — 8 years ago

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Couly-Dutheil

Les Chanteaux Chinon Chenin Blanc 2014

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J Griffin

9.2

Bright and cordial, this wine has a medium-high acidity which quickly evaporates on the tongue. Hints of light floral are gently masked by melon and apricots. Perfect with fish! — 7 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

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J Griffin

9.6

J had this 8 years ago

Abadia de Poblet

Intramurs Conca de Barberà Red Blend

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J Griffin

J Griffin

8.3

Super light. Great summer wine. Since citrus with mild oak notes. — 8 years ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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J Griffin

9.3

Surprisingly complex. Excellent with Lindt chili & dark chocolate. Berry forward with multiple layers of evaporating flavors. Darker notes of licorice and smoke balance against fronts and mids of crushed violets and bergamot. Enjoy! — 8 years ago

Simi

Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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J Griffin

J Griffin

8.8

Found this to be profoundly drinkable. Light and airy with crisp citrus notes, backed by evaporating tartness. Great summer glass. — 8 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

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J Griffin

J Griffin

9.4

Lovely dark notes of leather and charcoal undergird the traditional berry and earth. Great celebration bottle with family. — 8 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Director's Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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J Griffin

J Griffin

9.0

Very berry forward. Darker notes blossom quickly. Label suggested toasted vanilla, which I can see. But prior to reading, I tasted chocolate and dried leather. Medium to heavy tannins evaporated quickly. 20 minutes in a decanter, and it's good to go. Enjoyable to the last. — 8 years ago

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