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Jim Sikes Influencer Badge

Food and wine consultant , educator and writer.

252 wines • 69 followers • 68 following

Domaine Faury

Condrieu Viognier 2016

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6.2

Wow what a treasure. Complex nose that holds throughout the wine. Elegant handling of all viognier. Not cloying. Full of long lasting flavor. Perfect for our haddock in a Spanish green sauce with toasted garlic. Still savoring my last glass. — 5 years ago

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Acacia

Carneros Pinot Noir 2016

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8.4

Light cherry berry. Disappointing with food. — 5 years ago

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Etnico

Chile Rosé Blend 2018

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8.0

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Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

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9.5

Few wines stop me cold. I've been fortunate to taste many of the best. And I've had other years of Clos du Val. This bottle os 1997 was one of those at its peak and at the right time experiences that got me. Powerful for a restained winery. I'm on to the 3rd hour now and am still excited. It was perfect with lamb osso bucco. So was it before and now after. Hard to say more than wow. Wish I had more. — 6 years ago

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Long Shadows Vintners

Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2017

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9.3

What a pleasing food-friendly wine. Fruit with power and balance. — 5 years ago

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Giovanni Sordo

Barolo Nebbiolo 1995

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9.3

I’ve had lots of bottles of this wine in different vintages over the years. All have been rewarding. This one stood out. It reached beyond others. Just the right time. Hope I have another one. — 5 years ago

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Emiliana Organic Vineyards

Gran Reserva Étnico Valle del Rapel Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2017

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8.2

No. — 5 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

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9.1

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Chateau Potelle

Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel 1997

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9.5

Wow. Nose. Color. Fruit. Flavor. Tannins. Long. Slight sediment from 97. This was a gem. What a surprise. Hard to find the words. The fragrance had so much complexity. I was absolutely blown away. — 5 years ago

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This one was 14.3%. It was in a selection of a couple of dozen zins and it was at the most accessible. Picked it w/o checking the lable. The result was a happy boy. I am blessed with many '94, '95 amd '97 wines. Love to share shouod you ever be near.
Chris MacLean

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Sounds good @Jim Sikes . Where are you located?
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And thanks for the insight

Castillo Perelada

Stars Touch Of Rosé Cava Brut 2015

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9.2

What a fun wine for National Bubbly Day. Lots of bubbles and great color. Ezxellent value. — 6 years ago

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