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Joe Christenson

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Nisia Vineyards

Old Vines Rueda Verdejo 2024

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Joe Christenson

8.7

Rather lush fruit with a mineral forward dry finish. Lemon and lemon curd, white peach, and ocean salinity. A bit too much sugar lurks that keeps it from a more elegant balance. Still tasty with garlic shrimp. — 8 hours ago

Unsanctioned

Pinot Gris

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Floral on the nose. White peach, nectarine, a hint of lime, and white flowers on the palate. Well balanced, leaning toward minerals and a light, lingering sweetness. Quite good. — a month ago

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Brokenwood

Hunter Valley Sémillon 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Zippy acidity. Bright lemon, floral. White peach and medium bodied on the mid palate. Feels much lighter on the finish, with a lingering minerality. — a month ago

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Kumusha Wines

Swartland Pinotage 2025

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Joe Christenson

9.1

It’s been a long time since I’ve had pinotage. This wine is a great one to reacquaint myself with it. Blueberries, dark cherry, earth, some leather. Well balanced. — 6 days ago

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Bodega Renacer

Repasso Malbec Blended 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Cherry-forward Malbec blend. Made in the Italian Ripasso style, this is lighter and more effervescent than a typical Malbec. Very versatile and works beautifully with dinner. — a month ago

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Albino Armani

1607 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.9

Dark cherry, velvety tannins, cocoa, and herbal notes. Paired nicely with smoked chicken, mushrooms, and red peppers. — a month ago

Loimer

Lois Kamptal Grüner Veltliner 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Light, clean, and herbal. Notes of lemon curd and stone fruit. White flowers and limestone. Paired well with smoked brats and kraut. — 7 days ago

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Le Fraghe

Bardolino Corvina Rondinella 2024

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Joe Christenson

8.9

Cranberry, red currant, strawberry, and herbal notes. Fresh with depth. — 21 days ago

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Kirkland Signature

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.4

Was hoping for a bit more. Compelling price, but too sweet and jammy for me. Minimal tannin but some decent acid to provide a bit of balance. Perhaps it will settle into something more cohesive with time. — a month ago

Le Fraghe

Rodòn Bardolino Chiaretto 2025

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Joe Christenson

9.1

Delightfully fresh rose. Fresh strawberries and rose petals. Clean mineral notes with a present but not overbearing acidity. — a month ago

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