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Joe Christenson

474 wines • 29 followers • 30 following

Decoy

Duckhorn Portfolio Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Blackberry, dark cherry, currants, mint, and cedar box notes. Nice with steak and cheesy potatoes. — 3 days ago

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Giacomo Fenocchio

Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2022

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Red fruits, bright acid, balanced by supple earthiness underneath. Solid Thursday evening wine. — 11 days ago

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J. Lohr

Los Osos Paso Robles Merlot 2022

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Joe Christenson

8.7

Smooth and juicy. Lots of blackberry and blueberry. Sometimes it’s fun to be big, bold, and delightful. — 19 days ago

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Tommasi

Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2021

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Has all the hallmarks of a good Ripasso, but this particular bottle is a bit too effervescent to fully appreciate all the leathery purple-fruited depth. Herbal and smoky, but just a bit too bubbly. — a month ago

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Guido Porro

V. Pari Dolcetto d'Alba 2023

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Joe Christenson

8.8

Solid weeknight pizza and pasta red. Blackberry and juicy purple fruit, medium bodied, cedar notes, and light earthiness. Baking spice notes. — 4 days ago

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De Ponte Cellars

Baldwin Family Reserve Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022

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Joe Christenson

9.3

Lovely as always. Ripe strawberry, plush, cola, vanilla — a great balance of classic Oregon Pinot noir flavors and young red fruit. — 17 days ago

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Elk Cove Vineyards

Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2024

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Joe Christenson

9.0

Great value. Pear, white peach, honey, floral notes. Nice acidity, with medium mouthfeel with slate mineral notes. Paired well with roasted chicken and vegetables, and an apple/arugula salad. — a month ago

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Maison Charles Pere & Fille

La Combotte Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Pinot Noir 2021

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.0

Bright cherry, some white floral notes, a bit of effervescence, and hints of bay leaf. Fruit is intense and feels closer to new world, but there’s depth and earthiness that maintains the old world charm. — 11 days ago

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Day Wines

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2013

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Well integrated. Cocoa, purple and red fruit, cedar and tobacco notes. Supple and juicy, but has some terroir complexity. — 18 days ago

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Château de Mauny

Crémant de Loire Brut Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 1755

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Solid Loire bubbles. Lemon, slate, brine, and apricot. Prominent bubbles. Would be great with oysters. This one is from 2019 — several reviewers seem to be mistaking the vintage with the establishment year. This certainly isn’t a 250+ year old wine! — a month ago