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John Kinney Influencer Badge

Owner, Occasio Winery- Livermore CA

Www.occasiowinery.com

11 wines • 14 followers • 25 following

Lucien Michel

Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

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9.2

John had this 8 years ago

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011

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8.5

Seriously not as good as earlier vintages- not sure what is happening here. — 9 years ago

Peay Vineyards

La Bruma Sonoma Coast Estate Syrah 2006

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9.2

Will age beautifully for another decade — 10 years ago

Corra

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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9.5

One of my favorite winemakers delivers again.
— 10 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

Rana Red Rhone Blend 2014

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8.8

Once a Livermore staple- now rare. Good to rediscover an old friend. — 9 years ago

Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2012

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8.7

Not my favorite from Alban- somewhat over ripe with heavy hand on barrels. — 9 years ago

Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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9.4

Wonderfully restrained wine with pure expression of fruit and herbs. — 10 years ago

Ste. Chappelle

Chateau Series Chardonnay

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8.2

Exactly what it says it is- Riesling infused with huckleberries. Not to my taste, but can't give it a bad score, because it is the best berry wine I have had. When in Idaho.... — 9 years ago

Domaine Ernest Burn

Goldert Clos Saint Imer La Chapelle Riesling

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9.2

Proves that old Rieslings can continue to age gracefully - even after 18 years. — 10 years ago

Domaine Brusset

Tradition Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2012

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8.8

John had this 10 years ago