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Julia Eklund Influencer Badge

Certified Sommelier, Advanced WSET, DTC Marketing for Etude and Chateau St Jean

84 wines • 28 followers • 19 following

Matthiasson

Tendu California Vermentino Blend 2014

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8.9

At a restaurant for a 1L at $35 I would say this is an excellent value — 9 years ago

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Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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9.3

Just released and so very young but this is going to be a great one. Beautiful, smooth and great structure. — 10 years ago

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Stags' Leap Winery

Barrel Selection Carneros Chardonnay

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9.1

Structured and well made Chardonnay. Christophe is great at letting the wine shine through, not messing with the spice cabinet — 10 years ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2010

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9.5

I haven't enjoyed a wine so much in awhile. Dried fruit and tea leaves. Not as concentrated as most ripassos. Pairs perfectly with Parmiggiano reggiano and onion balsamic spread. A great value — 10 years ago

Chateau Des Deux Rocs

Les Crozes Languedoc Cabrières Syrah Blend 2013

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9.1

Great bright fruit. Nothing complex but it is fresh, juicy, smooth and incredibly easy to drink. I would buy it again. — 9 years ago

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Etude

Grace Benoist Ranch Red Blend 2008

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8.9

Black currant, licorice and dusty from the volcanic like soil. The aromas jump out of the glass but the fruit in the background, not typical california style. The only part I don't like is the finish tastes like an oversteeped tea bags .Grace Benoist Ranch is such a special place. The 08 was the last vintage of this made and it is at its prime drinking time now — 10 years ago

Audelssa Estate Winery

Chardonnay 2009

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9.3

I'm picking about California Chardonnay but this one was worth it — 10 years ago

Frog's Leap

Heritage Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

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8.9

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Etude

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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9.3

Cassis on the nose and a bit of brett. The texture is so silky, I just can't get enough. I paired it with a creamy pasta dish which added to the mouthfeel. A bit of mushroomy earth quality as well. The alcohol and acid are in a good balance. 2006 vintage but important to note that it's a 375 so it aged a bit faster. — 10 years ago

Penfolds

Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 2012

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Dry, zesty, big ripe nectarines and a bunch of flowers. The nose jumps out of the glass — 10 years ago