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Justin Payne

13 wines • 1 followers • 6 following

Trim

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Justin Payne

7.5

There wasn’t anything memorable about this year. It’s a run of the mill Cab. — 3 years ago

Bonterra Vineyards

Mendocino County Zinfandel 2019

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Justin Payne

9.0

Paired nicely with a NY Strip. Some spice. Opened up quickly. Pretty fruit forward. Overall good balance. — 4 years ago

Antiche Terre Venete

Amore Assoluto (Absolute Love) Red Blend

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Justin Payne

8.8

Very fruit forward. Needs about 20 minutes to breath and smooth out. All fruit, no earth tones. — 4 years ago

Simi

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Justin Payne

9.1

Great full body, needed about 20 minutes to open up. — 3 years ago

Musaragno

Malbech 2018

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Justin Payne

7.0

First thought was bland. There are very mild notes from both the grape and the barrel. Was hoping to pair with steak, but I don’t think there’s enough body. — 4 years ago

Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Proprietary Napa Valley Red Blend 2016

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Justin Payne

9.2

I really liked this. Opened up pretty quickly after uncorking. Had complexity to it that lingers on the pallet for a while. Went really well with red meat. — 4 years ago

Chalk Hill

Sonoma County Red Blend 2017

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Justin Payne

7.5

Spice from oak came across as bitter. Not really a big fan. There was depth to the grapes though. — 3 years ago

Banshee

Mordecai Proprietary Red Blend 2013

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Justin Payne

9.1

Nice depth. Smooth drinking, with a long flavorful linger. Medium tannins. Medium dryness. — 4 years ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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Justin Payne

9.0

Fruit forward. Moderate complexity. Doesn’t linger on the palate for long. — 4 years ago

Mount Peak Winery

Gravity Red Blend

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Justin Payne

Justin Payne

8.0

Had a nice complexity to it, however took several hours to open up and get that balance. — 4 years ago