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Michael MacDonald

12 wines • 0 followers • 9 following

Domaine Dupeuble

Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay 2018

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.8

Nouveau is such a nice way to welcome the holiday season. Grapey blueberry with a mild acidic finish — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Sonoma Coast Gamay Noir 2016

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

8.0

Styled an awful lot like a Pinot Noir. Good nose but light in body. Sharp and acidic with a bunch of blueberry — 6 years ago

Ryme Cellars

Luna Matta Vineyard Aglianico 2009

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.2

This is a wild one. Huge nose of cherry liqueur that isn't matched at all in the mouth. Long finish with coconut notes. Decant if you have because there's a lot of sediment in there. — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast Syrah 2014

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

8.2

Big purple monster with grippy tannins. Blackberry and blueberry, still a lot of acid — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

The Hermit Syrah 2016

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.7

Smooth cherry/raspberry with a clove finish — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Testa Vineyards Carignan 2016

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.2

Carbonic macerated but not as rich as I would expect. Really tart cranberry with little finish aside from acid — 6 years ago

Ryme Cellars

Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

8.4

Solid and tasty light pinot. Great balance with a little tannin on the finish — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah 2015

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.9

Deep purple color. Big acid but the the blueberry is enjoyable — 6 years ago

Pax Mahle Wines

The Vicar Red Blend 2015

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

8.2

Pax's take on a Chateauneuf du Pape and I'd say it's a success. Cherry, cranberry and pepper. A little more acidic than I'd like, probably could use a decanting. — 6 years ago

Ryme Cellars

Alegria Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2016

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Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

7.9

Roasted tomato on the nose. Tart and enjoyable with some grip in the tannins. Pair with a pasta or roast chicken — 6 years ago