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Neil Valenzuela

1734 wines • 170 followers • 193 following

J. Lohr

Pure Paso Proprietary Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum and cocoa. Dark fruit on the palate, baking spices and oak finish.

🍇64% cab, 31% petit sirah, 2% malbec, 2% saint Macaire, 1% merlot.

🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅90 Points - Vinous
— 2 days ago

Bob, Ed and 7 others liked this

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Neil had this 8 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
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Neil, Andrew and 13 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine!

Cooper Garrod

Two Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of plum, shiitake mushrooms, earth and oak. Blue and black fruit on the palate, herbs and tasted oak on the finish. A Santa Cruz Mountain classic!

🏅87 Points - Wine Enthusiast

— 18 days ago

Doug, Tom and 6 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Merlot 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry, violets and rosemary. Black and blue fruit on the palate, blackberry compote and floral finish.

🏅95 Points - James Suckling (
#61 Wines of 2025)
— a month ago

Doug, Pinotman and 7 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

😂1893! - 2022 :)
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, you are truly a rascal, my friend!! Any chance you were listening to The Rascals when you composed your response?? 🤔🤷💩
Dave

Dave

Rascal!!?? I like the sound of that.

Château Brane-Cantenac

Grand Cru Classé en 1855 Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Neil had this 8 days ago

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Neil, Andrew and 10 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Deep purple color. Aromas of dried violets, tobacco and cedar. Took a bit to open up, elegant flavors of black fruit and oak on the finish.

🍇74% cab, 22% Merlot, 2% cab franc, 1% carmenere and 1% petit verdot.

🏅95 Points - Vinous
🏅95 Points - Decanter
9.2
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

@Neil Valenzula My pleasure!

The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, huckleberry, lavender and spices. Jammy blackberry flavors, espresso and oak on the finish.

🏅91 Points - James Suckling
🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 17 days ago

Tom, Ted and 5 others liked this

La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils)

La Vieille Ferme Rosé Blend 2024

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Pale salmon color. Aromas of cherry, strawberries and rose petals. Bright red fruit on the palate and a hint of minerals- great value! — 18 days ago

Ed, Doug and 7 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Neil Valenzuela, I love La Vielle Ferme wines, been drinking them since the early 1980s when they were $2.99/4.99. Hard to drink 1st growth Bordeaux 5-6 nights per week like @Dave, which I realize saying it out loud sounds like pure jealousy on my part!! 🤔🤷
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Gotta have variety! Cheers @Doug Powers !

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2014

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.5

Neil had this 8 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
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Neil, Tom and 12 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine! Deep gold color. Aromas of dried pineapple, lemon and Granny Smith apples. Nice dried pineapple on the palate, pear and stone fruit.

🏅98 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅98 Points - James Suckling
9.4

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

A young Montelena- deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dried violets. Dark fruit on the palate, graphite and oak on the finish.

🍇94% Cab, 5% Cab Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
— 10 days ago

Ron, Tom and 20 others liked this

Buena Vista Winery

Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep purple color. Aromas of black cherries, licorice and mocha. Nice flavors of red and black fruit, red currant and chocolate.

🏅92 Points - James Suckling
— 18 days ago

Doug, Tom and 6 others liked this