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Neil Valenzuela

1744 wines • 170 followers • 193 following

The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry pie, red currant, leather, menthol, crushed gravel and bell pepper skin. Hefty wine, black fruit on the palate, tobacco, cherries and black tea notes.

🏅95 Points - Kevin Vogt
— 3 days ago

Ed, Tom and 19 others liked this

Fontanafredda

Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2017

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of dried violets, cherry, plum and earthy Forrest floor. Floral notes, black cherry, leather and spice finish. — a month ago

Tom, Dave and 17 others liked this

Claypool Cellars

CC Pachyderm Rice-Spivak Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Solid wine! From the storage - This 2018 has a nice medium ruby color, aromas of cherries, orange peel and salinity. Delicious red fruit, warm spices and black tea. — a month ago

Tom, Tegan and 9 others liked this

Pardon & Fils

Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay 2025

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Light ruby color. Aromas of Turkish delight, rose petals and a hint of black currant. Light, strawberry flavors, floral and pepper finish. — a month ago

Daniel, Bob and 12 others liked this
Jody Scharf

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Merry Christmas 🎄🎅 Neil to you and yours.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Merry Christmas @Jody Scharf !

Caraccioli Cellars

El Bec Escolle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and baking spices. Great SLH Pinot! Nice red fruit on the palate, cedar and black tea. — 5 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 8 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Neil Valenzuela, how’s you get your hands on a 2031 vintage Pinot?? 🤔🤷🍷
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Doug Powers 😂

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2023

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, fresh violets and white pepper. Black fruit on the palate, vanilla and baking spices.

The standard for Zin in Sonoma County.

— a month ago

Shay, Tom and 10 others liked this

Furthermore

Gap's Crown Pinot Noir 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

At Ross Cobbs new tasting room - Healdsburg, CA -
This 2021 has a medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and flint. Red fruit on the palate, herbs and soft finish.

🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅Gold Medal- SF Chronicle
— a month ago

Dave, Ted and 9 others liked this

Joseph Drouhin

Nuits-Saint-Georges Pinot Noir 2020

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry cola, blackberry and cedar. Nicely balanced, cherry flavors, spices and black tea finish. Delicious wine! — 6 days ago

Tom, Billy and 15 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Steady effort that!

Moët & Chandon

Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 Brut Champagne Blend 2002

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

10

Pale gold color, small delicate bubbles. Aromas of orange blossoms, orange peel, peach, pear, brie candied almonds and biscuit. Citrus flavors, stone fruit, flint and sexy finish.

🏅98 Points - James Suckling
🏅97 Points - Antonio Galloni
— a month ago

Daniel, Shay and 18 others liked this
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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

New Years Gift to yourself - well done!

Marine Layer

Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, blood orange and baking spices. Bright red fruit, rhubarb and black tea finish. — a month ago

Doug, Ted and 7 others liked this