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Domaine Bruno Clair

"Les Grasses Têtes" Marsannay Pinot Noir 2015

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9.2

Very young and not integrated, with oak sticking out at odd angles. Fruit and concentration in great evidence. Vanilla, raspberry, and hints of humus. Gonna be a delicate charmer in its golden years. — 7 years ago

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La Sabbiona

Ravenna Centesimino

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8.5

New grape variety for me, Centesimino. Simple and fruity, juicy. Quite hot, 14.5. Would be nice with some salty meats. — 9 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

En Barby Sous la Roche Arbois Savagnin 2009

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9.5

Chardonnay and Savagnin, 50/50. Opened six days ago, it was a little tight but showing great potential in a compact state, an oxidative, lees infused elixir held together in a crystalline shell. Tonight it is much more expansive, lemon curd and hazelnuts, a fullness and complexity that seems to be unending. So happy for the experience. — 9 years ago

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Vinca Minor

Bates Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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9.0

Ripe, but not overripe. Green bell pepper nuanced with Ted and black currant fruit. Fairly supple. — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2010

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9.2

I don't drink Zin often, but when I do... Super concentration of fruit, preserves. Pungently oaky with pumpkin bread spices. This has a finish that seems unending and life-staining. Delicious and joyful. — 9 years ago

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Montevertine

Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2004

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9.3

Cellar orphan. Red licorice, motor oil, cherries, almonds, iron, and red meat. Delicate yet pronounced Tuscan blend of incomparable balance. Delicious, yet sad to see it go. — 9 years ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Stella Retica Riserva Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2006

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9.2

Nose focused but subtle. Sour cherry, licorice, roses, and tar. Classic. Beautifully and gently textured with a persistent finish. Just lovely. — 9 years ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2014

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9.4

Subtle nose at first, but don't let that stop you from diving straight into this pool of sweet fruit and energizing tartness that will awaken you palate's soul! All will be forgiven when you experience this wine. — 9 years ago

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Onward Wines

Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

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9.0

Raspberries and herbs. Anise and licorice subtext. 14% but held its liquor well. Sweet fruited and easy to like. — 9 years ago

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Poderi Luigi Einaudi

Vigna Tecc Dolcetto di Dogliani Dolcetto 2005

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8.4

Baked cherries, almond paste, and candle wax. Very full bodied expression of Dolcetto and at 11 years from vintage showed very well despite the presence of tingly spritz. Would've rated a few points higher but I lost my oldest and favoritest corkscrew to the ornery and most evil cork that protected this wine through its life. — 9 years ago