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The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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9.3

Less than $30 in my store, and with Wine Spectator lavishing 94 pts on this example, I had to dip my toe in. WS is the only wine critic I follow, and they are mostly en pointe in my book.
This example is tightly wound and tannic, but the elements of an outstanding wine are all there. Maybe needs to relax a little more in the bottle, but it explodes from the glass right now. Acidity and weight are outstanding for a case production in the thousands. When in a restaurant and you see these wines on the menu, go here to have a great tasting experience, while avoiding a financial nosebleed.
— 2 days ago

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I always enjoyed this one. Very consistent
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Thx for YOUR notes on this ~ just a heads up 2022 is 87WS ~ 2021 is highest scoring 93WS

Renouveau

Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

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9.4

This producer is so consistently strong.
Nose displays lemon zest, sherbet and white fruits. Mid palate is less extravagant than previous vintages - which we love. More focus and tension propped up with zippy acidity. Less weight and viscosity which tilts towards burgundy in style. Best Renoveau from this producer. Some of the best Cali chards and Pinots come from this producer.
Katey is the daughter of the producer. Tell her a big handsome black dude sent you…
— 11 days ago

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Michael Younkins

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Hey Ron, great pic and I will look for this wine. Just curious, can you explain “tension” in your wine description? Thx.
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@Michael Younkins, what a superb question. First, bear in mind that wine tasting is an emotional abstraction. It’s like the study of ethics - a mental abstraction. Now to what I was trying to convey.
My description revolves around ACIDITY, energy, the sensory perception that the wine invokes, in this case. If you re-read my notes, my descriptors come back to a racy/crisp/bracing experience. But remember that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Peace out ✌🏾
Michael Younkins

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Thanks Ron. Makes sense. Great explanation.

Realm Cellars

The Bard Red Wine 2019

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9.5

Decadent, but evolving to a more subtle space. Overripe cherries and light tobacco on the nose. The palate is dense and compact with cherries, coffee and barrel toast. Another wine requiring no food. Soft acidity, but finishes sweet. One of the few wineries we purchase from every year. — 17 days ago

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Dave Clinton

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Very good! My business partner buys this and lets me sip it whenever I like 😎
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@Dave Clinton, suck up to that partner!
Dave Clinton

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You know I do. He feeds me Pappy Van Winkle, too 😂

Ulysses

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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9.5

This has form and pedigree. Nose presents barrel toast, sandalwood and a hint of pine. Mid palate is textured and focused. Tannins are still prominent and create added structure. Espresso notes and delicate maraschino cherries bring up the rear. For the money, this is elevated.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ.
— 5 days ago

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Nice pie!!!🍷
Dave Clinton

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Now I'm hungry!
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Bivio. one of my faves

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

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9.3

Celebrating the day when fathers can reflect on what’s next with their families and children. Carpe Diem! — 9 days ago

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Very nice
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Thank you @Dawn E., @Daniel Martinez Cardenas, @Zach D. If you are Fathers (excluding Dawn), my very best wishes to you.
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@James Ayling 😍

Tenshen

Santa Barbara County White Blend 2016

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9.2

Rhône white blend on Cali steroids. Plush, rich and weighty. Nearly 10 years in, you can’t touch this in terms of quality and value. Oily, viscous and decadent with notes of roasted pineapples, white cherries and marzipan complementing very soft acidity and exaggerated sweetness. This is high-octane fuel. — 16 days ago

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Aperture

Soil Specific Sauvignon Blanc 2019

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9.5

Awesomeness in a glass. Uber value specimen here - get some! Fruity, floral, exotic and tense. Citrus explosion delivers lemons and limes for ages.
No rush to consume these. Longevity r us!
— 5 days ago

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Hudson Winery

Ladybug Chardonnay 2020

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9.4

Ditto from my last tasting… hasn’t moved since last tasted 1 year ago. — 9 days ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Need to find one of these some day
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@Norman Gennaro, Winebid is the best place to go for these. Just over half the winery price…

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Cuvée Torchiana Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

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9.3

Notes of baked pineapple on the nose. Lifted, extravagant palate of roasted almonds and crème brûlée. Oily, viscous and heavy on the mid palate. Very little acidity to talk about. Finished with a hint of nutmeg and mango. Burgundy lovers should fall back. — 12 days ago

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@Jay Kline, I pulled that from somewhere low down - do the math 😬
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@John Malcolm, me too. Just a little pricey…
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@Ron R sounds like experience

Domaine Billaud-Simon

Chablis Chardonnay 2022

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9.4

What a lifted expression of a chard this is.
Nose doesn’t reveal too much, but there’s a hint of white flowers. Mid palate is all about honeysuckle with baking spices and baked apples. A cut grass note comes along for the ride. Pristine, squeaky clean, ethereal finish. Burgundy at its finest. Food would spoil the enjoyment of this example.
— 18 days ago

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I’m all about tasting wines on their own and celebrating them just as they are. Great to hear you are starting the weekend off right!
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I just purchased/received half a case, 🙌🏾
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$34 per bottle…