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Hudson Winery

Seashell Chardonnay 2019

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9.2

This bottle displayed notes of age. Surprised , but still enjoyable. — 3 days ago

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That pizza looks amazing.
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Early to show but I’ve noticed that on a couple different wines I have as well. Not sure what to attribute it to.

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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9.3

Forgot to post this. My memory is fading. It came across with somewhat grainy tannins and earthy notes.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair.
— 19 days ago

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Kapcsándy Family Winery

Estate Cuvée State Lane Vineyard Merlot Blend 2016

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9.5

I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet. — 24 days ago

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@Ron R I find this to be often the case with really great producers.
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@Ron R love this juice! Get your hands on the ‘13 and ‘14 if you can. So delicious!
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Will do, @Paul K. Paul T put me onto this. I appreciated the tip… 👊🏾

Venge Vineyards

Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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9.4

You know when it’s good cos you immediately go online searching for more. This is our last bottle.
Bivio Pizzeria, Montclair.
— 3 days ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Not sure I have that vineyard but get what you mean. I really loved the one I had a couple months ago.

Hudson Winery

Seashell Chardonnay 2020

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9.5

In my mind, Hudson are producing chards at the same level as Aubert and Kistler. This example displays pineapples and peaches on the nose. The wine glides across the mid-palate. So well behaved and weighty. Exotic fruits are juxtaposed with a delicate cut grass note. Finishes moderately sweet. This will cellar for a good 7-10 years. If I were to taste angels piss, I imagine it would taste like this! 😇 — 17 days ago

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angels pee? ok never would've thought.

Antica Azienda Agricola Paolo Bea

Pagliaro Montefalco Sagrantino 2019

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9.4

A more leaner rendition of this varietal, but in a good way. Nose displays clean cinnamon and toast. Palate is broad and expansive, yet light on its feet. A kiss of vanilla pod and black fruits conclude an excellent presentation. This is an intellectual wine.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ.
— 24 days ago

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Amazing producer. If ever in SOBE “Macchialina” has a great line up on there list as well as “Bar Bucce” in little river area of Miami
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@Ron R brother…where do I begin! Paolo Bea is a hero of mine and his son Giampiero is now carrying the torch. There are others that are doing things in a somewhat similar fashion…but that should require further discussion.
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@Jose Lorenzo, am I invited to storm Miami? 👀

Eisele Vineyard

Altagracia Calistoga Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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9.4

Very approachable now. Exotic nose of tropical fruits with a hint of chives. Lemon sherbet on the mid-palate with moderate to soft acidity, suggesting that this is for short-term cellaring. Beautiful white peach notes and light sweetness conclude a superb overall presentation. — 8 days ago

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Aubert

Powder House Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021

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9.2

Someone stole the jam from my donut today, hence I’m pissed.

It’s good, but lacks the panache I’m looking for in top flight chards. Maybe this needs more bottle age, sniff…
— 15 days ago

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Which vintage ? I find that these wines need a lot of care and air when young. That card they send in the box about decanting in the cellar for 3 hours is no joke!!!
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You’re right, @Joe DAscoli. Vintage was 2021.

Bergström Wines

Sigrid Chardonnay 2016

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9.4

We love this wine, but it’s grossly overpriced. Green apples and lychee on the nose transitions to soft, supple notes of marzipan, along with a velvety texture. What we love about this wine is its ability to age. No worries holding onto this into the short to medium-term. But for the love of god, throw us a bone on pricing, please 🙏🏾 — a month ago

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Kapcsándy Family Winery

Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend 2016

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9.2

Enjoyable and linear, but nothing spectacular. — a month ago

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James K

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Any better day two?