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Shawn Beckett

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Delaney-Bachelder & Filles

Niagara VQA Chardonnay 2011

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

9.3

On the nose, tropical notes with tart tree fruit. Balanced acidity, balanced oak, some tart apple/baked apple on the finish. Lovely Burgundian neutrality. — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo e Figli

Cascinotta Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2010

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

8.9

Nose of dark fruit and earth, mirrored on the palate. Slightly harsh tannin, could use a couple years.
— 10 years ago

Georges Dubœuf

Vin de Pays de L'Ardèche Gamay Nouveau

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

8.0

Room temperature aroma of gym sock, mellowed to cherry sauce and grape candy when chilled. What can I say—it's nouveau. Drink cold. — 10 years ago

Tsarine

Tsarine Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne 2006

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

9.0

Light and fruity, green apple and white peach. Great value for a vintage year blanc de blanc. — 10 years ago

Saint Helena Road Vineyards

Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

9.6

Lovely nose of earth and smoke, black fruit on palate with leather and tobacco. Great Cab. — 10 years ago

Penfolds

Thomas Hyland Adelaide Shiraz 2012

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

8.4

Deep purple core, simple floral and spice aroma. Jammy on the palate with some pepper. Could use a couple more years in bottle. — 10 years ago

Quinta Santa Eufêmia

10 Years Old Tawny Porto

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

8.6

Shawn had this 10 years ago

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2010

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

Mine was corked. <quiet sob> — 10 years ago

Henry of Pelham Family Estate

Cuvée Catherine Niagara Peninsula Brut Rosé

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

9.5

Just wonderful. Green apple and strawberry on the nose, slightly toasty on the palate.
— 10 years ago

Kenwood Vineyards

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2010

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Shawn Beckett

Shawn Beckett

9.0

Gorgeous bright purple-ruby core, heavy on blackberry and plum, notes of baking chocolate and pepper. High alcohol, soft tannins. — 10 years ago