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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2023

Been a standard in the often underrated white blend space for years. Still remains the quality that I’d expect from them which over delivers for the price. Melon and honey. Lovely wine. — 5 days ago

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Love this one!

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

J Choi
9.6

Friendsgiving. Magnum. Old Napa! 27 years. Loved it — 2 months ago

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Bell Hill Vineyards

Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019

Wow!! Dark austere profile with serious dark fruit behind dense herbal/tea/earth minerality. The palate is nuts though, fruit opens up, shows a touch of red, tingling acidity is off the charts — 3 months ago

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Bell Wine Cellars

Canterbury Vineyard Syrah 2011

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a Syrah this good. — 6 days ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Chenin Blanc Viognier 2022

Works well with the Fiskesuppe (Bergen fish soup) — 2 months ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Part of a Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical from 1988-1990. The 1988 shows great color and is quite charming with notes of cassis, tobacco, leather some bell pepper and a cinnamon bark sort of thing on the nose. Structure remains firm and this was a little greener than the ‘89 and ‘90. There is no risk of this falling off anytime soon; probably good through 2038. — 3 months ago

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

At 9 years old, very smooth with deep ruby color and nice texture. A fan of many of the Pine Ridge cabs. Pairs well with a variety of food. Drank in January 2025. — 17 days ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Cave 7 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

When someone asks what does a delicious Napa Cab taste like, with a 4 hour decant this is it. — 24 days ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — a month ago

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Vino Joe

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Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?
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@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!