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Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023

Pear, chalk and floral nose. Apple, honeysuckle, slate and lemon meringue palate. The 23 Sonoma Coast Chard from Rivers-Marie is really crisp, light on its feet and lets the fruit shine through. — 12 days ago

Big Basin Vineyards

Rattlesnake Rock Syrah 2015

2018 vintage was served at a party. Loved it. Very smooth. No aftertaste. Very drinkable with meals. Berries. Deep purple color. Wonderful aromas. — 2 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2015

Incredible. Robert Parker style big style. — 4 months ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Big, bold, balanced, beautiful wine — 5 months ago

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Rivers-Marie

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Black cherry, citrus, slight menthol. — 11 hours ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Decant for sediment (lots of chunky/fine sediment) and pour. A stunning medium ruby red color with little signs of aging. On the nose: big inviting notes of dark fruit/currants, worn leather, herbaceous, smoked meat, funky earth, menthol. Taste: silky, evolved, expressive structure with brambly plum, currants, old leather, dark chocolate, graphite, and a black raspberry-iron-dried herb long finish. YUM! It's what's you want in an aged Napa cab, and glad to have just acquired 3 more bottles. — 14 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Another tip: I keep a bottle in the fridge to pour decanted sediment dregs into, and use it (except for the muddy bottom part) for cooking. That way my coq au vin or daube is braising in really good stuff from my cellar!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x Tom C, good notes. Thanks for the tips. Cheers!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

x x I find the sediments can be bitter and usually try to remove them so they don't impact the wine. Hate them all over the side of the glass. Cheers!

Rivers-Marie

Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Beautiful spot now but can go a lot longer. — a month ago

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Rivers-Marie

Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Nice day for eating outside. Wine is OK/good. Prefer a little more backbone. Otherwise lighter than desired and full of raspberry. — 2 months ago

Big Table Farm

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Birthday wine with Jon at cafe Juanita. Definitely look for again. — 2 months ago

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Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Spanish wine with steak? YES! Big dark fruit, soft, jammy, super smooth and tasty — 4 months ago