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Pierre Péters

Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Crisp, citrusy and with great acidity and freshness. This is one of the best and finest blanc de blancs from an independent grower we know: Rodolphe Peters does truly great champagne. — 7 days ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
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Adriana, Dave and 2 others liked this

Vérité

La Joie Sonoma County Red Blend 2021

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, pomegranate and baking spices. Awesome flavors of black. Fruit, cocoa and iron minerality.

71% Cab, 14% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

🏅100 Points - Wine Independent
🏅100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
🏅98-96 Points - Robert Parker
— 6 months ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen
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Pinotman, Tom and 11 others liked this

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2020

Really smooth wine, leaves a lovely aftertaste, not too sharp and an easy drinker (the wine not me).

In my local corner shop I paid £9.99, a little expensive, I'd expect to see these prices in BP/Marks and Spencer or waitrose, however I like to support my local independent shop so I took a chance and glad I did!

BTW I'm not drinking in my local park, it's the only option near my house 😁
— 2 years ago

Michael liked this

Honig

Bartolucci Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep purple color. Aromas of blueberry, leather, forest floor and vanilla. Delicious red and blue fruit on the palate, graphite and black olives.

🏅93 Points - James Suckling
🏅93 Points - Wine Independent
— 4 months ago

Dave, Tom and 8 others liked this

Vérité

La Muse Sonoma County Merlot Blend 2021

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, cranberry and toffee. Fantastic flavors of dark fruit, coffee and vanilla on the palate.

90% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 4% Cab Franc

🏅98 Points - Wine Independent
🏅96 Points - Robert Parker
— 6 months ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen
with Dr.
Pinotman, Tom and 11 others liked this

Charly Thevenet

Grain & Granit Régnié Gamay 2021

Excellent Beauj I picked up at an independent store on Dixie Hwy…recognized Thevenet from an earlier rating….classic muddy fruity Beauj that will be really awesome in ~5yrs, but drinking well now — 2 years ago

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Novelty Hill

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

After 16 years still bringing it. fruit and tannins still doing their jobs. not bad for this small independent winery in Washington State grapes sourced from the Columbia Valley AVA — 3 years ago

Vérité

Le Désir Sonoma County Cabernet Franc Blend 2021

Deep ruby color. Aromas of violets, blackberry and black tea. Such a great wine! Awesome flavors of black fruit, oak and spices.

87% Cab Franc, 10% Merlot and 3% Malbec.

🏅98 Points - Wine Independent
🏅97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
— 6 months ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen
with Dr.
Tom, Dick and 11 others liked this

Auteur

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, baking spices and rose petals. Loads of baking spices, clove, cinnamon and good berry flavors.

🏅94 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅93 Points - Wine Independent
— 6 months ago

Ted, Tom and 9 others liked this

Bond

Vecina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep purple with garnet rim. Aromas of creme de cassis, raspberry, blueberries and plum. Solid wine. Incredible vintage.

🏅 95 Points - Vinous
🏅 94 Points - The Wine Independent
🏅 92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
— a year ago

Bob, Ted and 8 others liked this