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Paul T HB

2805 wines • 966 followers • 4970 following

Château Latour

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.5

Great steak 🥩 wine.
Still too early, another 10 years would be nice.
— a year ago

Charlie, Jan and 20 others liked this

Araujo Estate

Altagracia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.4

Good but expected better, but you never know what you’re getting on auction bottles. — a year ago

Shay, Jan and 17 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Trailside Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.6

Nice with some Wagyu center cut Ribeye — a year ago

Tom, Somm and 18 others liked this

Xanadu Wines

Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.5

WA 96 points at $25.00, I can’t disagree🤷🏼‍♂️ — a year ago

Paul, Severn and 13 others liked this

Bucella

Cuvée Katrina Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.8

From recent memory probably the best 2010 Napa I’ve had — a year ago

Paul, Brian and 23 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Burrito pairing is the best!
Nicole Lowman

Nicole Lowman

Wait! This is awesome and hilarious! 😆 Buc-ees!?
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

🤷🏼‍♂️ the locations that automatically pop up are interesting sometimes

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.9

Perfectly stored for a secondary market purchase.
Fabulous with Wagyu Fillet Mignon
— a year ago

Juan, Laura and 27 others liked this

Oakridge

Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay 2021

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.5

Another winner at $25.00

K&L notes as follows,

Oakridge's Single Vineyard wines are renowned for their stunning transparency, allowing the unique characteristics of each vintage to shine through. Among the Chardonnays produced by Oakridge in 2021, the Willowlake stood out as the undisputed star. Situated on a distinctive, 900 ft elevation site in the Upper Yarra, the Willowlake vineyard is planted on red, volcanic soils, wrapping a hilltop with a predominantly northern aspect. This unique location yields Oakridge's most robust expression of Yarra Valley Chardonnay. The aromatic profile of the Willowlake Chardonnay is incredibly striking, beginning with a foundation of stone fruit, complemented by notes of brioche and lemon. As the wine breathes in the glass, a subtle oak character emerges, revealing hints of baking spice. On the palate, a powerful surge of Meyer lemon takes center stage, accented by nuances of mandarin and saline. What makes this wine truly special is its weighted center, balanced by agile outer edges. This duality grounds the core fruit flavors while maintaining a lively dance around the palate's edges. The wine's acidity is perfectly balanced, making its presence known in the mid-palate and persisting through a long, umami-rich finish. This is classic Oakridge - a harmonious blend of power and finesse. The Willowlake Chardonnay is substantial and serious, yet simultaneously refreshing and vibrant. It stands as another testament to the exceptional value of Oakridge's Chardonnay.
— a year ago

Paul, Severn and 13 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Paul T- Huntington Beach The winemaker here, Dave Bicknell, is regarded as one of the best exponents of Chardonnay in the country. His 864 series of Reserve wines are worth seeking out.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Thanks Bob, will do

Saunter

Eagle Summit Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.6

Another TRB wine, let’s try on day 2. This is built to last, could have opened in 2033 with no problem l. — a year ago

Tom, Shay and 13 others liked this

Willett Distillery

Aged 8 Years Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2023

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.6

2023 edition 2nd release of the year,, — a year ago

Stuart, Tom and 16 others liked this
Bryan Kesting

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Good stuff…

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Estate Dry Creek Valley Grenache Blend Rosé 2023

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

9.4

Buy it if you can find it,

A very rare chance to get some Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Rosé outside of the winery's tasting room or mailing list! We got a handful of cases to share with you. The 2023 blend is 36% Grenache, 26% Zinfandel, 15% Mataro, 14% Cinsault, and 9% Counoise.
— a year ago

Juan, Laura and 13 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

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Nice!