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Neil Valenzuela

1725 wines • 169 followers • 193 following

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Merlot 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry, violets and rosemary. Black and blue fruit on the palate, blackberry compote and floral finish.

🏅95 Points - James Suckling (
#61 Wines of 2025)
— 7 days ago

Doug, Pinotman and 7 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

😂1893! - 2022 :)
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, you are truly a rascal, my friend!! Any chance you were listening to The Rascals when you composed your response?? 🤔🤷💩
Dave

Dave

Rascal!!?? I like the sound of that.

Lateral Wine

Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Franc 2013

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Marty Mathis (Kathryn Kennedy) pulled out some great wines for us- this 2018 Cab Franc had a deep purple color. Aromas of bright berry flavors, sweet oak and baking spices. Well balanced with berry compote and pencil shavings on the palate.

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectrum Rating

🍇67% Merlot, 33% Cab Franc
— 14 days ago

Dave, Rob and 9 others liked this

Buena Vista Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, plum and leather. Very good for the value, black and red fruit on the palate, oak on the finish. — 14 days ago

Dave, Ed and 6 others liked this

Cooper Garrod

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Franc 2019

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

A little Saratoga in San Diego- deep purple color, aromas of black currant, Anaheim pepper and plum. Gorgeous wine! Black fruit, vegetable and nice tannins. — 7 days ago

Doug, Tom and 4 others liked this

Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post

St. Rita's Earth Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cola and floral notes. Bright, cherry and cranberry on the palate, with a black tea finish.

🏅90 Points - Vinous
— 9 days ago

Scott@Mister, Sharon and 11 others liked this

Lateral Wine

Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Franc 2016

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Marty Mathis (Kathryn Kennedy) pulled out some great wines for us- this 2016 Cab Franc had a deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, plum and baking spices. Earthy flavors, cocoa and oak on the finish.

🍇66% Merlot, 34% Cab Franc
— 14 days ago

Dave, Ed and 7 others liked this

Wrath

Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

This SLH Pinot is delicious! Medium ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, cherry, salinity and earthy tones. Plum and black cherry on the palate with an earthy finish.

🏅93 Points - International Wine Review
— 23 days ago

Doug, Tegan and 9 others liked this

Galante Vineyards

Big Little Wine Napa Valley Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

50/50 blend of Petite Sirah from Carmel Valley and Petit Verdot from Sonoma Valley.

Inky, big and bold- previous notes apply- great new vintage.
— 9 days ago

Sharon, Paul and 10 others liked this
Sharon B

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Sounds like a nice blend! Cheers!
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Sharon B - Galante is always a hjt! Cheers to you my friend!

Talisman

Adastra Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cranberry, strawberry and toasted vanilla. Pomegranate on the palate, hint of citrus and baking spices.

🏅95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 14 days ago

Dave, Rob and 9 others liked this

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, leather and eucalyptus. Solid wine! Flavors of cherry, raspberry, cedar and pencil lead. Great vintage!

🏅94+ points - Wine Spectrum Rating
— 14 days ago

Dave, Ed and 7 others liked this