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Bevan Cellars

Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red Blend 2015

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9.7

opaque, very dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; lifted aromatics, black cherry, cassis, lavender, menthol, cardamom, sage, oregano; very concentrated, ripe red and black fruits, long finish with nicely textured tannins; full bodied, dry, prominent tannins, medium + acidity, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; $200 — 24 days ago

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Clos Solene

El Toro Paso Roble Red Blend 2017

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9.2

semi-translucent ruby; grilled strawberry, leather, cinnamon, herbs; medium body, medium- tannin, medium acidity, 15.4% ABV; made from blend of 86% Grenache sourced from James Berry Vineyard gobelet style Garnacha clone originally from Spain, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Syrah, reminiscent of Priorat; $135 — 4 months ago

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Rhys Vineyards

Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

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9.4

A lovely Chardonnay offering honeysuckle notes and core of pure citrus fruit accompanied by a nice acid backbone and savory/salty character. $70. — 8 months ago

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Division Winemaking Company

L'Avoiron Columbia Valley Rosé of Gamay 2020

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8.9

pale peach, watery rim; red berries, orange peel, floral notes; red berries, minerality; light bodied, dry, lively acidity, 12.5% ABV; rosé of Gamay Noir sourced from Columbia Valley — 2 months ago

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Château Monplaisir

Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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8.7

medium ruby, medium tearing; black cherry, plum, dusty earth, bay leaf: clean, fruity palate, slightly spicy finish; medium body, dry, medium+ acidity, medium+ supple tannins, 14.5% ABV; made from blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc aged in stainless steel and concrete tanks; nice weeknight value Bordeaux at 12$, complemented sloppy joes — 3 months ago

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Wind Gap Wines

Nellessen Vineyard Syrah 2014

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9.2

Brick red core with tawny rim. Very perfumed nose offering red fruits, lavender, and white pepper. Surprisingly light bodied, fruit forward, fresh, and food friendly coming in at only 11.7% ABV. Made from 100% Syrah whole cluster fermented with natural yeasts. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017

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9.4

translucent ruby/purple; aromatic, black raspberry, cherry cola, orange peel, tea leaves, oak, dried flowers; ripe, concentrated, dark berries, spice, good length; medium body, lively acidity, gentle tannic grip, 14.4% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir blended from their best sites, aged 16 months in French oak — 10 months ago

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Lingua Franca

L'Espoir Eola-Amity Hills Riesling 2017

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8.7

medium golden hue, glints of green, pale watery rim; petroleum wax, green apple, jasmine; medium body, dry, vibrant acidity, 13% ABV; sourced from Hope Well Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills farmed by Mimi Casteel, grafted over to Chenin Blanc in 2019 — 2 months ago

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Penley Estate

Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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9.0

deep ruby; blackcurrant, plum, cedar, eucalyptus; fresh, savory/minerality on palate; medium body, lively acidity, prominent chalky tannins, 14.5 % ABV; made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon by famous Australian winemaker Kate Goodman; good value, good example of product of Coonwarra’s iron oxide rich terra rosa soils and mild maritime climate — 3 months ago

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Domaine de la Côte

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018

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9.1

pale translucent ruby, watery rim; raspberry, dried mushroom, crunchy leaves, green olive; raspberry, tart red berries; light bodied, crunchy acidity, 12.8% ABV, savory/peppery finish of medium length; made from organically farmed Pinot Noir blended from Memorious, Bloom’s Field, and La Côte, 100% whole cluster fermented in concrete, aged 14 months in 20% new French oak; would love to see how this develops over the next 3-5 years as the stem elements integrate — 5 months ago

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