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9.1

Similar to my previous note: this is still an infant and needs to breathe - tons of depth here just needs time & patience — 2 days ago

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8.8

Delicious, very aromatic - plenty of pretty perfectly ripe fruit like rainier cherry & raspberry, licorice, some herbs & gentle spice. Easy drinking, nice balance of acidity & pliable tannins. Went well w/homemade bolognese — 7 days ago

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8.7

Run O’ the Mill - another wine from a popular email list that failed to dazzle. — 14 days ago

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8.8

@Delectable Wine this is the Rosso. Not too shabby, hard to find these, I loved the one from Marc de Grazia but I can’t find it anymore. Black fruit like stewed plums & prunes, licorice, loamy Earth, some black pepper, really nice as it opened. Had some juicy acidity on palate, very pliable tannins, decent extract. — 15 days ago

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9.1

What @Pooneet K said - this was elegant, refined, fresh, aromatic, finely balanced and a great $ value. Need more Valtellina in my life — 3 days ago

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9.2

See previous note: love this wine. Really floral (red) and herbaceous tonight …yum — 10 days ago

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9.3

Whoa, just peaking right now, still inky, gobs of fruit, all manner of cherry, mulberry, cranberry, brambly, leathery, a cough syrup medicinal quality… very aromatic, and the palate was really grippy, very sturdy tannins - early season cherries & spice flavors, earthy, even a minerality, just tongue saturating w/long persistent finish. Enjoyed w/roast leg of lamb — 13 days ago

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9.3

Very pleasant surprise from Costco - had 95 from Suckling which I took w/grain of salt as I find his ratings way over the top, but this was Tasty! Pnp inky effusive nose of black & red fruit, just gobs, licorice, cocoa, subtle earthy vibes just great varietal typicity - purity. Quaffable, pleasant tannins and a real mouthful of fruit & spice, long finish. Bump for QPR — 4 days ago

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9.0

Impressive varietal typicity - pale golden color, vivid aromas of rose, lychee, lemon & lime, some wondrous spice, florals, just pretty. Silky lightweight, svelte, fresh acidity, not your auntie’s Alsatian style, leading to bone dry finish. — 12 days ago

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9.2

Impressive, more muscular than willamette valley - reminded me of Siduri. Fairly hi octane, super concentrated, rich style. Sturdy tannins and gobs of fruit & PN character. Darker fruit like black cherry & boysenberry, some sassafras and spice. Very sexy and smooth. Balanced & well done — 14 days ago