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J Chechik

138 wines • 27 followers • 35 following

Mollydooker

The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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9.1

I shouldn’t be surprised at the wonderful quality…as always! — 11 days ago

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Ampelos Vineyard Syrah 2007

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8.9

Dry cork & a little lean. Tried to aerate, but still not as chewy as previous 07’s. Still didn’t suck 😃 — 25 days ago

Tendril Wine Cellars

Tightrope Pinot Noir 2013

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9.4

This was gorgeous - drinking great & very well-balanced w/ freshly grilled salmon/dill burgers + roasted carrots w/ fennel seed (1st grill of 2022!). Thx Tony - this was a treat. — 5 months ago

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Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Larner Vineyard Syrah 2008

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9.1

Another NYE magnum, to kickoff 2022 & begin dryuary. I’ll spend the next month scrubbing my purple teeth from this grapey beast. :)
Dry cork, but decanted & delicious. It is interesting that many of my 15+ yr corks crumble, yet the wine is fine 90% of cases)?
— 7 months ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016

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10

I rarely drink white wine, but this was a special occasion w/ both daughters in town. Grgich is a quality, consistent pour - most of all, I’ve had it thru the yrs & shared those memories w/ my girls. I guess I should rate the wine (9.2) but the nite was a 10. Keep in mind that all these wine ratings are more dependent on who we happen to be consuming with & the occasion. — 22 days ago

Zichichi Family Vineyard

Pyramid Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

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9.3

Surprisingly big, bold & fruitful! 15yrs old, but not a snide teenager - full of body & balanced chewy leather/cocoa. Zichichi is a great value! — 3 months ago

Westberg Cellars

Turtle Rock Willow's Cuveé Grenache Blend 2012

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9.4

What a huge surprise! 2012 still kicking hard! Big, juicy, syrupy…This was terrific - can’t wait to get more. — 5 months ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Old Vines Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2013

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9.2

So tasty - served w/ grilled, hoisin sauce chicken thighs. Very nice - great body & berry fruit still! — 25 days ago

Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020

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9.0

Very tasty & well-structured, but at nearly $80-85/btl, I was expecting more. Hate to sound chincy, but there are a lot of surprising $30 btls & I’d gladly try 3 of those for the KB price tag. Had it w/ grilled salmon & grilled squid steak - well matched & held up w/ marinades. — 3 months ago

Vistamar

Gran Reserva Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2019

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9.0

Nice for the price. Decent depth & finish. A little closed on palette. — 5 months ago