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Joe Christenson

316 wines • 27 followers • 29 following

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2020

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.0

Meyer lemon on the nose, with hints of clean minerals. Not the most aromatic wine, so the intensity of the flavor impact surprised me. Big and layered fruit impact (more lemon, stone fruit, and green pear), with a clean mid palate and almost heavy finish. Lots of nice and interesting mineral notes throughout. — 2 months ago

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Château Larose-Trintaudon

Cru Bourgeois Sustainable Vineyard Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

9.2

Fruit-forward Bordeaux. Nose is bright cherry, blackberry, and hints of earthiness. Cassis, dark cherry, blackberry, vanilla, leather, and tart raspberry on the palate. Well balanced. Fully bodied yet supple. Great value. — 6 months ago

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In Sheep's Clothing

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Concentrated dark cherry, with undercurrents of blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry. String oak profile softened by vanilla flavors. Has a bit of brambly Zin character, and the robust body of a Syrah. Pretty tasty stuff. — 9 months ago

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L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Joe Christenson

8.8

A little bit tight at first. Black cherry, vanilla, and black pepper. Opens up with some decanting, but I can see this cellaring well for a couple more years to concentrate and find more balance. — 3 months ago

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Whole Cluster Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.7

Bright cherry, cranberry, plum, forest floor, a hint of mushroom, and a bit of a leathery note. Supple. Seems slightly unbalanced at times, but paired well with a pan fried salmon. — 5 months ago

Illahe

Willamette Valley Pinot Gris

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Bright and clean. Green pear and green apple, lemon, apricot, and a intense minerals. Tastes almost like steel. Just a hint of sweetness. — 8 months ago

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J Vineyards & Winery

California Pinot Gris 2020

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Big juicy pear. It’s over the top, but I’m finding it delightful today. Getting lemon, and slate mineral. Pretty tasty stuff. — 9 months ago

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Alexana

Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Pale straw color. Lemon zest on the nose. Medium-light body. Very clean mineral finish. Some smoky and earth notes, too. — 3 months ago

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Decoy

California Chardonnay 2019

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.9

Pear, golden apple, vanilla, and rose petal on the nose. Round on the palate with plenty of floral notes. Some citrus brightness shines through, lemon with hints of lime. Balanced and tasty with an a bone-in skin-on chicken breast. — 5 months ago

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Chateau Lys De Bardoulet

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

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Joe Christenson

Joe Christenson

8.8

Solid and accessible Bordeaux. Nose is dark cherry, prune/ripe red fruit, baking spices, and hints of violet. Good mouthfeel made lighter by a tart cherry acidity. Getting a bit of leather and coffee. Paired well with steak au poivre. — 6 months ago

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