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John Knudsen

374 wines • 30 followers • 20 following

Knudsen Vineyards

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2012

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Argyle

Knudsen Vineyard Brut Rosé 2015

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8.9

I'm generally a big fan of the Argyle sparklers, but this one was so much apple for a long time it was almost a cider. Eventually improved and turned good but definitely an unusual profile for an extended period. — a month ago

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Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2003

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9.1

Darker color then a typical sauternes but quite good.

12/22
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Desire Lines Wine Co.

Experimental Series No 10 Old Durney Massa Vineyard Riesling 2021

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9.0

Delectable, this is the Desire Lines Wine Co. Experimental Series No. 10 Old Durney Massa Vineyard Reisling.

Slate, tropical fruits.

12/22
— 2 months ago

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Lick a lot of slate?
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Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2005

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9.3

Opened but no decant. After 2 hrs, initially quite reserved and subtle. By 4 hrs, it was vibrant and alive. I'd advise a long decant.
12/22
— a month ago

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Taken From Granite

North Yuba Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

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9.3

Opened but not decanted. Initially nose was a bit disjointed and flavors were reserved. About two hours in, nose improved and primary Cabernet flavors emerged somewhat. Overall, tannins resolved with more secondary flavor profile. Smooth. No signs of fading but no reason to wait either.
12/22
— a month ago

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Bucklin

Old Hill Ranch Ancient Field Blend Zinfandel 2019

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9.2

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Verdict?
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Pop and pour, nice right out of the bottle. Big earthy nose, bright red fruit, good acid, prune on the back end. Quite good and drinking well right now.

12/22

Bedrock Wine Co.

Weill A Way Vineyard Syrah 2015

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9.3

2 hr decant. Singing.
12/22
— a month ago

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Résonance Vineyard

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2016

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8.8

No decant. More of a strawberry profile Pinot. A bit rough around the edges, maybe could use a bit more age.
12/22
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Enderle & Moll

Liaison Pinot Noir 2020

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8.9

Decanted and drank over two days with no notable change in profile. Not a particularly fruit forward Pinot, more dusty tannins, with some back acid.

12/22
— a month ago

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