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Neil Valenzuela

1739 wines • 170 followers • 193 following

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2023

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.3

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry jam, fresh violets and white pepper. Black fruit on the palate, vanilla and baking spices.

The standard for Zin in Sonoma County.

— 16 hours ago

Shay and Tom liked this

Pardon & Fils

Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay 2025

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Light ruby color. Aromas of Turkish delight, rose petals and a hint of black currant. Light, strawberry flavors, floral and pepper finish. — 12 days ago

Daniel, Bob and 12 others liked this
Jody Scharf

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Merry Christmas 🎄🎅 Neil to you and yours.
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Merry Christmas @Jody Scharf !

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Neil had this 21 days ago

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Neil, Andrew and 13 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine!

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

9.2

A young Montelena- deep purple color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dried violets. Dark fruit on the palate, graphite and oak on the finish.

🍇94% Cab, 5% Cab Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
— 23 days ago

Ron, Tom and 21 others liked this

Claypool Cellars

CC Pachyderm Rice-Spivak Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Solid wine! From the storage - This 2018 has a nice medium ruby color, aromas of cherries, orange peel and salinity. Delicious red fruit, warm spices and black tea. — 4 days ago

Tom, Tegan and 8 others liked this

Marine Layer

Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry, blood orange and baking spices. Bright red fruit, rhubarb and black tea finish. — 5 days ago

Doug, Ted and 7 others liked this

Château Brane-Cantenac

Grand Cru Classé en 1855 Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Neil had this 21 days ago

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Neil, Andrew and 11 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Deep purple color. Aromas of dried violets, tobacco and cedar. Took a bit to open up, elegant flavors of black fruit and oak on the finish.

🍇74% cab, 22% Merlot, 2% cab franc, 1% carmenere and 1% petit verdot.

🏅95 Points - Vinous
🏅95 Points - Decanter
9.2
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Neil Valenzula My pleasure!

Furthermore

Gap's Crown Pinot Noir 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

9.2

At Ross Cobbs new tasting room - Healdsburg, CA -
This 2021 has a medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and flint. Red fruit on the palate, herbs and soft finish.

🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅Gold Medal- SF Chronicle
— 5 days ago

Dave, Ted and 9 others liked this

J. Lohr

Pure Paso Proprietary Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum and cocoa. Dark fruit on the palate, baking spices and oak finish.

🍇64% cab, 31% petit sirah, 2% malbec, 2% saint Macaire, 1% merlot.

🏅93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅90 Points - Vinous
— 16 days ago

Bob, Ed and 8 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2014

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Neil Valenzuela

9.5

Neil had this 21 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
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Neil, Tom and 12 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine! Deep gold color. Aromas of dried pineapple, lemon and Granny Smith apples. Nice dried pineapple on the palate, pear and stone fruit.

🏅98 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅98 Points - James Suckling
9.4