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Modus Operandi Cellars

Center of Gravity Sauvignon Blanc 2019

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9.6

This was a crowd-pleaser along with the very low production back-story. The winemaker is self taught and risked everything to produce his own wines. This wine is uncommon in its flavor profile and sheer regal elegance. The last bottle I had frightened me as it displayed signs of decay, but not this. This was powerful and stole the day.
Sag Habor
— 2 days ago

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@Dave, I think you are correct.
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Yes, Jason is a fellow Texan and fantastic winemaker!
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@Shay A 👍🏾. 👊🏾

Aperture

Soil Specific Sauvignon Blanc 2019

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9.5

Awesomeness in a glass. Uber value specimen here - get some! Fruity, floral, exotic and tense. Citrus explosion delivers lemons and limes for ages.
No rush to consume these. Longevity r us!
— 17 days ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

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9.3

Celebrating the day when fathers can reflect on what’s next with their families and children. Carpe Diem! — 21 days ago

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Very nice
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Thank you @Dawn E., @Daniel Martinez Cardenas, @Zach D. If you are Fathers (excluding Dawn), my very best wishes to you.
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@James Ayling 😍

Tenshen

Santa Barbara County White Blend 2016

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9.2

Rhône white blend on Cali steroids. Plush, rich and weighty. Nearly 10 years in, you can’t touch this in terms of quality and value. Oily, viscous and decadent with notes of roasted pineapples, white cherries and marzipan complementing very soft acidity and exaggerated sweetness. This is high-octane fuel. — a month ago

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Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

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9.4

Yeah, from a plastic cup. This is absolutely singing and showing zero signs of aging. Textured, layered and tannic. Nice espresso notes give way to black cherries and pure cassis. From magnum. — 2 days ago

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Robin Bundy

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Thumbs up to the red cup!
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@Robin Bundy, are you a “hood rat” like me???
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@Dawn E., as an Englishman, there is no happiness to be found for the vanquished on the 4th! 😉

Ulysses

Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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9.5

This has form and pedigree. Nose presents barrel toast, sandalwood and a hint of pine. Mid palate is textured and focused. Tannins are still prominent and create added structure. Espresso notes and delicate maraschino cherries bring up the rear. For the money, this is elevated.
Bivio, Montclair, NJ.
— 17 days ago

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Nice pie!!!🍷
Dave

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Now I'm hungry!
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Bivio. one of my faves

Renouveau

Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

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9.4

This producer is so consistently strong.
Nose displays lemon zest, sherbet and white fruits. Mid palate is less extravagant than previous vintages - which we love. More focus and tension propped up with zippy acidity. Less weight and viscosity which tilts towards burgundy in style. Best Renoveau from this producer. Some of the best Cali chards and Pinots come from this producer.
Katey is the daughter of the producer. Tell her a big handsome black dude sent you…
— 23 days ago

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@Michael Younkins, what a superb question. First, bear in mind that wine tasting is an emotional abstraction. It’s like the study of ethics - a mental abstraction. Now to what I was trying to convey.
My description revolves around ACIDITY, energy, the sensory perception that the wine invokes, in this case. If you re-read my notes, my descriptors come back to a racy/crisp/bracing experience. But remember that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Peace out ✌🏾
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Thanks Ron. Makes sense. Great explanation.
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@Michael Younkins, you’re most welcome. Another construct would be the snap of an elastic band under “tension.” Squeeze fresh lemons onto your tongue - that’s the tension I’m referring to, just not as aggressive in this case cheers.

The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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9.3

Less than $30 in my store, and with Wine Spectator lavishing 94 pts on this example, I had to dip my toe in. WS is the only wine critic I follow, and they are mostly en pointe in my book.
This example is tightly wound and tannic, but the elements of an outstanding wine are all there. Maybe needs to relax a little more in the bottle, but it explodes from the glass right now. Acidity and weight are outstanding for a case production in the thousands. When in a restaurant and you see these wines on the menu, go here to have a great tasting experience, while avoiding a financial nosebleed.
— 14 days ago

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Appreciate ALL YOUR posts 😉👊🍷🤘
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Ron stop, I gave you my phone# , address, social security#, shoe size, and what do I get in response?,
crickets
give me time, place, dinner on me...I'm there..
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@Jody Scharf, will respond via email. Cheers!!!

Hudson Winery

Ladybug Chardonnay 2020

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9.4

Ditto from my last tasting… hasn’t moved since last tasted 1 year ago. — 21 days ago

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Need to find one of these some day
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@Norman Gennaro, Winebid is the best place to go for these. Just over half the winery price…

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Cuvée Torchiana Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

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9.3

Notes of baked pineapple on the nose. Lifted, extravagant palate of roasted almonds and crème brûlée. Oily, viscous and heavy on the mid palate. Very little acidity to talk about. Finished with a hint of nutmeg and mango. Burgundy lovers should fall back. — 24 days ago

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@Jay Kline, I pulled that from somewhere low down - do the math 😬
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@John Malcolm, me too. Just a little pricey…
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@Ron R sounds like experience