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Steve Messinger

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Rodney Strong Vineyards

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Steve Messinger

9.1

Wonderful rich nose of blackberry vanilla and bittersweet chocolate. Full body drying tannins long finish. Love Alexander Cabs at 10+ years — 4 months ago

Dupuis

Le Benedict Pinot Noir 2019

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Steve Messinger

9.0

Dense black cherry aromas w some toast. Cranberry flavors surprisingly rich for Anderson valley w long finish — a year ago

Williams Selyem

Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

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Steve Messinger

9.6

Classic nose of tart red cherry and sage. Bright red fruit flavors well balanced w long finish. Beautiful wine to drink over the next 12-24 months — a year ago

Seavey Vineyard

Estate Bottled Merlot 2001

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Steve Messinger

9.5

Out of magnum. Mushrooms lavender aromas. Great depth w wonderful balance. What a wonderful wine — 5 months ago

Quinta do Crasto

Flor de Castro Douro White Blend 2022

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Steve Messinger

8.9

Brought this back from a recent trip to Portugal. Only 14 euros. Fresh mineral and white fruit components. Well balanced w/o being overly acidic or flabby. Delightful wine as an aperitif yet enough structure to stand up to salads and fish. Wish I could find it here in the states — 5 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Bullnose Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018

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Steve Messinger

9.4

Bright red fruit w spice. Pepper and bergamot very good acid w soft tannins and long finish lots of layers — a year ago

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Goldridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

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Steve Messinger

8.8

Dark fruit aromas very rich black fruit flavors. Show alc on the finish. Goldridge always seems more rustic than Altamont — 5 months ago

Williams Selyem

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018

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Steve Messinger

9.2

Cola sassafras aromas. Rich well balanced finish. Very enjoyable now — 8 months ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Steve Messinger

9.3

Rich blackberry aromas w spice. Full flavored soft tannins typically Alexander Valley w long finish — a year ago

Rivers-Marie

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Steve Messinger

9.1

Dense opaque color more tertiary savory aromas than fruit. Soft tannins very rich w long finish. Needs time to develop — a year ago