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Hope Family Wines

Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Lighter color. Mild nose and gentle front of the mouth experience. Blackberries. Cherry. Plum. Then down with a warm, port-ish finale. — 10 years ago

Erin Mahollitz
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Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2011

Cherry and blackberry hints up front, soft tannins in the finish — 12 years ago

Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2009

Very nice! Still young but drinking very well already. Sweet, fruity, and floral on the front of the tongue, but rich and complex at the finish. Notes of earth and spice, and a hint of tannin. Will drink well later too. Great! — 13 years ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1988

Can't front on La Chapelle, especially from Mag. — 10 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Big flavor up front with a dry finish. Another good one with steak. — 11 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Very full body. Great taste very can drinker will love it. Flavor on front of moth and tip of tongue. Ready to drink — 12 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Bell peppers up front, not as full bodied as others. Very nice. — 11 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

Pleasantly surprised how good this was. Dark with more than a hint of sweet fruit up front but little to no mouthfeel and nothing on the end. — 11 years ago

Kim and Dave liked this

Domaine Ramonet

Les Ruchottes Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 1987

These supposedly off years by old great producers are simply gems... Extreme front to back balance, sun drenched hay, touch of dry peach, apricot pits, crushed pebbles, shells, bits of honeysuckle, and a soft acid backbone that lingers and touches your spine. Better than most grand cru's I have had in famous vintages. Speaks more to development than popular knowledge/science which is never meets great expectations in wine. Try it to love and live it ! — 12 years ago

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George Chen

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In the empty glass...sweet tropical pineapple turns to matchsticks...crazy!