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Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2014

Gorgeous perfume - I could smell this for hours. Medium weight on the palate with those trade mark silky tannins. Noticeable whole bunch influence. Coal River in Tasmania is hot right now for the production of top class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Interestingly the grapes are taken in refrigerated containers to the Adelaide Hills for vinification at Shaw and Smith. — 7 years ago

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@Scott Rowe Yes I picked up some bottles in September. Have read good things. 99 points from Suckling. Yet to try one.
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@Scott Rowe Yes I picked up some bottles in September. Have read good things. 99 points from Suckling. Yet to try one.
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Anthill Farms

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015

The fruit for this Pinot comes from two of the coolest, most coastal parts of this appellation, linked by the influence of the Pacific’s cool marine air, which delays ripening. Bright Ruby with berry fruit, citrus and warm spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, tangy, with cedar notes and earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, lingering finish ending with woody spice. Very nice, has room to age. — 8 years ago

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Pierre Boisson

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2012

Spicy gingerbread notes from the oak influence, but well integrated, and finishing dry. Good length and structure for Bourgogne level. — 9 years ago

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North Fork of Long Island Malbec

Not usually a Malbec fan but like this one — 9 years ago

Dan Wolleben
with Dan

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2005

Very well drinking now with layers of fruit and noble influence of the wood. Not a heavy wine but a serious elegant wine with enough reserve for the next decade — 11 years ago

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Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2006

Classic rustic Rioja. Dried cherry, shoe leather, anise with underlying subtle vanilla and pine straw. Subdued cherry fruit with definite oak influence on palate, dry, dusty, lingering finish. — 11 years ago

Bindi

Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Quite pale in appearance which belies the power of the palate. Lovely nose showing mainly strawberry notes and some raspberry. Very fruit driven with no apparent whole bunch influence. A cool airey wine. I would love to put this up against some 2015 Burgundies- I think it would compare well. — 7 years ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Just how Chardonnay should be! True to the varietal and not much influence by the winemaker. Classic here, nothing amazing but just solid wine. — 8 years ago

Tiffany Nobles
with Tiffany

Château de Beaucastel

Hommage à Jacques Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

S Butterfield
9.7

Very concentrated. Perfumed and layered with all the influence 100+ year old vines have to offer. Exceptional. Special. — 9 years ago

Von Winning

Deidesheimer Riesling 2014

Crushed rocks, snow, white leaches, peach skin, lime zest, verbena, lime blossom, slight kiss of barrel influence, slight nuttiness coupled with some leesy notes. A touch plush on the attack but racy mineral driven finish follows. Crumbly/spritzy texture. Great value. — 9 years ago

Influence Wines

Riesling 2013

Andrew Stover
9.0

A nice example of Finger Lakes #FLXwine #Riesling from winemaker Eric Bilka. Racy with lime zest, grapefruit, peach blossom & yellow apple with a zesty, wet stone finish. Just a hint of residual sugar. #wine #sommelier #nywine — 11 years ago

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Sound Influence Finger lakes Riesling 2012

Soft. Not sharp. Not too sweet. — 11 years ago

Tenuta di Fessina

Laeneo Nerello Cappuccio

Smoother then usual Etna Rosso with Mascalese. Basket of red fruit, clear volcanic influence. Long finish. — 7 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Blindfold California Chardonnay Blend

I definitely taste the viognier influence.... there is a crispness, and yet roundness, I know it's counterintuitive. There's cotton and pineapple, lemon and complexity that is just entertaining. I will drink this bottle lovingly with my friends... lots of thanks involved here... xoxo — 8 years ago

Enfield Wine Co.

Haynes Vineyard Syrah

Very fruit forward with a bright finish. Slight effervescent feeling with light colored red fruit jammy taste. Medium weight for a Syrah with no noticeable tobacco influence. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Casado Morales

Gran Reserva Rioja Alavesa Tempranillo 2004

A meaty and mineral aromatic influence on the core of dried cherry and blackberry. This definitely has some interesting tannins with a great amount of coffee and earth coming in. Drinking well now and will improve over the next few years! — 9 years ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1986

Unbelievably rich, honeyed, and vibrant at 30 years old. This wine had limited release initially due to too much oak influence, but has balanced it out after 30 years... — 9 years ago

SLO Down Wines

Broken Dreams California Chardonnay

Pale color. Subdued white flower and mineral nose. White stone and almonds. Definitely influence of oak. Especially on the finish. Balanced, well made. Not necessarily my style, but good. — 10 years ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010

You were crisp tropical mango, papaya, and pineapple mixed with baked apple. You had Medium+ acidity, with a smokey minerality that shows off your French oak influence. Your finish was nice, and you'll go nicely with my grilled snapper for dinner. Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2010 - Napa Valley. 40% new French oak, no malo. — 11 years ago