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Seven Hills Winery

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Very very good. We got this one from Tariq's sommelier friend, Brandon levold — 10 years ago

I Vigneri di Salvo Foti

Vinujancu Etna Bianco Carricante Blend

Suggested while dining at Barchetta, NYC. 2 acre lot in Italy, multiple varietals, sommelier worked there, thus the access. Nose was funky without overpowering the fruit. Went well with our whole roasted Black Sea bass and grilled octopus but would have also worked with venison or lamb chops. Was told the price was "two digits" but I have yet to see the bill. — 10 years ago

Domaine Berthet Bondet

Rubis Côtes du Jura Red Blend 2012

We enjoyed this at Husk Nashville last night. It was recommended bc it pairs well with a wide variety of foods. The sommelier put it on the menu for this purpose & highly recommended their catfish, chicken or pork entrees to go with it. The flavors changed throughout the meal. At first it smelled earthy & musky. Acidic beginning with hints of fennel & a dark cherry. By the middle of our meal it strangely had an effervescent mouth feel & became more fruit forward. By the end it tasted strongly of strawberry jam. The reason I rated it so highly is bc it flowed through dinner so well! - this was the 2012 vintage — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola Valentini

Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2009

Valentini trebbiano d'abbruzzo2007 #valentini #trebbianodabbruzzo #2007 #winelover#winelover#winelover #wine #sommelierlife#sommelierlife#sommelierlife #sommelier #love #winelovers — 11 years ago

Podere Sapaio

Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Suggested by the sommelier to go with my filet. A super Tuscan that rivals the big guns - Sassicaia, Orneillaia, or Ca' Marcanda. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2010

My personal sommelier from Total Wine recommended this. It's not Brown, but not far behind. — 11 years ago

Ryan Eskridge

Ryan Eskridge

Personal sommelier- who is this guy?

Domaine du Jaugaret

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

I can't believe I didn't rate this or write it up at the time. A suggestion from Rory Pugh, the sommelier at the Grand Del Mar (Fairmont) in San Diego. I forget if we were at Amaya or Addison. Regardless, this was a great suggestion by Mr. Pugh and an eye-opener. Went great with our entrees, which I'm sure were meat-centric. Had it again in Boston at Craigie on Main many months later. This is a terrific Bordeaux. — 10 years ago

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i Clivi di Ferdinando Zanusso

Clivi Brazan Collio Goriziano Friulano 2001

Strepitoso #friulano #140mesi sui #lieviti 🍷❤️😍😍#iclivibrazan #zanussi #love #life #wine #wineword #winelover #winetasting #sommelier #sommelierlife — 10 years ago

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Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien

Grand Cru Oak Barrel Aged Ale Malt 2007

Sommelier Bates, you'll love this my friend! — 10 years ago

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Chris Missick

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Unbelievably rounded flavor a, perfect sour, perfect balance... Years in the bottle may have helped

Sawtooth

Snake River Valley Syrah 2012

Andrew Stover
8.9

2012 Sawtooth Syrah, Snake River Valley, #Idahowine @sawtoothwinery this is a big, smoky Syrah and a bit more meaty than previous vintages. Aromas of smoke, blueberry and dark plum laced with espresso and toasted almond. Firm tannins and a vvety texture. Probably could benefit from 6 more months bottle age. #wine #sommelier #syrah #idaho #sawtooth — 11 years ago

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Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2011

Tried at Sons and Daughters. Fermented in cement. Master sommelier for Michael Mina. — 11 years ago

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J. Hofstätter

Kolbenhof Alto Adige - Südtirol Gewürztraminer 2006

At dinner with al and Anna. Recommended by the sommelier — 12 years ago

Sandhi Wines

Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2010

Chardonnay from a wine tasting assembled by a master wine sommelier, vibrant fruity and acidicly struxtured to be fun from cold to room temperature! — 13 years ago

Angiolino Maule

Rosso Masieri Veneto Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

#merlot #tocai #rosso #cabernetsauvignon #wine #vinatural #vinnatur #vintage 2013 from #veneto without added #sulphites is juicy and lovely sip! #winelover #sommelier #sommelierlife — 10 years ago

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Hartwell Vineyards

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Great recommendation from the sommelier at Bouchon Bistro. Will defin have to check out this winery next time I'm at Napa! — 10 years ago

Onward Wines

Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

After a great chat with the sommelier at the Slanted Door, we decided on this small production label. Balanced, complex, and flavorful. Paired well with an array of dishes. — 10 years ago

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Paradise Springs of Clifton

Melange Merlot Blend 2012

Andrew Stover
9.1

2012 Paradise Springs 'Melange' Red blend from Virginia #VAwine. Blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv & Petit Verdot. Explosive dark fruit aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis and black raspberry. Hints of earth and black pepper following through a seamless and long, plush finish. Quite velvety. #wine #sommelier — 11 years ago

SHINDIG

Vidal Blanc 2013

Andrew Stover
10

@Vino50wines 2013 SHINDIG Vidal Blanc, Finger Lakes #flxwine. Bright & racy with white flower, green apple, pear and lemon peel. Loads of acid. Very #refreshing. The perfect #patio sipper. #wine #sommelier #summer #nywine
— 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

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90% Vidal Blanc, 10% Riesling. Mostly Vidal.

Bodegas Hispano-Suizas

Bassus Premium Utiel-Requena Syrah Blend 2006

Andrew Stover
9.1

2006 Bodegas Hispanic + Suizas 'Bassus' blend of Bobal, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah from Utiel-Requena. Notes of toast, violets, clove, cinnamon and dried fig and plum. Elegant on the palate, it offers layers of spicy fruit and good depth. #wine #spain #sommelier #winelover — 11 years ago