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Heinz Eifel

Kabinett Riesling

A true kabinett? Check. Under 10% alcohol? Check, 8%. A deal? Check, Under 15$. Female vintner, check. A simple wine to drink while playing Rummikub with the family during a pandemic? Check. — 5 years ago

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Bodegas Arane

Clos Pepin Casa Aurora Red Blend 2017

Has some legs and gritty depth beyond a typical Bierzo. Needs some air, but smacks of a good vintner. Black fruited. Bowler import. — 6 years ago

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvée Napa County Merlot 2016

A very fine merlot. Will age. Dark fruit, earthy, long finish. Tannin is pronounced buy will fade over time . Well balanced. Imho Pride is a first tier vineyard and a real value. I’ve visited 3 times and will again. — 6 years ago

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They make one of the best Merlot in the region. I’m aligned with your views here.

Domaine Michel Poinard

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2012

Fruit forward flavors, a little spicy, medium body. Easy to drink. Tannins are not too strong. $19.99. Bought at Riverdale Vintner. — 7 years ago

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvée Sonoma County Chardonnay 2015

Wonderful. Vanilla. Floral. Great chard. No butter no citrus. Just heaven. — 7 years ago

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Barnett Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Double Magnum in a beautifully etched bottle signed by the vintner and also Delicious !!! — 8 years ago

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Double magnum of a legendary vintage . Cheers!

Inwood Estates

Magellan Texas Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Holy shit that was good! I usually try to describe the fruit notes and sweetness and tannins...this review does not need that . Inwood is a stand out Texas vintner. Try it. Do it. You won't be disappointed. — 8 years ago

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Damn good!

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvée Celebrating 25 Years Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Grace, elegance. Still young but full of complexity. Balance of red and black fruit with hint of cream and coconut. Better version of Hall. — 5 years ago

Domaine La Grande Ribe

Cuvée Centenaire Côtes du Rhône Villages 2009

Thank you FrenchieMike at Leesburg vintner for insisting on this one so many years ago. Last bottle and it developed into that beautiful tertiary Rhône (baby Chatinurf) sonnet. Enjoyed with lamb stew! — 5 years ago

Quinta Quietud

Toro Tempranillo 2013

Originally had at A Pimento wine dinner with the vintner. Opens up beautifully. Lush, smooth, deep wine. Dark fruits a little spice. Got 1/2 price at Kroger - a steal!! — 6 years ago

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La Fiorita

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

2Q18, magnum, drinking fantastically. Never had anything from this vintner, but was in the restaurant and saw this for a ‘reasonable’ price - as good as you would expect! — 7 years ago

Dolores Cabrera Fernández

La Araucaria Valle de la Orotava Tinto Listan Negro 2015

Oh what a 2+ hour decant will do. This sings much clearer. High toned, but integrated tannins, crushed red fruits & that amazing volcanic thread, and, made by a woman vintner- thus better. I hope I can age a few of these. — 7 years ago

Amuse Bouche

Prêt à Boire Rosé Blend 2016

The vintner actually recommends serving this rose at room temp. Perhaps because it is not as sweet as your typical rose. — 8 years ago

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Hoopes Vineyard

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Tag isn’t exact. Very very good.. got on auction 1 of 1 during sale.. so I like canine too so.. ya lol.. hoopla hoopes and the vintner vineyard is on point.. solid drink on its own.. really darn good compliment def a 9+ .. + a dog jumping through a hoop on label.. sign me up a crate if there was 1.. 😁 — 5 years ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

It’s great to enjoy the talents of a great vintner. This blend is finely crafted and shows in its smooth sophistication rich flavors and grand aroma. — 6 years ago

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2017

Flavors of citrus fruit, body is light, acidity is medium. Went really well with grilled pork chops. Very drinkable. Bought at Riverdale Vintner. $14.99. — 7 years ago

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Domaine du Petit Soumard

Marcel Langoux Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Minerals, acidity and stone fruit flavors. Went really well with grilled salmon. Bought at Riverdale Vintner. $19.99 — 7 years ago

La Scolca

Bianco Secco Gavi Cortese 2016

A lot of acidity followed by citrus flavors. Paired really well with a carbonara. $17. Bought at Riverdale Vintner — 7 years ago

Bura Estate Vintner

Galeria Potomje Pelješac Plavac Mali Blend 2014

Inky tint, aroma of goat cheese, rich and complex. Smooth finish, dark berry, earthy but not mushroom. Ends with watermelon jolly rancher. — 8 years ago

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Never been a big fan, wish I was. But they do a nice Cab Franc. OK, I have learned - let breath, even decant, for 2-3 hrs. The longer the better. It really was burn at first, but give it some time, and it really popped. Smooth, dark berries, touch of funk, a little earth, iron, leather - all the nice things you expect from a Cab. Next time I'll know better, and open sooner. — 8 years ago

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