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Red

2015 La Bollina Primitivo di Manduria Actarus

11/30/2018 - CJM wrote:

83 points

Clear, deep garnet with no rim browning. Plum, blackberry, musty. Medium acids, low tannins. Lemon. Short acidic finish.

CJM commented:

1/1/19, 10:17 AM - i thought it was unimpressive - so worse than average - I wouldn't get it again

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Red

2010 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Napa Valley

12/30/2018 - CJM wrote:

90 points

Slightly cloudy, pale garnet with significant rim browning. Cedar, plum, tar. Medium to low acids, medium to low tannins. Fennel. Medium to long balanced finish.

CJM commented:

12/31/18, 8:44 AM - we thought it was great - I'm a tough scorer, so for me 90 points is big !!

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Red

2004 Vérité Le Désir Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend

8/12/2016 - CJM wrote:

92 points

Clear garnet with very low rim browning. Black pepper, graphite, leather. Low acids, medium to low tannins. Anise. Medium balanced finish.

CJM commented:

8/16/16, 12:46 PM - this bottle wasn't decanter, but was open and poured, with only recording, over several hours (more than. 4) so, I think some time in a decanter would be very helpful

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Michel-Schlumberger Brut Rosé Sonoma County Champagne Blend

10/2/2014 - CJM wrote:

78 points

Clear, pale magenta. Strawberry, cherry, banana. Not sweet, no acids, no tannins. Raspberry. Short balanced finish