Tasting Notes for The Wine Write

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2019 Carlisle Zinfandel Piner Olivet Ranches Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/14/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dark, dusty, vibrant at year five.

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2022 Barieau Albariño Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

5/13/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Delicious fruit, a bit of viscosity on the palate, nice zip on the finish. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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2019 Orr Wines Merlot Royal Slope (view label images)

5/12/2024 - The Wine Write wrote:

Lovely wine. Fresh, tastes like Merlot, light on its feet.

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2021 Arabilis Chardonnay Dampier Vineyard Columbia Gorge (view label images)

5/7/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Loved this. Bright, clean, refreshing.

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2018 Valtostao Ribera del Duero Legón Premium Tempranillo (view label images)

5/5/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Savory cherry aromatics, delicious fruit profile with a tart grip on the finish. Big value.

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2020 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Cuvée Kemuri Sonoma Coast (view label images)

5/1/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Enticing earthy red fruit aromatics, lively on the palate. Huge value, too.

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Red

2015 Byron Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

4/17/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Northern Rhonish tilt…savory, briny, peppery goodness.

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2020 Chamisal Vineyards Grenache Edna Valley (view label images)

4/12/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Tasty, bright red fruit aromatics and flavors. Good now, plenty of life ahead.

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2021 Stringer Cellars Chardonnay Santa Barbara County (view label images)

4/10/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Bright citrusy aromatics and flavors. Vibrant and fresh.

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2019 Devona Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard Oregon (view label images)

4/9/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Loved it. Silky entry and mid-palate, some edge on the finish. Savory, earthy red fruit.

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2019 Mansfield-Dunne Pinot Noir Peterson Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (view label images)

4/5/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Rich, earthy, and delicious. Plenty of pop on the palate.

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White

2020 Dragonette Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Grassini Family Vineyard Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara (view label images)

4/4/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Very impressive. Going strong. Fresh, nice texture, bright and lengthy finish.

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2020 Piro Pinot Noir Presqu"Ile Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

4/2/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Spicy, bright red fruit aromatics and flavors. So vibrant and alive!

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White

2021 Maidenstoen Wines Riesling La Estancia Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands

3/29/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Bright lemon and lime flavor. Lip smacking enjoyment.

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2020 Sleight of Hand Syrah Psychedelic Stoney Vine Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

3/23/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Smoky, briny, black olive, savory goodness.

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2020 Fine Disregard Wine Co Carignane Mule Plane Vineyard Lodi (view label images)

3/22/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Lively red fruit aromatics that follow through to the palate. Plenty of acid to pop on the tongue. Really nice.

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2021 Grosgrain Vineyards Mourvèdre XL Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

3/20/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Earthy, savory dark red fruit. Fresh and vibrant wine. A very nice expression of Mourvedre.

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2021 Entiat Pinot Noir Clos Chevalle Lake Chelan (view label images)

3/20/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

So good. Delicious fruit, sleek texture, nice acid backbone.

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2018 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir Black Label Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

3/17/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Delicious, savory, dark red fruit. Well balanced and a joy to drink.

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2021 Kings Carey Chardonnay Marfarm Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)

3/17/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Light in color, green tint. Citrusy, lemony, refreshing and bright. Good stuff.

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2020 Entiat Syrah Double D Vineyard Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/16/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Meaty, savory, briny loveliness.

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2018 Lauren Ashton Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/15/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Going strong. Savory, earthy dark red fruit. Good stuff.

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2021 Belong Wine Company Sunshower Carbonic El Dorado Red Blend (view label images)

3/11/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Bright, fresh red fruit. Pops on the palate.

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2020 Deovlet Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

3/4/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Cherry aromatics and flavors, very lively on the palate. Excellent!

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2019 Donnachadh Vineyard Pinot Noir Donnachadh Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

2/26/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Going strong at age five. Vibrant, earthy red fruit, nice tension.

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2021 Rôtie Cellars VDP Washington Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/24/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Meaty, savory, briny Rocks profile. Really nice value, too.

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2020 Chamisal Vineyards Pinot Noir Edna Valley (view label images)

2/22/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Delicious and lively. Earthy red fruit pleasure.

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2019 Devona Pinot Noir Mount Richmond Oregon (view label images)

2/17/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

This is so good. Dense, dark, earthy, savory, textured pleasure.

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2015 Etienne Bécheras (Le Prieuré d'Arras) St. Joseph Cuvée Tour Joviac Syrah (view label images)

2/16/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dark fruit and violets aromatics, savory black & blue fruit flavors. Very nice wine.

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2018 Dragonette Cellars Syrah Seven Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

2/11/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dense, dark, textured, thought provoking.

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2021 Newfound Wines Grenache Gravels California (view label images)

2/9/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Cherry fruit aromatics and flavor, lush and rich on the palate. A pleasure.

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2019 Rhonedonnee Mourvèdre Trail Secret Paso Robles Adelaida District (view label images)

2/6/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Savory plum fruit aromatics, spicy red fruit flavors, lively finish. Well balanced, belies the 15.1 abv.

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2017 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Madzia's Vineyard Bennett Valley (view label images)

2/4/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

PNP. This is ready to go from the pop of the cork. Fruit forward, red fruit, cola, black tea. Tingly finish. Two thumbs up.

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2016 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley (view label images)

2/4/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Rich and lush.

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2022 MarBeso Pinot Noir Ascona Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains (view label images)

2/1/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Spicy, attractive aromatics…bright strawberry and cranberry fruit…lively on the palate. Delicious wine.

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2017 The Royal Nonesuch Farm York Mountain Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

1/31/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Fruit forward, black cherry and plum leading the way. Still some tension on the finish. Drink up.

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2019 Golan Heights Winery Syrah Yarden Allone Habashan (view label images)

1/26/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Evocative aromatics reminiscent of the Northern Rhone, briny, earthy, & savory…that carries over to the palate. Big, but balanced goodness.

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2020 Norris Estate Pinot Noir Norris McKinley Vineyard Ribbon Ridge (view label images)

1/25/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Savory cherry fruit and earthy aromatics, rich and delicious red fruit flavors, lively presence. So solid.

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2016 Co Dinn GSM Red Wine Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard Yakima Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/22/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dense, dark, savory, lively goodness.

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2020 Fine Disregard Wine Co Mataro Pato Vineyard Contra Costa County (view label images)

1/19/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Really showing well. Vibrant red, savory fruit. Nice texture with an acid edge. Two thumbs up.

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2022 Rococo Chenin Blanc Own Rooted Los Alamos Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

1/17/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Bright stone fruit flavor and aromatics, a dash of texture, and a finish with some pop. Lovely wine.

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2021 The Feminist Party GSM Santa Barbara County Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/16/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Savory, bright, structured, delicious.

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2018 W. T. Vintners Syrah Les Collines Vineyard Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

1/10/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Really tasty, peppery, savory Syrah. Lively, too.

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2022 Vincent Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge (view label images)

1/10/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dark, savory, earthy aromatics. Bright red fruit on the palate. Fine now, lots of fun ahead.

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2015 Epoch Estate Wines Ingenuity Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/9/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Dark and dense to the eye, spicy red and black fruit on the nose and palate. Delicious and holding up fine at age nine.

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2021 Tripp Wines Grüner Veltliner Fiddlestix Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills

1/8/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Crisp, bright, minerality plus. Citrus and apricots on the palate and nose. Good stuff.

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2021 Gondak Cellars Grenache Russian River Valley (view label images)

1/7/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Bright, savory red fruit. Delicious and energetic.

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2018 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast (view label images)

1/4/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Robust red fruit and savory, pepper notes on the nose. Delicious red fruit flavors, edgy tension, long finish. Loved it.

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2022 Belong Wine Company Mourvèdre San Luis Obispo Coast (view label images)

1/3/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Fresh, savory red fruit aromatics and flavors. A hint of salinity. Bright and terrific.

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2018 Bumgarner Many Hands Cuvee Rouge El Dorado Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/2/2024 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:

Savory blue and black fruit profile. Solid Bordeaux blend with loads of life ahead.

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