Tasting Notes for IncognitoEsq

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2004 Silvio Grasso Barolo Pì Vigne Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/3/2022 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Aged Barolo, drinking nicely.

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Red

2007 Woodenhead Pinot Noir Fruitland Ridge Humboldt County (view label images)

11/14/2021 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Still young. Tons of acid, amongst the fruit. This has years of life left in it.

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Red

2005 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Burnside Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

12/12/2020 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Still delicious. Nicely balanced and well integrated. The fruit is still the centerpiece, but nice acidity remains.

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White

2010 Qupé Marsanne Santa Ynez Valley (view label images)

12/5/2020 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

This wine is still drinking incredibly well. Continues to evolve two hours after being open. Wonderful acidity.

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Red

2006 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Franc de Pied Cabernet Franc (view label images)

12/1/2020 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Excellent wine still well within its drinking window. Dominant flavor of green pepper.

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Red

2001 Howell Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Beatty Ranch (view label images)

11/27/2011 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Another reminder of how sad it was that HMV is gone. Ted Lemon did a wonderful job with these Zins. They are still going strong.

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White

2006 Peay Vineyards Viognier Estate Sonoma Coast (view label images)

8/20/2009 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

85 points

Too lemony, too acidic.

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Red

2005 Zepaltas Pinot Noir W.E. Bottoms Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/24/2009 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

85 points

Mediocre. Not what we expect from Ryan. Tasted like a Siduri regional blend, which runs less than 1/2 the price.

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White

2006 Peay Vineyards Viognier Estate Sonoma Coast (view label images)

4/24/2009 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

85 points

Did not taste like Viognier.

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Red

2001 Howell Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard (view label images)

3/16/2009 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

Awesome!

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Red

2004 Failla Syrah Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

2/21/2009 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

84 points

Wow, what a disappointment. This was all vanilla and fruit. No acidity, no smoke, no earthiness, nothing. A sincere disappointment.

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Red

2005 Neyers Merlot Neyers Ranch - Conn Valley Napa Valley (view label images)

1/16/2008 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Wonderful fruit. A bit much of oak, will dissipate with age. Smooth feel on the finish.

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Red

2002 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

10/2/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

flawed

CORKED

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Red

2003 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/6/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

83 points

Nice Napa fruit overshadowed by overuse of French Oak. Will not buy again.

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Red

2005 Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

9/6/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Cassis, tobacco and leather. Also, has unmistakable Napa fruit, but not a fruity wine. Excellent QPR.

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Red

2004 Tablas Creek Mourvèdre Paso Robles (view label images)

8/31/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

93 points

Decanted for 2 hours. Strong nose of red fruits, leading with plums and raspberries. Backbone of chocolate and slight cooked meat scents. Wonderful wine with a voluptuous, textured mouth feel.

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White

2005 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay Karia Napa Valley (view label images)

8/31/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Crisp -- not your old- style CA chardonnay. No malo at all. Would save it for another year, no more. Carmel notes, straw color and very fresh.

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Rosé

2006 Pine Ridge Vineyards Encantado Rosé Napa Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/30/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

87 points

The o5 Pine Ridge Encantado is much better.. Too much fruit, not complex at all.

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Red

2005 Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/29/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Delicious wine that drinks very much like a Bordeaux. Not too much acid, nor is it tannic. Dark red and black fruits, as well as some lead and earth elements.

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Red

2005 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County (view label images)

8/26/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

Solid performer.

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White

2001 Caymus Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (view label images)

8/24/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Should not be compared to NZ sb's, but rather to white Bordeaux. Weirdly, a slight cab sense to the nose. Complex wine. Still drinking very well.

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Rosé

2006 County Line Pinot Noir Rosé Anderson Valley (view label images)

7/11/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

89 points

Pleasant, light wine -- stands out from the other Pinot Noir roses coming from the top CA producers (e.g., Williams Selyem, Rochioli, Sanford, etc.). The main difference was color (salmon vs. pink), nose (more citrus) and acid-level (much higher). Looking forward to drinking additional bottles.

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White

2006 Palmina Traminer Alisos Vineyard Santa Barbara County (view label images)

7/10/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

89 points

Interesting and good wine. Nose and taste with melon and citrus notes, but with much lower acid that I expect with wines showing similar flavors.

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Red

2005 Preston of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Old Vines/Old Clones (view label images)

7/8/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Very fragrant nose with red fruits and berries. Very typical taste of a Dry Creek zin.

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White

2004 DaVero Sauvignon Blanc So' Bianco Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/3/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

89 points

Wonderful wine. Has notes of citrus, but it is more balanced and has a thicker mouthfeel than SBs coming from New Zealand.

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White

2006 J. Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/1/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Fantastic SB.

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Red

2004 Woodenhead Zinfandel Martinelli Road Old Vines Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/25/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

Very nice wine. Lovely red fruits on the nose with a rich, dense follow-up in the mouth. Body was nice -- relatively light for a Zin, but not watery. Overall, one of the best Russian River Zins I've had.

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Red

2003 Howell Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (view label images)

6/21/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

85 points

Not a bad wine, but not a good Cab. Nose was that a Zin -- not too surprising considering what HMV makes. The mouthfeel was nice, but the taste we far too juicy. Red fruits dominated with none of the Cabernet flavors we would expect.

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Red

2004 Regusci Merlot Stags Leap District (view label images)

6/18/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Fantastic wine. Deep flavor and incredible silky mouthfeel.

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Rosé

2006 Sanford Pinot Noir Vin Gris Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

6/17/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

89 points

Pale salmon-pink color, strawberry nose and a pleasant yeasty flavor in the mouth. Very long finish for a rose.

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Red

2005 Foley Estates Pinot Noir Clone 115 Rancho Santa Rosa Sta. Rita Hills

6/17/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

90 points

Wonderful nose of dark fruits with some smoky overtones. Excellent full mouthfeel and a long finish.

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Rosé

2004 Palmina Botasea Rosato di Palmina Santa Barbara County Rosé Blend (view label images)

6/13/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

91 points

Decanted upon opening. Very nice wine, structured with a muted floral nose. Strong on the tongue, but very well integrated.

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Red

2003 Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards Pinot Noir Laetitia Arroyo Grande Valley (view label images)

6/13/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

88 points

Decanted for about 45 minutes. Relatively thin body, but very nice nose of cherry and some licorice. Taste was strong cherry, some licorice and a little hint of bitter green pepper. Body improved with time. Went well with the wild salmon and beets.

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Rosé

2006 Pine Ridge Vineyards Encantado Rosé Napa Valley Rosé Blend (view label images)

6/11/2007 - IncognitoEsq wrote:

82 points

Austere nose, not the typical fruit seen on a rose. What's there is strawberry, muted on the nose and bit too strong on the palatte.

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