Tasting Notes for navybrat

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2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Collection Ranch No. 1 Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/8/2023 - navybrat Likes this wine:

93 points

With smash burgers. Out is site.

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2018 La Massa La Massa Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/31/2022 - navybrat Likes this wine:

93 points

Generally don’t rate a wine more than once but this one has improved significantly since first rated last March. Great value.

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2020 Lioco Chardonnay Sonoma County (view label images)

8/9/2022 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Great value!

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2016 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

3/31/2022 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Very tight. May need more time.

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2018 Etude Pinot Noir Yamhela Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton (view label images)

10/3/2021 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Wait ayear

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2015 Andretta Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/27/2021 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Just a very nice Chianti with grilled burgers.

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2009 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina Riserva Bucerchiale Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/19/2021 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Late

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2005 Oriel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Pavés Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

2/21/2021 - navybrat Does not like this wine:

87 points

Past prime

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2015 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

10/24/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

93 points

W/grilled burgers. BAM!

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2009 Bodegas y Viñedos San Roman Toro Viña San Román Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

9/30/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

92 points

Sorry to see it go. Paired with tortilla shop and chorizo. Wonderful.

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2016 Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetić Riserva (view label images)

8/13/2020 - navybrat wrote:

89 points

Needs a year.

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2016 Fattoria Viticcio Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

6/30/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Excellent price value.

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2018 Podere La Marronaia Chianti Colli Senesi Nottolo Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

5/24/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

What a great value n
Purchased thru Anna Maria during Covid quarantine at 30% discount.

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1997 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

5/8/2020 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Probably waited a bit too long.

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2009 Giorgio Pelissero Langhe Long Now Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo (view label images)

1/27/2020 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Still needs time.

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2010 Tenuta Casanova Sorbaia Toscana IGT Merlot (view label images)

1/18/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

93 points

Just needed a few more years. Wonderful.

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1999 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)

1/12/2020 - navybrat Likes this wine:

92 points

Well, twenty somethings years later, it was wonderful!

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2014 D'Isanto & D'Isanto I Balzini Black Label Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

12/2/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

94 points

A superb super Tuscan that is drinking beautifully now, and should for several years to come.

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2015 Tormaresca Nèprica Puglia IGT Red Blend (view label images)

11/17/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

89 points

Hard to beat. A decent red for $8!

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2014 Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (view label images)

11/2/2019 - navybrat wrote:

89 points

Wish for a bit more complexity.

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2016 Fattoria dei Pagliarese Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/12/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

89 points

A great value Chianti.

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2015 Etude Pinot Noir Ellenbach Sonoma Coast (view label images)

7/31/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Smooth and peppery.

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2015 Etude Pinot Noir Ellenbach Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/15/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

Fathers Day ribs and kids.

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2015 Castello Romitorio Il Toro Toscana IGT Red Blend (view label images)

4/14/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

Perhaps a bit young upon opening, tight as it were. But elegant and smooth a day later, after breathing for an hour.

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2013 Coho Headwaters Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/28/2019 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Drink up, it’s ready.

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2004 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna delle Raunate Sangiovese (view label images)

1/14/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

88 points

A bit late.

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2014 Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina (view label images)

1/7/2019 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Had this with fontera slow cook pork shoulder. OMG. Perfect pairing.

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2013 Lanciola Chianti Classico Le Masse Di Greve Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

12/16/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

89 points

an excellent bottle, over the top for the price!

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2010 El Centimo Real Rioja Tempranillo (view label images)

12/9/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

What a great value!

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2000 Azelia Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)

10/15/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

88 points

Scored this higher two years ago. May be a bit past it’s prime. But still drinking well

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2012 Querceto di Castellina Podalirio Toscana IGT Merlot (view label images)

9/7/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

92 points

With pork tortillas. Spicy pineapple. Perfect. Says Mom.

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2014 Elio Grasso Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina (view label images)

7/24/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

What a great find for the money.

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2012 Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot La 50/50 Côtes de Brian Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

4/20/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Open for 90 minutes before drinking.

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2004 Tardieu-Laurent Cornas Vieilles Vignes Syrah (view label images)

2/14/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

For me this wine is coming into its prime. It must be allowed to open, the rough edges are gone.

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2009 Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel (view label images)

1/22/2018 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

With short ribs. Excellent.

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2012 Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot La 50/50 Côtes de Brian Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

1/11/2018 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

I think we will give this more time.

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1994 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

12/25/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

93 points

A gift that kept on giving.

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2001 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

12/14/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

90 points

Well, the cork just crumbled. But it was worth the trouble.

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2015 Valle dell'Acate Vittoria Il Frappato Vittoria DOC (view label images)

12/7/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

What a terrific find especially for the money. Light, nuanced, bright.

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2012 Yves Boyer-Martenot Auxey-Duresses Rouge Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/16/2017 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Not sure what to say: not a big fan.

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2013 Knez Winery Pinot Noir Demuth Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

9/7/2017 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Not impressed. Lightweight. Perhaps another year in the cellar will make a difference. We will see.

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2012 Viña Magaña Navarra Dignus Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

9/3/2017 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Too young.

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2007 Igino Accordini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Bessole Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

6/8/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

88 points

Sometimes you just get what you pay for

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2005 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

5/25/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

89 points

May be a bit too late. If you still have some drink up.

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White

2015 Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown Rutherford (view label images)

5/18/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

88 points

Great value summer white!

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2012 Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (view label images)

4/21/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

92 points

With tenderloin.

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2010 Stonestreet Chardonnay Bear Point Alexander Valley (view label images)

4/19/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

92 points

Favorite pairing with popcorn.

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2013 Teso La Monja Toro Romanico Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

3/15/2017 - navybrat wrote:

88 points

Decent value for the price.

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1999 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)

3/10/2017 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

Time to drink.

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2009 Bodegas y Viñedos San Roman Toro Viña San Román Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

12/7/2016 - navybrat Likes this wine:

91 points

This is superb now!

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