Tasting Notes for jwcnd69

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2006 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

11/20/2014 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

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Red

1985 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières Cabernet Franc (view label images)

1/26/2012 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Bottle was not flawed but very little fruit. Really didn't open up over two hours.

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Red

2005 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley (view label images)

10/17/2009 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Surprised to see high scores on this one. Fake, candied quality to fruit, alcohol way out of balance with the wine. Clunky and not very pleasant and I don't see it improving. Not technically flawed, just unraveled.

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Red

2000 Saintpaulia Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain (view label images)

6/7/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

My second time tasting this and am still flat out stunned by this wine. Seemed more northern Italy than WA state with loads of black licorice, and herbs. Lots of fruit still but without any of the overoaked over-rich sweet density that plagues the Washington "style". At a beautiful point in its development showing elegance and integration from some time in the bottle but with plenty of fruit, tannin and structure. A completely rediculous price on closeout at $11. Beautiful. I have heard this producer is inconstant.

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Red

2005 Rulo Syrah Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/24/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Was surprised with this bottle given the raves. Very little character or individuality to be found through the overt medium heavy-toast oak. Some mocha notes and buttered popcorn mostly from the oak, though at times a bit of fruit shined through. This is precisely why Washington State bores me (and I live here).

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White

1995 Château Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

1/14/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Wonderful golder color and delicious soft taste.

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White

2004 Chelangr'la Gewürztraminer Grandpa's Dirty Belly Columbia Valley

1/2/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

75 points

Not very good.

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Red

2003 Quilceda Creek Red Wine Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/1/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Drank with a few older Bordeaux and it was overpowering. Better by itself.

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Red

1985 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

1/1/2008 - jwcnd69 wrote:

89 points

Soft and mellow,

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White - Sparkling

2000 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut Chardonnay (view label images)

12/31/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

96 points

Great vintage champagne!

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Red

1998 Paitin di Pasquero-Elia Barbaresco Sorì Paitin Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/31/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

93 points

Great; full bodied.

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Red

1995 Château Talbot St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/31/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Outstanding. One of the best bottles of the holidays.

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Red

2002 Glacial Lake Missoula Deluge Kestrel Vineyard Yakima Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/30/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Really very good and should age well. Whatcom Co wine,maker/Columbia Valley fruit. Outstanding and unknown producer, very small production.

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Red

1996 Bodegas Saenz de Santamaria Rioja Rondan Crianza Tempranillo (view label images)

12/30/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Very good and mellow.

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Red

1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (view label images)

12/30/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Soft and still drinkable.

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Red

2006 Domaine Jambon Morgon Gamay (view label images)

12/28/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Very fruity; not yet ready.

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Red

1996 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Series Columbia Valley (view label images)

12/27/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Excellent. Fruity, aging very well.

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Red

1997 Château Gloria St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/27/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Tastes well.

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Red

1992 Penfolds Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

12/26/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Amazing fruit, given its age.

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Red

1990 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

12/24/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Over the hill.

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Red

1993 Château Rausan-Ségla Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/21/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Soft and elegant.

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Red

1997 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/8/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Very soft and subtle; a classic bordeaux. Not overpowering but very good.

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Red

2002 Rosemount Estate GSM McLaren Vale Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/4/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Very meaty; excellent body; heavy stain on glasses. Excellent.

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Red

1997 Carmenet Cabernet Sauvignon Dynamite North Coast (view label images)

10/27/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Aging well; definitely not past its prime.

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Red

2001 Fattoria Corzano e Paterno Il Corzano Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

10/12/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

As usual, very good.

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Red

2002 Ignaz Niedrist Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol

9/21/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Excellent wine. Dark color; medium bodied. Pleasant but not over powering.

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Red

2005 Domaine Faury St. Joseph (Hedonism) Syrah (view label images)

9/3/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Was young after opening; left overnight, it opened up nicely. Should age well.

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Red

2001 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

8/28/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Very rich and smooth.

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Red

1999 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

8/9/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Full bodied; higher alc content.

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Red

2001 Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Terre degli Osci IGT (view label images)

6/20/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

85 points

OK, not great. Grapey.

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Red

2003 Terra Rosa (Laurel Glen) Malbec Mendoza (view label images)

6/15/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Very Good

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Red

2003 Château du Hureau Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc (view label images)

6/7/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

91 points

Very good.

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Red

2003 Domaine du Mas du Cabassole Vacqueyras Peche Mignon Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/4/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Very Good.

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White

1995 Château Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

2/24/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Beautiful color. Lots of flavor. Excellent

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Red

1999 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

3/3/2007 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Full bodied. Lots ofdepth. Many years left.

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Red

2001 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

12/25/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

92 points

Christmas Dinner wine - excellent.

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White

1995 Château Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

11/27/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Still very good!

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Red

1993 Château Magneau Graves Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/25/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Very mellow; no tanins; very nice.

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White

1998 Alice White Chardonnay South Eastern (view label images)

4/1/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

Very Good

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White

2004 Domaine Barmes-Buecher Riesling Hengst Alsace Grand Cru (view label images)

11/17/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Drank at "Thanksgiving" with Brian and Crystine. Everyone liked it as a contract to the bordeaux that we also enjoyed.

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Red

2002 Bodegas y Viñedos Valderiz Ribera del Duero Tinta del Pais, Tempranillo (view label images)

11/15/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Very nice. Drank with Brian and Crystine.

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Red

2001 Jacob Franklin Petite Sirah Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/15/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Drank with Brian. Very good. Stood up to a hearty Mexican dinner.

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Red

2001 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

10/24/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

95 points

Excellent. Refined and not heavy. Drank with Brian & Crystine.

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Red

2001 Fattoria Corzano e Paterno Il Corzano Toscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend (view label images)

10/15/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Full bodied. Was best one hour after opening.

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Red

2003 Charles Shaw Merlot California (view label images)

9/23/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Very good. Soft with some finish. The longer open, the lesser the finish.

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Red

2003 Elio Grasso Dolcetto d'Alba Dei Grassi (view label images)

9/10/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

Excellent, full bodied, very refined.

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Red

1982 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)

8/31/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

90 points

A tad past its prime but opened up nicely after time in the glass.

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Red

2003 Basel Cellars Merriment Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/4/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

95 points

Birthday present. Full bodied and high alcohol content. Young and will age well. Very good to excellent.

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Red

1993 Château Rausan-Ségla Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/27/2006 - jwcnd69 wrote:

88 points

Smooth, soft and mature. Opened up after about 10 minutes.

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