wine – 2019 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel

• 2019 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (5/25/2023)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, boysenberries, plums and cherries. Flavors of raspberries, boysenberries and cherries. Tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2018 William Chris Vineyards Enchante

• 2018 William Chris Vineyards Enchante – USA, Texas, Texas Hill Country (5/22/2023)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black cherries, black berries, plums, cocoa powder and violets. Flavors of boysenberries, cherries and dried plums. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2014 Darioush Red Wine Sage Vineyard

• 2014 Darioush Red Wine Sage Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder (5/16/2023)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of white pepper, plums and red cherries. Flavors of red cherries, berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2014 L’Aventure Estate Cuvée

• 2014 L’Aventure Estate Cuvée – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District (5/7/2023)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, white pepper, currants, cherries and plums. Flavors of cherries, raspberries, plums and hint of bitters. Bright to tangy acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2012 Sine Qua Non Syrah Stock

• 2012 Sine Qua Non Syrah Stock – USA, California, Central Coast (5/3/2023)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of roasted meat, flowers, currants and raspberries. Flavors of plums, boysenberries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2019 Heath Sparking Wine Adoration

• 2019 Heath Sparking Wine Adoration – USA, Texas (5/2/2023)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of strawberries, cherries, berries and a hint of yeast rolls. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short to perhaps medium term. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2020 Bonterra Vineyards The Butler Single Vineyard

• 2020 Bonterra Vineyards The Butler Single Vineyard – USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (5/2/2023)
  WIML90?

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose if aspirin, blueberry, Graham cracker and plums. Flavors of berries, plums and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with some air to help it open. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard

• 2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/23/2023)
  WIMLNR

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass. Nose seems heavy with volatile acidity, a heavy presence of nail polish up front with some notes of berries and plums trying to fight their way through. Flavors of tart boysenberries, raspberries and tart fruits. Tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. Bit of a mess so not rated.
  

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wine – 2008 Col Solare

• 2008 Col Solare – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (4/23/2023)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of mushroom, blueberry, black pepper and plum. Flavors of berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2007 Herman Story Grenache On The Road

• 2007 Herman Story Grenache On The Road – USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (4/21/2023)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of rose petals, roasted meat, white pepper, dried plums and red berries. Flavors of red raspberries, cherries and boysenberries. Medium acidity, drying tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (91 points)
  

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