wine – 2016 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill

• 2016 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill – USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (7/1/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 2-3 hours.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of talc, flowers and brandy soaked pears. Flavors of peach, quince, apricot and lime. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2017 Justin Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc

• 2017 Justin Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (7/1/2020)
  WIML89

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, kumquat and yellow pear. Flavors of peach, apricot and lemon-lime. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (89 points)
  

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wine – 2014 Domaine Sérol Côte Roannaise Perdrizière

• 2014 Domaine Sérol Côte Roannaise Perdrizière – France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Côte Roannaise (6/29/2020)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, asphalt and black berries. Flavors of raspberries, black berries and cherries. Tangy acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term, perhaps medium term. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2014 Domaine Lucien Lardy Fleurie Les Roches

• 2014 Domaine Lucien Lardy Fleurie Les Roches – France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie (6/26/2020)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Tight nose of berries, potpourri and smoke. Flavors of cranberries, raspberries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2012 Bonnet Rouge Régnié

• 2012 Bonnet Rouge Régnié – France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Régnié (6/25/2020)
  WIML89

  Tasted non blind.

  Light garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of mixed berries compote, plum and dust. Flavors of cranberries, raspberries and plum. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (89 points)
  

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wine – 2002 Harlan Estate The Maiden

• 2002 Harlan Estate The Maiden – USA, California, Napa Valley (6/21/2020)
  WIML95

  Tasted non blind. Opened and glass decanted about 45 minutes before serving. Followed over about two hours.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Primary nose of Kirsch, lavender and white pepper. Secondary aromas of soapstone, plums and rose petals. Rich flavors of black cherries, dried plums and chewy black currants. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Fully resolved and nicely integrated for a seamless experience. Drink now with in 2020 with a smidge of air to kick start. Performing above pay grade at this moment. Bravo. (95 points)
  

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wine – 2000 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga

• 2000 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga – Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (6/20/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 2-3 hours.

  Garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking. Nose of anise, earth and black berries. Flavors of black raspberries, plums, cherries and minerals. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold but I’d lean towards drink now. Seems in about as good a place as it’ll get. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2009 Dacalier Cote Du Soleil

• 2009 Dacalier Cote Du Soleil – USA, California, Central Valley, Clarksburg (6/19/2020)
  WIML89

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, perfume and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of vanilla, creme fraiche and yellow pears. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (89 points)
  

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wine – 2018 Pott Wine Viognier 20m3 Chateauneuf-Du-Pott Vineyard

• 2018 Pott Wine Viognier 20m3 Chateauneuf-Du-Pott Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (6/17/2020)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over a couple of hours.

  Straw color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, apricot and peach pit. Flavors of peach, lemon and apricot. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
  

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wine – NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française

• NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française – France, Champagne (6/15/2020)
  WIML89

  Tasted non blind.

  Straw to light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, light beading. Nose of lemon, yellow pear and yellow apple. Flavors of lemon, yellow apple and a hint of creme. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink now. (89 points)
  

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