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wine – 2016 MAHA Backlit

May 5, 2021 by wineismylife

2016 MAHA Backlit – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Adelaida District (5/5/2021)
WIML91

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black currants, plums and black raspberries. Flavors of black raspberries, plums and black boysenberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. I’d lean towards holding. Seems a little too young right now. (91 points)

May 4, 2021 by wineismylife

2015 Caliza Winery Azimuth – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (5/4/2021)
WIML93

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, smoke, roasted meat and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and a little bit of Bing cherries on the finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

May 3, 2021 by wineismylife

1998 Pertinace (Cantina Vignaioli) Barbaresco – Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (5/3/2021)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, a little bit dusty looking. Heavy nose of dust followed by anise and mixed berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium bodied. Drink now. (90 points)

May 2, 2021 by wineismylife

2012 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (5/1/2021)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, Kirsch, black currants and a hint of leather. Flavors of black berries, black currants, plums and raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (93 points)

May 1, 2021 by wineismylife

2010 Flowers Perennial – USA, California, Sonoma County (5/1/2021)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Subdued nose of white pepper, red berries and dust. Tangy flavors of raspberries, strawberries and boysenberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (90 points)

April 30, 2021 by wineismylife

2018 Union Sacré Pinot Noir Squire – USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley (4/30/2021)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Light garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberry, smoke, black cherry and earth. Flavors of red raspberries, red boysenberries and red cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)

April 29, 2021 by wineismylife

2016 Modicum Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Schramsberg – USA, California, North Coast (4/29/2021)
WIML94

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking through with tiny, light beading. Nose of hazelnut, brandied pears and baked apples. Flavors of cherry, lemon curd and Grannie Smith apples. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)

April 28, 2021 by wineismylife

2017 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Sonoma Coast – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (4/28/2021)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon zest, grapefruit peel and persimmon. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit and yellow pear. Medium to tart acidity, full bodied. Drink over the sort to maybe medium term. (90 points)

April 27, 2021 by wineismylife

2005 Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT – Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (4/24/2021)
WIML94

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, pepper, black berries, smoke and roasted meat. Rich flavorsof black berries, plums and black raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (94 points)

April 24, 2021 by wineismylife

2015 Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico – Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (4/24/2021)
WIML91

Tasted non blind.

Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of golden raisins, licorice and caramel. Flavors of red berries, red raspberries and red cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium body. Drink or hold. (91 points)