wine – 1999 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock Sonoma Valley

• 1999 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock Sonoma Valley – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (6/1/2019)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of fertilizer, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2004 Ridge Monte Bello

• 2004 Ridge Monte Bello – USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (6/1/2019)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Tasted from Magnum.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thistle, black raspberries, black cherries and flowers. Flavors of black raspberries, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2005 The Winemakers’ Collection Michel Rolland Cuvée No. 1 Château d’Arsac

• 2005 The Winemakers’ Collection Michel Rolland Cuvée No. 1 Château d’Arsac – France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc (6/29/2019)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

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

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wine – 2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Old Crane Ranch

• 2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel Old Crane Ranch – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (6/16/2019)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, potpourri, boysenberry and plum. Flavors of boysenberry, tart berries ans strawberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2008 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley

• 2008 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (6/15/2019)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Beautiful nose of lavender, Kirsch, dark chocolate and a hint of mixed exotic spices. Flavors of raspberries, boysenberries and dried plum. Tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink soon. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia

• 2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (5/25/2019)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind. Tasted from magnum.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, black berries and black pepper. Flavors of black raspberries and black berries. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2016 Quintas do Homem Arinto Vinho Verde Vale do Homem

• 2016 Quintas do Homem Arinto Vinho Verde Vale do Homem – Portugal, Minho, Vinho Verde (5/25/2019)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Straw to light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of yellow pear, lime and apricot. Flavors of lemon, quince and lime. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (90 points)
  

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