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 – 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 – 2010 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard

• 2010 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (6/10/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Floral notes on the nose including violets followed by plums and a hint of chocolate with a bit of wet cement. Flavors of dried plums, currants and raspberries. Tangy acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

• 2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc – USA, California, Napa Valley (3/8/2020)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Straw color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of kumquat, grass, apricot and a hint of lychee. Flavors of lime zest, lemon and a hint of gooseberry. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now. (90 points)
  

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wine – 2001 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon

• 2001 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District (4/17/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, forest floor, cassis and plums. Flavors of cassis, boysenberries, plums and tart red cherries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin. full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2006 Joseph Phelps Insignia

• 2006 Joseph Phelps Insignia – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/12/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cocoa powder, black cherries, black berries, plums and white pepper. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2012 Staglin Family Chardonnay Estate

• 2012 Staglin Family Chardonnay Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford (2/12/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnuts, brown spices and brandy soaked pears. Flavors of yellow pears, apples, lemon curd and a dash of minerals. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate

• 2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (4/7/2020)
  WIML94

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, plums, cassis, white pepper and a hint of rose petals. Flavors of plums, Kirsch and boysenberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot

• 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot – USA, California, Napa Valley (1/10/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Herbs du Provence, white pepper, cassis & dark chocolate. Flavors of cassis, blueberries, dark chocolate and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2006 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard

• 2006 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/5/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about an hour.

  Dark garnet to almost purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch, soapstone, black cherries and white pepper. Flavors of plums, cassis, black cherries and boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin. full bodied. Drink over the short term.

  My last 750ml. One magnum left in the cellar. (93 points)
  

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