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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

277 wines • 5 followers • 18 following

Keep Wines

Vanderkous Vineyard Field Merlot Blend 2019

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8.9

If Paul giamatti wrote this review

“Yes, it’s me—the guy who spent an entire movie trashing merlot. Miles Raymond is probably rolling in his fictional grave, but here I am, voluntarily drinking a field blend that’s predominantly merlot, and enjoying every damn sip. The Keep Wines 2019 Field Blend arrived at my table through sheer curiosity, and I took a sip expecting to confirm my old biases. Instead, I found complexity: dark cherry and plum grounded by earthy undertones and a hint of spice from what I suspect is some syrah in the mix.
This is what I missed all those years ago—merlot doesn’t have to be the villain. In the right hands, blended thoughtfully, it can be part of something genuinely beautiful. The tannins are soft but present, the finish clean and inviting. Not every wine needs to be a philosophical statement; sometimes it just needs to be good. Miles would hate this review, but I’m ordering another bottle.”
— 7 days ago

Roberto Henriquez

Rivera Del Notro País

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9.0

An amazing medium bodied wine - fruity finish , light tobbaco ; I tasted this at an amazing restaurant in Santiago and instantly bought it - still good; — a month ago

Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

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9.5

Akshay had this 3 months ago

Il Poggiolo

Conti Barbolani di Montauto Chianti Riserva Sangiovese Blend

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.1

An amazing medium bodied wine, gets earthier as you chill — 16 days ago

Can Axartell

Ventum 2022

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9.1

Akshay had this a month ago

Pangloss

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.0

Took some time to open - a typical heavy California cab — 2 months ago

Paul Hobbs

CrossBarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

8.8

Akshay had this 3 months ago

Tenuta Il Nespolo

Vino da Sete Vino Rosso

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

8.0

A good easy drinking wine - pairs wellll with good food — 23 days ago

Vignerons de Bel-Air

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1973

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.5

Amazing chilled; great with seafood and white meats. — a month ago

Fulcrum

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

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Akshay Venkitasubramanian

8.4

A lot of depth with berries, does not need decanting and can be chilled — 2 months ago