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Dave

361 wines • 92 followers • 119 following

Michel-Schlumberger

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Dave

8.8

I recently had this producer's Pinot Noir and loved it. So, I'm trying his Cabernet Sauvignon. Not as impressive, though not bad. Dark fruit, pepper, tobacco, and a thin mouthfeel that seems watered down. Simple.
Listening to Fountains of Wayne
— 11 hours ago

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Tom Casagrande

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For me, with Cali Cab, the geographic indication is a big tell, because Cab sells, so it’s grown everywhere, even places where it doesn’t do so well. Look for Napa, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, or Santa Cruz on the label. Doesn’t guarantee a good one, but it weeds out a lot of mediocre ones. “California” means God only knows where it’s from.
Dave

Dave

This is true. But sometimes I got $15 to my name, and sometimes you get lucky ✌️ @Tom Casagrande

Giornata

orango tango 2024

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Dave

8.9

My corner store guy begged me to buy this, so I did. A blend of Italian grapes, which an internet search tells me consists of Falanghina, Trebbiano and Fiano. It's crisp and refreshing, though the flavors are quite muted. Stone fruit, almond, honey. James Suckling gave it 9.4. Let's not get crazy.
Listening to Dave Brubeck. Remember, Star Wars nerds: 5/4 is Dave Brubeck day.
— 4 days ago

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I’m not a Star Wars nerd but I love the 5/4 signature.

Saints Hills

Black Dalmatian Plavac Mali 2021

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9.0

My first time with Plavac Mali. This wine is from Dalmatia (duh!) A lot of spice on the nose. Bright red cherry flavors, tart. Bit of sweet tobacco and powdery tannins. Very light bodied. A fun alternative to Barbera.
Listening to Deathcab for Cutie
— 7 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Genetic cousin to Zinfandel!
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Dave

Did not know that and would never have guessed it @Tom Casagrande

Schiopetto

Capriva del Friuli Sauvignon 2018

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Dave

9.3

This is excellent and delicious! Creamy texture, light honey and peach. I would have guessed it was Viognier. There is a marshmallow sweetness that pops up on the back end.
Listening to Grateful Dead
— 11 hours ago

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Good vibes abound on this post!

Royale

Pays D'Oc Merlot 2017

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8.7

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Today we celebrate the great nation and culture of France 🇫🇷 This wine is over the hill. Not undrinkable, but it's got like 5 minutes left.
Listening to No Doubt
— 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, I’ve always loved the precision in your calls on longevity!! 🤷😂
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It's a gift @Doug Powers

Château Lagrange

Les Fiefs de Lagrange St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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Dave

9.2

This is very nice wine.
Listening to The Strokes and wondering where rock n roll went. It's completely vanished. I mean new rock bands- they don't exist. The charts are dominated with this disgusting pop/rap/country mashup. Somebody please name a solid rock band (that the masses know about) that has formed in the last 5 years.
— 7 days ago

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Dave

What era Genesis? @Ray Vanderhoff
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

Gabriel Era. Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
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Dave

Correct answer! @Ray Vanderhoff

Domaine Louis Moreau

Chablis Chardonnay 2023

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Dave

9.0

Definitely a nice bargain. Pear and lemon. A little green. A little saline.
Listening to Tove Lo
— 2 days ago

Joel, Tom and 9 others liked this

Château Graville-Lacoste

Graves Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2023

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8.9

Zippy lemon and grapefruit. Peach. Wet stone. Very good.
Listening to Son Volt
— 2 days ago

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Black Stallion Estate Winery

Limited Release Gaspare Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

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9.4

Have any of my Delectable friends had this? I think it's great. Fruit forward, but by no means a bomb. There are some underlying subtleties, such as tobacco and leather, a little mint, and fine polished tannins on the finish. Very much enjoying it.
Listening to my neighbors blasting Audioslave. Enjoying that, too.
— 4 days ago

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Maculan

Brentino Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022

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Dave

9.2

Yum. $16 for Bordeaux from northern Italy. Blackberries, plum, leather, clove. Let it breathe. I think after a sip I'm going to get some short rib going.
Listening to Dwight Yoakam with Post Malone 🤔
— 7 days ago

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