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David Hale Smith

290 wines • 92 followers • 190 following

Louis Chenu

Vieilles Vignes Savigny-lès-Beaune Pinot Noir 2019

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David Hale Smith

9.6

Beautiful Savigny. lush juicy fruit and savory. Aroma of framboise, cherry/cranberry and orange. A little wet earth and fungus, too. Perfectly ripe Burgundy, fresh and nuanced. Dead solid perfect with beef Wellington after a few bottles of fizzy dry Virtue Cider. — 25 days ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Chester-Kidder Columbia Valley Red Blend 2015

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David Hale Smith

9.1

Tremendous red blend. Bold and silky. Chewy. Great legs and big nose. Decanted. Drink slow. — 10 months ago

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Col di Lamo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

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David Hale Smith

9.7

Surprise gem of the night. What a beautiful wine. Gorgeous Sangiovese — a year ago

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virtue farms

Papillon

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David Hale Smith

9.8

Absolutely spectacular dry European style cider. Elegant fizz. Tremendous with pate and cheese course. Ripe Apple, a touch of citrus and tropical fruits. Also hints of dried fruit and wildflower honey. Highly recommend.

— 25 days ago

Domaine de Rapatel

Cuvee Facile 2014

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David Hale Smith

9.0

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Famille Arnaud

Le Quart du Roi Côtes du Rhône Red Blend 2021

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David Hale Smith

8.9

Pretty straightforward no surprises but great balance and tannins under control. Slurp drinking with meatloaf. — a year ago

Bauman's Cider Company

Endless Harvest

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David Hale Smith

David Hale Smith

9.6

Complex, crisp and refreshing. Endless Harvest is very good American cider that reminds me of the best French styles. Restrained and dry, balanced and perfectly acidic. Tiny beautiful pink bubbles at 6% ABV. Get it when you can find it. — 7 months ago

Garrison Brothers

Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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David Hale Smith

9.8

Best bourbon GB has ever made. Straight bourbon candy. Stellar. — 10 months ago

Catherine et Pierre Breton

Les Perrières Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 1993

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David Hale Smith

8.9

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L&C Poitout

Les Vénérées Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2019

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David Hale Smith

9.5

Tremendous white burg. Crispy fresh. Perfect pairing w dry aged angus beef. — a year ago