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John Whelan

11 wines • 2 followers • 2 following

Rodaro

Malvasia

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John Whelan

9.4

Peppery, rich wine. Delicious, will pair with steak next time we buy it. — 7 years ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2016

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John Whelan

8.0

Bought for risotto, not really a fan. Wouldn't buy again. — 7 years ago

De Forville

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2017

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John Whelan

9.4

Notes of black cherry, extremely smooth. — 7 years ago

Bodega Chacra

Amor Seco Patagonia Merlot

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John Whelan

9.3

Sweet, high alcohol (14.4), hint of cherry? Definitely some fruit. — 7 years ago

Carnivor

California Zinfandel 2017

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John Whelan

7.4

Very sweet, heavy tannins, drinkable. Very distinctive, but unsophisticated and one note. Wouldn't buy again. — 7 years ago

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Cuvée Bernardo Vallana Spanna Nebbiolo

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John Whelan

9.1

Textured wine, sweet and notes of cherry. Great wine for cold winter and the holidays. — 7 years ago

Fat Barrel

Stellenbosch Shiraz 2014

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John Whelan

6.8

Sweet start, progressively more bitter to a highly tannic finish. Not impressed. — 7 years ago

Suertes del Marqués

Trenzado Listán Blanco Blend

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John Whelan

9.7

It actually does taste like the grapes were grown on a mountain of ash. Complements sweet foods — 7 years ago

Quinta de Cabriz

Colheita Seleccionada Dão Red Blend 1990

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John Whelan

9.0

Really nice for the price. Strong flavor without being bitter, pairs well with pasta. Would be amazing with risotto. — 7 years ago

Poderi Parpinello

Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna

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John Whelan

8.7

Very smooth, sweet, long fruity finish. Almost too smooth. — 7 years ago