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Neil Valenzuela

1881 wines • 176 followers • 200 following

Rihaku Sake Brewery

Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo Sake

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Cold, filtered sake. Polished Yamada Nishiki rice, slightly sweet flavor even with 15% ABV. Floral flavors with cucumber, melon and honeydew. — 3 days ago

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Herman Story

Late Bloomer Grenache

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Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Deep purple, ink color. Aromas of baking spices (clove and allspice), blackberry jam and cola. The 15.6% Alcohol / Vol took a bit to dissipate. Incredible flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate cherry cordial and baking spice finish. Killer wine.

🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 9 days ago

Scott@Mister, Doug and 12 others liked this

Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Neil Valenzuela

9.5

Wow!🤩
Deep garnet color. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, lavender and Anaheim pepper skin. Nice red and black fruit on the palate, with a bright finish.

🍇Cabernet 75%, Merlot 14% and Cab Franc 1%

🏅88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 18 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Nice
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

@Pinotman /// Andreas tasting really nice right now!

Maison Alex Gambal

Clos des Argillieres Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

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Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Cloudy, ruby red color. Aromas of strawberry, cherry, violets and spice. Fantastic wine! Red fruit on the palate with a black tea finish.

🏅93 Points - Decanter
— 6 days ago

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Tom, Tom and 6 others liked this

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Pommard Clone Pinot Noir 2023

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Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Medium ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, eucalyptus and baking spices. Dark cherry flavors, blackberry, mint and black tea. Delicious Vino. — 10 days ago

Bob, Tom and 10 others liked this

Domaine Sylvain Pataille

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

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Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, strawberry and earthy tones. Nice bright red fruit, lavender and white pepper. — 18 days ago

Dave, Tegan and 10 others liked this

Schramsberg Vineyards

Méthode Champenoise Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale straw color, small delicate bubbles. Aromas of lemon, green apple and tangerines. Bright, under ripe peach, lemon and grapefruit on the palate.

🏅94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅92 Points - Wine Spectator
— 18 days ago

Chad Biscardi
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Tom, Dave and 8 others liked this

Vangone

Block D Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Deep garnet color. Aromas of plum, cherry cordials, jasmine tea and clove. Amazing blue and black fruit on the palate, milk chocolate and baking spices on the finish. Superb!

🏅99 Points - Wine Independent
🏅98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
— 7 days ago

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Eric, Billy and 12 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

3 Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2019

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Neil Valenzuela

10

Never disappoints! D’Yquem in Napa.
Medium gold color. Aromas of dried pineapple, apricots, guava and passion fruit. Incredible vintage. Candied fruit, tropical flavors leaving you wanting for more!

🍇55% Semillon, 45% Sauv Blanc

🏅96 Points - James Suckling
🏅97 Points - Wine Spectator
🏅93 Points - Robert Parker
— 18 days ago

Chad Biscardi
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Dave, Tegan and 16 others liked this

Littorai

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry cola, strawberry and earthy tones. Rose petals, cherry, watermelon on the palate with a nice black tea finish. Fantastic small production wine! — 18 days ago

Chad Biscardi
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Tom, Dave and 9 others liked this