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Sam Shaffer

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Duberon Vineyards

Exclusive Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Sam Shaffer

8.2

Pretty standard, good $20 Argentina Cabernet. Nothing stands out for me but that doesn’t make it bad — 7 days ago

Olema Wines

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Sam Shaffer

8.5

Got this on sale for about 23 bucks. Really good value. 2023 is known to be a very very good vintage for the Napa/sonoma regions and this wine at this price exemplifies that. Very good! — 15 days ago

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Pinot Bianco Blend 2022

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Sam Shaffer

8.2

Very good for the price. A super Tuscan so a little more well rounded than a Chianti which is more my style. Let it sit open for about 30 minutes before opening and loved it. Would be great chilled too — a month ago

Rutini Wines

Encuentro Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Sam Shaffer

8.2

Standard. Pretty much exactly what you expect from the grapes used & region. Good for price! — 8 days ago

Mascota Vineyards

Unánime Gran Vino Tinto Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

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Sam Shaffer

8.1

Was good! Got it for 22 bucks. I think there are better options at this price point and even cheaper but I enjoyed it nonetheless — 10 days ago

Pazzia

Puglia Primitivo

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Sam Shaffer

8.1

Great pre dinner wine! Light and is going great with some charcuterie. Chilled it for about 20-25 minutes 👌🏻 — 24 days ago

Pazzia

Primitivo di Manduria 2023

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Sam Shaffer

8.4

Absolute steal for the price. A heavier more tasteful Italian grape and at this price point is fantastic. Gives me slight hints of that silver oak metallic note (not a bad thing) — a month ago

Villa Splendida

Rosso Toscana Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Sam Shaffer

8.8

Was kind of blown away by how much I liked this bottle. About $35 but was absolutely a step up from the normal $15-20 bottles I go with. Lighter because of the Sangiovese but mixed with the Cabernet adds a depth of flavor... really enjoyed this one — 9 days ago

Bodega y Viñedos Catena

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2023

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Sam Shaffer

8.0

Good for the price. Nothing crazy but not bad. Better wines at this price point — 21 days ago

Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Sam Shaffer

10

If liquid gold were a thing, it would be this. Favorite wine of all time — a month ago