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Hugh O'Riordan

679 wines • 113 followers • 80 following

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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9.7

A very complicated wine layers and layers of flavors and aroma . Intimating to describe. — 2 years ago

Ira, Severn and 9 others liked this
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@Hugh O'Riordan Is that a Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy loudspeaker in the background...?
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Yum! Glad to see you doing (and drinking) well 🍷
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Yes! I really like Wilson audio. I have Conrad Johnson mono-blocks and tube preamp. I may live in wilds of Idaho but really enjoy vinyl

Beaux Frères

The Giant Pinot Noir

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Hugh O'Riordan

9.7

My favorite Beat Freres! Dark, earthy, chewy. The best of the best — 2 years ago

Shay, Tom and 7 others liked this

L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Merlot 2019

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8.6

I drank this wine to compare with yesterday’s Pride Merlot. I am fans of both wineries and have visited both a few times. Unfortunately the L’Ecole isn’t in the same league as the Pride. It’s less costly and it shows. Sorry. — 2 years ago

Skip, Tom and 5 others liked this

Radio-Coteau

Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

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Hugh O'Riordan

8.5

I really like Radio coteau wines . This 2005 was disappointing. Unbalanced and hot. I was really disappointed. Maybe it’s all the heart medication I’m taking? — 2 years ago

Tom, Tom and 4 others liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir 2021

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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

7.6

I must have gotten a bad bottle! Tossed it. Even an ice cube couldn’t help. ( Arizona trick.) — 2 years ago

Tom, Skip and 2 others liked this

A. Rafanelli

Terrace Select Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

This 2009 has aged well. Will age more. Delicious, fruit forward but tannins fading and dark earth coming forward . Some vanilla peaking around. The good stuff! — 2 years ago

Severn, Paul and 5 others liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Vintner Select Cuvee Sonoma County Merlot 2020

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Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

Deep color. Took hour to open up and was delicious and well balanced . Hints of dark chocolate. DaRk berries.long finish. I’m a fan! — 2 years ago

Tom, Skip and 6 others liked this

Force Majeure

Les Volés Mourvèdre Estate Vineyard Red Mountain 2019

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Hugh O'Riordan

9.3

I’m not sure how to rate Mourvèdre. I enjoy it . This needed to age but had good bones . I’m keeping a few bottles to age. I hope I’m still around!🙏 — 2 years ago

Shay, Tom and 5 others liked this
Ron R

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I bet you will. Keep the ol ticker in good shape, and you’ll be just fine…

Artadi

Viñas de Gain Selección de Añada Rioja Tempranillo 2001

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Hugh O'Riordan

9.1

Aged wonderfully — 2 years ago

Tom, Skip and 3 others liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa County Chardonnay 2021

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Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

Fruit but not too much. Maybe pear. Very smooth and long finish. A delicious wine and will age. — 2 years ago

Shay, Tom and 5 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Nice! Trying to finalize a wine dinner with Pride Mountain in March. Everything they make is top-notch, unique and great QPR.