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Paul J

2288 wines • 89 followers • 50 following

Vieux Château Mazerat

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

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9.6

1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red color. Pencil shavings and dark cherries on the nose. Silky texture. More fruit than I was expecting. Medium plus depth. Fantastic! — a day ago

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Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne 2012

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9.8

Simply awesome! I’m not a big Champagne consumer but this is my fav/go to. Lovely brioche with nice acid and perfect balance and depth. — 10 days ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

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Paul J

8.9

45+ minute decant. Red color with some brightness. Stewed fruit and rhubarb dominate the nose. Juicy wine on the palate but fairly reserved. Medium minus depth and finish. Needed something to pair with Italian Sausages and this was fine. — 22 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2020

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10

Perfection! It’s like a high end White Burg and Red Bordeaux in a Rose. Unlike anything I’ve ever drank. Flawless! — a day ago

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Greenock Creek

Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

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9.3

Great restaurant value at $85. Classic Barossa Valley Shiraz. Deep, inky color. Bold plums, jam, and candied cherries on the palate. Great depth and solid finish. — 9 days ago

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Hunter's

Offshoot Chardonnay 2020

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9.5

Awesome as always. Nothing flashy, just a Chard in my wheelhouse. Tons of flavor but nothing that wows. — 21 days ago

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Matthiasson

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2018

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9.1

Classic Cab Franc. Right down the middle. — 2 days ago

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Gargiulo Vineyards

G Major Seven Study 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Paul J

9.5

1hr+ decant. Youthful. Lovely dark red color. Classic Gargiulo flavor with ample depth. Definitely needs a long decant. — 8 days ago

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Nickel & Nickel

Copper Streak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Paul J

9.3

45 minute decant. Dark red color. Fruit forward nose. Juicy wine that seems to have some years left in it. Nothing special about this. Probably overpriced. — 15 days ago

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Pride Mountain Vineyards

Sonoma County Cabernet Franc 2014

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Paul J

9.5

1hr decant. Dark, rustic red color. Cherries, plums, and cherry now & laters on the nose. Same on the palate. Medium depth with a lingering finish. — 23 days ago

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