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  Tasted On Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color Score Drink dates Author, Trust
12/20/2010
Callaghan - Claire's
2005 Callaghan - Claire's
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Arizona
2005 Callaghan - Claire's
95

Fantastic flavor!

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  Possiblehomersexual , 0%
12/18/2010
Smith & Hook - Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
2006 Smith & Hook - Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - California - Central Coast
2006 Smith & Hook - Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast
87

Some structure, Starts out strong but quickly falls.

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  Mrmagoo , 81.82%
12/15/2010
Callaghan - Padres
2005 Callaghan - Padres
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Arizona
2005 Callaghan - Padres
90

Lots of great notes.

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  Possiblehomersexual , 0%
12/05/2010
Corti - Chianti Classico
1997 Corti - Chianti Classico
Red Sangiovese
Italy - Tuscany - Chianti - Classico
1997 Corti - Chianti Classico
90

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  Mrmagoo , 81.82%
02/09/2010
Cavatappi - Sangiovese
2008 Cavatappi - Sangiovese
Red Sangiovese
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley - Wahluke Slope
2008 Cavatappi - Sangiovese
87+

We drank this with Lasagna on 2/8/10. It had a nice bouquet of bright red cherry, spice and a hint of smoke aromas. The palate was smooth, medium bodied and balanced with cherry candy and spice flavors. It was fairly simple, but tasty.

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  Chip , 100%
02/08/2010
Jadot, Louis - Bonnes Mares
1987 Jadot, Louis - Bonnes Mares
Red Pinot Noir
France - Burgundy - Cote de Nuits - Chambolle Musigny
1987 Jadot, Louis - Bonnes Mares
91

Very good wine, nicely balanced. Wonderful nose and mouthfeel. Gamy nose/taste. Drink now...

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2009-2011  Thanos , 91.67%
02/08/2010
Viansa - Pierina
2004 Viansa - Pierina
White Proprietary Blend
USA - California - Carneros
2004 Viansa - Pierina

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2005-2009  GCM
02/08/2010
Madonna Estate - Pinot Noir
2004 Madonna Estate - Pinot Noir
Red Pinot Noir
USA - California - Carneros - Carneros/Napa
2004 Madonna Estate - Pinot Noir

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2005-2011  GCM
02/08/2010
Madonna Estate - Gewurztraminer
2005 Madonna Estate - Gewurztraminer
White Gewurztraminer
USA - California - Carneros
2005 Madonna Estate - Gewurztraminer

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2005-2009  GCM
02/08/2010
Madonna Estate - Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Madonna Estate - Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - California - Carneros - Carneros/Napa
2001 Madonna Estate - Cabernet Sauvignon

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2003-2013  GCM
02/08/2010
Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Franc
2003 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Franc
Red Cabernet Franc
USA - California - Sonoma
2003 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Franc

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2011-2014  GCM
02/08/2010
Cedar Brook Merlot
1998 Cedar Brook Merlot
Red Merlot
USA - California - Sonoma
1998 Cedar Brook Merlot

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2005-2008  GCM
02/08/2010
Beringer Founders' Estate - Merlot
1997 Beringer Founders' Estate - Merlot
Red Merlot
USA - California
1997 Beringer Founders' Estate - Merlot

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2004-2007  GCM
02/08/2010
Charmail
1996 Charmail
Red Bordeaux Blend
France - Bordeaux - Haut Medoc
1996 Charmail
Giuliano 92

Dark ruby, with a very beautuiful and youthful ruby rim. Nose reminds of fur, earth, mushrooms and plums. Nice in the mouth, with velvety tannins and a note of cigar box. Quite long.

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2003-2012  Giuliano , 100%
02/08/2010
Perret, Andre - Condrieu Coteau de Chery
2007 Perret, Andre - Condrieu Coteau de Chery
White Viognier
France - Northern Rhone - Condrieu
2007 Perret, Andre - Condrieu Coteau de Chery
Giuliano 93

Light yellow. Nose reminds of dried apricots, orange blossom, vanilla. Wonderful mouth, with a distinct note of candied oranges. Not as powerful as other Condrieus, but incredibly elegant.

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2009-2011  Giuliano , 100%
02/08/2010
Roederer, Louis - Brut Premier
NV Roederer, Louis - Brut Premier
White Champagne Blend
France - Champagne
NV Roederer, Louis - Brut Premier
Giuliano 89

Light yellow with fine bubbles. nose of toasted bread, hazelnut, wild flowers. Delicate and elegant in the mouth, with a citrus finish.

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2010-2012  Giuliano , 100%
02/08/2010
Justices
2003 Justices
White Bordeaux Blend
France - Bordeaux - Sauternes
2003 Justices
Giuliano 90

Light golden. Nose reminds of dried tropical fruits (pineapple, dates, papaya). Not overly sweet, with honey and botritis.

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2008-2015  Giuliano , 100%
02/08/2010
Jermann, Silvio - Tunina
2005 Jermann, Silvio - Tunina
White Regional Blend
Italy - Friuli-Venezia Giulia
2005 Jermann, Silvio - Tunina
Giuliano 88

Dark yellow with some golden hues. Nose reminds of hazelnuts, citrus fruits and some hint of tropical fruit. Good freshness in the mouth, with some vanilla and almond in the finish. Could have been more complex.

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2007-2012  Giuliano , 100%
02/08/2010
Vall Llach
2001 Vall Llach
Red Proprietary Blend
Spain - Catalonia - Priorato
2001 Vall Llach
94

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  gotwine , 97.5%
02/08/2010
Rasmussen, Kent - Pinot Noir Carneros
1999 Rasmussen, Kent - Pinot Noir Carneros
Red Pinot Noir
USA - California - Carneros
1999 Rasmussen, Kent - Pinot Noir Carneros
92

Strong cherry and red fruits.

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2010  nfiner
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