Wine club wines
Tasting notes
Tasting notes for each monthly or quarterly wine club wines will be posted here. You can print the information, save to your Pinterest account or bookmark them.
April 2021
Explorer Club
Northwest Ridge Pinot Gris 2018
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Northwest Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Chateau de Treviac Corbieres Red, 2015
Tasting notes: A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache (35 year old vines) that was aged in tank. Faint notes of cherry from the cork. Medium-high intensity nose of cassis, licorice, and black pepper with savoury meaty notes throughout. With air, the nose reveals red currant and garrigue aromas. On the medium bodied palate, there are very nice aroma replays - cassis, garrigue, licorice and black pepper on a bed of fine, chalky textured, and slightly grippy tannins. Acids are bright and juicy. The finish length is very good with lingering earth and garrigue notes. Nicely balanced overall.
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Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, 2019
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Tropical Moscato Passionfruit, NV
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Premier Club
Miner Viognier, 2018
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Idlewild The Bee Flora & Fauna White, 2019
Tasting notes: The wine is highlighted by honey, wildflowers, wet stones, salty air, jasmine, and orange blossoms. The mouth feel is shaped like a diamond: lean on the front, a touch of oiliness and rich-ness through the mid, and then racy and driving through the finish.
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Pascual Toso Reserva Malbec, Barrancas Vineyard, 2015
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Bodegas Muriel Rioja Reserva, 2015
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Ultra Club (Quarterly)
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley, 2016
94 pts — Wine & Spirits | 93 pts, Editors’ Choice — Wine Enthusiast | 92 pts — Wine Spectator, James Suckling
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Miner Emily's Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
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Hunnicutt Chardonnay, 2017
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March 2021
Explorer Club
San Guisseppi Chianti 2016
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Las Bas Merlot Somontano 2017
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Vino del Amicizia Pinot Grigio, 2019
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Antiche Amore Rosé, 2019
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Don Rodolfo Moscato, 2019
Tasting notes: Superb balance of freshness, light citrus, and fruit aromas. ... Superb balance of freshness, light citrus, and fruit aromas.
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Premier Club
Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico, 2018
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Marietta Cellars Christo, 2017
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Chateau La Font du Loup Cotes du Rhone Blanc, 2019
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Hill Family Estate Chardonnay Carly's Cuvee, 2016
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February 2021
Explorer Club
Scotto Family Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel 2016
Tasting notes: Layers of blackberry, dark cherry and spice flavors with a hint of oak and soft tannins for a lingering finish.
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Oblivion Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018
Tasting notes: Dark garnet in the glass, this Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of vanilla, dark fruit flavors of blackberry and chocolate with hints of tar and tobacco notes. On the palate this wine has a lush, silky texture with hints of cherry and currant fruit, sage, and roasted fig. Green bell peppers and black truffle notes combine with a full variety of exotic spices to allure the senses.
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Pazo de Villarei Albarino, 2017
Tasting notes: ripe peach, apricot, savoury, fine herb and mineral flavours on the palate. Juicy and clean finishing long and smooth. Lovely indeed. Pair with grilled oysters and prawns.
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Les Allies Grenache Rosé, 2019
Tasting notes: A powerful rosé, boasting a firm, spicy aroma and delicate dried berry and cherry flavors that linger with creamy notes. It finishes with a rich minerality. Exhibits fruity and floral notes. ... Freshness and good acidity for this dry rose.
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Starlight Strawberry Moscato, NV
Tasting notes: Superb balance of freshness, light citrus, and fruit aromas. ... Superb balance of freshness, light citrus, and fruit aromas.
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Premier Club
Peterson Vignobles Red, 2014
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Bello Family Megahertz Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
Tasting notes: This generous wine encompasses the true varietal character and power of Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from prized vineyard sites throughout California. An aromatic lift of fresh cherry, dry thyme and toasted black peppercorn abound from the glass. On the palate, flavors of black cherry, racy black berry and plum compote frame the heart of this wine. Firm tannin's, balanced acidity and compelling layers of semi-sweet chocolate and dark roast espresso beans defines the long and layered finish of this wine.
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Pfeffingen Dry Scheurebe, 2018
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Calstar Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, 2019
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