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2015 J. Bouchon Canto Sur Red Blend - Descorchados 93 Points!
The J. Bouchon Canto Sur is a Chilean blend of 50% Carmenere, 25% Carignan, and 25% Pais and with a little decanting, we, at the Tasting Team, believe this wine is a sterling example of those obscure varietals. With five…
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2016 Boya Sauvignon Blanc - 93 Points Descorchados!
With the mercury rising, we’re entering prime Sauvignon Blanc weather in Jackson. To help combat the heat, our tasting team decided to put the 2016 Boya Leyda Valley (Chile) Sauvignon Blanc to the decanting test. After initial agitation in the…
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2014 Anne Amie Pinot Blanc, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
The Pinot Blanc grapes used to make this wine love their home high in the Chehalem Mountains of Oregon. After chilling and agitating the wine in a decanter, a beautiful crisp minerality featuring aromas of white stones and mineral water…
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Casas Del Bosque 2013 Reserva Pinot Noir, Vinous 90 points, $16.98
The Casas Del Bosque 2013 Reserva Pinot Noir ($16.98/Vinous 90 points) from the Casablanca Valley of Chile is a remarkable wine that we were very excited to try. Trying this wine were the usual crew of Jimm, Tasho, and myself…
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Vina Robles 2012 Red 4, $16.98, Wine Review 90 Points
Tasho and I (Jimm) tasted this wine under our usual rigorous tasting conditions, giving the wine ample time to open and show its hand. As mentioned, this is a Rhone-inspired blend from Paso Robles, California. However, atypical from Southern Rhones,…
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2014 Firesteed Pinot Grigio, Oregon, Wine Review 94
When we evaluate our wines, our process boils down to two essential elements: the nose and the palette. In our experience, wines that deliver on one aspect tend to follow through on the other. However, there are exceptions to the…
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