Zachary A Osness
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Merlot Amorosa 2009
Tasting at Castello Di Amorosa
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Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2011
Tasting at Castello Di Amorosa
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Robert Mondavi Winery 2007
Recommended
Dried plum, cherry & blackberry w/ silky mouth coating tannins & notes of anise, espresso, mineral & dried herb. 93+ -
Chateau St Jean Sonoma Chardonnay 2009
Rich cassis & blueberry w/ off-dry tannins & blended notes of licorice, dried herbs, spicy vanilla, tobacco & cedar. 89
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Kenwood Zinfadel 2009
Red fruit, primarily raspberry & cherry, w/ dry tannins, bold acidity & notes of wet leaf, tobacco & sweet spice. 90
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Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Juicy black plum & cherry w/ a silky mouthfeel & integrated notes of toast, cracked pepper, cola & delicate cocoa. 88
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Dono Dal Cielo Zinfandel 2009
At Dono dal Cielo. Dark berries & cherry w/ balanced med tannins & notes of spice, herbs, smokey oak & tobacco. 89
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Dono Del Cielo Zinfandel Vineyard 2006
Tasting at Dono dal Cielo.
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Dono Dal Cielo Zinfandel 2009
Tasting at Dono dal Cielo. Tart red berry melody w/ silky tannins. 2009
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Dono Dal Cielo Zinfandel 2008
Tasting at Dono dal Cielo. Cherry & raspberry w/ medium smooth tannins & notes of mineral, light spice & oak. 2008. 88
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Dona Dal Cielo Chardonnay 2009
Tasting at Dono dal Cielo. Tree fruit with prevalent oak notes.
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Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010
Dark fruit melody w/ smooth full off-sweet tannins & subtle hints of raspberry, smokey oak, vanilla bean & cocoa. 89
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Michael David Syrah 2009
Blackberry jam w/ full tannins & notes of pepper, mex cocoa, dry herbs & a hint of vanilla & mint. Needs to breathe. 86+
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Chateau Ste Michelle Cold Creek
Recommended
Spiced plum, wild blackberry & cassis w/ firm abundant tannins & smooth long notes of balsam, pepper, anise & currant.91 -
Beringer Knight Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cherry, plum & blackberry w/ off-dry smooth integrated tannins & notes of anise seed, cola & mineral. 90
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Storybook Mountain Viognier Napa Valley 2010
Interesting, sweet, honeysuckle, refreshing. 85
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Seps Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Plum and dark berries w/ extra dry structured tannins & notes of earth, leather, & tobacco leaf. 90
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Storybook Mountain Vineyards Estate Reserve 2009
Recommended
Deep blackberry & cherry w/ off dry structured tannins & complex concentrated floral notes of herb, pepper, currant. 95! -
Well crafted blend; traits of Cab & Zin. Lush bing cherry w/ off dry balanced tannins & notes of pepper, spice & oak. 91
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Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Estate 2009
Sophisticated & Cab-esque. Jammy dark berries & cherry w/ full balanced tannins & notes of crushed pepper & herbs. 90
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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Recommended
Unctuous extracted black cherry, cassis & plum, w/ dry mouth coating tannins & intense layered cocoa & mineral. 92