Zachary A Osness
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Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2008
Recommended
Ripe cherry, floral blackberry & mineral; firm, dry & fine w/ long layers of cocoa, tobacco, earth, oak & currant. 92+ -
Les Piliers Syrah 2009
Cherry & black dried fruit w/ bold dry structured tannins & smokey notes of savory bacon, vanilla oak & mild herb. 88
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Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Dark cherry & cassis liqueur w/ fine semi-dry tannins & moderately long notes of anise, coffee & espresso. 89-
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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Recommended
Deep blackberry & cassis w/ structured acidity & dry tannins, & long notes of dark cocoa, herb & dried black fruit. 92+ -
Ridge California Monte Bello 2007
Tasting at Ridge 91+
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Ridge Estate Merlot 2009
Tasting at Ridge 91+
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Ridge California Petite Sirah Dynamite Hill 2006
Tasting at Ridge 91
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California Vitton Spring 2007
Tasting at Ridge 92-
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Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2009
Tasting at Ridge 88
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Silver Stag John's Vintage 2005
Ripe blackberry & fresh currant w/ fleshy tannins, vibrant acidity & long complex violet, mocha, camphor & tobacco. 92
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Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva 2008
Floral cherry w/ a medium body, tart acidity & dry tannins w/ integrated notes of smoke, herb, tar, iron & anise. 90-
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Kenwood Vineyards Zinfandel 2009
Bright raspberry & cherry w/ balanced off-dry tannins & complex notes of peppery spice, tobacco and smokey bacon. 91-
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Ridge 2008 Lytton Springs Zinfandel
Recommended
Concentrated black cherry and ripe blackberry pie w/ dry tannins & balanced acidity & rich notes of earth, herb & oak.93 -
Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2010
Recommended
Creamy pineapple, peach & lemon-lime zest w/ smooth bright acidity & rich notes of buttery toasted oak & cinnamon. 92+ -
Vina Uguia Rioja 2007 Tempranillo
Cherry, plum & cola w/ tight knit lemon zest acidity & structured complex notes of smoke, dry herb, mocha & leather. 92
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Newton Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Cherry & red cassis w/ med off-dry satin tannins & notes of toasty oak, cedar & tobacco. 90+
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Dry Creek Vineyard 2009
Plum & cherry w/ off dry tannins, a medium body & notes of cranberry, anise, delicate oak & herb. 88+
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Ambullneo Vineyards Howling 2006 Syrah
Recommended
Deep floral blackberry & cassis w/ silky full dry tannins & layered notes of espresso, sweet oak, herb & mineral.92+ -
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Blackberry, dark cherry & cassis w/ dry full tannins & notes of raisin, oak, espresso & cocoa w/ a slight sourness. 90+
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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009
Black cherry, blackberry & cassis w/ fine off dry tannins & floral notes of cocoa & coffee. 91-
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Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2011
91 Consistently great, even young. Jammy, full, complex.