Laurence is Laurence Helfrich whose family owns the chateau. 2012 Primo Volo Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),Bordeaux-style Red Blend,AluvéĨ5570,France,"A firm and solid wine, tightly packed with tannins, black berry fruits and a dense structure. The palate displays a mixture of fruit and barrel, with tightly wound tannins and bright acidity heightening the interest.",Primo Volo,91,48.0,Washington,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Columbia Valley,Sean P. The aromas draw you into the glass, with notes of poblano, herb, spice, vanilla and cherry. Best after 2019, and decanting is recommended.",The Gadabout,89,20.0,California,California,California Other,Jim & Goat 2016 The Gadabout White (California),White Blend,Donkey & GoatĤ478,US,"This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Malbec (12%) and Merlot. Bracing acidity kicks in on the midpalate, along with a hint of tannin and texture. Drink soon.",Principe,88,30.0,Tuscany,Cortona,Kerin Mezzetti 2012 Principe Syrah (Cortona),Syrah,Stefania Mezzettiħ9815,US,"Don't be deterred by this wine's unusual, brassy and cloudy appearance it has fantastic doughy, floral and apricot aromas and flavors and a welcome sense of richness and length. The palate is a bit rustic, displaying fig, ground black pepper, graphite and a gamey note alongside velvety tannins. Don't drink it too cold.",Windsor Oaks Vineyard,88,30.0,California,Russian River Valley,Sonoma,Stark 2009 Windsor Oaks Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),Chardonnay,Starkġ02338,Italy,"Earthy aromas of tilled soil, bell pepper, ripe plum and a whiff of barnyard waft out of the glass. Made to be drunk young, it is ready now.",Pinta Negra Tinto,84,9.0,Lisboa,Roger Mãe 2015 Pinta Negra Tinto Red (Lisboa),Portuguese Red,Adega MãeĨ5976,US,"An exotic Chardonnay, this is reminiscent of a Rhône white wine, with its honeysuckle, mineral, apricot, tangerine and sautéed banana flavors. It is smooth, packed with red-berry flavors lifted by the acidity. It finishes smooth and toasty.",Fleur de Veeder,90,40.0,California,Mount Veeder,Napa,Virginie Family Vineyard 2010 Fleur de Veeder Merlot (Mount Veeder),Merlot,Yates Family VineyardĢ158,Portugal,"This wine is ripe with red fruits and soft tannins. Iijima,Damiani 2015 Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes),Pinot Grigio,Damianiġ2038,US,"Full-bodied, structured and leathery, it's characterized by a combination of plum and gamy meat, accented by a taste of black olive tapenade. It maintains its fresh, fruity flair and pleasantly sunny citrus acidity.",88,16.0,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Anna Lee C. The palate, however, is weighty and mouth filling, a testament to 30 days of maturation on its lees. On the nose, it seems quite spry and cutting, wafting of crushed minerals, crisp green-apple skins and blossoms. Drink through 2018.",Grans Muralles,92,109.0,Catalonia,Penedès,Michael 2007 Grans Muralles Red (Penedès),Red Blend,Torresħ9187,US,"This bold, full-bodied white is a nifty showcase of Pinot Gris's unique duality. It's long, elegant and potent on the finish. It's racy, deep and powerful, with dark berry, black plum and oaky, spicy flavors. Drink up.",Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett,86,30.0,Mosel,Joe von Kesselstatt 2009 Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Kabinett Riesling (Mosel),Riesling,Reichsgraf von KesselstattĢ3997,Spain,"This five-grape blend is harmonious, with aromas of sweet spice, ripe berry, cherry, licorice and mineral. Once past that, this 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah displays a lively mix of herbs and cherries, supple tannins and a long, easygoing finish.",Le Domaine,87,17.0,Rhône Valley,Ventoux,Joe Grand Vallat 2009 Le Domaine Red (Ventoux),Rhône-style Red Blend,Le Grand VallatĤ1284,Germany,"Representing a bit of a chink in von Kesselstatt's impressive array of 2009s, this wine features slightly restrained notes of pineapple and green apple in a slightly uneasy alliance of sweet and sour. Id,country,description,designation,points,price,province,region_1,region_2,taster_name,taster_twitter_handle,title,variety,wineryġ0177,France,"Shows a bit of struck match character on the nose, but nothing that a quick splash decanting won't solve.
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