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Review: 2022 Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros

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A- / $39 The post Review: 2022 Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. The finish comes dangerously close to being something you might describe as balanced, if you were being charitable, with a taste of kiwi and quince amidst the creme brulee awaiting you on the fade-out.

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Review: Hoopes 2022 Rose and 2018 Syrah

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2022 Hoopes Rose Napa Valley – Rose of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot, 2% Syrah, 1% Malbec, 1% Grenache. A- / $60 hoopesvineyard.com The post Review: Hoopes 2022 Rose and 2018 Syrah appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Let’s dig in.

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Review: 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood District

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B / $47 / ponzivineyards.com The post Review: 2022 Ponzi Pinot Noir Laurelwood District appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. A struggle to wrap your head around properly.

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Review: Jermann 2022 Pinot Grigio and 2021 Dreams

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2022 Jermann Pinot Grigio – A lightly sweet expression of pinot grigio, notes of peaches and orange blossoms dominate a creamy palate that eventually folds in sharper citrus tones and a spray of white and pink flowers. Thoughts follow. The influence of oak is never overwhelming, allowing a hint of nutmeg to show itself on the finish.

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Review: Vale do Bomfim 2022 White and 2020 Red

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2022 Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro White DOC – 30% Viosinho, 30% Rabigato, 20% Gouveio, and 20% Arinto. B / $15 The post Review: Vale do Bomfim 2022 White and 2020 Red appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. A little blunt on the finish, but far more approachable and enjoyable this time around.

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Review: 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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B+ / $50 / landmarkwine.com The post Review: 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma Coast appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Hints of green herbs and some lemongrass give the finish a lightly grassy quality… plus a touch of lingering earth that clings to the back of the throat.

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Review: La Posta 2022 Pizzella Malbec and 2021 Paulucci Malbec

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2022 La Posta Pizzella Malbec – Grown by the Pizzella family from Paraje Altamira in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, and the most widely available offering. A- / $18 lapostavineyards.com The post Review: La Posta 2022 Pizzella Malbec and 2021 Paulucci Malbec appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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