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2014 Campesino Alina La Prenda - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/10/2017)
First outside wine of the spring. I saw this and worried it might be getting old. Not to worry. This has actually improved a bit with age. Light golden in color. The nose has wax, honey and slight orange peel. On the palate, there is an almond note and also a slight orange peel note. Good minerality. Complex. Almost bitter, but not quite on the finish. Pop and pour, it kept improving. (92 pts.)
2005 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (4/10/2017)
In a great place right now. Ruby/purple in color. Slightly flat/cloudy. The nose has cherries, black raspberries, plums, slight earthiness and a bit of spice. On the palate, a nice creamy texture. Fresh cherries with some plums. Deep and layers of fruit with some earth. Good balance. Goes down easy. Seems to be at or close to peak at this point, but no hurry. (92 pts.)
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