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Wine Scores
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Customer Reviews - Michael Sojka
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Michael Sojka
I love wine, food, and coffee.
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2010 Züm Pinot Noir Rosé
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-21-2012
Nice little Rose for the price. Good fruit forward with a nice acidity on the mid-palate and finish. Will hold up to spicy asian foods. Great price point.
Drink from
2012
to
2014
Price: $8.99
2010 Clos Chanteduc Côtes du Rhône
(out of stock)
Review Date: 11-17-2012
This wine needs to be decanted at this time in its' life cycle. When I first tasted it I thought the sour cherry taste was so predominate as to be overwhelming even though with a beef tongue mole it was fine.
The second day brings out a wine that has now fully opened up and is pairing well with, of all things, a brie, arugula, smoked salmon crepe with a bechamel dill sauce. That is very unexpected.
So, if you were put off on the initial taste, give this some time - like a few hours.
The second day brings out a wine that has now fully opened up and is pairing well with, of all things, a brie, arugula, smoked salmon crepe with a bechamel dill sauce. That is very unexpected.
So, if you were put off on the initial taste, give this some time - like a few hours.
Drink from
2012
to
2015
Price: $12.99
2005 La Rioja Alta "Viña Alberdi" Reserva Rioja
(out of stock)
Review Date: 9-5-2012
This seems like a big wine to me and something that needs big food. Definitely getting the oak when first opening the bottle. It also has big juice too. A little oaky for my buds though with the steak and charmoula sauce I am getting ready to eat it with, I think everything will be just fine. I would not wait on drinking this one though. It is probably at or near its peak.
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2012
to
2014
Price: $19.99
2011 Ameztoi "Rubentis" Rosé Getariako Txakolina
(out of stock)
Review Date: 8-27-2012
Dry and slightly fizzy Rose that is easy to drink and food friendly. If price is not a consideration then pick up a case for that afternoon party or appetizer/first course beverage. I really like this wine but find the $20 price tag a bit of an impediment to drinking regularly.
Price: $19.99
2007 Bodegas Puelles Crianza Rioja
(out of stock)
Review Date: 6-3-2012
I thought this wine stood up to my lamb loin chops with a parsley/mint/cilantro charmoula just fine. Peppery, lots of structure, nice fruit and very smooth after about an hour of air. Great now and should last another 5 years easy.
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2012
to
2017
Price: $15.99
2006 Frédéric Mabileau "Les Rouillères" St.-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
(out of stock)
Review Date: 3-30-2012
Loved this wine and the food pairing possibilities. This wine had lots of fruit but acidity to give it structure. Wish I had tried it earlier while there was still stock at K&L. I still have one bottle left that will probably save for the next roast chicken we do. It still tasted young here in March 2012 though I don't believe there will be much evolution in the bottle.
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2012
to
2014
Price: $14.99
2009 Señorío de P.Peciña Joven Rioja
(out of stock)
Review Date: 3-17-2012
An easy drinking red that would pair with a wide variety of foods. I can imagine this also going well with hard sharp cheese. My wife and I are going to have it with chile relleno tonight. I love Riojas for their ability to pair with so many foods. I always thought Pinot Noir was the most flexible food wine but am changing my opinion. This wine is really nice due to the emphasis on the fruit as a result of no oak aging. This wine tastes vibrant and young and should hold for another three years easily.
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2012
to
2015
Price: $13.99
Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny (375ml)
Review Date: 2-20-2012
For the price this is a 5* and I even say 4 - 4.5 price notwithstanding. Very complex Tawny with figs, dates, and a certain nuttiness. The flavors vary from fore and mid palate to the finish. Thank you to whoever it was at KL that recommended this to me while in the store.
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2012
to
2016
Price: $18.99
2005 Charles Baur Riesling Grand Cru Eichberg
(out of stock)
Review Date: 2-20-2012
I love this wine. It has been sitting in our wine closet for several years and we decided to uncork it to enjoy with our roast chicken on 2/2012. What a nose! There are definite mineral tones, dried fruit, and honey. On the palate gooseberries, floral accents, and stone. A very complex wine. Not sweet like most Rieslings. Very balanced. If I could only have one white wine this would probably be it except the price makes it prohibitive as an everyday drinker. I would think this would last another 5 years easy.
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2012
to
2017
Price: $21.99
2009 Columbia Crest "Two Vines" Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 1-24-2012
For the price definitely a 5. It is a bit of a fruit bomb. I did not notice any oak or tannic structure, but, it was wonderfully smooth and easy to drink. We had it with steak and charmoula and everyone was very happy.
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2012
to
2013
Price: $6.99
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