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I live in Santa Monica, CA with my wife and two children. My wife and I got hooked on wine when we stayed in Napa during our honeymoon many years ago. Since then, we tithe from every paycheck to keep our wine locker stocked. When I'm not enjoying wine or hunting for new wineries, I write and earn a living as a marketing executive in a strategic branding agency.

Web site: www.laurencevincent.com

Location: Santa Monica, Ca, United States

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(2009-08-14 04:52:26 UTC)

Larry Vincent
Larry Vincent said…

I'm yearning for the new Biale Zinfandel, and plan to place my order tomorrow!

2005 Nalle Dry Creek Zinfandel
(2009-01-25 03:56:33 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Nalle Dry Creek Zinfandel 91/100

2002 Joseph Swan Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir
(2008-06-23 03:47:18 UTC) buddy icon 2002 Joseph Swan Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir 82/100

2003 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
(2008-02-18 04:58:08 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91/100

2003 Chateau Clarke, Listrac
(2007-12-31 04:57:15 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Chateau Clarke, Listrac 90/100

Bigger than I expected from a French wine, at times the tannins overwhelm. This is a wine you might want to consider decanting. Yet, still, it flourishes with oak, chocolate and vibrant spice.

2004 Chateau La Vieille Cure
(2007-12-27 03:09:23 UTC) buddy icon 2004 Chateau La Vieille Cure 94/100

Any wine over-hyped is destined for disappointment. Despite rampant fawning by the staff at my local wine store, I decided to give this "can't miss" a try. I wasn't disappointed.

A gentle wavering of cloves and chocolate on the nose were blessed with a hint of black cherry on the finish. This is a big wine for French terroir, one that will appeal to California wine lovers. But the essence of the wine is uncompromisingly French, with all the subtleties, nuances and heritage that French winemakers have delivered for centuries.

2006 Melville Estate Pinot Noir
(2007-12-01 04:31:55 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Melville Estate Pinot Noir 92/100

A soft, satiny wine with hints of maple and tea. I enjoyed this wine particularly because it is so subtle. The nose invites you in with a hint of shea butter, but the finish lingers with a nice, soft spicy denouement.

2003 Seps Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-11-03 03:14:44 UTC) buddy icon 2003 Seps Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 95/100

Cedar, spice and espresso combine to balance this confident wine. It pairs beautifully with lamb, rib eye and hearty food. Will age well.

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2005 Palmina Undici
(2007-10-13 03:22:38 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Palmina Undici 90/100

This is such a lovely wine. The more I drink it the more it grows on me. The nose is subtle, lively and inviting all at once, with hints of cherry and vanilla. The finish rests nicely on the tongue with just a hint of maple.

2006 Palmina Alisos Pinot Grigio
(2007-10-11 04:25:23 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Palmina Alisos Pinot Grigio 94/100

Crisp embellishments of apple and pear blush this lively but noble white wine. It's the antidote to Chardonnay. Enjoy the spritz on the finish. You'll find this wine disappears from the bottle very quickly.