Toledo, OH Tasted Monday, September 13, 2010 by joshwoodward with 1,338 views
Oaky.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
(Fairly sure on vintage) Solid, but simple. Good food wine.
Representative, delicious. $13
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
Unsure on vintage. Delicious, balanced, decent acid. Solid.
Pears, medium- oak, balanced. $9
Right bank. Bret? Solid except for the finish. $10
High toned nose. Ripe, but balanced. Fennel. Solid value.
Oaky nose, high toned. Balanced. Very representative and a solid value.
Tastes like grape juice.
Simple, ripe, solid acid.
Bacon pee nose. Sweetish.
Decent structure.
Ripe, but acidic. Red fruit. Tastes like a Sweet Tart.
Foxy nose. Bready, great acid!
Creamy, decent acid, slightly sweet.
Flabby. Simple.
New Zealand-y nose. Vibrant, kinetic acidity. Grassy and creamy. Very nice.
Slightly flabby. Good fruit, easy-drinking. Bad value.
Ick. Flawed nose, like an over-chlorinated swimming pool. Good acid, light.
The last in a lineup of overrated, expensive Flowers wines. Smooth, simple.
Shy nose. Elegant, simple and unoaky.
Shy nose, slightly sweaty. Great kinetic mouthfeel from the acidity. New world fruit, slightly sweet.
Simple red fruit, with cinnamon gum.
Perfumed nose, nice mouthfeel, light structure. $34
Unfortunately not 100% sure on the vineyard, but I think this was it. Restrained nose, dill? Good acid, elegant. Very balanced. Not hard. [Mixed opinions]
Ripe, tasty but simple.
Grassy nose, typical. Solid.
Not sure which Pinot this was. Poopy nose, with grapefruit. Juicy, and ripe. Needs more acid? $10
Flabby, uninteresting.
Shy nose, red fruit. Simple, with a kiss of oak. $9
Fruit-forward nose, solid.
Great acid. Quite effervescent. Balanced, slightly sweet.
Shy nose. Subtle, toasty.
Older nose. Bready, simpler.
Bready nose. Strawberry. Creamy, balanced.
Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
Good acid, simple, slightly sweet. $16
Bretty nose. Slightly sweet, creamy and bready.
Bready sweet nose, sweeter, round, pleasant.
Simple, but creamy and tasty
Earthy, meaty nose. Delicious.
Solid nose. Smooth and easy.
Seductive nose. Smooth, good structure.
Shyish, good acid.
Slightly bitter oak, but delicious. $42
Slightly flabby. Nice finish.
Very structured on the back end, rich, balanced, elegant.
Balanced, structured, ripe. Very tannic - ager. Surprising for the price.
Simple, solid for $15
Very structured. Cabby. Oaky. $36
Fruit forward, juicy, candied.
Fruit forward, simple, not very good.
Elegant, structured, slightly simple, oaky.
(see all 54 vintages)
Add Drinking Window
2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Oaky.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(Fairly sure on vintage) Solid, but simple. Good food wine.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Icon 90 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Representative, delicious. $13
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Blackstone Winery Merlot California 86 Points
USA, California
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2007 Firelands Winery Vidal Ice Wine 92 Points
USA, Ohio, Lake Erie
Unsure on vintage. Delicious, balanced, decent acid. Solid.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Pears, medium- oak, balanced. $9
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Château Saint-Sulpice 85 Points
France, Bordeaux
Right bank. Bret? Solid except for the finish. $10
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2005 Bodegas El Coto Rioja Crianza 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
High toned nose. Ripe, but balanced. Fennel. Solid value.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2003 Baron de Ley Rioja Reserva 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Oaky nose, high toned. Balanced. Very representative and a solid value.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Melini Chianti Borghi d'Elsa 83 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
Tastes like grape juice.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Trapiche Malbec Broquel 84 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Simple, ripe, solid acid.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Trapiche Syrah Oak Cask 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Bacon pee nose. Sweetish.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Trapiche Malbec 87 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Decent structure.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2003 Santi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 91 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Ripe, but acidic. Red fruit. Tastes like a Sweet Tart.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Santi Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Solane 83 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
NV Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma County 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Foxy nose. Bready, great acid!
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Gloria Ferrer Va de Vi Ultra Cuvée 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Creamy, decent acid, slightly sweet.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Tapena Garnacha 82 Points
Spain
Flabby. Simple.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 91 Points
Chile, Casablanca Valley
New Zealand-y nose. Vibrant, kinetic acidity. Grassy and creamy. Very nice.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Flowers Pinot Noir Andreen-Gale Sonoma Coast 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Slightly flabby. Good fruit, easy-drinking. Bad value.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 80 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Ick. Flawed nose, like an over-chlorinated swimming pool. Good acid, light.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
The last in a lineup of overrated, expensive Flowers wines. Smooth, simple.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé
Shy nose. Elegant, simple and unoaky.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Domaine Carneros Brut 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Shy nose, slightly sweaty. Great kinetic mouthfeel from the acidity. New world fruit, slightly sweet.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Villa Nozzole 87 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Simple red fruit, with cinnamon gum.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Foley Estates Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
Perfumed nose, nice mouthfeel, light structure. $34
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Te Muna Road Vineyard 92 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Unfortunately not 100% sure on the vineyard, but I think this was it. Restrained nose, dill? Good acid, elegant. Very balanced. Not hard. [Mixed opinions]
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 89 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Ripe, tasty but simple.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Grassy nose, typical. Solid.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Brancott Estate Pinot Noir Marlborough 88 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Not sure which Pinot this was. Poopy nose, with grapefruit. Juicy, and ripe. Needs more acid? $10
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2008 Brancott Estate Pinot Grigio 83 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Flabby, uninteresting.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza 86 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Shy nose, red fruit. Simple, with a kiss of oak. $9
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Fruit-forward nose, solid.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Mumm Napa Cuvée M 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Great acid. Quite effervescent. Balanced, slightly sweet.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Mumm Napa Brut Rosé 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Shy nose. Subtle, toasty.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
Older nose. Bready, simpler.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Cordon Rouge Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne
Bready nose. Strawberry. Creamy, balanced.
Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Piper Sonoma Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Good acid, simple, slightly sweet. $16
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
Bretty nose. Slightly sweet, creamy and bready.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec 88 Points
France, Champagne
Bready sweet nose, sweeter, round, pleasant.
Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Piper Sonoma Brut 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Simple, but creamy and tasty
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Row Eleven Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Earthy, meaty nose. Delicious.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Row Eleven Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Solid nose. Smooth and easy.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2003 Fattoria di Petrognano Montevago Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Seductive nose. Smooth, good structure.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV Le Vigne di Alice Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry 88 Points
Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
Shyish, good acid.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Slightly bitter oak, but delicious. $42
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2005 Antinori Rosso di Toscana Toscana IGT 88 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Slightly flabby. Nice finish.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
Very structured on the back end, rich, balanced, elegant.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Balanced, structured, ripe. Very tannic - ager. Surprising for the price.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir Sonoma County 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Simple, solid for $15
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2006 Penfolds Bin 389 91 Points
Australia, South Australia
Very structured. Cabby. Oaky. $36
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Rebel Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Show 83 Points
USA, California
Fruit forward, juicy, candied.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2009 Rebel Wine Malbec The Show 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Fruit forward, simple, not very good.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2007 Murrieta's Well Los Tesoros Red Meritage 89 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Elegant, structured, slightly simple, oaky.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue