| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 QuintessaRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/28/2016 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis was the star of the show for Thanksgiving dinner. Drank from Magnum, so no signs of decline based on age. Bright red and dark fruit. silky tannins and beautiful long finish. Really looking forward to my 2007. |
| Red |
1986 E. Guigal Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
11/17/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: flawedDOA... |
| Red |
2009 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Kimberly'sHumboldt County more |
10/19/2015 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: 92 pointsI drank the youngest Kimberley's in my cellar as it was the only bottle left that I had multiples of. its very youthful and full of life. I now am down to a single bottle vertical of 06, 07 & 09 of Kimberleys and I plan to open them all as such. Where o where shall i do so? |
| Red |
1980 Ridge Zinfandel Howell Mountainmore |
3/7/2015 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: 95 pointsI shouldn't be so surprised that this wine was so rocking good. beautiful currants on the nose gave away to musty leaves, forest floor and a touch of brown sugar. This was beautifully elegant and was our WOTN over another Ridge and a Playwright BlackOut. just a beautiful wine, simply amazing. |
| Red |
2009 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Humboldt Countymore |
2/3/2015 - dave smigielski wrote: NRmy last bottle. This was spectacular with a splash decant, dark brooding fruit with beautiful tannins. Lovely wine. |
| Red |
2006 Lillian Winery SyrahSanta Barbara County more |
2/2/2015 - dave smigielski wrote: 93 pointsHuuuuuuuuge wine. Tasted a splash from the bottle and this wine screams DECANTER. as we finished up the boneless leg of lamb on the grill, the wine rested in the magnum decanter for another 45 mins. We drank over 2.5 hours and it got better as it continued to soften the edges just a bit on the palate. Dark Berries are primary, oak an d pepper secondary. Really paired well with the lamb. |
| Red |
2009 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Humboldt Countymore |
1/20/2015 - dave smigielski wrote: NRLovely, Lovely Syrah. Have one more bottle that I will leave alone for a bit. |
| Red |
2006 Baer Winery UrsaColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/5/2015 - dave smigielski wrote: 91 pointsClassic Washington blend that needed a bit of time in the decanter to start showing all of its glory. the dominant Merlot in the blend really showed nicely and it surprised some of my napa heavy friends to get out and experience wines from the washington region. |
| Red |
2007 Castleman Cellars Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
1/5/2015 - dave smigielski wrote: 92 pointsIn a really great spot right now, sorry to say that this was my last bottle. Nicely balanced wine and if I could pry some out of Mike's cellar, I would take them. |
| Red |
1980 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek Devil's HillSpring Mountain District more |
11/16/2014 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: 91 pointsFantastic wine. Aged petite sirah can get no better in my opinion. Spicy nose that lit up the table when poured into the glass. No decant just drank over 1.5 hrs. Tannins for days but soft and subtle. Really impressive buried treasure! |
| Red |
2009 Ty Caton TyTanium Caton VineyardSonoma Valley Red Blend more |
10/27/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 88 pointsNice wine. the acidity was angular to start but after the second glass things seemed to soften quite a bit. |
| Red |
2003 Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale Les Hautes BrusquièresRed Rhone Blend more |
10/25/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 87 pointsI think it's past it's prime. Left it overnight so I will revisit later. |
| White |
2012 Clos Solène Hommage BlancPaso Robles White Rhone Blend more |
9/9/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 93 pointsI dare anyone to try this and say its domestic. Beautiful acids, light tannins. restrained and refined. Yes, the hazelnuts are there. |
| Red |
2009 Five/Five Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Sydnee 85% Ink Grade, 15% Gerlach RanchNapa Valley more |
8/29/2014 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: NRPop n Poured with dinner. enjoyed over the course of 1.5 hours. This was tried first, then we tried 'Simone' Simone was approachable from the pull of the cork and we finished it before Sydnee started to open up. As with previous notes, the dark fruit and tannins are there and still a bit edgy. As her namesake ages and the rough edges smooth out, so will this wine. Hold for 5+ years. I will revisit again in another year. |
| Red |
2009 Five/Five Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Simone 75% Black Sears, 25% Ink GradeHowell Mountain more |
8/29/2014 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: NRvery silky, old school Napa Cab. silky and luscious. Lots of dark brambly fruits and Smooth tannins. unexpectedly ready to drink now or hold for 5+ years |
| Red |
1980 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek Devil's HillSpring Mountain District more |
8/27/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 93 pointswine was below the shoulder and cork was soaked. I was expecting vinegar and what I received was much, much better. Unbelievable how this wine has held up given what was left in the bottle. Sweet tobacco with leather undertones. after open for an hour or so, it stated to show some subtle fruits. I have 4 more of these and I am so glad. |
| Red |
1980 Ridge Zinfandel Howell Mountainmore |
8/20/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 91 pointsAnother wine that I was blown away by the age-ability here. I even had a glass left over to the next night in the fridge and it was still going strong after a day of air. So glad I have one more of these. |
| Red |
1980 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
8/20/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 93 pointsWow, this wine still has a great amount of fruit. I wasnt expecting much and was blown away. Very Bcx Style with cigar box and shoe leather followed by some light cherry. Really exciting bottle to enjoy. |
| Red |
2006 Bilancia Syrah la CollinaHawke's Bay more |
8/20/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 92 pointsServed Blind at Northern Rhone tasting. No one guessed NZ Most thought either Central coast Cali syrah or young Northern Rhone producer. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
2011 Nicholson Jones Sauvignon BlancSt. Helena more |
8/20/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: NRSimilar to previous notes, although a bit more grassiness coming out in this bottle. |
| Red |
2008 Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Cuvée des AmisWillamette Valley more |
8/12/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 92 pointsThis bottle was a powerhouse of a wine and settled down after an hour or so in the decanter. we quite enjoyed the cherry and spice. Great effort Mr G. |
| Red |
2004 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Reed'sHumboldt County more |
4/21/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 90 pointsWe had the 04 Kimberleys and the 04 Reed's along side each other with lamb chops for easter dinner. The Kimberleys was very masculine with bloody meats whereas the Reeds was chock full o blueberries and a finish for days. Both wines went well and were great examples of how syrah can contrast given the terroir. Posting this same note for the Reed's. |
| Red |
2004 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Kimberly'sHumboldt County more |
4/21/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 90 pointsWe had the 04 Kimberleys and the 04 Reed's along side each other with lamb chops for easter dinner. The Kimberleys was very masculine with bloody meats whereas the Reeds was chock full o blueberries and a finish for days. Both wines went well and were great examples of how syrah can contrast given the terroir. Posting this same note for the Reed's. |
| Red |
2004 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Humboldt Countymore |
3/17/2014 - dave smigielski wrote: 89 pointsNeeded about 2 hours in the decanter and it started to open up brilliantly |
| White |
2011 Nicholson Jones Sauvignon BlancSt. Helena more |
3/10/2014 - dave smigielski Likes this wine: NRLoved this wine with baked Flounder and baby bok choy. Notes similar to whats posted here. Will definitely kill all 7 remaining bottles this summer. |
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