| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2014 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
8/20/2020 - TheRikker wrote: 92 pointsAfter reading the previous notes, I popped this figuring it wouldn't be any good or past it's prime. Not the case at all! It still had a few years to go. Stone fruit with a hint of grass. Still some nice fruit, great acidity, and really nice minerality, with a longish finish. I thought it was great. |
| White - Off-dry |
2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling AusleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
6/7/2019 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 95 pointsPicked this up at a shop in Cape Town since my wife had never had a Riesling before. I probably shouldn't have set such a high bar because this wine was stunning. We drank it over 3 nights and it never dropped off a bit. Wonderful nose of petrol, guava, flowers, and stone fruit. Perfectly balanced between the bit of sweetness and the vibrant acidity. It had a nice, long finish to it and it even felt like it picked up a bit of tannic grip on the 2nd and 3rd nights. This was amazing but has a very long life ahead of it. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2011 John Anthony Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Late HarvestNapa Valley more |
6/4/2019 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 89 pointsDrank this in Cape Town last week with my wife. I can't remember many details but it still had a ton of acidity left and the wine was much darker than a 2005 Auslese we also opened. Really nice nose of black tea and a medium finish. |
| Red |
2013 K Vintners Syrah Motor City KittyWashington more |
7/5/2018 - TheRikker wrote: 90 pointsNeeds time. Much better on the 2nd day. |
| White |
2011 Suavia Trebbiano di Soave MassifittiVeronese IGT more |
2/17/2017 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 92 pointsBright citrus notes with some floral aromas. Even at 6 years old the acidity is still lively. Great citrus, almond, and tons of minerality on the palate. Very long finish. This wine barely needs a chill. Serve it too cold and the complexity is muted. |
| Red |
2007 Paloma MerlotSpring Mountain District more |
6/10/2014 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 93 pointsCherries, cola, cedar with a touch of mocha. Smooth tannins and long finish. I think this will improve over the next few years. Paloma always delivers. |
| Red |
2005 Château L'Ermitage de Bel-AirPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/30/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 88 pointsHOLD!!! |
| White |
2009 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph CélesteWhite Rhone Blend more |
12/23/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 92 pointsOutstanding wine! This offers you a glimpse of what the Hermitage is like but without the intensity or concentration. I tasted this about two years ago and it was pretty good. Now it is a special bottle. Another year or two and it might be even better but this is drinking fantastic right now. |
| White |
2011 Orin Swift MannequinCalifornia Chardonnay more |
9/13/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 91 pointsLike a white Rhone but with viognier standing at the forefront. |
| Red |
2001 Clos ApaltaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
9/13/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 95 pointsThis was amazing but it still had a bit of grip that could use another 2+ years of aging. Ridiculously good with steak and chimichurri sauce. This wine lived up to its hype, and then some. It almost seems like a hybrid Right-Bank Bordeaux and S. American wine at this point. So sad this was my last one. |
| Red |
1979 Château Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/13/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 87 pointsWay past prime but held up surprisingly well. Classic aged Bordeaux but 10 years past its window. |
| White |
2005 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
9/13/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 89 pointsNeeds time! |
| White |
2010 Domaine Cordier Père et Fils Pouilly-FuisséChardonnay more |
6/8/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 92 pointsThis is by far the biggest Pouilly Fuissé I've ever had. A bit heavy on the oak but that smoothed out on the second day. I would advise to let these sit for another year. |
| Red |
2001 Paloma MerlotSpring Mountain District more |
6/13/2013 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 95 pointsWow, this wine was outstanding and had amazing balance. It was everything I'd expect from a Bob Foley wine. Cherry, cola, chocolate, and cedar on the nose as well as on the palate. Integrated tannins but could easily go another 5 years. I really wish I had more of this wine. |
| White - Off-dry |
1983 Dr. H Thanisch Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
5/10/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 86 pointsSmells of diesel, red apples, & a bit of spice. Over the hill but still has fruit, acid, and a bit of sugar. Almost full bodied on the palate. This would have been amazing 10 years ago but at 30 it still has some life to it. |
| Red - Fortified |
1994 Graham Porto VintagePort Blend more |
2/17/2013 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 97 pointsGot a tiny sip of this at a trade show today and it was fantastic. This still has a long, long life ahead of it. Great fruit and lots of tannins left. This is built for the long haul. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
1/28/2013 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis bubbly is all berries and biscuits. An in your face, fruity, yeasty champagne. If you like the style, you'll love this wine. |
| White |
2011 Château Mas Neuf Costières-de-Nîmes Compostelle BlancRoussanne more |
1/28/2013 - TheRikker wrote: 90 pointsOn day 1 it was very lean and acidic with lots of tangerine. Not what I was expecting at all. By day 3 it had fleshed out and gained weight on the palate. The viognier was more apparent on the nose and it was a much improved wine. Cellar this for a few more years and you will be rewarded for your patience. |
| Red |
2005 Joseph Drouhin Côte de BeaunePinot Noir more |
9/21/2012 - TheRikker wrote: 87 pointsVery nice and opened up over several hours. |
| White |
2008 Finca El Reposo Saint JeannetMendoza more |
12/21/2012 - TheRikker wrote: 89 pointsThis finally became a pop and pour and was delicious. |
| Red - Fortified |
2000 Warre Porto VintagePort Blend more |
5/5/2012 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 90 pointsThis was nice but will improve with an additional 5-10 years. It'll never be great but it will be solid. |
| Red |
2004 Tres Sabores ¿Por qué no?Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
1/1/2010 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 89 pointsWas still drinking great with tons of bramble, pepper and spice. Lots of fruit and acid left. |
| Red |
2003 Shafer MerlotNapa Valley more |
1/1/2011 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 91 pointsShows more like a right bank Bordeaux than a Cali Merlot. |
| White |
2006 E. Guigal CondrieuViognier more |
6/11/2011 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill showing a vibrant streak of acidity along with peach, white flowers, pepper, and minerality. |
| White |
2009 Finca El Reposo Saint JeannetMendoza more |
10/5/2012 - TheRikker Likes this wine: 92 pointsSad that this was my last one. This was great on opening which never happens with this wine. it usually needs a day to open up properly. Well rounded with a beautiful streak of acidity. Too bad that they seem to be adding more and more chardonnay to this wonderful grape each year. Still a steal at this price. |
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