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Red

1994 Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more

5/21/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 90 points

Rubber earthy nose; blackberry; smooth; tannins a bit tart. Hoping it will improve. There is a tart and rather dry streak in the finish although the soft blackberry does come through.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    5/22/2013 7:38:00 AM - I'm hoping it will improve. The nose is classic rubber. There is a tart and rather dry streak in the finish although the soft blackberry does come through.

Red

2005 Château Cap de Faugères

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more

8/25/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 87 points

No notable nose; blackberry; unbalanced, greenish and tannic; time will help?

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    8/26/2013 5:23:00 PM - I am always hopeful. What are the characteristics that form your doubts?

Red

2001 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso

Toscana IGT Cabernet Franc more

5/26/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 92 points

Nice texture with deep blackberry and well integrated sweet tannins.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    7/4/2013 5:35:00 PM - I think it shows signs of early maturity with nice tannic integration.

Red

2005 Château Rollan de By

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more

8/25/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 90 points

Rubber and tar nose; opulent blackberry and raspberry; coarse, textured and nicely balanced; nice concentration on the finish; great QPR here.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    8/26/2013 10:58:00 AM - It is improving and developing, but not as young as a 2005 Cap de Fagerers from Cotes de Castillion, which I had next to it and was much more green tannic.

White

2016 Willm Riesling Kirchberg de Barr

Alsace Grand Cru more

8/27/2020 - paulst Likes this wine: 92 points

Tart initially; opened later with lemon-apricot; bracing supportive acidity; balanced crusty finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    10/16/2020 5:59:00 PM - Verna-

    Thanks for your comment. To expand on crusty - I experienced acidic light lemon curd notes.

Red

1995 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

Hermitage Syrah more

3/11/2024 - paulst Likes this wine: 96 points

Elegant and lean; long and silky; cherry and raisin; balanced.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    3/11/2024 7:16:00 PM - Thanks for your notes. I have a case that I recently cracked. I decant and let it sit for an hour. They are superb.

Red

1997 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard

Oakville more

3/13/2024 - paulst Likes this wine: 94 points

Lean and mellow with resolved tannin; smooth texture; light cherry and blackberry; elegant finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    3/14/2024 10:45:00 AM - No extra air time needed with this bottle.

Red

2010 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch

Sonoma Coast more

1/31/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 95 points

Flowered light black cherry nose; black cherry on palate with complex flavors of light raisen, blackberry and cherry with undertones of vegatables; light tannins that are already nicely integrated but show promse of a great future.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    2/1/2013 4:29:00 AM - Yes, a true old world style. I have 12 more on Jamie's wish list. By the way, you own some outstanding Pinot Noirs.

Red

2002 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard

Napa Valley more

5/5/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 92 points

Sweet blueberry-blackberry with a bit of a kick; very nice tannins that integrate well, especially in the finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    5/6/2013 7:05:00 PM - 2-3 hr decant.

Red

2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard

Anderson Valley more

12/6/2013 - paulst Likes this wine: 89 points

Austere with light cedar and cola; textured and moderate finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    12/9/2013 6:14:00 AM - Hard to say. I am a relative newby with the CA Pinots. My prime focus is with those of Bordeaux. With that in mind, I'm inclined to say it needs more time because of its tannic backdrop. What are your thoughts?

Red

1982 Château d'Issan

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend more

3/23/2014 - paulst Likes this wine: 94 points

Light earthy nose; integrated tannins with blackberry and cherry; nice balance and texture with smooth long finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    3/24/2014 5:41:00 AM - This has 12 alc. Great buy for $80 (all in) on WineBid. Have 11 more and will be patient, expecting it to improve over the next 15 years.

Red

1996 Château Clinet

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more

7/9/2014 - paulst Likes this wine: 93 points

Some blackberry in nose; nicely textured with good balance; complex; still young.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    7/30/2014 3:28:00 AM - I had a 2 hour decant.

Red

2004 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro

Roccamonfina IGT Aglianico more

8/26/2014 - paulst Likes this wine: 88 points

Light earthy light cherry. Delicate with an slight acidic backbone.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    8/26/2014 6:34:00 PM - I think I opened it too soon, especially when I look at the drinking window. But, with very little fruit I am worried about its future.

Red

2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

Red Rhone Blend more

8/31/2014 - paulst Likes this wine: 88 points

Green and tannic with light fruit and a harsh backbone.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    9/1/2014 5:24:00 AM - Thanks for your note. Could be a bad bottle, especially when I see other posts. I had two and both were disappointing. Could have also been a transportation issue.

Red

1997 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard

Oakville more

2/24/2024 - paulst Likes this wine: 92 points

Light and lean; elegant and soft; fully resolved; mellow finish.

  • Comment posted by paulst:

    2/25/2024 8:51:00 AM - The wine is in its prime with soft tannin; I would not wait.

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