| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2010 E. Guigal CondrieuViognier more |
4/28/2013 - P&F wrote: 92 pointsAs with the Doriane, the bouquet changed and opened up over time. Unlike the Doriane, though, Rand says, the taste hasn't changed much. The bouquet is again persistent and compelling, and just a pleasure -- floral, with a little citrus (Rand says) while to me it seems a little like Grand Marnier. The palate is a little less compelling but still pleasant, not as ravishing as the nose. We're novices at Condrieu, so maybe it is more oaked and vanilla-ed than more traditional ones. However, until we try them, this is pretty good. The finish is great. |
| White |
2010 E. Guigal Condrieu La DorianeViognier more |
8/18/2013 - P&F wrote: 93 pointsLess intoxicatingly fragrant and flamboyant than the previous bottle, and the oak was more pronounced. It opened up over about an hour. Deb says, "You can smell the oak, but you don't taste it so much." Glycerin-like smoothness and balance. We all enjoyed it but just less so than previously. Still a good complement to fresh pasta with butter and herbs. Don't know if it's bottle variation or just quickly aging. With the exception of comments on food, I agree largely with Christoffer78. |
| White |
2010 E. Guigal Condrieu La DorianeViognier more |
4/23/2013 - P&F Likes this wine: 96 pointsThis started out a little restrained, but the bouquet opened up into something wonderful -- lilies, vanilla, really overwhelming after 1/2 or so of opening. On the palate, evolved from something very anise-y into a wine so floral and rich that it's difficult to pinpoint. The finish isn't very long, but is very satisfying. Paired with fresh pasta with sage/thyme/scallion/parley and asparagus in butter sauce with parmesan -- so perfect. Important to let it open up a bit and not serve very chilled, but decanting might be overkill for us. Would definitely buy again, even at what for us is more costly than usual. |
| White |
2009 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph CélesteWhite Rhone Blend more |
5/6/2013 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsThe nose is subtle, barely fragrant but pleasant enough. We paired this with a pasta with artichokes and tarragon, and the wine matched this perfectly -- was probably best with food, as it highlighted some of the herbal/anise/celery-like qualities in the wine. After the taste, the finish was the best part of this for me -- subtle and not very concentrated (as was the sip), but long and persistent. Everything is perfectly in balance, not a rough edge on it. With that said, it's not so interesting that I'd seek out more. It was an excellent complement to well-prepared food, but middling on its own. |
| Red |
2004 Bodegas Olarra Rioja Cerro Anon Gran ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
3/8/2013 - P&F wrote: 85 pointsThis could have been half the price or less, just average to good, nothing special. |
| White |
2010 Domaine de Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Cuvée SilexChenin Blanc more |
5/28/2015 - P&F wrote: 91 pointsA fresh, stony nose and fruit that is still vibrant - with savory acidity that isn't overpowering but present/refreshing. Good length. I'd gladly drink again. |
| White |
2010 Artesa Chardonnay Carnerosmore |
5/6/2012 - P&F wrote: 88 pointswe're going with the herd and saying 88. |
| Red |
2009 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Stanly RanchCarneros more |
11/16/2013 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsStarted out a little flat, decanting for 1-1/2 hours helped a lot -- the nose came out after 2 or so. Pleasant, very slightly chewy, cherry/cola. Moderate-long finish. I'd buy again at $30. |
| Red |
2009 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
12/1/2013 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsFlamboyant nose of sweet fruit and cloves, with terrific fruit on the palate - sweet raspberries, maybe a bit of cola, and hints of tart on the lovely finish. Another lovely Sunday evening wine. |
| Red |
2008 Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarronemore |
12/17/2012 - P&F wrote: 89 pointsThis is a lovely wine, but with the other ratings/descriptions here I was expecting more. It's clearly very good, pleasant to drink, with nice concentration, but is lacking in complexity. I'd get it again but not at $40-ish. |
| Red |
2010 Château Chasse-SpleenMoulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/31/2022 - P&F wrote: NRI like an austere Bordeaux. Too dry for others at the table, somewhat more structure/austere than the 2009. It could be more fruited, and I would not call it complex, but at the $30 or so I paid for it years ago, it's just fine. There is no way this is worth the $76 Vivino has it for now - it's good, basic Bordeaux that won't likely improve. |
| White |
2009 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Chardonnay KariaNapa Valley more |
7/13/2013 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsLovely nose of vanilla and stone fruit, and a butterscotch palate that is like an unsweetened caramel fruit candy. Savory and long and in balance. Would buy again for the $20-25 range. |
| Red |
2008 Meli CarignanMaule Valley more |
4/12/2012 - P&F wrote: 70 pointsday 1 was scent and taste of litterbox, and day 2 was more drinkable. but why bother? Never, ever buy again. |
| White |
2009 Domaine Castera Jurançon SecManseng Blend more |
5/6/2012 - P&F wrote: 86 pointsnose of angelica and citron, and it's almost as though you can smell the acidity. Bone dry with minerality, like a young sancerre in nature but a very different flavor profile (although Rand says he gets green apple). medium finish of 20 to 30 secs.... the acidity keeps on giving. |
| Red |
2007 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riservamore |
7/15/2012 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsAgain -- simple, tobacco-like nose with none of the plastic noted before... all at the table agreed that the smell is fantastic. Tastes like peppery grenache and cherries - a lovely bottle I'll gladly buy again. |
| Red |
2007 Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riservamore |
4/30/2012 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsnose is beachball out of the wrapper, or rand says unused disposable diaper, as well as tobacco and vegetal notes.... taste is congruent, with peppery sour cherries. Finish is on the shorter side but clean. very, very enjoyable and will always keep as a standard but impressive bottle. not for long life. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
11/24/2013 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsMuch more pleasant and fruited than the other vintage we tried of this. Subtle cherry and earth on the nose, and a lovely balanced palate. A smidgen of sweetness that keeps it fresh rather than distracts. Continued balance on the finish. Overpriced at $40 because it is very balanced but lacks complexity. |
| Red |
2005 Bodegas Valsacro Rioja DioroTempranillo more |
6/14/2012 - P&F wrote: 89 pointsRand says that it's good but, "Outstanding? I don't think this tastes Outstanding." So, it gets an 89. Nose of molasses or maybe a little tar. As for taste it is rich, new worldy, modern, plummy or even pruney, a bit of smoke (according to Rand, again). It's definitely good, and definitelly good for the price, but too fruit forward for me. |
| White |
2009 Jean-Michel Gerin Condrieu La LoyeViognier more |
12/1/2012 - P&F wrote: 86 pointsNose of buttery vanilla, caramel. None of the tropical notes I expected. Taste again suggesting oak rather than tropicality, although we can see where passionfruit and pineapple might have played a role. Nice enough finish, but overall, we'd all be upset if we'd paid the usual retail of $45... |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues) Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru La DominodePinot Noir more |
10/27/2013 - P&F wrote: 85 pointsAnother tedious burgundy. Mild nose, thin-ish palate, no finish to speak of. Why would I buy this? |
| Red |
2006 McCrea Syrah Boushey VineyardYakima Valley more |
3/8/2014 - P&F wrote: 91 pointsA little age has done well by this. Fragrant, chocolatey berried Syrah, like a savory candy (but not to suggest sweet). Great! |
| White |
2008 Joseph Drouhin / Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 1er CruChardonnay more |
10/18/2013 - P&F wrote: 85 pointsI want to convince myself that it's better, but it's not. Mild and uninteresting nose of stony chardonnay, and an acidic palate that really needs food. With some sautéed sole and buttery spinach it's more acceptable. No finish to reminisce over. A basic Chablis that gives good introductory flavors but nothing really interesting. |
| White |
2009 Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc The FMCStellenbosch more |
8/25/2014 - P&F wrote: 92 pointsYet another experience with this. Flamboyant nose of iodine, stone and peaches; "chewable" Rand would say, in the mouth, minerally and fruity, with a terrifically persistent finish. It was better on day 2 (we drank half and refrigerated the rest to have tonight). Maybe it's not on the decline and my previous bottle was just a bad variant. Who can say. |
| White |
2009 Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc The FMCStellenbosch more |
6/29/2014 - P&F wrote: 90 pointsWe had this about 6 months ago and this bottle is quite different... age or bottle variation, can't say. The nose is not fruity on this one, rather petrolly, could be a rich riesling. The palate is also not the honeyed, ripe fruit I remember but something stonier and minerally. It is still interesting and good, and the finish is complex and long, but I would drink up. This bottle lacked the previous exuberance. |
| Red |
2009 Masi Tupungato Passo DobleValle de Uco Red Blend more |
4/9/2012 - P&F wrote: 85 pointsrand says coffee grounds and teacher's lounge in elementary school.... i say it's just ok. no need to buy again for $17. |
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