| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Marqués de Riscal Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
6/29/2013 - carlkallen Likes this wine: 89 pointsFeels like the vintage Has Come Of Age. All Very good and Enjoyable Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
| Red |
2003 Château CantemerleHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/9/2013 - carlkallen Likes this wine: 90 pointsA much improved effort. We have held on to this case for over 5 years since buying it and as time has evolved, so has the wine, rather nicely! 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (5) |
| Red |
1983 Hugel Pinot Noir "Hugel"Alsace more |
9/4/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 91 pointsAlmost bordelean dark ink hue with brick edging and structured legs despite noticeable crystallization. The aroma is leathery and sunny with a slight undertone of Graphite and porcini mushrooms. The taste has graduated from mere strawberry jam to complex truffel infused chocolate tart with hints of cinnamon and vanilla essence and pruned raisins to a degree seldom obseved in a pinot noir. Expressions insufficient, trial required and world class effort. The makers had it tight to create a 'Réserve Personnelle' |
| Red |
1983 Hugel Pinot Noir "Hugel"Alsace more |
6/29/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 84 pointsOpaque and cloudy Maroon with moderate tearing. Looks more like a cup of Java than it does a Pinot Noir. The aroma reminds of prune chutney and the taste is mildly choclaty and slightly jammy, reminiscent of a younger Pinot Noir. Tannins still quite impressive which has saved it from ultimate decline. This wine has definitively passed its prime, is an interesting concept that peaked in 2000. |
| Red |
1983 Hugel Pinot Noir "Hugel"Alsace more |
9/4/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsLight transparent rust-blood/plum coloured with medium legs. Fresh, vanilla and strawberry/rasperry aroma. Berries continue in the mouth with sweetness, plum, honey, vanilla and concludes with light peppery/liquorice notes - medium palate and light tannins in the bouque |
| White |
1991 Saintsbury Chardonnay ReserveCarneros more |
4/5/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 89 pointsDark brass colour with good tearing/legs. Subtle aroma with hints of butterscotch and fruit. Taste accentuates the aroma with good structure, acidity and balance. A 20-second lingering taste and clean finish with a slight 'green' taste. A lovely wine and this particular bottle brought significant joy. |
| White |
1991 Saintsbury Chardonnay ReserveCarneros more |
11/28/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 87 pointsgolden in colour and medium tearing. Nutty and creamy aroma with taste of butterscotch. Hardly noticeable acidity and hints of paprika and carmex. This particular bottle was better than some of the previous ones. |
| White |
1991 Saintsbury Chardonnay ReserveCarneros more |
1/19/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 79 pointsSlightly faded and has a Camex aroma. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Viña Pomal ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
12/11/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 88 pointsDark Ruby and medium legs and lower-than-expected viscocity. The cassis aroma was accentuated by the taste of licorise and hints of vanilla. Tannins are rather pronounced despite it's age. The taste is lasting and shows the potential of this wine. It is a wine for 2015-2016. |
| White |
1985 Trimbach GewurztraminerAlsace Gewürztraminer more |
6/29/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 86 pointsanother interesting Object. Clearly past Its prime But Nevertheless Good. Drink now As Goodas Any Time |
| White |
1985 Trimbach GewurztraminerAlsace Gewürztraminer more |
12/25/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 88 pointsBeautiful tearing with brass straw hue. Nectary aroma, flowery smell, a light citusy element (limoncello) of straw with a well-balanced finish with mild chalk taint. A lovely wine that will drink for another handful of years |
| White - Sparkling |
1995 Moët & Chandon Champagne Millésime BlancChampagne Blend more |
1/28/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 85 pointsSavoy gold, honey with mixed bubbles. Little or no co2 cork release. Sherry with paprika aroma with hints of muskiness. The taste complements aroma and adds layers of butterscotch fading to home made bread and medium acidity. Nectar is concentrated and rich with velvety aftertaste that lingers for 45 seconds. This wine is in a midlife crisis and whilst being mature and of high pedigree, has acquired a profile that makes it more challenging. Would have been a clear 90 in 2008, now probably overmature for most. Good experience, notwithstanding |
| White |
2009 Morey-Blanc Saint-Aubin 1er Cru BlancChardonnay more |
7/14/2013 - carlkallen Likes this wine: 87 pointsVery drinkable now. Moving more towards brass although still verging straw. Lovely almost citrus aroma. 11 Codalie and bouquet. Drinks well now and into 2018 |
| Red |
2007 Bodegas Muga Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
11/11/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 88 pointsGood aromas of vanilla and high fructose - one of the best-rounded Riojas out there. Tannins negligible - ready from now until 2016 |
| Red |
2007 Château La CouronneSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/21/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 81 pointsFairly thin, light blackberry colour with meek tears. The aroma is pleasant and fresh with slight cranberry aroma. Taste reminds of red-currants, slightly tart and flush with medium tannis. A good everyday table-wine with some finesse. Probably peaking in 2014. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut PremierChampagne Blend more |
9/22/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 93 pointsThis champagne turned fantastic with 4 years of additional cellaring, despite being NV. Re-do!! |
| Red |
2008 Château d'ArcinsHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/14/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 84 pointsRobust, easy-to-enjoy wine with moderate level of finesse. Predominant taste of Cabernet with held-back tannins. An enjoyable drink that might be better with time but probably will not develop into something spectacular. A good bordeaux. |
| Red |
2007 Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valleymore |
1/18/2014 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsDeep Ruby with rust development. The scent is that of Blueberry pie inside a wine-vat. Taste continues with gentle and beautiful taste, no complications, no complexity nor arduous tannin. This wine is made to drink in big quantities - a personal favorite and ready now |
| White |
2009 Paul et Marie Jacqueson Rully 1er Cru Gresigny BlancChardonnay more |
1/28/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsLovely and very perfumed. Could still be a bit young. Try it! |
| Red |
2006 Chanson Père & Fils MercureyPinot Noir more |
6/6/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 86 pointsAnother solid performance. Good vintage and classic Burgundy |
| White |
2008 Robert Mondavi Winery ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
7/8/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 83 pointsPale brass colour with medium tearing. Green and moss aroma with light citrus with hint of butter. Weaving taste of cellary musk with light tartness but smooth finish. A good Chardonnay without being stereotypically maleoctic nor buttery California. Neither is it Burgundian in character and it is going its own way. Quality certainly good but questionable direction |
| White |
2010 Villa Maria Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
3/2/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 86 pointsGreat little bottle with surprisingly high alcohol content at 13% - not a faint-hearted attempt for a Suvignon Blanc. Lovely taste, tartiness and aroma - good for 2013. Drink now! |
| White |
2010 Villa Maria Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
11/18/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 85 pointsGood and citrusy - steady as it gets - this wine always delivers good value for money and this vintage is no exception - probably until 2014 |
| Red |
2009 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône ReserveRed Rhone Blend more |
11/21/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 86 pointsJust not my taste in wine. Round smell and aroma. Deep taste of grape, meaty with lacing of pepper and strawberry. Some tannin but not deafening. Good wine but it does not appeal greatly to me |
| White |
2009 La Crema Chardonnay Montereymore |
11/2/2013 - carlkallen Likes this wine: 89 pointsGreat big California Chardonnay with massive tearing, Big brassy colour and lovely aroma. Taste notes with caramel, oak and butterscotch (bordering butter). One the best in its class. |
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