| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/3/2021 - BradA Likes this wine: 94 pointsOutstanding! Like a young lady entering her 20’s , the wine is reaching its prime. Firm, supple with a dash of wit. Fresh cedar, great aromatics and a nice finish. Years of advancement ahead, but if you are seeking a prime time Bordeaux— here it is! 10 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
| Red |
2015 Château CantemerleHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/31/2019 - BradA Likes this wine: 91 pointsSuave, smooth with fine grained tannins. Drinks like a wine that has cellared 5-7 years... not sure how I feel about these early approachable wines... isn’t the fun to buy, cellar and discover later...? Anyhow, I digress. Buy this under $40– you will be glad to have a few. Does it hold to 2030.....? I lack firm conviction that it will. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (7) |
| Red |
2015 Château Haut-BaillyPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/29/2019 - BradA Likes this wine: 94 pointsNight 1: 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (5) |
| Red |
2015 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/10/2022 - BradA Likes this wine: NRVery fine and super tasty. I have been a long term collector and consumer. This vintage does not disappoint. Very full from the outset. Over the night it calmed and showed a bit of thinness and linear mid palate. As a young wine, this does not count as a demerit. Let’s give it some cellar time to flesh out and reach its potential. Drink from 2026-2045. 6 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
7/11/2018 - BradA Likes this wine: 92 pointsNot the full throttle wine I got from his 2015. This is much more nuanced, sublime and gentle on the pallete, dare I suggest Burgundian? There’s years of good drinking ahead on this one but there’s no need to hold if you like a smooth bottle wine with your food. Plenty of dark fruit still exists, giving a backbone to age this wine another 5 to 10 years. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2015 Château Prieuré-LichineMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/10/2018 - BradA Likes this wine: 93 pointsIs it really this good? Should I chase the wine? Years ago, I purchased the 01 and 03 vintages. A spurt of youth caused me to consume these way too early and without staggering, a regret... alas, this vintage may cause a similar experience. Out of the bottle, it shows a rush of new world fruit and smoothness over the palate. Two hours in and the French backbone is evident. Plenty of bright fruit remains in the glass and enough tannin and structure to cellar for another ten years. Drink now thru 2035. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2015 Château Pape ClémentPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/21/2019 - BradA wrote: NRI am a bit perplexed by this wine. Yes, it’s big and plush and lovely to drink.... however, the fullness and ripe fruit cause me to hesitate and wonder if this will truly age and show the gravitas and secondary character of older vintages... I want to love this wine as I have greatly enjoyed the 1996, 2001 and 2005. I do hope others with more experience will add comments and their perspective. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2015 Château Pape ClémentPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/23/2019 - BradA wrote: NRBen popped this and I urged a decant. Frankly this remains a muted wine in a dumb phase. Plenty of substance, yet an unyieldingly wine at this time. Park em for the next 5-7 years. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2016 Château Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/8/2020 - BradA wrote: 88 pointsRoundly disappointing. Drunk over two nights... while it shows fine tannin and some red fruit, there is a real lack of power. Now there is nothing wrong with finesse, but I have to question the value here... will I see myself drinking this in 2030 and rejoicing that I only paid $110? I don’t see that occurring.... there are other wines from the vintage that will develop and show more in the years ahead. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2002 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand CruChenin Blanc more |
3/14/2020 - BradA Likes this wine: 93 pointsA bit more caramel in color. Paired with sautéed calves liver. This is a winning wine and grand pairing. Just enough acid to cut the richness of the liver, not too sweet either. A finish that remains clean— not cloying. No need to hurry, but in a great spot if you have them. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2014 Château CantemerleHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/16/2018 - BradA Likes this wine: 91 pointsA solid effort from a vintage that is not overly celebrated. Buy this at the $31 tag and drink over the next Five years. Cedar, Asian spice and grip greet you, whilst a bit of clove knocks back the finish. Don’t hold past 2025. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2019 Terroir Al Limit Soc. Lda. Priorat Les ManyesGarnacha, Grenache more |
3/17/2024 - BradA Likes this wine: 91 pointsWhat an intriguing wine. Ver soft and delicate with a good length on the mid palate. I would suggest this as pure elegance in the glass. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2016 Long Shadows Wineries SaggiColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
10/5/2019 - BradA wrote: NRA very pretty wine with nice color in the glass. Alcohol level seems a bit elevated on the nose and dries the mid palate. A bit tart on the back end; wishing for a softer rounder finish. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2016 Château Calon-SégurSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/22/2020 - BradA Likes this wine: 93 pointsI get the hype, it’s a great bottle of wine. Really plush with a velvet entry. A nose like a box of partagas from my grandfathers office... so smooth and easy. A fine grained close wraps it up and gives you the push for a mid to high 90’s score. At this point, I’d say 93/94. It’s really infanticide at this point. It’s not disjointed, however the secondary notes aren’t there. Give it 5-7 and I think it will be a stunner. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2018 Château d'IssanMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/17/2022 - BradA Likes this wine: NRIt’s good…. Not sure I would say amazing and at $120 one can do better…. I would buy pichon baron or the leoville wines instead as they can be found for a range close to this. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2016 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée ChaupinGrenache more |
8/29/2023 - BradA Likes this wine: NRThis is why I love CdP. Great nose of kirsch and a bramble of black berry of your palate, just a touch of tar on the finish as well. So tasty…. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 Elvio Cogno Barolo RaveraNebbiolo more |
4/18/2021 - BradA Likes this wine: 96 pointsSuper suave and worth the high ratings. Another wine that for me is a 96 with elevation in the future with some aging. I would prefer to let mine sleep another 3-5 years and drink thru 2035. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2015 Paolo Bea Rosso de VéoUmbria Sagrantino more |
7/23/2023 - BradA Likes this wine: 92 pointsEnjoyed for a summer lunch of smoked salmon pasta and arugula salad. Nose is overwhelming dominated by flavors ans scent of fig. Very sweet and savory…. The mid palate shows gritty earth and it closes with fresh blueberries . Very nice and still years of pleasure ahead. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah In the RocksWalla Walla Valley more |
2/10/2023 - BradA wrote: NRBrought to dinner at Copine…. I like French Syrah and realize this has become a successful varietal in Washington state…. This producer is highly regarded and the rocks district is the apex of Syrah grapes. However, I continue to find Washington wines are a struggle for me. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2002 Château Cos d'EstournelSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/3/2018 - BradA wrote: 90 pointsLots of cool menthol greated my nose and tongue. Twisted with cedar and some graphite and the vestiges of fruit from a diluted vintage. This is not a wine that will benefit from further cellaring and would be a bottle to drink near term. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 J. Vidal-Fleury CairanneRed Rhone Blend more |
8/3/2023 - BradA Likes this wine: 90 pointsSpicy with a kick. Been buying these at total wine a few years. Robust, great with game, lamb or frankly most any meal. Meant for near term enjoyment while your premier bottles age. Drink now to 2025. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2017 Luigi Baudana Barolo CerrettaNebbiolo more |
7/22/2023 - BradA Likes this wine: 92 pointsIf wishes were fishes, this might be my house wine…. So nice with food; enough acid to cut thru richer meals, fruit to freshen pasta and a unique gritty finish. I hope I can be patient and let these cellwr a while. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 Château Léoville PoyferréSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/1/2019 - BradA Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis is a seriously interesting wine. Really suave, full bodied and rich. The nose and mid palate scream Cali in he first 30 minutes. Is this Dominus or Screaming Eagle? No, it calms down a notch and shows more finesse after the first hour. While really easy to drink now, park them and enjoy in ten. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2009 Château Léoville BartonSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/13/2018 - BradA Likes this wine: 94 pointsAs good as advertised. Solid with an inky purple color that exudes depth. I decanted an hour and this was really a good start. Over the next two hours 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2010 Château Léoville PoyferréSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/24/2024 - BradA Likes this wine: 95 pointsWow! What a wine. Oh my, a beautiful nose and a full palate of boysenberry. A dark core that envelops a youthful wine that will be a legend over the next 20 years. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
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