| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 La Bastide Saint-Dominique Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/15/2013 - Dollar Spot Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for an hour. Still quite a bit of life left in this one. Very fresh fruit forward wine. Nice spice notes on the nose and palate. Great value, I'll save my last bottles and revisit in a couple years. |
| Red |
2007 Famille Brunier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine La RoquèteRed Rhone Blend more |
3/23/2013 - Dollar Spot wrote: 92 pointsLast bottle. Dynamite. Gained weight and complexity since the previous bottle. This stuff is hitting it's stride right now but has the stamina to hold for many years in the cellar. |
| Red |
2009 Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/14/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 92 pointsInteresting wine. First glass was a PnP, bright fresh red fruit with a strong tannic finish. After an hour decant, started to evolve into a darker, earthier wine with a little funkier fruit. The tannic edge seemed alleviated when served with a sharp cheese. However, needs some cellar time to integrate the overwhelming tannic finish. Grenache dominated wine. Ironically, grenache is what introduced me to Rhone wines, but, I prefer a more syrah heavy blend. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine La Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée RomaineRed Rhone Blend more |
11/10/2011 - Dollar Spot wrote: 88 pointsTook a little bit to open. Some bottle variation, as the last bottle was a pop and pour deliciousness. Still a great QPR. Have few left, I'll probably drink them soon. |
| Red |
2010 Saint Cosme Côtes du RhôneSyrah more |
9/17/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 86 pointsI've been drinking St Cosme CDR for a while and this is probably my least favorite vintage (winemaker said it was his best). Not even close to the 09 or 07. The astringent finish is what ruins it for me. I'm hoping, with time, the finish will smooth out a bit. At $12, not terrible but there are definitely better deals out there. This will be my guest wine for those with undiscerning palates. |
| Red |
2010 Saint Cosme Côtes du RhôneSyrah more |
12/5/2012 - Dollar Spot Does not like this wine: NRFinally found a good use for this wine...Made a stew. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2010 Château Pesquié Ventoux TerrassesRed Rhone Blend more |
9/2/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 89 pointsGood value. Nothing special. I have a few more bottles I'll drink sporadically to see if there's any change. My feelings are consistent with others; What was Parker smoking? |
| Red |
2010 Château Pesquié Ventoux TerrassesRed Rhone Blend more |
10/25/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 90 pointsGotta bump this a point from last bottle. Really good, delicious red fruit up front with nice acidity and clean finish. A little thin overall but very nice bottle of wine. I hope the next couple keep getting better. 90+ |
| Red |
2008 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Albamore |
8/15/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 89 pointsNot bad. Acidic and tight upon opening but smoothed out the next day. Overall, decent wine. |
| Red |
2007 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGTCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
12/18/2011 - Dollar Spot wrote: 84 pointsYou get what you pay for. Flat, simple,some fruit but something off, hint of pencil eraser. |
| Red |
2008 The Seventy Five Wine Company The SumCalifornia Red Blend more |
4/6/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 89 pointsNot as good as the '07, but still a great QPR. Silky texture and earthy,dusty flavors. I'll pick up a couple more to see how it develops over the next year or two. |
| Red |
2007 The Seventy Five Wine Company The SumCalifornia Red Blend more |
9/5/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 91 pointsOutstanding wine. Surprised how good it is everytime I have it. One bottle left, Ill be sad when it's gone.Probably best $20 btl I've ever had! |
| Red |
2010 Denner The Dirt WorshipperCentral Coast Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
12/16/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 94 pointsTexture. This had one of the silkiest, smoothest textures I've ever experienced. Great wine. |
| Red |
2010 Denner The Dirt WorshipperCentral Coast Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
2/10/2013 - Dollar Spot wrote: 94 pointsTexture! Incredible mouthfeel, delicious fruit balanced acidity, but the texture and velvety mouthfeel is the standout feature of this beauty. Another winner from Denner. |
| Red |
2010 Booker Vineyard Syrah FracturePaso Robles more |
12/19/2012 - Dollar Spot Likes this wine: 95 pointsDeep, dark wine. Incredible earthy favors of coffee, grilled meats and blue/black fruit. Spectacular wine. 95+ |
| Red |
2010 Denner The Ditch DiggerPaso Robles Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
12/5/2012 - Dollar Spot Likes this wine: 92 pointsReally nice, medium body with the grenache shining through. Fresh red fruit with the syrah adding some density and depth. Seems to always take a backseat to the Dirt Worshipper. If the Digger is this good, can't wait try DW. |
| Red |
2011 Booker Vineyard Grenache The RipperPaso Robles more |
6/28/2013 - Dollar Spot Likes this wine: 95 pointsPnP. Really great wine. Maybe one of the best Grenaches i've ever tasted.Bright fruit, firm(almost gritty) texture, and long finish with silky tannins. Will age nicely but ready to drink today. Booker nails it again! |
| Red |
2008 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/1/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 92 pointsDrank during Hurricane Sandy. Delicious. Maybe a bit young but loved the balance and lush velvety mouth feel. Typical Caymus quality. |
| Red |
2008 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
9/25/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 92 pointsPnP, awesome nose, vegetal, beety and really interesting. Delicious right out of the bottle. I'll pick up a few more to put in the cellar and see how it ages. 92+ |
| Red |
2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry ReserveNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/7/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: NRThe last bottle. I'm sad to see this one go. Solid every time. Like saying goodbye to an old friend. |
| Red |
2008 Shafer RelentlessNapa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
8/19/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 96 pointsMy WOTY so far. It's everything I love about syrah. Big wine with ripe fruit silky texture that coats the mouth and very long finish. I can't imagine it getting better but definitely has the backbone and tannins to cellar for a while. |
| Red |
2009 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/16/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 90 pointsGood cab, could use some cellar time. Full body, dark fruit med/long finish. 90+ |
| Red |
2007 Groth Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
4/23/2011 - Dollar Spot wrote: 91 pointsLove this wine! Big juicy wine( but not jammy). Tons of fruit, long finish. Glad I still have a few left. |
| Red |
2010 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon WightSt. Helena more |
11/27/2014 - Dollar Spot Likes this wine: 97 pointsOne of, if not the best bottle of Cab I've ever tasted. Glad I have more to see the evolution over time. 97+ |
| Red |
2007 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
8/2/2012 - Dollar Spot wrote: 90 pointsA little disappointing. Lacks identity. Not really complex and not the fruit bomb I expected.Short finish. Still enjoyable but for the money I'd find something else. |
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