| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Alamos MalbecMendoza more |
1/16/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 80 pointsThis Malbec was a bit fruity on the nose. The taste reflected the fruit but also noted the alcohol which shows on the legs in the glass. It paired ok with Irish Gold cheese. Not bad for the price. Gets better with air after an hour or so. |
| Red |
2008 Trapiche Cabernet SauvignonMendoza more |
7/9/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsThis needs to be decanted. After decanting, nose is full of cherry/plum. Bit of heat still. Taste: with decanting, the initial astringency is gone and wine is now more fully developed and balanced. Great QPR at $7 per bottle. |
| Red |
2015 Hin Areni Areni ReserveVayots Dzor more |
9/25/2018 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsA very drinkable and well made wine. Purchased at the winery in April 2018 in Armenia. Tasted the reserve at the winery. Just drank the bottle I purchased. It is both dry with some fruit and a little tannin on the back of the throat. The fruit component of Areni is somewhat similar to Plavac Mali which I've had in Croatia. Plavac Mali is a cross of Zinfandel and another grape. Areni is a local grape that has been in production for centuries. Areni is a delightful and delicious varietal. |
| Red |
2009 Mollydooker Shiraz The BoxerSouth Australia more |
10/18/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 82 pointsNot a fan of this fruit bomb. My first fruit bomb. The 16% alcohol hit me like a moving freight train. This is like a sweet grape jelly that should be spread over toast or waffle. It even is similar to Port but without the Port thickness. Drinkable but barely so. |
| Red |
2008 Oxford Landing Grenache Shiraz MourvèdreSouth Australia Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
6/23/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 86 pointsThis GSM blend from South Australia is a blend (obviously) of: Grenache, Shiraz/Syrah and Mourvedre. Nose: Very fruity with plum qualities. Taste: Very fruity with no huge bite of alcohol/tannins. Very drinkable. Very new world. Great QPR. |
| White |
2006 Mouton Cadet BlancBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/1/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsFor the price, this is a very drinkable white Bordeaux blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The SB predominates. It is crisp/citrusy and still good even after drinking window has technically passed. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
4/25/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 86 pointsLight and refreshing. Some acid. Nothing special. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
8/5/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsNothing special with this Pinot. It is very light with a bit of fruit on the nose and palate. But nothing that grabs you. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
9/1/2011 - BlackIce wrote: flawedCorked. Horrible smell upon opening. Oh well... Down the drain. Glug glug glug... |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
9/8/2011 - BlackIce wrote: flawedUndrinkable. Extremely sour and pungent of vinegar. Down the drain it goes... |
| Red |
2009 Val de Salis Marselan Vin de Pays d'Ocmore |
7/6/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsI opened this bottle and drank over a 4 day period. Longer than my usual drinking period. Also, my first taste of Marselan (cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache). Nose: Raspberry or Tart cherry. Taste: Nice fruit (also raspberryish) that was not too hot and mellowed over a few days. It was very drinkable over the 4 day period. Great QPR given I paid $7 for the bottle. |
| White |
2010 Domaine de Mauvan Côtes de Provence BlancVermentino more |
9/30/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsGood but nothing spectacular. This white blend is actually 100% Vermentino aka Rolle. It is light and crisp citrus. Very similar to a Sauvignon Blanc. |
| White |
2009 Domaine de Pouy Côtes de GascogneWhite Blend more |
7/1/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsVery delightful white blend. Similar to a Sauvignon Blanc with nice floral/citrus nose and nicely acidic/citrusy taste. Can't beat the $7 price! |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2004 Dobogo Tokaji MylittaFurmint Blend, Furmint more |
9/30/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 86 pointsLast bottle of this 2004 Tokaji. Another great bottle that reflects a sweetness offset by a citrus note that ensures this is not sickly sweet. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2004 Dobogo Tokaji MylittaFurmint Blend, Furmint more |
7/8/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsI really like this dessert wine that is sweet but not overly sweet and which finishes with a bit of a citrus bite. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2004 Dobogo Tokaji MylittaFurmint Blend, Furmint more |
6/10/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsServed a chilled bottle at work and all who tasted enjoyed this wine. Alcohol is only 12%. It is sweet but not cloying or sickening and it has a bit of a citrus bite that really complements the sweetness. A very nice dessert wine. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2004 Dobogo Tokaji MylittaFurmint Blend, Furmint more |
6/2/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 86 pointsDrank at room temperature. Nose: sweet with some citrus notes. Taste: Sweet like mead/honey but with a nice citrus finish that balanced it out nicely. I like it. |
| Red |
2007 Casa Vinicola Botter Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tor Del Colle Riservamore |
4/8/2012 - BlackIce wrote: 89 pointsWish I had not gifted 2 bottles in hindsight. This is very delicious. Lots of fruit but not jammy at all. A bit of smoke as well. Wonderful. |
| Red |
2009 Femar Vini Aglianico Epicuro Beneventano IGTmore |
10/27/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 78 pointsMy comments in line with everyone else. Nothing special. Some fruit and some funkiness in the aftertaste. Absolutely nothing special. Was given this as a gift. Would not seek out on my own at all. |
| White |
2008 Cantarutti Friuli Grave Friulanomore |
6/23/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsGreat QPR on this Italian bottle of Friulano, a clone of Sauvignon Blanc. Color: light gold/pale yellow. Nose: Green Apple/Pear. Taste: Dry/crisp with a slight bit of sweetness. Very drinkable. |
| Red |
2009 Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola Siciliamore |
7/1/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsThis is my first tasting of Nero d'Avola from the Sicilian region of Italy. This was shared at work with colleagues and all greatly enjoyed this grape/bottle. It is somewhat similar to Syrah but is a bit more peppery with a plum taste. The finish is quite long and has notes of tobacco (?) that lingers on the tongue. For $7/bottle, cannot beat the QPR. |
| Red |
2008 Casale Pozzuolo Montecucco Rosso Rosso della PorticciaSangiovese more |
9/6/2013 - BlackIce wrote: 85 pointsWas good but had notes (ever so slight) of being possibly slightly cooked. this was delivered via order on wine.woot during hot weather in Seattle. |
| Red |
2007 Tolaini Valdisanti Tenuta San Giovanni Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
1/23/2015 - BlackIce wrote: flawedCorked. both of my bottles were corked. sad not to experience the supposed deliciousness... |
| Red |
2003 Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldescomore |
6/12/2014 - BlackIce wrote: 81 pointsNot sure if getting too old or slightly cooked? Seemed prune like and not drinkable on opening. Only drinkable on Day 2 and Day 3. |
| Red |
2003 Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldescomore |
6/12/2014 - BlackIce wrote: 84 pointsBottle 2 was better than bottle 1. I opened it but did not drink it until 1 day later after first experience. this was ok but still plum/prune like. Alcohol is 15% so this will not age well since not a Port. Drink up or dump soon.... |
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