| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Navarro Correas Cabernet Sauvignon Colección PrivadaMendoza more |
4/18/2009 - iByron wrote: 85 pointsDrank at a churrascaria with the requisite lots of meat. Classic Cab profile. Paid resto price, but worth it. Great QPR at store price. |
| Red |
2005 Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena) AmancayaMendoza Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/20/2009 - iByron wrote: 88 pointsColor (5/5) is a dark maroonish purple that coats the glass. Color comes within 1-2 mm of the edge with an opaque eye. A drinking pour is opaque. The nose (12/15) is a room-filling cloud of cassis-leather and vanilla-cream-berry-dessert. The entry is soft but leads immediately into fine tannins that last through the finish. A mid-palate of cassis berry and 60% cacao chocolate, and leather. A long, dark-fruity finish of mocha-berry rounds things out with a hint of bitter coffee at the very end. This softens -- but does not weaken -- with air (14/20). Very well-made and may develop a bit with up to five years laying down (7/10), but it's very good now and a fine accompaniment to a simple meat dish. |
| Red |
2005 Bodega Norton Privada MendozaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
11/20/2008 - iByron wrote: 86 pointsColor (5/5): Glass-clinging ruby purple with some magenta highlights if you can believe that. Nose (12/15) of plums and purple berries and asparagus. Very nice and an unusual diversion from northern hemisphere Bordeaux blends (it's Malbec based after all). Palate/Finish (14/20): Chewy meaty mouthfeel that's also smooth and glassy. Almost a syrupy sensation but not thick or syrupy sweet; more like fruit in cream. If Cahors is a clay pot then this is a glass jar. Some ruggedness, but no roughness. Potential/Quality (6/10): Very good wine, if you're not used to Argentine Malbec this "Bordeaux Blend" will be a really different experience. Made to drink now and tastes very well-integrated so it's hard to imagine much development, but that may be my inexperience with Argentine Malbec talking. Pair this with lamb. |
| Red |
2011 Tierra de Antes MalbecMendoza more |
8/13/2013 - iByron wrote: 71 pointsClear dark purple. Nondescript but pungent "cheap wine" and alcohol nose, matched on the palate. No tannins and low, out-of-joint acidity. All in all, not a pleasant drink, not even for this price point. |
| Red |
2005 Doña Paula Tannat Malbec Salix VineyardLujan de Cuyo Red Blend more |
6/2/2016 - iByron Likes this wine: 88 pointsDark garnet red in the glass. Decidedly fruit-forward nose of dark plum. Medium tannins from entry through the medium long finish. Medium full mouthfeel and medium acidity. Palate of black plum, vanilla, blackberry, and cocoa. Good place for barbecue now. |
| Red |
2005 Achával-Ferrer QuimeraLujan de Cuyo Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/6/2017 - iByron Likes this wine: 88 pointsDark purple in the glass with a black core. Blackberry, cocoa, and cassis on the nose and palate. Full body. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Probably on the downward trend, but still a satisfying drink. |
| Red |
2005 Bodega Septima Gran ReservaAgrelo Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
1/2/2011 - iByron wrote: 89 pointsSimply a gorgeous wine now. Near black in the glass, the nose still gives the cassis-chocolate vs plum-pepper-oak sensation. Lush mouthfeel, velvet tannins, and complex palate of creamy dark berries, mocha, and plum (again with Tannat contributing that long, black coffee finish). Nearly two years from previous tasting it's hard to discern any real development though it seems to have integrated a bit and opens up nearly immediately. Can generally be had for less than $20 so the QPR on this is through the roof. Great on its own and absolutely sings with a rich beef stew or pot roast. |
| Red |
2005 Bodega Septima Gran ReservaAgrelo Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
2/22/2009 - iByron wrote: 89 pointsColor (5/5): Dark purple. Consumed at a restaurant, so could not fully discern color. Nose (12/15): Cassis-chocolate nose burnished with plummy peppery silky sweet oak. Actually smells "juicy." Palate/Finish (15/20): Needs a minute to open up. Once it does, dark cassis, plum and coffee with a mid-palate of creamy blackberry and a longish dark coffee finish courtesy of the Tannat. Quality/Potential (7/10): The wine is designed to drink now and it does so very well. Should continue to drink well over the next 5-7 years, perhaps with some development as well. |
| Red |
2006 Bodega Septima Gran ReservaAgrelo Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
4/20/2013 - iByron Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark red purple in a tasting pour; near black in the full glass. Nose is full with forward dark fruit and a bit of subtle meatiness. Fruit-forward palate with subtle oak. Dark fruit jam with charcoal and tar on the finish. Tannins are soft but assert themselves a wee bit on the finish. Te darkness compensates for the forward fruit. Acidity is still where it needs to be and keeps it from being flabby. A very nice new world offering with an incredible QPR. DRink now. |
| Red |
2006 Bodega Septima Gran ReservaAgrelo Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
5/4/2011 - iByron Likes this wine: 89 pointsFirst tasting of the 2006 vintage of Bodega Septima's flagship blend, and it does not disappoint! The color is a deep purple, again near black in the glass as a full pour. (5/5) Nose is light on opening, but gives black fruit and mocha jam with some air (11/15). The palate is mouth-filling, smooth mocha with hints of blackberry and plum. Velvety tannins and coffee with 2% milk on the finish (16/20). As always it's a drink now wine, but what a wine it is (7/10), and it could certainly hang on through 2012. Still less than $20, meaning the QPR is very high. Drink while waiting for your Achával-Ferrer Quimera. |
| Red |
2006 Westend Estate Wines Durif 96 PointsRiverina more |
6/20/2008 - iByron wrote: NRNot bad after a few days, but not better either. Rating stands. |
| Red |
2006 Westend Estate Wines Durif 96 PointsRiverina more |
6/14/2008 - iByron wrote: 78 pointsColor (3/5): Dark but clear amethyst that lightly coats the glass. By clear I mean Sangiovese clear. Can see right through the disc unobstructed. Nose (8/15): Alcohol at first. Surprisingly light nose of dark berries. Did not improve after decanting or a second day. Score is generous. Palate (12/20): Not much there upon opening. Didn't develop much after 30 minutes in the glass. On the second day I get black raspberry jam in a wooden mug. Tannins much more pronounced but not the mouth cleaners you'd expect. Lighter finish than I'd expect from the varietal, but what's there is a tart tannic black raspberry (not blackberry..black raspberry) and surprisingly lengthy. Potential (5/10): Really didn't get any sense that this would develop into much on the first day. I put this away for the night and popped a Pennsylvania Petite Sirah instead. Second day I'm feeling more benevolent. It could integrate a bit better though not much growth. |
| Red |
2006 Carinya Ridge DurifRiverina more |
6/19/2014 - iByron Likes this wine: 87 pointsWhen Petite Sirah gets the Aussie treatment! Dark purple; near black in a drinking pour. Blueberries and ash on the nose; echoed with undertones of vanilla on the full-bodied palate. Medium fine tannins; smooth acidity; medium short, dark-ish finish. A good entry point for Petit Sirah novices. Drink by 2016. |
| White |
2006 Poole's Rock Sémillon Cockfighter's GhostHunter Valley more |
9/13/2013 - iByron Likes this wine: 86 pointsStar bri...er...Clear gold in the glass showing slight signs of its age. Full nose of peppery citrus and mineral. Full mouthfeel with medium acidity. Rocky pink grapefruit rules the palate with slight cedar graphite on the short finish. Did not have this on release, but seven years from vintage it's quite interesting. Will be a good match with lemon-pepper chicken. Drink by 2016. |
| Red |
2001 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 KalimnaSouth Australia more |
2/25/2009 - iByron wrote: 85 pointsColor (5/5): Dark purple with color to the edge. Nose (12/15): Aged leather and dark purple fruit. Palate/Finish (12/20): Juicy stewed plum in a shoe. After time there is a sweet vanilla blackberry mid-palate, but something tart and iron-y is in the mix that, while not unpleasant, is not exactly endearing. The tannins are firm but forgiving. Quality/Potential (6/10): Well made and characteristic if a bit harsh. Should keep a good 5-7 years. Solid effort. |
| White |
2011 Yalumba Viognier Eden Valleymore |
10/5/2014 - iByron Likes this wine: 87 pointsDeep gold with greenish highlights. Nose and palate of dried flowers and lychee with a white pepper finish. Medium full mouthfeel with surprisingly mouthwatering acidity. A very nice and uncommon representation of the varietal. |
| Red |
2005 Bleasdale Shiraz BremerviewLanghorne Creek more |
8/11/2014 - iByron Likes this wine: 86 pointsDeep glass staining ruby garnet color. Bosomy nose of blackberries and leather. Typical rich Aussie mouthfeel; blackberries and black rubber on the palate with a hint of cocoa and soft tannins on the medium long finish. Solid. |
| Red |
2004 Zonte's Footstep Shiraz/ViognierLanghorne Creek Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
8/19/2007 - iByron wrote: 88 pointsThe wine is an Autralian blend of 93% Shiraz and 7% Viognier. Color (5/5): Beautiful dark purple-magenta; opaque in the center of the glass. Nose (13/15): Typical Shiraz leather and dark fruit with some floral overtones. Imagine rubbing flowers on a saddle in the heat of the day. Palate (15/20): Plum and berry stew served in a leather bowl. A little hot right out of the bottle, but smooths out fairly quickly. My second glass had been decanted for about 45 minutes and went down easily. Wines like this define "mouthfeel" as you can hear your mother saying, "Chew your food," except this time the food is wine. The Viognier "kick" (endive and edible flowers...I can't think of anything else to call it) comes through in the finish. The finish is very long. It's like Shiraz-Shiraz-What was that?-Shiraz-Viognieeeeer. Potential (5/10): It smooths out really quickly with decanting and seems to be made to be consumed now. It's sealed with a screw cap that went "pop" when I opened it, so it may benefit somewhat from a few years' cellaring. |
| Red |
2004 Zonte's Footstep Shiraz/ViognierLanghorne Creek Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
8/21/2007 - iByron wrote: NRFinished the bottle today. After three days and an hour of decanting, this was a very tasty wine. Mouthfilling and very bold. Great accompaniment to my flat iron steak salad with apples, pecans, and dried cranberries. The 88 score holds. Will definitely buy again. |
| Red - Sparkling |
NV Bleasdale Shiraz The Red BruteLanghorne Creek more |
8/4/2010 - iByron wrote: 83 pointsDeep color, full dark berry nose, and rich body rule here. A bit short on structure and lighter on the mousse than I prefer, but still a good classic Aussie sparkling Shiraz. Great value for the money, though more for the crowd than the connoisseur (see Ulithorne's offering for that). Gut rating. |
| Red - Sparkling |
NV Bleasdale Shiraz The Red BruteLanghorne Creek more |
12/1/2011 - iByron wrote: 85 pointsFriends of Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra Wine Tasting (Philadelphia, PA): Deep color, full dark berry nose, and rich body rule here. Lightly structured with a quick dissipating mousse, but classic Aussie Shiraz flavor profile of big dark red and black berries. Great QPR at $16, and a real crowd favorite with entreé and dessert. |
| Red |
2004 Shingleback Shiraz D Block ReserveMcLaren Vale more |
3/20/2014 - iByron Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark, glass-clinging maroon purple in the glass: a drinking pour is near black, but transparent. Dark fruit cobbler and rubber balloon on the nose. Echoed on the palate with the balloon morphing into a tire. Negligible but present tannins; medium Vale acidity. A classic MacLaren Vale Aussie Shiraz. Drink now or through 2017. |
| Red |
2004 Shingleback Shiraz D Block ReserveMcLaren Vale more |
6/14/2012 - iByron wrote: 89 pointsDark purple-black in the glass. Blackberry cream and rubber balloon on the nose and on the palate. Typical Aussie mouthfeel: full and rich, with negligible tannins. Almost syrupy but in that good McLaren Vale way. It's an exquisite drink now, and could see a couple more years. |
| Red |
2011 Coriole Sangiovese ShirazMcLaren Vale Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/3/2015 - iByron Likes this wine: 86 pointsClear red purple in the glass. Very minor color cling. Black cherry and warm leatherette on the nose. Bitter cherry and black rubber on the palate. Smooth, medium-tannin mouthfeel. Medium acidity. Definitely an Aussie, but with food in mind. Solid. |
| Red - Sparkling |
NV d'Arenberg Chambourcin The Peppermint PaddockMcLaren Vale more |
4/15/2017 - iByron Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark purple with magenta mousse. Dusty blackberries on the nose. Bright acidity and fine bubbles on the tongue. Almost Lambrusco-like in texture. Blackberries and something tarry on the palate with fine tannins. |
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