| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/31/2010 - dfresh wrote: 87 pointsThin and unremarkable nothing like the 2007. Surprising because I have come to admire the quality of Biale. I guess everyone deserves a second chance. |
| Red |
2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black ChickenOak Knoll District more |
4/20/2013 - dfresh Likes this wine: 87 pointsBlueberries galore. Very inviting initial flavor profile of plush blueberries and a burst of them. Unfortunately, this wine has some downfalls. You catch alcohol on the bouquet and get an imbalance (probably caused by alcohol) on the mid-pallate and finish. So close to perfection but I believe the alcohol pushes this wine out of balance. |
| Red |
2008 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/31/2010 - dfresh wrote: 87 pointsThin and unremarkable on nose and pallet---nothing like the 2007. Surprising because I have come to admire the quality of Biale. I guess everyone deserves a second chance. |
| Red |
2010 T-Vine Cellars Zinfandel Napa Valleymore |
5/19/2013 - dfresh wrote: 87 pointsSome off-putting notes of stewed tomatoes and prunes on nose. The pallet has a lot of pepper, jam and some hoisin sauce. Not a particularly pleasant wine alone but with a terriyaki steak, it redeemed itself partially. |
| Red |
2005 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveColumbia Valley more |
9/28/2013 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsOak dominates entire experience. Fruit never shows up. Finish is a cliff dive. Bottle is not bad but questioning consistency of this bottling? Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2007 Eberle Cabernet Sauvignon ReservePaso Robles more |
2/13/2015 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsWant to make it work but it goes all gooey and oaky and hot. So disappointed. After 2 hours and chilling it down it became drinkable. Sor surprised as I figured any oak treatment would mellow out after 8 years. |
| Red |
2010 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
4/5/2013 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsSlight off-putting taste on finisih |
| Red |
2008 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveColumbia Valley more |
7/20/2013 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsLimited nose. Nice crushed blueberries on pallet. The mid-pallet is dominated by a heat and or gasoline like flavor with some hoison sauce. Too much alcohol seems to be the dominant aspect of this wine closely followed by zero structure. The off-putting finish lasts forever, not something to wish for. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2005 Bodega Renacer Malbec Punto Final ReservaMendoza more |
5/22/2011 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsUnderlying burnt Tupperware and raisins throughout bouquet and mid-pallette. The initial pallette gives you some hope as it shows some smoke (the good kind) and toasted vanilla. But not enough hope. |
| Red |
2010 Sineann Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
6/1/2013 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsThin mouthfeel. No structure. No elegance. Menthol and green notes. |
| Red |
2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel R.W. Moore VineyardCoombsville more |
5/12/2013 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsRarely disappointed by a Biale Zin. This was hot on the nose and any expectancy of fruit notes was muted by the heat, I assume caused by alcohol. Some astringency too. Left with a biting finish.... |
| Red |
2010 Château du RetoutHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/17/2015 - dfresh wrote: 86 pointsFruity inviting bouquet. Well balanced with creme de cassis graphite and licorice notes, mellow tannins and modest alcohol. Short but pleasant finish. |
| Red |
2007 Elyse Zinfandel Korte RanchNapa Valley more |
3/8/2013 - dfresh wrote: 85 pointsI am really let down by other CT scores. I should have listened to James Laube, he gave this an 83. Hot, flabby and no fruit. That's the tri feta of bad juice. |
| White |
2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé BlancOakville Sauvignon Blanc more |
8/14/2016 - dfresh wrote: 85 pointsVery little memorable or redeeming value. |
| Red |
NV Locations E-1Spain Red Blend more |
10/20/2014 - dfresh wrote: 84 pointsNose is best aspect of wine. Bramble and tobacco. Wine falls apart on pallet. No structure, flabby and notes of burnt tar and stewed prunes. |
| Red |
2008 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
11/29/2015 - dfresh wrote: flawedCorked |
| Red |
2010 Denner The Dirt WorshipperCentral Coast Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
10/12/2013 - dfresh wrote: NRLimited bouquet, mouthfeel and finish. Expected so much more and based on experience this wine is simply in a closed down phase. |
| Red |
2012 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
11/20/2016 - dfresh wrote: NRCompletely shut down. Hints of promise for the future, but I'd be surprised if it shows itself in the next 2-3 years. |
| Red |
2008 Tusk Estates Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/22/2016 - dfresh wrote: NRWine needs several hours minimum to open up. I didn't respect it. Popped and poured. Found it to be closed down. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
4/6/2014 - dfresh wrote: NRConsistent with prior tasting. Far from a fruit bomb. Reserved. Minerals. Structured. Somewhat sturdy: opposite to fruit forward and jammy. |
| Red |
2008 Westbound Wines Syrah FlirtationPaso Robles more |
12/31/2011 - dfresh wrote: flawedCorked |
| Red |
2004 Chamisal Vineyards Pinot Noir CalifaEdna Valley more |
12/14/2013 - dfresh wrote: flawedCorked |
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