| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Writer's Block SyrahLake County more |
1/3/2011 - mbfoster1983 wrote: 94 pointsRich and lush. Dark fruit flavors, a little spice, very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2010 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
1/21/2019 - kenlotterman wrote: 93 pointsSimply amazing. Dark dark stewed prune with cedar and black pepper |
| White |
2011 Writer's Block Chardonnay Old Vine Single EstateHunter Valley more |
11/6/2012 - gb1406 wrote: 92 pointsDrinking very well. Young, vibrant, fruity, a little oak....well balanced. |
| White |
2011 Writer's Block Chardonnay Old Vine Single EstateHunter Valley more |
5/27/2012 - gb1406 wrote: 92 pointsVery early days for this wine. Very pale straw colour, lots of fresh melon fruits on the nose. Lots of acid, very tight - can't wait for this to develop over the next several years. |
| White |
2015 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
7/20/2017 - Stevenwsims Likes this wine: 92 pointsExcellent old world white from NoCal |
| Red |
2013 Writer's Block SyrahLake County more |
7/20/2017 - Stevenwsims Likes this wine: 92 pointsSimple great tasting Syrah |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block Pinot NoirMendocino County more |
9/26/2009 - elevation02 wrote: 92 pointsBye bye WB pinot noir, you were exceptional! |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block Pinot NoirMendocino County more |
3/12/2009 - elevation02 wrote: 92 pointsJust got home from Boston where in addition to seeing a Celtics game, a Boston College Game and visiting a great high school, I found some GREAT wine. One of which was a lovely Pinot from California called "Writer's Block". This was a nice, light colour (old brick) and smelled of cotton candy or, perhaps, those candied fruit Laura Secord always sells. I also got a lot of sugar and spice on the nose. On the palate we had jammy fruit flavors (definite raspberries) and lots of leather. The tannins were so soft that I had to stop from gulping it...not would that not have been a wine faux pas! Nice finish on this wine which opened up considerably as the night progressed. |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block SyrahLake County more |
3/14/2011 - mbfoster1983 wrote: 92 pointsGreat bottle of wine for the money. Very rich fruit flavors, lots of depth. Drinks like a much more expensive bottle. One of my favorites |
| Red |
2009 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
6/1/2015 - woody57 Likes this wine: 92 pointsdifficult to pin now the nose but there was some sweet grass and wheat along with the fruit; the palate included herbs and pepper with a hint of beef broth; the finish was medium in duration and the fruit came through more dominantly there; we loved this wine; a pleasant surprise to find in the back of the cellar; hard to tell if it would do well with more storing but we enjoyed it now |
| Red |
2015 Writer's Block Cabernet SauvignonLake County more |
9/12/2020 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 91 pointsMedium ruby color with slow legs. Nose of cassis, blackberry and light oak. Plum and black tea on the palate. Long leathery finish. Excellent QPR. |
| White |
2011 Writer's Block Sémillon Old Vine Single EstateHunter Valley more |
6/2/2012 - gb1406 wrote: 91 pointsThere was nothing to this wine when the bottle first first opened straight out of the fridge - BUT once it had warmed a little it was exquisite! Typical young Hunter Sem aromas - grassy, some citrus and melon. Same to taste, sharp, lots of acid. This is great to drink now and will be a cracka in 4-5 years. |
| Red |
2010 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
8/1/2014 - DStone Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis was a surprise wine. We had 16 bottles of wine, 8 different varietals to include a Grenache-based Chateauneuf-du-Pape and this Amerian Malbec was the choice as the best wine of the night! Very smooth and deep. Definitely buy a case of this wine. |
| Red |
2005 Writer's Block Pinot NoirMendocino County more |
1/9/2008 - nytiger wrote: 91 pointsvery fragrant, spicy, fine flavors and finish |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
3/29/2009 - ethralls wrote: 91 pointssimply delicious! Nice oak, fruit and vanilla on the nose. Taste of blackberry jam, nice mouthfeel with spice and whip cream finish... |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
7/31/2010 - CarlCP Likes this wine: 90 pointsGreat just sipping. Love this wine. |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
6/7/2011 - CarlCP wrote: 90 pointsIt's been a long time since we opened a bottle of Writer's Block and we loved it as much as every. It's a wonderful bold jammy Malbec. The nose is fruity with oak and the taste really can't be beat just sipping or with food. |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block Petite SirahLake County more |
9/5/2009 - mmurry wrote: 90 pointsSyrah (Tivoli Wine): The nose had cherry, floral notes, orange peel, and vanilla. The palate was soft, with cherry, blackberry, spice, coffee and a toasty oak finish. |
| Red |
2008 Writer's Block Pinot NoirMendocino County more |
1/18/2011 - stevemuncy wrote: 90 pointsVery nice light Pinot. Nice nose and finish. I recommend |
| White |
2011 Writer's Block Sémillon Old Vine Single EstateHunter Valley more |
8/10/2019 - sjw_11 wrote: 90 pointsVery hard to rate right now. Despite being 8 years old this is almost unbearably youthful. Still very pale and flecked with green. Sure there is a touch of citrus and toast on the nose, but the palate still has lashings of searing acidity. Quite sharp and angular. I suspect this will outlive us all. If it comes together this will be a legend. |
| White |
2016 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
4/20/2018 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 pointsWriter's Block Wines: Light gold color. Bright aromas of apricot, nectarine, lime, a brighter aromatic approach than I usually get from this grape, but also some nougat, honeyed tea, chalk dust elements. Rich texture on the palate, this is a creamy but zesty and crisp wine. Apricots, green apples and pears, nectarine, topped in raw almond, honey, chalk dust and white tea. Delicious but also complex and a steal at this price. The freshness of this wine is crazy when compared with so many honeyed, oily California Roussannes (many of which I love), but this is a very crisp example. Sourced exclusively from Las Lomas vineyard, which sits in sandy soils at 1,500+ feet elevation. The wine is aged nine months in oak, 20% new. |
| Red |
2011 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
12/29/2013 - timfrank wrote: 90 pointsSmooth. Fair nose |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block SyrahLake County more |
1/16/2009 - Skully wrote: 90 pointsIncredible bottle of wine for the money.. Very dark fruit up front with a nice lingering spicey/peppery finish. |
| White |
2009 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
8/3/2014 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 pointswell balanced and drinking well right now. White Rhone varietals can be special. This one is |
| White |
2009 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
6/28/2021 - whudock Likes this wine: 90 pointsa bit beyond its peak, but after opening up still shined brightly. |
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