| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2009 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-LieuChenin Blanc more |
2/17/2024 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 98 pointsNear perfection in a slightly aged white wine. Explodes in the mouth with lime and lime blossom. Then it grabs on with chalky grip, shows a lovely spice melange and fans out into an underripe tropical orchard finish. The finish goes on and on. Such good juice. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2000 Árvay János Tokaji Aszú 6 PuttonyosFurmint Blend, Furmint more |
10/14/2010 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 96 pointsWineBerserkers Burgundy OL (Lupa Trattoria, San Francisco, CA): Wow. Intoxicating nose of honey, caramel and baking spices. Wonderfully botrytised palate, complex and layered with white flowers and spice. Nice balancing acidity. Phenomenal. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1996 Château Doisy-DaëneBarsac Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/7/2009 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 pointsGolden color. Honey on the nose. Slight metallic edge to the palate at first, but it went away with a little air. Medium body, great balance of sweetness and acidity. Some beautiful floral notes on the palate to complement the honey. This is in a sweet spot and reminds why I love aged Sauternes. |
| Red |
1998 Jean-Michel Gerin Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes PlacesSyrah more |
3/26/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 pointsBlind Tasting 1998 Rhone Syrahs (and Aussie ringers) (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): Lovely nose of spice, raspberries and roast meat. Light to medium bodied with low to medium acidity. Palate is just wow. Complex, mature and savory. Iron, earth, black tea and tart raspberry. Long, savory, earthy finish. By far the best wine of the flight to me, nothing else came close. (my 1st, group's 2nd) |
| Red |
1992 Faiveley Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la MaréchalePinot Noir more |
2/18/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 pointsEpic Evening (Home): Slow-oxed for 8 hours and decanted for sediment immediately prior to service. Gorgeous nose of wild strawberries. Fresh and lively in the mouth with raspberry and strawberry fruit accented by earth, baking spice and just hints of fine-grained tannins. Balanced and beautiful. |
| White |
1985 Domaine Michelot-Buisson Meursault 1er Cru CharmesChardonnay more |
12/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 points1982-1988 Meursaults (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Light golden. Deep, floral nose with a sense of the ocean. Phenomenal perfume, I could have smelled this all night. Medium bodied with low to medium acidity. A mix of green apple fruit and savory, nutty flavors. Words fail me. (my 1st, group's 2nd) |
| Red |
1990 Charles Joguet Chinon Clos du Chêne VertCabernet Franc more |
11/17/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 pointsBlind Tasting 1986-96 Joguet Chinons and Cali Cab Francs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Second lightest color, moderate bricking. Pretty nose of soy, dried flowers and a tinge of bell pepper. Light bodied with medium acidity. Cranberry, dried flowers, baking spices, leather and a touch of green. The flavors are lifted by the wonderful acidity and there's great intensity and length despite the light body. This is a revelation. (my 1st, group's 1st in a landslide) |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1982 Château RieussecSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
9/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 points2009 Novy Syrahs: Blindtasting with Adam Lee (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Gorgeously complex nose of apricot, lemon peel and spicy, candied ginger. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose with caramel, flan, apricot and golden raisin. All this delicious sugar and fruit are lifted and balanced by excellent acidity. So many lovely aged flavors but still fresh and vibrant in the mouth. Epic. |
| Red - Fortified |
1976 Warre Porto ColheitaPort Blend more |
2/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 95 pointsCaramel colored with a glint of red. Antique furniture store and a hint of maple syrup on the nose. Beautifully balanced palate of toffee, nuts, and chocolate covered cherries. Not that sweet, just sweet enough. A bit of heat upon opening that went away with time. Complex with a long finish worthy of contemplation. Outstanding. |
| Red |
2005 Louis Jadot Clos de la RocheClos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
10/14/2010 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsWineBerserkers Burgundy OL (Lupa Trattoria, San Francisco, CA): Expected this to be shut down like so many of the '05s I've had in the past year, but it was shockingly open. Big, ripe red fruited nose. More deliciously pure red fruit on the palate, floral notes and minerality. Some tannin structure comes through on the backend, but this is drinking wonderfully right now. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2007 Château Doisy-VédrinesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
4/18/2010 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsLight yellow color. Light to medium body, not too viscous, very floral with noticeable botrytis. Nice acidity, not flabby at all. Wow this is fantastic. Definitely for fans of more elegant, less candied Sauternes. |
| Red |
2019 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Esola VineyardAmador County more |
11/27/2020 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsI love every facet of this young Amador Zin. The nose soars with bing cherry, violets, and terragon. Pure cranberry and blackberry fruit with black pepper and ripe tannins that stain the palate and carry the finish. This is reminiscent of Gamay, Nebbiolo, and mountain Zin. I drink a lot of Bedrock and this is a stand-out. |
| Red |
1981 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/3/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsBlind Tasting '70-'81 Mayacamas Cabernets (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Floral, blackberry, mint nose. Lovely balanced package of fruit, acid and structure. So good. (my 1st, group's 9th) |
| Red |
1980 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia more |
7/3/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsBlind Tasting '70-'81 Mayacamas Cabernets (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Pretty, mature fruit nose. Lovely, red-fruited in the mouth, balanced with great acid lift. (my 2nd, group's 1st) |
| Red |
1978 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia more |
7/3/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsBlind Tasting '70-'81 Mayacamas Cabernets (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Fresh berry nose. Youthful, deep fruit, velvety texture with light tannin. Many years left. (my 3rd, group's 8th) |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château Doisy-VédrinesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
3/19/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsExplosive nose of tropical fruits, honey and white flowers. Gorgeous in the mouth with peach, pineapple and hints of coconut. Adequate acidity, great weight and texture. Mouthfilling without being cloying. Fantastic juice. |
| White |
2005 Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils Chablis 1er Cru Côte de LéchetChardonnay more |
11/3/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsBlind Tasting 1983-2007 Chablis - Raveneau, Brocard & Dampt (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Light yellow. Deep and interesting nose of honeydew and lemon custard. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Rich palate with lemon custard and great minerality. Balance and depth. Loved this, far and away my WOTN. (my 1st, group's 3rd - 3 1st place votes, 2 lasts). |
| Red |
1982 Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvée Spéciale La TourtineMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
9/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 points2009 Novy Syrahs: Blindtasting with Adam Lee (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Interesting nose, a bit musty and gamey with some cherry cough syrup coming through. Not my favorite nose. But this is gorgeous on the palate with lovely blackberry and black cherry fruit and loamy soil notes. Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Great depth of flavor on the palate. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1978 Château RieussecSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
5/20/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 94 pointsAmber. On the nose, creme brulee, candied orange peel, candied ginger and a bit of mustiness. Honey, toffee, golden raisins and candied ginger on the palate. Love it! |
| White - Off-dry |
2009 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #10Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
4/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsReticent nose to start which opened up into peach and lemon with a mineral note. Layers and layers of fruit on the palate, with peach, pear, kiwi and pineapple dancing around my tongue. But they dance lightly, lifted by lemony acidity. Complex, engaging and one of the best young rieslings I've tasted. |
| White - Fortified |
NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reservemore |
5/18/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsOthers (tarheel17 & Keith) have nailed the TN. This is outstanding and a new regular in our house. |
| Red |
2010 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Griffin's LairSonoma Coast more |
4/28/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsVisit to Arnot-Roberts (Arnot-Roberts, Sonoma, CA): Really pretty nose of ripe black raspberries and flowers. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Blueberry and blackberry fruit with depth. Moderate tannins provide nice structure. Great balance and freshness. |
| White |
2005 Domaine Bernard Morey et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru MorgeotChardonnay more |
2/8/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 points2005 White Burgundies (Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA): Pretty pineapple nose. Bright citrus fruit on the palate, great acidity and a touch of wood. Outstanding balance of components. Delicious. |
| White |
2010 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le MontChenin Blanc more |
1/21/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsPretty ripe apple and pear nose. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Tart pear and peach along with a nice spicy ginger component. Nice minerality, piercing acidity and a long finish. A bit less ripe than the Haut Lieu sec. Fantastic. |
| Red |
2009 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom RanchSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/28/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsVisit to Arnot-Roberts (Arnot-Roberts, Sonoma, CA): Big, deep blackberry and cassis nose with baking spice. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Great mouthfeel, plush and velvety without being lush and overdone. Sweet blackberry and raspberry fruit. Great balance, not a lot of tannin, seems ready to go. |
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