| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Apothic RedCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsThis wine is a dark purple in color. On the nose there is a strong creamy, vanilla, oaky, dark fruit like plum and black cherry and there is also some red fruits like strawberry and raspberry. There is a noticeable minerality and definite green qualities to this nose. On the palate the first thing you notice is the silky smooth mouth feel. The initial palate is loaded with fruity, jammy, creamy goodness. The mid palate has a minerality to it that almost has a metallic sting to it. This wine finishes with a acidic citrus and a smokiness that last for quite a while. The complexity of this wine, and the quality of the layers of flavor is mouth watering and much appreciated. This wine is very good. This wine is even better because I only paid 10.00 for it! I am very pleased! WOW! |
| Red |
2007 Georges Descombes MorgonGamay more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsThis wine is medium cloudy red in color. This wine has a fascinating bouquet. There are tons of layers. I get stinky earthy soil scents with a sour cranberry fruit and some cherry as well. This wine also has a strong mineral, almost metallic nose. There is a creaminess and balance that is amazing. On the palate I get an initial burst of red fruits like cherry and strawberry that is followed by rocks and a sour cream flavor. The finish is packed with more fruit but properly balanced with more sour stinkiness and amazing tannins that grip your mouth and balance the whole experience just perfectly. This wine has soul and depth that a lot of wines lack. This is truly a work of art. |
| Red |
2007 Kermit Lynch Selections Côtes du Rhône Cuvée SélectionéeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsbeautiful dark purple color. on the nose i get lots of plums and dark cherries and a strong maple syrup smell, there is also some stinky soil and a hint of vanilla. on the palate i get the same fruits and still a mapley syrup sweetness. this wine has many layers and is more than just fruit and oak. this wine is sweet but not sugary. this is the first kermit lynch selection ive had and im excited to try others. |
| Red |
2008 Château Millegrand Minervois Grande RéserveSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
5/16/2011 - Briangray77 Likes this wine: 92 pointsThe nose has cranberry and strawberry fruit with caramel and chocolate covered grape. The palate is acidic and earthy with delicious ripe fruit. The tannins on the finish leave your mouth wanting more. This wine is delicious. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Luzon Jumilla Altos de LuzónMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointson the nose i get plum and black cherry with a definite licorice oak. there is a hint of alcohol as well but really doesnt bother me. on the palate i get tons of great fruit like cherry and strawberry and plum with a hint of spicy oak and a nice licorice dark chocolate on the finish. once again there is a little alcohol on the finish and if that heat wasnt there this would be a 93 or higher. this wine is very good. tons of fruit and licorice with a little spice. a nice long finish. |
| White |
2008 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Regional Collection Marlboroughmore |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsi am going to score the 08 the same i scored the 07 but for different reasons. on the nose i get strong minerality, lots of crushed stone and some sweet pear and a little smarty candy. i also get a hint of lemon. on the palate i get some great acidity and more of that pear and some green apple. the finish is longer than expected and leaves my mouth with a slight sourness and dryness that i like a lot. i like this wine... |
| Red |
2003 Marchesi di Barolo BaroloNebbiolo more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsthe color is a dark purple fading to a copper. on the nose i got huge grapey grape and great plum and blackberry with a slight stone. on the palate was amazing fruitiness, lots of grape, like welches grape and plum. on the back end there was some nice firm tannins that balanced out all that fruit. this wine was amazing! |
| White |
2007 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Regional Collection Marlboroughmore |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsthis wine is wonderful. on the nose i got buttery pear and star fruit and some nice rocky mineral notes. on the palate the same great fruit shined through and through. the mouth feel was substantial but not too heavy. the acidity and minerality kept it crisp and fresh. |
| Red |
2003 Domaine des Espiers Gigondas Cuvée TraditionRed Rhone Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsBrown red in color. I have never smelled a wine that smelled so strong of barn yard and fertilizer. Once you get passed the earthiness there is lovely cherry and red apple skins. There is also a sour smarty candy hint. This wine has many layers on the nose, I'm impressed. On the palate there is an initial earthy, fertilizer flavor that quickly transitions to bright and lively red fruits, especially red apple skins. The mid palate offers caramel and more cherry and then finishes with firm tannins and a lingering fruitiness with a hint of alcohol. I have been drinking a lot of new world wines that are spectacular but they all lack the old world complexity that this wine has. Layers upon layers of terroir that fill my mouth and mind with flavor. |
| Red |
2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena EstateCalistoga more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsan interesting nose. i'm getting heavy spicyness and pepper and lots of dark fruits. i also got a hint of clam juice and licorice with some stinky earth.definitely thick on the mouth feel with some nice firm tannins. dark cherry and lots of spice and pepper on the back end. not a typical cali fruit bomb. complex and filled with flavors that work well with the fruit. dark color and a tad of oak on the nose and palette but does not throw me off. i like this wine:] |
| Red - Fortified |
2000 Norman Vineyards Zinfandel Zinfandel Port- Old VineCucamonga Valley more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsWow. The color of this wine was BLACK! On the nose there was lots of super ripe black fruit with hints of chocolate and butterscotch. On the palate there was more of that gorgeous ripe dark fruit like plum and blackberry, very jammy! On the mid palate there was a great butterscotch licorice chocolate flavor. It finished with a jammy fruity buttery party in my mouth, and at 18.7% abv you didnt notice the alcohol at all. I love zinfandel and now I love zinfandel port! |
| Red |
2002 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja ReservaTempranillo more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsa big time stinky cheese on the nose with some dark fruit, some nice plum and blueberry on the pallette with a slite tobacco alcohol finish, very very nice, the longer it is open the more blueberry and raspberry. i love it! |
| Red |
2008 St Hallett Shiraz Gamekeeper'sBarossa more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsThis wine is very dark purple inky in color. The nose of this wine is filled with very dark fruits like black cherry and plum. There is tons of dark fruit jam and a serious black licorice scent with some tobacco and caramel. On the end I pick up a little alcohol but it is not overwhelming. On the palate there is a pretty noticeable oaky spice that quickly transitions into that jammy black fruit with some blueberry and plum. The mid palate continues to deliver that wonderful fruit and then finishes with black licorice and oak cream and fruity goodness. There is nice acidity as well. The mouth feel of this wine is thick but not gloppy and the tannins are there but just enough to balance the fruit and oak. This wine is more than just an Australian fruit bomb. I like it a lot!!!! |
| White |
2005 Jean Rijckaert Pouilly-FuisséChardonnay more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointsThis wine was a deep golden yellow in color. On the nose I got strong hints of honey and a buttery creaminess. On the palate there was a delicious buttery cream with more of that honey. The mouth feel of this wine was medium bodied and the finish stuck around for a while leaving your mouth coated with creaminess and a nice acidic tinge that went well with my sweet bread! I loved this wine! |
| Red |
2006 Turkey Flat Butchers BlockBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 92 pointson the nose i get tons and tons of strong red fruits like cherry and strawberry. a little vanilla and a hint of smarty candy. on the palate there once again is loads of fruit and it goes for days with a nice long finish and some awesome tannins. i also get that vanilla oak and some stinky earth that i like quite a bit. overall that fruit bomb australian wine my palate has been loving so much lately. sweeeeeet! |
| Red |
2008 Block No. 45 Petite SirahCalifornia more |
6/17/2011 - Briangray77 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDark with ripe plum and black cherry. Nice tannins and a long finish. For the price this is a no brainer. |
| Red |
2007 Bucklin Bambino Field Blend Old Hill RanchSonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsbeautiful DARK red purple color. on the nose i get strong black cherry and strawberry with a hint of oak. i also get spicyness with some rock and chocolate covered black licorice. there is a hint of alcohol on the nose as well. on the palate there is nice dark fruit like black cherry and plums with a touch of oakyness. on the mid im picking up licorice with a spicyness and on the back end its a little hot. im sure with some more air that would mellow, but im too impatient. a great thick and heavy mouth feel, i feel like im chewing this wine and with nice tannins it leaves me with that great dry mouth. I LOVE IT! |
| Red |
2005 Clos LaChance Syrah Hummingbird Series Black-ChinnedCentral Coast more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsDeep red in color. On the nose I get black cherry, plum, and slight blueberry fruit. There is a hint of stinky cheese and a little creamy vanilla. On the palate this wine comes across very Rhone. It's lighter and less of a fruit bomb than most California syrahs. There is dark cherry and plum fruit with a hint of creamy vanilla. The mid palate has a stinkiness to it. The finish is medium length and has a nice acidic green vegetal flavor. This wine is smooth and has depth of flavor beyond just fruit. I like it. |
| Red |
2006 Cascina Roera Barbera d'Asti La Roeramore |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsgreat blueberry fruit on the nose, wonderful mouth feel, nice fruit on the pallette with beautiful tannins on the finish. very tasty! |
| Red |
2008 Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Shiraz CabernetSouth Eastern Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsdark in color. on the nose there is lots of fruity cherry and a little basil with a touch of chocolate and a tid bit of oak and alcohol. on the palate there is an initial burst of ripe red fruit then the mid palate feels a little hollow. on the finish there are firm tannins and noticeable oak. the fruit is exceptional. the mouth feel is chewy and thick. there is also a metalic copper finish. this wine is good and for the price it is hard to beat! |
| Red |
2007 Brazin Zinfandel Old Vine Lodimore |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsgreat dark purple color. on the nose i m getting lots of black cherry and plum, and TONS of chocolate and black licorice. this is a chocolate wine, there is also some oak. on the palate there is lots of dark fruits, and then on the mid palate there is TONS of chocolate. it finishes with spicy oak and a little heat but all in all it is a very balanced wine. i personally think it drops off at the end but still extremely tasty. |
| Red |
2007 Haraszthy Family Zinfandel Solus StoYountville more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsDark Dark purple red color. On the nose there is beautiful ripe plum and black cherry and a slight chocolate spice. You also get a hint of alcohol on the nose as well. On the palate there is TONS of ripe fruit like cherry and grape and plums and a taste of oaky spice with a little heat on the back end but nothing the lovely fruit can keep in check. I may be bias because I love zinfandel but this is a fine bottle of wine! |
| Red |
2008 Emiliana Carménère NaturaColchagua Valley more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsI will have to say the nose was lacking. Some red fruits and a little earthy stink. On the palate the fruit really opened up and so did that earth. Very sour stinky dirt, lots of layers, you could almost taste the ground these grapes were grown in. The oak and alcohol on the back end were noticeable but not overwhelming. This wine reminded me of a Bordeaux. |
| Red |
2005 Famille Brunier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine La RoquèteRed Rhone Blend more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointson the nose lots of red fruit like cherry and raspberry and a slight earthiness and a little creamy vanilla. on the palate there was great fruity cherry and a little spicy earth with a hint of vanilla. this was a full bodied wine with a great mouth feel and really well balanced. |
| Red |
2007 Bogle Vineyards Petite SirahCalifornia more |
1/29/2011 - Briangray77 wrote: 91 pointsa great dark inky purple color. on the nose there is lots and lots of dark cherry and blackberry and plum with some tobacco and chocolate and a vanilla oaky pepper spice. on the palate there is lots of dark cherry and blueberry, a noticeable tobacco earthiness and a little vanilla oak on the back end with a little heat. the finish is long and the tannins leave a great dry mouthfeel. this is a good wine especially for the price. |
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