| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2007 Château Boswell Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Morelli VineyardRussian River Valley more |
3/30/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 97 pointsAlmost a perfect chardonnay. Loved the style. Big, Rich, creamy. Very complex from initial taste to finish. Had for 15th anniversary and was not disappointed. |
| Red |
2006 Booker Vineyard The Alchemist 48 monthsPaso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/16/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 97 pointsI know it is early in the year...but I will be hard pressed to drink a better wine this year. Amazing deep dark almost black color out of the bottle. Just looks like oil being poured. Immediately met with amazing floral notes. On the palate, brilliant balance and silkyess. I loved the vanilla tones. Even though it had extended barrel age, I thought the oak was perfectly integrated. This was day one. Day Two was even better. Continued evolution of the flavors, but what really set this apart was the body. It just coats the mouth with perfect balance. Gonna be hard to hold off on my other two. |
| Red |
2007 Buccella MerlotNapa Valley more |
4/19/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 97 pointsPhenomenal bottle of wine. Big, bold...viscous. You would swear you are drinking a Cab. Drank over 2 days and was equally awesome on day 2. Fruit is amazing. |
| Red |
2007 Grand Rêve Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Collaboration Series Reserve Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain more |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 97 pointsAmazing bottle of wine. Was tasted blind among 4 Napa '07s and unanamously was the WOTN for the group of 10. Big strong wine, yet elegent and refined at the same time. The finish as majestic. |
| Red |
2005 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside SelectStags Leap District more |
3/30/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 96 pointsStellar bottle of wine. Shafer is by far my favorite producer. This is a very big bottle of wine. Love the style. Has lots of years left. Incredible finish. |
| Red |
2018 Pence Syrah Sebastiano VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
11/8/2023 - Maliblue wrote: 95 pointsMagical. Drinking so elegantly. Tannins resolved, acidity still bright. On the nose blue fruits, primarily boysenberry. Also slight leather/cedar component. Mouthfeel was silky with a very nice finish. Once again, predominant blackberry, boysenberry. Lovely wine |
| Red |
2006 Boeschen Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/23/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 95 points3 hour decant. I thought this was extremely pure fruit. Nicely integrated tannins. Good structure and very approachable. |
| Red |
2007 Winter Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 95 pointsMagnificent wine. Bold yet refined. All the traditional Cab flavors one expects, but with a balance and purity that stands out. Will age gracefully for sometime... |
| Red |
1997 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountainmore |
12/4/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsDecanted 4 hours and drank over the next 2. A wonderfully made wine. Still young, which was surprsing. Nose of secondary characteristics...cedar, tar and smokey meats. My first Lokoya...and I really enjoyed it. |
| Red |
2005 Winter Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/7/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsVery smooth, creamy bottle of cab. The tannins have had a chance to really soften this wine. Clean pure fruit...with chocolate and mild dark fruit. Really nice bottle of wine. Had with Tenderloin Medallions with a mushroom sauce and thought the pairing was very good. |
| Red |
2006 Stefania Syrah Eaglepoint RanchMendocino County more |
12/24/2010 - Maliblue Likes this wine: 94 pointsThought this was a spectacular bottle of wine. My first Stefania and will not be my last. Huge floral aromas that were supported on the palate. Silky fine tannins and a long smooth finish. Had this on my birthday and it was a wonderful present. |
| Red |
2017 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Platt VineyardSonoma Coast more |
4/8/2023 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsGorgeous bottle of Pinot. Hitting its prime right about now. Berries a little earth/mushroom and velvety tannins. Full mouthfeel and lingering finish. Strong...very strong. |
| Red |
2008 Sans Liege Grenache PickpocketPaso Robles more |
1/31/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsDitto on the massiveness. The smell is like putting your nose in a jar of vanilla. wow! Still quite young. Popped/poured throgh a vinturi...still serious tannins. That being said a velvety midpalate and mouth feel. This is going to mellow out with age and be an absolute bombshell of a wine. |
| Red |
2007 Phifer Pavitt Cabernet Sauvignon Date NightNapa Valley more |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsHad New Years eve along with Stefania SCM. A beautiful bottle of wine. Decanted 2+ hours and then drank over the next couple. Smooth elegant finish with a very full body yet lucious mouthfeel. The story behind the wine also adds to the allure. Always nice to see good people do well. |
| Red |
2008 Rivers-Marie Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/4/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsGorgeous wine. Approachable, silky and elegant. The fruit is so pure, the tannins integrated. This is rapidly becoming my go to Cab. |
| Red |
2008 Tensley Syrah Turner VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
2/23/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 94 pointsA very elegant Syrah. Tasted over two days and still very strong. Some air has helped to really make this a special wine. Amazing QPR. Nice clean fruit and definitely a very refined Syrah, almost has Pinot qualities. |
| Red |
2007 Lillian Winery SyrahSanta Barbara County more |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsWOTN among other CA '07 syrah (Torrin, Rhys and Pax). Still quite young, but very good example of what a powerhouse Syrah should taste like. Powerful fruit that will evolve over time. Still quite young. |
| Red |
2019 Sanguis The ModernSanta Maria Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
3/11/2023 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsFantastic bottle of wine...only going to get better. Bouquet of lavender, roses very appealing. On the palate very silky tannins and equally impressive mouthfeel. Love this wine. |
| Red |
2016 Bodegas Castillo de Mendoza ReservaRioja Tempranillo more |
9/6/2022 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsSecond bottle acquired from winery. This is a dam fine wine! Similar tasting notes to previous note on day 1. Day 2…oh my. Smooth smooth smooth and a wonderful taste of cocoa, The fine silky kind. Drinking it standalone and whereas food would be great…it’s just wonderful to sit back and enjoy on its own. |
| Red |
2009 Booker Vineyard My Favorite NeighborPaso Robles Red Blend more |
12/4/2011 - Maliblue Likes this wine: 93 pointsI thought this wine was really really good. Popped and poured for friends Thanksgiving night, thought it was appropriate considering the day and the name of the wine. Anyway...a very strong wine that will benefit from laying down for a while. The fruit is there and nice...give it some time though. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée les Grenaches de Pierremore |
12/24/2010 - Maliblue Likes this wine: 93 pointsI think this is an excellent wine. Really like the diverse tasting profile highlighted by wonderful warm spices. Still a rookie in CnDP but thought this was quite enjoyable. |
| Red |
2007 Stefania Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountainsmore |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsFantastic bottle of wine. I could just taste the cool nights of the Santa Cruz mountains. Pure fruit with great balance. First exposure to the SCM and I think it is a wonderful wine. |
| Red |
2007 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate VineyardNapa Valley more |
1/8/2011 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsFabulous bottle of wine. Extremely pure fruit. Was somewhat hidden among a big night of blind cab tasting, but nonetheless still memorable. Will definitely look forward to having this as a standalone wine with a good meal. My guess is that it will shine even more. |
| White |
2006 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les ClosChardonnay more |
12/4/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 93 pointsHad with Thanksgiving and it was really good. Lots of smooth minerality to this wine. Showing quite complex characteristics that continued to evolve in the glass over dinner. Was not lost with the meal. |
| White |
2008 DuMOL Chardonnay Russian River Valleymore |
12/4/2010 - Maliblue wrote: 92 pointsClean crisp fruit. I always enjoy DuMol's offering. Really opened up after a while and showed wonderful richness. |
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