| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir Curmudgeon Cuvée Armstrong VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
11/29/2022 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: 100 pointsPnP. This has really matured nicely. Nothing to add. |
| Red |
2012 Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir Curmudgeon Cuvée Armstrong VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
4/29/2014 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: 100 pointsPnP. Really enjoyable from the get-go, but has the structure to age well. Will sit on these for awhile before opening my next bottle. |
| Red |
2014 CT Barrel Project Syrah SJR VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
8/27/2021 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: 99 pointsPnP, consumed over two nights. Rich and savory, but soft. Oak was a bit strong in the first night but mellowed out considerably. Perfectly fine on initial pour but showed a bit better the second night. |
| Red |
1998 Dominus EstateNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/26/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 92 pointsWe first attempted a pop 'n pour with this, which was our mistake, anxious as we were to start drinking. Ended up with lots of sediment in the glass, as I hadn't planned in advance by standing the bottle up for a while. Corrected by pouring through a filter and decanting for a couple of hours (my wife and I took turns pacing around the table, furtively glancing at the decanter, periodically giving it a sniff. Is it ready yet? How about now? NOW? Yes, now!) It was worth the wait. This wine delivers. Smoothly mellowed tannins provide a nice long finish. Medium body, not as full as some years. Currant flavors predominate, with hints of cherry and cedar. Still has enough life for a couple more years of cellaring, but probably not longer than that. |
| Red |
2007 Villa Creek GarnachaPaso Robles more |
3/4/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 91 pointsDay 1: Pop 'n pour. Too anxious to give this a try to waste time decanting. First impression: Bright nose and fiery on the first sip, then wrapped around my mouth like soft black velvet. Strong fruit; cherries and raspberries. Hint of chocolate and some evergreen. Day 2: Nothing but smoooooooooooooth. Very nice mouthfeel. Really opened up over night. The finish is like a deep kiss that got interrupted because your girlfriend's parents just opened the door: it leaves you wanting more. It would be nice if it was a bit longer. Overall, this wine does not disappoint. |
| Red |
2006 Havens Wine Cellars Black and BlueNapa Valley Red Blend more |
1/11/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 90 pointsStill very young and required extensive decanting. Since we did not finish the bottle in one night, I'm looking forward to seeing how it continues to open up. A very nice wine, especially for the price; I expect it to mature nicely over the next several years. |
| Red |
2009 Orin Swift MacheteCalifornia Red Blend more |
3/20/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 89 pointsDark purple in the glass, which led to an anticipation of dark plum and berries. Did not disappoint. Medium weight in the mouth, nice length on the finish. Will improve with a couple of years aging. |
| Red |
2009 Orin Swift The PrisonerNapa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/9/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 88 pointsFruit, fruit, jammy fruit. Drank over two days, the second day paired beautifully with an almond butter and raspberry jam sandwich. The big, predominant red fruits are matched by very soft tannins and offset with some heat from the alcohol. Finish is moderate. Seems like a distinct departure in style from prior vintages; will be interesting to see what the future holds. |
| Red |
2005 Armida Zinfandel PoiZinDry Creek Valley more |
2/25/2011 - Fugu Me wrote: 78 pointsGood, but a "high end of average" wine showing its age. Purchased for Halloween consumption off of woot and then forgotten until a recent cellar cleaning. |
| Red |
2012 Horsepower Vineyards Grenache Sur Echalas VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
2/23/2019 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP. Distinctive Rocks nose of smoked meats and olive brine. Gorgeous fruit and Rocks notes on the palate. Held strong over 5+ hours. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Poderi Morini MoRosé Spumante Brut Rosé Emilia IGTCentesimino more |
9/13/2019 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRNice and easy pink sparkler, refreshing on a very hot summer evening. |
| Red |
2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
1/25/2020 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRUncorked and allowed to slow O for ~2 hours prior to pouring. First taste was tannic and oaky. Vanilla from the oak dominated most other notes. Allowed to breathe in my glass for another hour, it started to open up. Tannins receded a bit and the oak gave way to some lovely fruit and leather notes. Paired nicely with jamon, aged manchego and other tasty bits. Saving 2/3 of the bottle for tomorrow. Hoping that it will continue to open more overnight. |
| Red |
NV Result of a Crush Christmas CuvéeWalla Walla Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
3/23/2022 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRMy last of the “Christmas Cuvée.” PnP, this continues to drink well for my palate. Savory Rocks notes, fruit definitely I the background. My last note on these from 2018 said they would last another 3-5 years, and this final bottle seems to support it. Drink up now. |
| Red |
NV Result of a Crush Christmas CuvéeWalla Walla Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
10/16/2018 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRThis has held up well as a baby-Reynvaan. Olives, brine and Rocks funk continue to be evident. Good on PnP, held up fine overnight for day 2. This will easily hold on for another 3-5 years, but nothing wrong with drinking up now. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
NV Result of a Crush Christmas CuvéeWalla Walla Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
3/26/2015 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP. Olive, brine and smoked meat funkiness with a ripe fruit background. Verrrry easy to drink. |
| Red |
2012 Villa Creek Mourvèdre Damas NoirPaso Robles more |
6/12/2022 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NROpened one hour prior to serving , consumed over two nights. A bit tannic and overall tight on night one, but still good with Santa Maria spiced flank steak and roasted veggies. Opened up nicely overnight, turning into velvety smooth fruit, pairing well with charcuterie. |
| Red |
2011 Tenuta di Biserno BisernoToscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/11/2017 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP, consumed over ~three hours. This definitely opened up over the course of the evening. Consistent with prior note. I'll just add that this was a perfect pairing for bistecca alla fiorentina. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2011 Tenuta di Biserno BisernoToscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/27/2017 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NROne of those moments where the "I like it" option on CT falls short. The nose on this is immediately expressive and more floral than I would have expected from a Cab Franc driven wine, but it explodes from the glass on PnP. The palate is initially tight, but opens with 60-90 minutes of air. The term "precision" comes to mind, where every part of this wine is just spot on. Fruit, but not fruit-forward. Tannic, but not a beast. Structure and body galore, but not heavy. Consumed across three days, the last glass showed no hint of fading; I'll tuck away a couple of bottles for a handful of years before revisiting, although the temptation to open sooner will be strong. |
| Red |
2008 Paolo Bea Rosso de VéoUmbria Sagrantino more |
10/29/2016 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NREarthy and tannic in that particularly Umbrian fashion. Good to go on opening, the nose really shines with this wine. As the bottle warmed up over a couple of hours, the palate fell of a step, but was still lovely. Served with BBQ and fried chicken. Thanks, wine-strategies! |
| Red |
2012 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/8/2022 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NROpened roughly two hours prior to serving. Tannins mostly integrated but still present. Overall seems to be in a pretty good drinking window. Seems like a good time start drinking these over the next 4-5 years. |
| Red |
2012 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/20/2017 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP. Baby killing. Patience will be rewarded with this wine. It's very good now, but should be tucked away and forgotten for a few years and will last another 15. |
| Red |
2013 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah The Contender In the RocksWalla Walla Valley more |
1/21/2024 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP, consumed over four hours. While this was excellent on initial pour, it was truly singing about two hours in. Tannins are integrated, creating a silken texture on the palate. Rocks signature notes of olives, tar, and roasted meats, with hints of red berries, all tied nicely in a fairly elegant experience. Nowhere near being over the hill, this should easily drink well for another 5-10 years. |
| Red |
2013 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah StonessenceWalla Walla Valley more |
12/17/2015 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRIron in a silk glove. What you expect from the Rocks: iron, fruit, but so silky smooth on the palate, it just glides down. Very approachable on PnP, but held strong and showed development over two nights. Plenty of life ahead of this. |
| Red |
2013 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
9/15/2020 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRDried cherry is the dominant note on the palate. Tasty, but not complex. |
| Red |
2009 Maison Bleue Syrah Liberté Boushey VineyardYakima Valley more |
2/26/2017 - Fugu Me Likes this wine: NRPnP. Unexpectedly tannic on opening, this really smoothed out over the course of an hour. Easily has another few years before it tops out. |
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