| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1996 Pahlmeyer Proprietary RedNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/26/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 98 pointsEarth, cedar on the nose.This is an absolutly perfect wine. I wish I could describe what I am tasting better, but I do know that for my palate, this is a fantastic wine.... |
| Red |
1998 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
6/3/2012 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 95 pointsWow, very smooth, spicy, bright red fruits, great tannins, this is a fantastic bottle of wine! |
| Red |
2010 Cayuse God Only KnowsWalla Walla Valley Grenache more |
3/14/2021 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 95 pointsExcellent wine |
| Red |
2003 Spencer Roloson Syrah La HerraduraNapa Valley more |
3/10/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 95 pointsDark Rich purple in color. This wine is so dark. Smoke, tabacco, pepper on the nose. Rich dark fruits, pepper on the palate, and a very long finish. First had this wine in Napa at l'Auberge du Soliel 3.5 years ago, and this wine continues to intrigue me. It is a fantastic wine... |
| Red |
2007 Gorman Winery Syrah The PixieRed Mountain more |
8/16/2015 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 94 pointsSmokey, earthy, funky...like the music I'm listening to. Dark berries, smooth and silky with great velvety tannins. Glad I have more of this. excellent bottle. |
| Red |
2006 Cayuse Syrah En Chamberlin VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
5/29/2012 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 94 pointsAhhh, that lovely Cayuse Funk. Gamey, meaty rich and wonderful. Nice smooth tannins, even some good acid up front. This is a lovely bottle of wine. |
| Red |
2005 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon EstateOakville more |
4/10/2016 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 94 pointsDark fruits, cassis, bright acid, smooth dusty tannins! A very good bottle. |
| Red |
2002 QuintessaRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/25/2014 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 94 pointsSmoke, leather dried earth on the nose. Leather, blackberries, black plum, raisens, almost a amarone character, with medium tannins, and a long carmelly finish. Drank this on our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Well worth the wait and it was appropriate! Awesome bottle of wine! |
| Red |
2004 Cayuse CamaspeloWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/17/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 94 pointsWOW!!!!!!!! |
| White |
1992 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé BlancNapa Valley Sauvignon Blanc more |
5/11/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 94 pointsApricot, Pear on the nose. A bit of minerality, not harsh. This was a vry good bottle of wine. I opened and poured and was pleasantly surpise. I would love to have more of this, especially for summertime drinking. |
| Red |
2009 No Girls GrenacheWalla Walla Valley more |
4/11/2024 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 94 pointsMeaty, Gamey, Bloody, rich funky earthy, underlying pretty floral and saline. A damn fine wine. Glad I have one more bottle of this. |
| Red |
2006 Paloma MerlotSpring Mountain District more |
2/14/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 94 pointsI really loved this wine. Opened and let it sit for about 30 min. then drank. Wow, This is a really big rich merlot. I love the nose, and the mouthfeel... |
| Red |
2009 Rasa Vineyards Syrah Principia ReserveWalla Walla Valley more |
4/2/2020 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 94 pointsNo formal notes, I just wish I had another bottle of this wine. |
| Red |
2003 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
8/29/2011 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 94 pointsBeautiful deep ruby in color. No variation on the rims, this has more years to age. Black cherry, currant, leather, tobacco, a touch of menthol, on the nose. Prominent, but smooth tannins, awesome black fruits, a bit of tobacco leaf and leather on the palate. Lingering, lovely finish!!! |
| Red |
2004 Va Piano Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valleymore |
3/21/2011 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 93 pointsThis is drinking Fantastic. I echo my previous notes, but it has really mellowed. I really like this bottle of wine |
| White |
2008 Darby le deuceColumbia Valley White Rhone Blend more |
5/3/2015 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis has aged really well. Nutty, roasted almond aromas, fruits, somewhat muted, but more savory notes coming through. full and rich on the palate, with the nuttiness coming through. Love aged whites.. |
| Red |
2007 Brittan Vineyards Pinot Noir Gestalt BlockMcMinnville more |
6/18/2011 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 93 pointsLot of minerality, very subtle fruit, a very delicious wine. |
| White |
2005 King Estate Pinot Gris Signature CollectionOregon more |
8/13/2016 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis wine has aged beautifully. Straw yellow in color, subtle honey and a hint of lemon notes on the nose. Lemon zest, honey and great acidity, full and round on the palate, great finish. I wish I had another bottle of this. |
| Red |
2007 Mark Ryan Water Witch Klipsun VineyardRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/27/2017 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsLeather and dark red berries, dark fruit on the nose! Still has good fruit on the palate with really good tannin structure. This wine is drinking fantastic. My last bottle, I wish I had more! |
| Red |
2006 Grand Rêve Vintners Collaboration Series II Ciel du Cheval VineyardRed Mountain Red Rhone Blend more |
11/2/2020 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsExcellent Syrah, co-fermented with 2% viognier. great nose, silky smooth tannins with medium+ finish. If you have any of this, I would drink it now. It was drinking well, but I think its past it's prime. |
| Red |
2003 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Soda RockAlexander Valley more |
1/8/2009 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 93 pointsthis wine has really improved. It has a rich garnet color, a nose of leather and smoke, plum-jammy with a great long finish. I really enjoyed this bottle, and for a price of $29. it is a great value... |
| White |
2008 McCrea Grenache Blanc Boushey VineyardYakima Valley more |
5/11/2013 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsWow, what a great bottle of wine. Golden straw in color- Petrol, melon, full and fresh! |
| Red |
2008 Cayuse Syrah Armada VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
9/13/2018 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsDark fruits on the nose and palate. Earthy, full and heavy in the mouth. Tannins are smooth and soft. Really great finish. Animal blood? (Hate those descriptors, but appropriate) good wine! |
| Red |
2007 Bodegas Krontiras Malbec Dona Silvina ReservaMendoza more |
10/11/2016 - Adonisd1956 Likes this wine: 93 pointsNot usually a fan of Malbec, but this is a fantastic bottle of wine. Drinking this in honor of my friend Kris Owens who passed away a year ago last Saturday. I bought it at a fundraiser for him, to help pay for his care. Miss you Kris!!! |
| Red |
2007 Guardian Cellars The Wanted Stillwater Creek VineyardColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/1/2015 - Adonisd1956 wrote: 93 pointsbright fruits, good acidity, great tannins, hints of tobacco, earthiness. this is a great bottle. wish I had more. |
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