| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Château d'ArcinsHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/14/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 84 pointsRobust, easy-to-enjoy wine with moderate level of finesse. Predominant taste of Cabernet with held-back tannins. An enjoyable drink that might be better with time but probably will not develop into something spectacular. A good bordeaux. |
| Red |
2005 Barton & Guestier Bordeaux RougeRed Bordeaux Blend more |
9/30/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 78 pointsTraditional Burgundy colour with plum elements and tearing glass. Smell is of dew, fermented blackberry jam, leather and slight hint of burnt rubber/sulphites. Upon airing (3 hours), the wine gets a less accute character. Taste is healthy Bordeaux and reminds me of French bistrots around the world - neither more nor less. Merlot keeps the tannins of the Cabernet honest. A better than average wine and fair drink. Window is 2009-2012 - fair now... |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Signature SeriesCalifornia more |
5/24/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 83 pointsNice Cabernet without being outstanding. Deep ruby with chocolate rim and mid high viscosity. Traditional nose with no surprises, perhaps slightly oaky. Berry and cherry promise by vintner kept and the tannins have been dutifully toned off. This wine is hitting some type of midlife peak and is probably enjoyable until 2014 |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Signature SeriesCalifornia more |
1/8/2013 - carlkallen Likes this wine: 86 pointsDark Ink faded hue with moderately high tearnig. Smell is earthy tones and wet soil, quaffing slightly of alcohol and Chocolate. The taste is inviting, with medium to weak tannins. An uncomplicated red and uncharacteristic for Cabernet Sauvignon thanks to its age profile and maturity. |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
8/23/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 85 pointsDark colour with some tearing thanks to viscocity and alcohol content. Bold aroma full of energy and muskiness, pugnancy and fleshiness. Taste notes include berries and small elements of coffee and tea thanks to strong tannins for a 10-year-old Merlot. This wine is still in its teens and can develop further, peaking in 2020. |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
9/16/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 78 pointsThick, Maroon Java-like colour and hue wuth medium tearing. Powerful scent of fruit, marshland and alcohol. Rather forward 13.5% good structure and lingering taste although choclaty with fragmentation. Could the recycling icon get any bigger?? |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
11/29/2012 - carlkallen wrote: flawedRegrettably this wine had gone too long and was spoiled. Merlot is a delicate thing.... |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Merlot Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
2/21/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 83 pointsA bit tiered but still drinkable. Should have had in 2005 |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
11/20/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsMaroonish semitransparent hue with good viscosity. Vey strong strawberry aroma mixed with hints of vanilla and slight cinamon. Taste magifies the aroma with sweet strawberry jam taste without any hints of tannin. The taste lingers for a good minute of delight. A wine that punches over its weight and delightful drink that is in its drinking sweetspot. Surprisingly good value for money despite its unorthodox approach to Pinot Noir |
| Red |
2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
10/23/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 87 pointsRusted red with some moderate tearing. A nice Pinot Noir aroma of the usual strawberry jam, flint and greenery. Taste is quite sweet, unchallenging and drinkable a good testament to a 13-year old Pinot from Napa although on its very last legs. Drink up! |
| Red |
2000 Beaulieu Vineyard Zinfandel Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
1/25/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 79 pointsFairly straightforward. Lacks dpeth and can be attributable to grape and age. Mild floral scent and aroma, followed by slight raisiny taste and dextrose undertone |
| Red - Fortified |
2008 Gérard Bertrand BanyulsGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
11/11/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 87 pointsDeep color, chocolaty taste and lovely overall tannins - the wine will keep well and be at peak in 2013. |
| Red |
1994 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja La Vicalanda de Vina Pomal ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/17/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointstrue, dark cherry with medium viscosity. Smell of cellar (mold) and curling aroma of . Tannins light and the wine is a tiny bit faded but perfectly drinkable. The vanilla extract taste is ever-present thanks to the usual French Oak taste of Rioja. The wine should be consumed before 2013 |
| Red |
2000 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja La Vicalanda ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/11/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 94 pointsThis wine defines Rioja - not only a Pomal but their top of the range, lucious, oaky with abundant aromas and structure. The hue was plum with some rusty edge, aroma of oaky vanilla with taste going over to mature strawberries, raspberries and finishing with tea-like tannins. THis wine will drink well until 2020 |
| Red |
1994 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Viña Pomal ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
5/10/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 83 pointsWine is a bit faded but still a nice Friday evening companion. Drink up! |
| Red |
1994 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Viña Pomal ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
12/12/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 84 pointsBrown-tinted maroon hue with below-average tearing. Faint and fading smell of grape-raisin and slight balsamic character. Surprisingly light and seemingly a Pinot Noir relation - mild to weak tannin and rounded flavor of Rioja character. This wine has passed it prime but is in an interesting decline-area in 2012. Consumer now - hard to see it evolving in any positive direction. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Bilbainas Rioja Viña Pomal ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
12/11/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 88 pointsDark Ruby and medium legs and lower-than-expected viscocity. The cassis aroma was accentuated by the taste of licorise and hints of vanilla. Tannins are rather pronounced despite it's age. The taste is lasting and shows the potential of this wine. It is a wine for 2015-2016. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
5/5/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsGetting a bit tedious - still high quality although does not justify price, not even close. Marketing-suckers.... |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
9/28/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 93 pointsThe best rose champagne around. Smooth, perfectly balanced, nice effervescence with clear hints of strawberry intertwined with a dash of kir. Too expensive for what it is but clear market-maker and category -leader. You just can't go wrong. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
12/27/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 90 pointsSolid and nice as always |
| White |
2001 Paul Blanck Riesling SchlossbergAlsace Grand Cru more |
5/4/2013 - carlkallen wrote: 87 pointsYellowish and Brassy colour with some tearing. Smell of flowers and citrusy. Dill-ish taste. okay but not getting better. Fading |
| White |
2001 Paul Blanck Riesling SchlossbergAlsace Grand Cru more |
11/24/2011 - carlkallen wrote: 89 pointsColour reminiscent of thin limoncello and with good layering/viscosity. Aroma citrusy with small hints of grassyness. Taste is pleasant, medium dry with a fair level of acidity without being tart - the bouquet is pleasant and reveals a few nuances of petroleum and lime. A very good wine with at least another 5 years - drink until 2016. |
| White - Sparkling |
2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande AnnéeChampagne Blend more |
11/4/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 93 pointsVery sophisticated with frothy bubbles, delightful aroma and lingering palate of cheer excitement and joy. A lovely vintage effort by Bollinger - drinking at its absolute right now and could last into 2016 |
| White |
2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Bourgogne-Aligotémore |
9/2/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 85 pointsVery pale yellow with impressive tearing. Peach and pineapple hints. Round and lusch with second level of acidity not lingering too much and straightforward - a solid Aligoté and interesting object. Drink before the end of 2013 for optimal effect |
| Red |
2008 Bouchard Père et Fils FleurieGamay more |
12/7/2012 - carlkallen wrote: 80 pointsQuintessential colour with below average Viscosity. standard jammy aroma and taste that is rather square and unidimensional. Solid table wine without impressing. Best with food. Probably now to 2015 |
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