| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2012 32 Winds Chardonnay SpinnakerAnderson Valley more |
3/14/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is terrific and seems to be in a peak window. Both light and creamy with roasted pear, green apple, a little salted butter, and a nice acidic bite towards the end that doesn't clip the finish. Not sure if the winery is still producing since their site lists the current Pinot vintage as 11/12, but will seek out more of their wines regardless. |
| Red |
2013 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Clos Pepe VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
10/4/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 pointsAgree with mv2007 about the strawberry/rhubarb profile. The strawberry in particular is pure and generous without being jammy and overbearing. Silky texture overall with a grippy and toasty finish. Held its own against a '15 Wren Hop Night Children, which is no mean feat. This wine, not surprisingly, is more evolved and accessible than the WH at this point, and actually a damn good value at <= $45. I'd say at least three great years left in it, possibly quite longer given the screwtop enclosure. |
| Red |
2010 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Garys' VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
6/6/2015 - tomherer wrote: NROpened this on the heels of an '09 AP Garys' purchased from the same source. Both had an obvious spritz to them. This vintage's blew off more quickly, but it was still really distracting. The underlying juice was good to drink, but the overall wine was essentially flawed. No clue what to chalk it up to, but definitely wouldn't purchase either vintage again based on this pattern. |
| Red |
2012 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler VineyardSonoma Coast more |
6/26/2015 - tomherer wrote: 88 pointsOpened too early -- not that the last half dozen TNs didn't provide fair warning. This is actually still quite raw and rough for what you'd expect. Definitely some burning heat, which combined with the stiff, young tannis makes for a pretty abrasive drink. |
| Red |
2012 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Kanzler VineyardSonoma Coast more |
6/27/2015 - tomherer wrote: 90 pointsUpdate on day two -- came around nicely. Tannins are mostly resolved which leaves a lot of smooth fruit. Lost some of its nuance tho, and the heat is still protruding. Better, but still not a repurchase. |
| White |
2012 Abeja ViognierWalla Walla Valley more |
5/23/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 91 pointsReally loving this. Captivating nose of grass, fresh orange, and vanilla pudding. Same flavors with some meyer lemon as well. Beautiful balance, modest complexity, and slightly raw on the finish. WE 95 is kind of crazy talk, but I take their point in that this a standout new world Viognier, especially for the price. |
| Red |
2012 Alban Vineyards Syrah Patrina Alban Estate VineyardEdna Valley more |
5/20/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 pointsFirst of two bottles, and first experience with an Alban. If this is towards their entry level, well, damn. |
| Red |
2010 Alexana Pinot Noir Revana VineyardDundee Hills more |
12/15/2013 - tomherer Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis might be wine of the year for me (altho the year isn't quite over and the best bottles always come out at end of December..). Profound quality. $35 and not in terribly short supply. Really special stuff. I'm in wolfonthehill's camp on this one; don't understand the overall ho-hum CT reception otherwise. |
| Rosé |
2014 Alloy Wine Works Grenache RoséCentral Coast more |
10/1/2015 - tomherer Likes this wine: 87 pointsLove the branding, packaging, and size format. Can see buying a lot more to nestle between the craft beer cans at the next party. As Martin said, portable, $7, 500ml, freaking kidding me? |
| Red |
2014 Alloy Wine Works Pinot NoirPaso Robles more |
10/4/2015 - tomherer wrote: 85 pointsReally want to like it a lot, but only like it a little. Muted, hot, dusty nose. Simple, sweet, tasty palate; cherry and caramel, some wild berry. Absolutely perfect flavor profile and format for a party, but probably won't purchase again for personal use. |
| Red |
2010 Altovinum EvodiaCalatayud Garnacha, Grenache more |
3/27/2012 - tomherer Likes this wine: 88 pointsNever disappoints. Sure, it's fruit-driven, but it's 100% Grenache, right? There's enough structure and complexity to the red berry flavors to make it interesting. Still a bit grippy; will probably hold up nicely for a few years. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Alvear Pedro Ximénez Montilla-Moriles Solera 1927more |
3/21/2018 - tomherer Likes this wine: 96 pointsNot seeing a lot of rave reviews on this wine recently, but I'm finding it to be freakishly good. Maybe because I haven't had this style of wine in many years and because the price is so low that it's blowing away my expectations? 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2008 Amavi Cellars SyrahWalla Walla Valley more |
11/22/2013 - tomherer Likes this wine: 90 pointsAlmost black. Big legs. Nose of oiled leather, mocha, etoh, vanilla. Blackberry, raisin, mocha, leather, and tobacco flavors. Long, dry finish. Very firm; decant or hold. |
| White |
2011 Amista Vineyards Chardonnay Morningsong VineyardsDry Creek Valley more |
7/30/2016 - tomherer wrote: 83 pointsIt's..fine. Has nothing working against it, nor anything working for it. Nose is of fruit cocktail in syrup, complete with the plastic cup. Tastes of green grape, green apple, celery, and oak. Totally competent chard, but it's desperately boring. Again, it's not a bad wine exactly, but I can't think of a situation where it'd truly be enjoyed. Avoid. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2012 Amorosa Bella Brut RoséRussian River Valley Pinot Noir more |
3/10/2018 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 pointsSimilar notes to 9/17 -- this misses a beat compared to last time, but it's still an extraordinary bubbly. The same components are there, they're just not quite as in focus this time around. Instead, the wine has a creamier taste and feel that comes across a bit more luxurious. Not a bad tradeoff. Iirc Scott is down to his last case or two in the tasting room, but is also nearly ready to release the 2013 vintage, which I can't wait to try. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2012 Amorosa Bella Brut RoséRussian River Valley Pinot Noir more |
9/22/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 94 pointsStumbled on this at Cellars of Sonoma in Healdsburg -- it's a collective tasting room that represents a handful of small wineries. The most notorious one is Heidi Barrett's La Sirena, but every one of them had at least one outstanding offering on the list. Highly recommend a visit. |
| Red |
2008 Angelica Cellars SyrahSanta Barbara County more |
9/20/2015 - tomherer Likes this wine: 91 pointsInteresting that opinions on this are all over the map. I only got one bottle and happy that my experience is on the better end of the spectrum. Agree with S&C -- wish I'd backed up the truck on this one. Also agree with another taster calling out butterscotch -- getting it on both nose and palate. |
| Red |
2010 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Comptche Ridge VineyardMendocino County more |
10/27/2015 - tomherer wrote: 91 pointsNotes from night two. Was tart to begin with, but is close to shrill now. Don't get me wrong, it's lovely, but the starting fruit:acid ratio is such that I don't necessarily think age and/or air will do this much good. |
| Red |
2014 Argot Pinot Noir EstateSonoma Mountain more |
3/21/2018 - tomherer Likes this wine: 91 pointsOpened this too soon, but it's still immensely pleasurable, especially after an hour or two of air. This wine is all about red fruit, with cranberry, apples, and barely-ripe raspberry that almost seem to hover in mid-air. Some orange marmalade too. It's crisp, airy, long, and delicious. Really, really delicious. The community avg of 96 is just goofy though -- for me, 96 denotes a world-class wine, nearing the best of the best. This wine isn't close -- for one, it's too simple, and much worse, it's hot. The 15.1% gives off a nice sear, which on its own disqualifies any Pinot from being top-tier. And, makes $70 a hell of a stretch. 91 as-is, maybe 93-94 without the heat. |
| Red |
2013 Arnot-Roberts Pinot Noir Clary RanchSonoma Coast more |
5/29/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 points9oz pour at Central Market Petaluma. $18; damn fair. Solid purple core with a clear, wide meniscus. Nose of raspberry, cola, wet earth, and purple flowers knocks you off the bar stool. Flavors follow, joined by black cherry and a refreshing root-y bitterness from the cola. Best BTG Pinot I've had by far. No clue what this retails for, but would easily hold its own amongst its $80-100 (and less-scarce) brethren. |
| White |
2014 Ashan Cellars Chardonnay Celilo VineyardYakima Valley more |
11/26/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 92 pointsLucky enough to have found a few different Ashan chards over the past couple of months. Theirs is the only all-Chardonnay brand on my radar, and their focus appears to be paying off, as the QPRs here are terrific. |
| White |
2014 Ashan Cellars Chardonnay Kestrel VineyardYakima Valley more |
9/30/2017 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 pointsI've been looking for a bottle of Ashan since I found some at the Gorman tasting room, but it was allocated for members and not for sale. The heart wants what it can not have! |
| White |
2010 Atonement Cellars Chardonnay VanagloriaSanta Barbara County more |
4/1/2013 - tomherer Does not like this wine: NRIndelicate, flabby, sweet, woody, syrupy. Also had a suspicious light brown cidery element, so not scoring on the remote chance that the bottle was flawed. Curt's affiliation had me expecting more; won't revisit. |
| White |
2012 Auteur Chardonnay Durell VineyardSonoma Coast more |
4/16/2017 - tomherer wrote: flawedSecond of two bottles; both over the hill and unenjoyable. |
| White |
2012 Auteur Chardonnay Durell VineyardSonoma Coast more |
9/9/2016 - tomherer Likes this wine: 93 pointsHad this with friends, paired with a seafood tower. The wine and combination with the food were both wonderful. Grapefruit, lime, and tangerine oil. Light and energetic. Was gone in an instant. |
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