| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2007 Alderlea Vineyards Chardonnay - AuxerroisVancouver Island Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay more |
12/3/2008 - fries wrote: NRPale yellow, slightly greyish. Delicate aromas of apples and tropical fruits, with the oak showing through. Palette is straightforward, slightly mineral apples with a twist of citrus, mild oaky finish. Moderate acidity. A pleasant wine, but one that left me wanting something else... the fruit is pretty muted. |
| Red |
2006 Alderlea Vineyards ClarinetVancouver Island Marechal Foch more |
1/6/2010 - fries wrote: NRDrank over two nights, no decant, little or no sediment in the bottle. Deep purple-red, nearly opaque in the glass. Fruity, blackberries, gamey / meaty, a little spicy, maybe even a little tar / rubber on the nose. Palette is smooth, jammy, medium-bodied with soft tannins. Good... an impressively concentrated Foch from the hot 2006 summer on Vancouver Island. There were moments that the nose reminded me a little of some malbecs I've had recently... high praise indeed for a Van Island red. |
| White |
2007 Alderlea Vineyards Pinot GrisVancouver Island more |
5/15/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NRGorgeous copper hue. Slightly muted nose of warm apples, peaches and a touch of vanilla. Palate has the barrel-fermented plushness with peachy / citrusy fruit and moderate acid. Overall, the fruit is a little muted, but still enjoyable. A good match with grilled spot prawns. |
| Red |
2006 Alderlea Vineyards Pinot Noir ReserveVancouver Island more |
8/23/2009 - fries wrote: NRDecanted for about an hour before pouring. Light ruby red, less colour that I remember from the 04 and 05. Beautiful aroma: black cherries, baking spices, licorice. Palatte is silky, with just enough acidity and a little mineral twist. Long finish. Very impressive effort, a bit more subtle and integrated than previous vintages. |
| Red |
2009 Alpamanta Malbec EstateMendoza more |
12/3/2012 - fries wrote: flawedWSET Level 2 Class 7 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, medium+ ruby. Nose has a peculiar reduced funk, medium+ aromas of red berries, pepper, vanilla, sweet herbs. Palate is dry, medium acid, medium tannin, medium body, with flavours of bright red fruit... plum, red currant, and vanilla. Finish is medium-. Hard to assess quality... the overwhelming impression is the stinky nose.... possible flawed bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Altesino Rosso di Altesino Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
4/27/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NRLight-medium ruby red. Immediate and bold aromas of ripe red berries, sour cherries, herbal notes... very "fresh" nose. Palette is crisp, medium bodied, earthy red fruit, fine but assertive tannins, nice acidity. There's enough structure to support a couple more years in the bottle. Tonnes of personality in a reasonably priced baby Super-T. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Alvear Montilla-Moriles Amontillado Carlos VIIPedro Ximénez more |
12/18/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 9 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, light-to-medium amber. Nose is clean, medium intensity, aromas of raisin, candied citrus, brown sugar, flowers, brine. Palate is dry, medium- acid, medium- body, with flavours of sweet raisins, nuts, brine, and a savoury touch. Finish is medium+... very good quality amontillado. |
| Red |
2002 Antelope Ridge (Domaine Combret) Cabernet FrancOkanagan Valley more |
1/16/2010 - fries wrote: flawed[Composite Cork] Ugh... this was a disappointment. The nose was awful... any fruit that may have once existed in this wine was long gone, leaving nothing but acid and some nasty funky aromas akin to ripe cheese. Definitely not corked though... just old beyond it's years. The palette was little better, maybe a hint of red fruit, but then just acid and light tannins. I left it open on the counter overnight and the cheesy aroma went away, but nothing new appeared in its place. Upon dumping the bottle, there was no evidence of sediment, indicating that the wine never had much substance, so no surprise that it didn't age well. |
| Red |
2001 Apollonio Casa Vinicola CopertinoRed Blend more |
5/14/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NRDouble decanted, but little sediment in evidence. Ruby red with an orange rim. Gorgeous nose of black currents, dark raspberries, licorice, black pepper, a touch of vanilla and a herbal note. Nice savory palette with lots of earthy fruit, medium bodied with moderate tannins and tangy acidity. Medium length finish. Great value in a nicely aged negroamaro blend. |
| Spirits |
NV Appleton Estate ReserveJamaica Molasses more |
12/18/2012 - fries wrote: NRWSET Level 2 Class 9 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted non-blind. Clear, medium+ amber. Nose is clean, pronouced intensity, with aromas of molasses, baked banana, candied fruit, strong vanilla. Palate is dry, low acid, medium body, flavours of sweet oak spice, vanilla, baked pineapple cake, molasses. Finish is medium+. Quality is acceptable to good... not my preference. |
| Red |
2009 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier CuvéeWillamette Valley more |
12/3/2012 - fries wrote: NRWSET Level 2 Class 7 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, light-medium garnet-ruby. Nose if clean, medium+ intensity, aromas of red cherry, cola, spice, autumn leaves. Palate is dry, medium acid, medium- tannin, medium body, with flavours of sweet red berries, vanilla/oak, and a touch of earth. Finish if medium. Good quality pinot noir. |
| Red |
2010 Artazu Garnacha Navarra Artazurimore |
11/26/2012 - fries wrote: NRWSET Level 2 Class 5 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind, screw cap. Clear, medium purple, youthful. Nose is clean, with pronouced aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries, plum jam, herbs. Palate is dry, medium acid, medium tannin, medium+ body, with flavours of spicy strawberries, black currant jam, sweet spice. Finish is medium. Good quality, but fruit is almost overpowering. |
| Red |
2005 Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
4/10/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NR[Composite cork] Medium ruby red. Immediate aromas of dark berries backed up by cherries and oak. Very soft tannins, fruity palette that's more sangiovese than cab-merlot, and decent acid crispness on the finish. Simple, enjoyable Toscana rosso. |
| Red |
2009 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca GuicciardaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/26/2012 - fries wrote: NRWSET Level 2 Class 5 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, deep ruby. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of ripe black cherry, plums, leather, pepper and a herbal / woody note. Palate is dry, medium+ acid, medium tannins, medium body, with flavours of cherries, earth and spice. Finish is medium +. Quality is good, but this is bit riper/darker flavoured then I like Chianti Classico. |
| Red |
2008 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de FamilleColumbia Valley more |
12/3/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 7 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, deep ruby. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with constantly changing aromas of dark currant, mint, tobacco, chocolate and sandalwood. Palate is dry, medium+ acid, medium+ tannins, medium+ body, with flavours of black currant, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, spice and earth. Finish is medium+. Very good quality, highly engaging Cab. |
| Red |
2010 Beyerskloof PinotageWestern Cape more |
11/27/2012 - fries Does not like this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 6 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind, screw cap. Clear, medium ruby. Nose is clean, medium intensity with aromas of red fruit, BBQ meat, earth, and an off-putting whiff of smoke/cigarette ash. Palate is dry, medium acid, medium tannin, medium body, with flavours of savoury red berries, brambles, earth. Medium finish. Quality is acceptable to good, but but hard for me to get past the ashy nose. |
| White - Sparkling |
2004 H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut MillésiméChampagne Blend more |
10/15/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 1 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, pale lemon. Gentle mousse, small bubbles. Clean, medium+ aromas of apple, lemon, pastry, hazelnuts. Almost dry, medium body, medium+ acid, flavours of apples, nuts, earth. Long finish. Very good champagne, drinking well. |
| White - Sparkling |
2004 H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut MillésiméChampagne Blend more |
12/10/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 8 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, pale lemon-gold. Fine bead, slowly rising. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, aromas of ripe apple, lemon curd, nuts, pastry, with a bready and slightly mushroomy finish. Palate is not quite dry, with medium+ acid, medium body, flavours of baked apple, lemon, toasted nuts, slight carmel. Mousse is fine and persistant, and finish is long. Very good quality Champagne. |
| White |
2008 Black Hills Estate AlibiOkanagan Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
9/19/2009 - fries wrote: NRZippy citrus nose, hints of tropical and stone fruit. Crisp on the palette, minerally, refreshing acidity, just a touch of oiliness. Very good with charcutterie and cheese appetizer. |
| Red |
2006 Black Hills Estate Nota BeneOkanagan Valley VQA Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/21/2009 - fries wrote: NROver an hour in the decanter before drinking with bison steaks. Nose is bold and complex: cassis, black olives, brambles, smoke, spice, some herby / mentholy notes, restrained oak. Smooth in mouth, moderate tannins, long finish. Not at all "jammy", very well defined dark fruit. Much more refined than this time last year, but seems like there's considerable upside to waiting a year or two. |
| Red |
2009 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate BlockWestern Cape Red Blend more |
11/27/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 6 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, deep, ruby-garnet. Nose is clean, medum+ intensity, aromas of currents and brambles, smoked meat / salami, peppery spice, herbs, coffee. Palate is dry, medium+ acid, medium+ tannin, medium+ body, with flavours of brambles and ripe raspberries, grilled/smoked meat, vanilla. Finish is medium+. Very good quality South African (sorta Rhone) red blend. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Bottega Moscato Petalo Il Vino dell'AmoreItaly more |
10/15/2012 - fries wrote: NRWSET Level 2 Class 1 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind. Clear, pale lemon green, very frothy bubbles that gathered around the rim of the glass. Clean, pronouced aromas of white flowers, tropical fruit, grape, melon. Palate is sweet, light body, with medium- acid and frothy, creamy texture. Flavours of white table grapes, melon and cotton candy, with a medium- finish. Decent quality, but lacking sufficient acid to balance the sweetness. |
| Red |
2006 La Braccesca (Antinori) Rosso di Montepulciano SabazioSangiovese more |
4/19/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NR[Composite cork] Medium ruby red. Strong earthy aromas of plums, dark cherries. Palette is medium bodied, with ripe fruit, very soft tannins, moderate to light acid... a slightly flabby overall impression. Reasonably tasty for the price, but sacrifices finesse and structure for ripeness. |
| Red |
2006 Brancaia Tre Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
5/1/2010 - fries Likes this wine: NR[Synthetic cork] Decanted for 1 hr. Medium ruby red. Nice sangiovese cherry aromas offset with some black currants with plums. Smooth palate with fine tannins, nice fresh shortish finish. |
| White |
2010 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru VaucoupinChardonnay more |
10/15/2012 - fries Likes this wine: NRWSET Level 2 Class 1 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind, screwcap bottle. Clear, medium lemon in appearance. Clean, medium- aromas of green apple, lemon with a savoury, mineral undercurrent. Palate is dry with medium- body and high acid. Flavours follow the aromas, green apples, light lemon, steely and taut with medium finish. Good quality. |
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