| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2003 A Mano Primitivo Puglia IGTmore |
8/22/2009 - RandyC wrote: 88 pointsPepper and barnyard on the nose. Raspberry and sour cherry fruit and a bit hot on the palate. Good finish. This is a nice solid bottle that is still drinking well |
| Red |
2000 Adora Estate Winery Maximus MMOkanagan Valley Red Blend more |
6/18/2010 - RandyC wrote: 86 points"Old" Brown and maybe a bit past it's prime. Fruit was hard to find, okay structure and it was approachable it just lacked any hint of deliciousness. |
| Red |
2004 Bodegas Altanza Rioja Lealtanza Artistas Españoles DalíTempranillo more |
7/17/2013 - RandyC wrote: 88 pointsFunky and off-putting nose. Not what was expected from this bottle. Nose felt a bit ugly - full of unpleasant flavors reminiscent of fermenting black fruit. Disjointed on the palate. Double take on whether the bottle was corked. The overwhelming feel was that it was damaged. Finish was amazingly astringent. Most of the score comes from the amazing amount of astringency on the finish - quite simply amazing amount there and an epic feel for what grapes can do to the mouth. |
| Red |
2007 Andretti Cabernet Sauvignon Montona EstateNapa Valley more |
2/19/2012 - RandyC wrote: 90 pointsGood wine - no formal tasting notes. |
| Red |
2006 Angove Shiraz Viognier Nine VinesSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
5/23/2009 - RandyC wrote: 85 pointsGood aromatics, pepper and dark fruits showed through. This was overall a fairly good effort, and did quite well for a pop and pour. |
| Red |
2006 Père Anselme Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/23/2017 - RandyC Does not like this wine: 78 pointsBarnyard on the nose. On the palate a bit astringent and acidic, however with a somewhat nice tannic finish. Improved greatly after 2 hours of decanting. |
| Red |
2007 Bodegas Arrocal Ribera del DueroTempranillo more |
7/16/2011 - RandyC wrote: 87 pointsThis wine has flavors that make it intriguing on the palate but at the same time it lacks a delicousness that would have brought it to another level. It is a light - medium bodied wine that is a solid play. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Arrowleaf Cellars Vidal Snow TropicsOkanagan Valley VQA more |
7/9/2011 - RandyC wrote: 89 pointsThis bottle showed huge amounts of residual sugar and sweetness expressed as apple and peach. Very viscous on the palate and quite a good bottle. Some sediment at the bottom of the bottle but still showing very good. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Arrowleaf Cellars Vidal Snow TropicsOkanagan Valley VQA more |
7/15/2012 - RandyC wrote: 90 pointsHints of icewine abound in this very sweet wine. Apple and peach dominate the palate with a citrus nose. An excellent bottle for consumption on a warm summer day. |
| Red |
2007 Arrowleaf Cellars ZweigeltOkanagan Valley VQA more |
2/19/2011 - RandyC wrote: 87 pointsThis was a solid bottle. Enjoyed with friends and family. |
| Red |
2009 Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Atteca Old VinesGarnacha, Grenache more |
7/26/2012 - RandyC wrote: 86 pointsOver extracted fruit. Too jammy for my liking bordering on koolaid. Wine has some backbone and structure but the fruit is far from a structured play and far too over the top. |
| White |
NV Aveleda Vinho Verde Quinta da AveledaWhite Blend more |
8/27/2011 - RandyC wrote: 86 pointsSummer sipper with a few bubbles. Fun wine but won't change your life break it out on a hot day and serve well chilled. |
| Red |
2009 Pago Aylés Garnacha Serendipiamore |
2/10/2013 - RandyC Likes this wine: 91 pointsA solid bottle. Tasting notes lost. |
| Red |
2003 Susana Balbo BriosoAgrelo Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/30/2011 - RandyC wrote: 91 pointsBlackberry and currant nose, lots of dark fruits all over the palate with a good long finish. Very good structure and this is a big wine that is delicious and filled with dark fruits from start to finish. |
| Red |
2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
10/30/2011 - RandyC wrote: 95 pointsAn immensely powerful wine with a good deal of oak on the palate. Huge vibrant fruit that was able to compete with the oak but on aging I think that this will mesh together even more. A fantastic wine. |
| Red |
2009 Beringer Vineyards Meritage Knights ValleyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
3/18/2012 - RandyC wrote: 90 pointsGood balanced fruit. A solid staple that will be a crowd pleaser. |
| Red |
2006 Amiral de BeychevelleSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/21/2024 - RandyC Likes this wine: 90 pointsWell rounded and drinkable wine. Very approachable with plum, cassis and a hint of chocolate. Good structure. Drinking very well. |
| Red |
2014 Black Swift Vineyards Syrah Monarch VineyardOkanagan Valley more |
3/22/2020 - RandyC Likes this wine: 93 pointsLots of vibrant fruits throughout. |
| White |
2008 Blasted Church GewürztraminerOkanagan Valley VQA more |
4/7/2012 - RandyC wrote: 88 pointsOverall a good quality gerwurtz. Fruity and lively on the palate with good display of acid. Good value. |
| Red |
2006 Blasted Church MerlotOkanagan Valley VQA more |
7/24/2011 - RandyC wrote: 88 pointsNose: plum, coffee. On the palate this has is very approachable with good notes of blueberries. The wine lacks that wow factor and is a bit hollow through the mid palate, but is otherwise a solid bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate BlockWestern Cape Red Blend more |
10/23/2011 - RandyC wrote: 91 pointsStill drinking well, stand by previous tasting note. |
| Red |
2007 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate BlockWestern Cape Red Blend more |
9/25/2010 - RandyC wrote: 92 pointsAn old world feel with new world fruit. This was an extremely good find and is drinking quite well but certainly will age for at least 5 more years. The fruit is blackberry and cassis primarily. A real nice blend. |
| Red |
2006 Bouchard Aîné & Fils BeaujolaisGamay more |
5/9/2009 - RandyC wrote: 69 pointsRaspberry and alcohol on the nose. Sour raspberries on the palate but there is not much here. The wine is just not delicious, it is borderline bland, very thin and just not appealing. On tasting 72 hours later this wine improved some but it had a long way to improve. |
| Red |
2001 Bodegas Campillo Rioja Reserva EspecialTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
4/7/2012 - RandyC wrote: 90 pointsEarthy notes throughout, hints of soil, mushrooms, and with raspberry and strawberry flavors. Well structured and a solid wine. |
| Red |
2001 Bodegas Campillo Rioja Reserva EspecialTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
7/26/2012 - RandyC wrote: 91 pointsGood structure with black fruit, and a long finish. This is a rioja that is a bit new world in its aproach. Very good. |
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