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2016 Saxon-Brown Zinfandel Stonewall Block

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11/26/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 82 points

The bottle did not seem flawed, just bad. No one thought it was a good wine. Poor flavors that are not true to a Sonoma Zin.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/30/2024 6:38:00 AM - As I said, The flavors were poor: Fruit flavors were flat and indistinct, and the wine was acidic rather than brambly. It tasted more like vegetable juice than wine and out of 6 people all considered it off and poor tasting. As far as structure, there was little or none
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2021 Fossalata di Piave Gran Passione Rosso

 Veneto IGT Corvina Blend, Corvina more
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10/30/2023 - thkim Likes this wine: 91 points

매우 가성비 훌륭한 와인! 온도만 너무 낮지만 않으면 될 것 같음 향도 좋고 시간 지나면서 변화하는 모습도 있음 데일리 와인으로 좋아보임

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    11/27/2023 3:27:00 PM - Google Translation:
    Great wines at a very value for money! The temperature should not be too low, the aroma is good, and it changes over time, it looks good as a daily wine.
Red

1983 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23

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6/27/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 93 points

The fruit has turned mostly flowery, with some thin raspberry/cherry. The balance of the front is quite nice and smooth with a light to medium body. Those flavors showed throughout and blended in the middle and finish with a quite fine but very dry tannin. Had this for our daughter's 40th Birthday and have four more to follow over the coming years. I look forward to it.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    6/30/2023 1:54:00 PM - ChairmanKao, I believe you will be very pleased when you drink the Mags. They should be maturing about half as fast as the singles. There is, for certain, a loss from the big body cab maturing to the Flowers, but power to elegance can be celebrated. Drink well, my friend!
Red

2016 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valley

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12/19/2022 - Asull2k wrote: 92 points

Double decanted and back in fridge 12 hrs, and the wine seemed to fully open within an hour after serving. Dark ruby color. Vanilla, dark cherry, balsamic on the nose. Blackberry, dark cherry, licorice, and earth give way to stewed plum and a 35-40 sec finish. This is nice but really would have liked it at 1/2 price when it comes to QPR.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    3/11/2023 11:54:00 AM - FYI the wine, newest price direct from Hall was up way over $50 from my previous "from Hall price", in Jan 2023 so down, down, down on the QPR
Red

2000 Buckshot Shiraz

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1/13/2021 - Spar Likes this wine: 92 points

Really nice! So smooth with great fruit. Not hot at all.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/13/2021 3:25:00 PM - I am jealous. I am glad it is still holding up. Drink well!
Red

2013 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

 Napa Valley more
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1/4/2021 - wtianseter wrote: 90 points

I looked back at my previous rating and it was spot on for this bottle. I can't really say much more.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/10/2021 11:49:00 AM - And it indicates my storage is doing ok!
Red

2013 Vitanza Brunello di Montalcino Tradizione

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1/4/2021 - wtianseter wrote: 89 points

A nice wine with a fruity front of Sangiovese Grosso. but that is it as far as it resembles a Brunello to me. It was not highly integrated , the fruit was not layered and the finish was not smooth and elegant. The finish was very dry, somewhat gripping, and very long.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/10/2021 11:53:00 AM - If I live 20 more years I will happily taste 27 year-old Brunellos, but by then my taste buds will be far less discerning. Happy tasting in the New Year!
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2014 Three Wine Company Old Vines Field Blend

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11/22/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 89 points

the 2014 is much bigger (Oh Really??) than the previous vintages that I have enjoyed. Quite nice drinking now but still tight as a drum. This one is going to quite complex and bold in the next 2-5 years. Time in the glass didn't really loosen it up at all. Black raspberry , blackberry and blueberry all strung together. and a briary and tickling middle, followed by a high strung tannin on the finish. Hold this at least a year if you can.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/10/2021 11:57:00 AM - This wine is one of the best drinkers around. I still have a few '14s but it is very hard to hide from my wife.
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2014 Bleasdale Shiraz Bremerview

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3/25/2017 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 90 points

Tastes of cedar, tar, smoke, spice, pepper, with blackberry notes. A bargain at WineAccess for $16/btl. At that price, I'm glad that I bought a case! The "96 points" label on the bottle is just a bit pretentious!

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    6/25/2017 3:15:00 PM - Just a comment on the 96 rating; it was James Halliday whom I believe to be a good and honest evaluator but I judge he has an extremely strong bias toward big fruity wines of Australian Heritage. Once he hits a 90 on an Australian wine I start discounting at least one point for every two points. However to me he seems to be reasonably calibrated to other pros on other terroirs like French, Italian, and South African wines when I see his ratings.
    Enjoy Life; Wine makes it easier!
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2014 Bodegas Coloma Vino de la Tierra Extremadura Evandria Imperialis

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3/25/2017 - wtianseter wrote: 75 points

This bottle was a total disappointment. simply put it did not taste good. It did not seem to be a problem bottle....but? We tasted on day 2 and it was worse. 75% of the bottle went down the drain. 5 more bottles, let's hope it was an off bottle

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    11/6/2019 6:55:00 AM - After my last bottle I expect I over rated this first bottle
Red

2009 Mascota Vineyards Unánime

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12/1/2016 - skurtz Likes this wine: 90 points

Opened to breathe. Hot nose with oak and hint of tobacco, maybe mushrooms. Red berries, more oak, spices, hint of black pepper, and an acid finish. I like the complexity and QPR, but this is really hitting me as a medium bodied, not full bodied red. Easy to drink and a crowd pleaser for sure, but when I bought a case two years ago, I expected this to improve with age; so far its evolution has been a tad disappointing.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    9/20/2019 12:41:00 PM - See my recent tasting notes. A nice wine as it is, but it is still hiding what it can be. I hope you haven't had many of you case yet.
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2002 Château Lafon-Rochet

 St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more
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12/24/2015 - SeedfamilyD Likes this wine: 84 points

아직도 단단하다는 느낌, 향은 은은한 과일향, 색은 검붉지만 옅었으며, 팔럿에서 니끼는 타린감은 시간이 흐를수록 입안가득 조여주는, 늦은 가을 오래도록 읽지않은 감을 오래도록 씹었을 때와 같은 니낌. 셀러의 2012는 오래도록 묵혀야겠다는 생각

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/1/2016 8:29:00 PM - Babylon Translation:
    Still, the smell is subtle feeling of Fruit Fragrance hard, but was pale, his arms strut is reddish black color in a closed tight, but at the same time, the mouth full of late not read the long lasting, such as when he chewed pinching. A long time after 2012 fallow of Thought
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2012 Alain Voge Cornas Les Chailles

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1/23/2015 - JohanOhman wrote: 93 points

Wow wow wow. Så otroligt gott, men också en på sätt och vis otypisk nordrhonare. Färgen är rätt så ljus och lite transparent, doften är nästan lite portugalfunkig även om man kan hitta syrahpeppar också. Vinet känns otroligt sofistikerat, såväl i frukten, lättheten men också i den fantastiska eken. En upplevelse! 93-94p

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Wonderful, light version of Northern Rhone Syrah. Tremendously sopfisticated, with delightful fruit and luxurious french oak. A wine to experience!

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    5/12/2015 8:24:00 PM - Google Translate:
    So unbelievably good, but also in some ways atypical nordrhonare . The color is quite light and slightly transparent , the scent is almost a little portugal funky although one can find Syrah pepper too. The wine feels incredibly sophisticated, both in the fruit , the ease but also in the amazing oak. an --------
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2006 Fontanafredda Barbaresco Coste Rubín

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10/25/2014 - tusiltusil Likes this wine: 80 points

알맞게 익은듯..

목넘김도 좋고 적절한농도.

그리고 올라오는 향긋한 꽃향기들~~

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    5/12/2015 8:41:00 AM - Translate translation:
    It seemed moderately ripe ...

    Neck Wrap is also good and proper concentration.

    And sweet-smelling floral scents are coming up ~ ~
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2009 Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva

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7/23/2014 - wtianseter wrote: 88 points

My score is based on the first glass which was consumed in about 5 or 10 minutes. Nice smoky oak on nose and up front with medium dark fruit and a light vanilla and tannin. The next glasses were not at all complex and much more fruit forward and rated about 86. I really like that first glass but it all seemed to fall apart quickly.
On day 3 the wine was all fruit and alcohol just muddled together-- still drinkable but not a wine of any significant character..... rate an 80. All this put together leads me to say a bottle to buy and drink now and quickly once opened. Recommend no aeration or decanting

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    7/25/2014 10:57:00 PM - On day 3 the wine was all fruit and alcohol just muddled together-- still drinkable but not a wine of any significant character..... rate an 80. All this put together leads me to say a bottle to buy and drink now and quickly once opened with no aeration or decanting
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2009 Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel 7 Deadly Zins

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4/8/2014 - Mjurgaitis Likes this wine: 90 points

Great on day 1. Lots of pipe tobacco, vanilla and fruit. Faded on day 2. Great weeknighter if u can drink the whole bottle.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    4/28/2014 3:31:00 PM - I can't resist! Seldom does it happen that a bottle doesn't get finished in my house! ;^)
    Happy tasting, Happy drinking, and Happy times!
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2010 Show Stopper Durif

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3/29/2014 - wtianseter wrote: 81 points

Had my bottles in my cellar for about 6 months to settle down.

I had forgotten that Durif was Petit Sirah and I did not recognize this wine as PS....Is that the terroir showing through or just crappy grapes?

Color was medium dark ruby and nose lightly fruity, more like a Pinot Noir. To me the only thing that stood out was the long tart dry tannic finish that held on to a bit of the fruitiness.

I am not a fan of this wine but I have 2 more bottles in my cellar; we'll see how they respond. The name here is anything but representing the quality of this wine.

Based on this bottle, don't waste your money and go buy yourself some Bogle Petit Sirah, you will spend less and have a significantly better wine.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    3/31/2014 10:19:00 AM - I gave the bottle a second chance the next day and it was day 1 all over. I then opened a bottle of 2011 Bogle Petit Sirah to compare with it....not even a contest!. The Show Stopper was 1/3 the color intensity and acid and out of balance. I did still like the long finish but my original rating is right on for this bottle
White

2004 Far Niente Chardonnay

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9/4/2013 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 95 points

For those lucky enough to be holding a well-cellared bottle of this wine, I can only say...enjoy! Medium-to-deep golden and very complex, it struts aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, citrus peel, butterscotch, apple pie and baking spice. Full-bodied, almost unctuous, it is a lush, mouthfilling combination of creamy structure and vibrant acidity (which hides its 14.0% alcohol well). Solid in the middle, it concludes with a long, crisp finish. Few will ever experience a Napa Valley Chardonnay with this type of age-worthiness. In years past (and now), Hanzell and Stony Hill could rival this bottling...but even those fine producers would be pressed to outdo it. Drink now-2018.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    11/24/2013 9:12:00 PM - Did you aerate your wine in this tasting? My bottles, while nice have not shown this well (See my last tasting note, in particular). I got the wine at a fantastic price because they had been stored several years upright in the liquor store so it may be a bit stressed, but this last bottle had strong signs the wine might benefit from aeration.
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2003 Grgich Hills Chardonnay

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8/21/2013 - Arch57 Likes this wine: 93 points

I bought this 6 years ago and as an experiment I decided to hold and age this in my natural cellar until it reached 10 years old. Well folks the experiment was a stunning success. I drink 97% red and the whites I do buy are usually consumed immediately so I wanted to try and age a Chard but did not want to invest in Grand Cru burgs so I aged a reputable Napa Chard.
Color was a noble brass, way different than any other white I ever had. On the nose was nutmeg and mango. On the palate it was velvet butterscotch with aged dried apricot. I had the pleasure to share this with my Wife's best friend who drinks 100% white wines, usually high-end Cali Chards and it was an eye-opener for her as well. Will have to stash some more Napa Chards and invest in some White Burgs for the cellar.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    1/25/2014 1:29:00 PM - ARCH57 -- Just to compare see my recent tasting of this wine....I have another bottle which I hope is more like your recent tasting. I have recently intentional tasted several "Too old" Chards and have not found the success I was hoping for. I am looking forward to one which has been properly aged to reap those benefits you recently found
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2011 Angeline Winery Pinot Noir Reserve

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4/21/2013 - RBOND wrote: 88 points

Very good wine. Nice hot tub wine

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    10/4/2013 9:22:00 PM - This is a PN not a cab franc but I agree can be a good hot tub wine
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2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

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2/7/2013 - wtianseter Likes this wine: 88 points

The wine is a nice blue-plum red. Nose is a very fruity with some chocolate notes. The wine has a really nice dry texture with lots of muddled berry fruits and a bitter cassis mid-palate and a smooth oaky flavor. The finish is primarily oak and tannin. To be sure this is a nice wine but not as good as I expected; there is not enough layering nor does it strike me as very complex. My perspective is if a wine hits $50 retail, it should unquestionably break the 90 point barrier; this was not a 90 pointer in my opinion.
My wife and I had this by itself, and with rare beef tenderloin, sweet potato, and an avocado/pomegranate seed “salad”. It did ok with all these items especially the beef but the pomegranate seeds washed out much of the fruitiness of the wine.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    2/8/2013 2:10:00 PM - After writing this I looked at my 05/2012 review of the 2006. It looks like the 05 and 06 struck me almost identically...It looks like I am consistent if nothing else!
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2008 Becker Vineyards Claret les trois dames

 Texas Hill Country Red Bordeaux Blend more
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7/1/2011 - ericindc wrote: 65 points

ok, nose a bit closed, but some mild fruit. Taste, very litte, could have been the bottle, but it had very little fruit, harsh tannins, and a strong window cleaner note throughout. We dumped it after half a glass.

  • Comment posted by wtianseter:

    2/3/2013 10:15:00 PM - Eric: I read your review looking back at other vintages after I tasted the 2010. I would encourage you to never throw a bottle out like you say you did on this wine unless you are sure it is bad (i.e. Corked, Turned to vinegar) I think what you call strong window cleaner taste may be what I call a metallic taste. That metallic taste, I find, tends to be one that really masks the flavors that can be hidden in the wine. Two days sitting on the counter and the distracting taste was gone. I've recently run into a large number of wines that have improved significantly with simple sitting in a re-corked bottle over several days.
    I started doing this after reading "Love by the Glass" by Gaiter and Brecher and I think it has helped me educate my palate and figure out if some wines may need time to develop.
    Happy tasting!
    Life is too short to drink bad wine but don’t be afraid to taste a “bad” wine over time—It may be we just opened a great wine too early…You can always throw it out later!

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