Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2009 Franck Balthazar Cornas ChaillotSyrah more |
10/6/2020 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR13.5% abv. Very fresh, with noticeable fruit. Concord grapes on the palate. Lots of tannic grip. Still has room to peak. |
Red |
2006 Château Sociando-MalletHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/17/2020 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR12.5% abv. Not super generous atm. Muted cassis on the nose, lighter bodied, with noticeable acidity. |
Red |
2008 Fratelli Brovia Barolo VilleroNebbiolo more |
9/14/2020 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR14.5% abv. Spicy, slightly medicinal cherry/plum on the nose, makes me think of Dr. Pepper. A sweet if perhaps short finish, with quite subtle tannins. In a good spot at the moment. |
Red |
2010 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo SpiritoEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
8/5/2020 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR14% abv. Earthy, cinnamony nose. Bright, red tart fruit on the palate. Hint of tannins, but overall has real finesse. In a great spot atm. |
Red |
2003 Corison Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/16/2020 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR13.6% abv. Currants, a bit of plum on the nose. Nice acidity on the finish, a bit of tannic grip still. |
Red |
2001 Charles Joguet Chinon Clos du Chêne VertCabernet Franc more |
7/7/2020 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.5% abv. Dark berries and sandalwood nose. Palette doesn’t have much fruit though, more savoury. Silky texture. |
Red |
2009 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru TeuronsPinot Noir more |
5/11/2018 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR13% abv. Jammy nose with some heat on the finish. Lacks charm. Drinks more like a Cali pinot. |
Red |
2011 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Clary RanchSonoma Coast more |
1/17/2018 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.25% abv. This could be mistaken for a burg if tasted blind. Floral nose with baking spices. Lighter bodied, but with a long finish. Tart strawberries on the palate. Drinking very well now. |
Red |
2010 Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les SerpentièresPinot Noir more |
9/7/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR13% abv. Medicinal nose with herbs, smoke but little fruit. Lighter bodied, with a sour finish. Quite lean. |
Red |
2006 Château Sociando-MalletHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/18/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.5% abv. Cassis, graphite, and violets on the nose. Perfumed. Medium bodied, still fair bit of tannins, long savory and minerally finish. Seems like old school bordeaux. |
Red |
2005 Chateau MusarBekaa Valley Red Blend more |
7/17/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR14% abv. Fruity cherry nose. Medium bodied, sweet finish, acidic with mild tannins. Notice the alcohol on the finish. Found this to be brash and not food friendly. |
Red |
2010 Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de MontmirailRed Rhone Blend more |
5/22/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR14% abv. 50% grenache, 30% syrah, 20% mourvedre. Dark crunchy berries on the nose, a hint of olives as well. Medium to full bodied, but very fresh tasting, with crisp acidity. More N. rhone like. Regret not having bought more. |
Red |
2009 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir ReserveWillamette Valley more |
5/19/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR14.2% abv. Dark fruit and sandalwood, but also nail polish on the nose. Medium bodied, with a bitter acidic finish. |
Red |
2014 Jean-Louis Dutraive (Domaine de la Grand'Cour) Fleurie Champagne Cuvée Vieilles VignesGamay more |
5/13/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR13% abv. Perfumed nose with bright red cherries. Lighter bodied, with a short, tart acidic finish. Clean flavors and refreshing... though not sure it's worth the premium. Wouldn't age this. |
White |
2011 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter-Bass VineyardSonoma Coast more |
5/5/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.9% abv. Wet gravel and subtle pineapple on the nose. Medium bodied, nicely balanced with some chablis like acidity, but with the edges softened. Persistent finish. |
Red |
2009 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de FamilleColumbia Valley more |
5/3/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR14.6% abv. Eucalytpus and cedar dominate the nose. Full bodied, with grippy tannins and fresh acidity. A bit sweet on the finish... wild blueberries on the palate. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Unique, straddling new/old world. |
Red |
2009 Bergström Pinot Noir de LancellottiChehalem Mountains more |
5/1/2017 - DrakkarNoir Does not like this wine: NR14.1% abv. Nose with jammy dark fruit, plums. Can smell the alcohol. Full bodied, with decent tannins, but limited acidity. Notice some heat on the finish as well. |
White |
2015 Weingut Knoll Riesling Kabinett Ried Pfaffenberg SteinerKremstal more |
4/30/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.5%. An intense and fresh nose with aromas of lime and rock. Medium bodied, with some serious tart acidity at the end. Very expressive, verging on overpowering. |
Red |
2010 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot VineyardSonoma Coast more |
4/29/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR13.4% abv. Aromas of plums and baking space, but dialed down vs other cali pinot. Medium bodied with tart acidity and long finish. A bit sour. |
Red |
2011 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des EpeneauxPinot Noir more |
4/28/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR13% abv. Perfumed nose, with a hint of rich cherries and sandalwood. Medium bodied, with a sneaky long, mouth coating, slightly tannic finish. |
Red |
2011 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des VergelessesPinot Noir more |
4/28/2017 - DrakkarNoir wrote: NR12.5% abv. Bright red fruit on the nose. Lighter bodied, with muted acidity and tannins. Elegant and subtle, though lacking some excitement at this point. |
Red |
2014 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Rouge Les MotellesCabernet Franc more |
4/20/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NR12.5%. Nose is a bit gamey, as well as stoney. In the mouth, young and fresh. Silky body. Crunchy red fruit, bright acidity, grippy tannins, lingering finish. |
Red |
2007 Massolino BaroloNebbiolo more |
2/21/2017 - DrakkarNoir Does not like this wine: NRPruney, stewed fruit nose. More balanced on the palate, but overall this comes across as overripe. 14.5% abv. |
Red |
2013 Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvée 3.14Gamay more |
1/10/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NRA floral, earthy nose with some fruit (blood oranges). A bit of funk, like decaying fruit, on the nose. Lighter bodied, but with tart acidity and a persistent finish. This will benefit from cellaring. 12.5% abv. |
Red |
2004 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña TondoniaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
1/9/2017 - DrakkarNoir Likes this wine: NRCherries, tobacco, and a hint of coconut/dill on the nose. Medium bodied, with lively acidity and subtle tannins that lurk on the finish. 13% abv. |