| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2010 Carballal Rías Baixas Sete CepasAlbariño more |
9/16/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 88 pointsBetter at home, more expressive nose and I don't get the bitter finish. Nice floral aspects. My palate must have been in a weird place to start the VVW tasting. |
| White |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
3/29/2014 - zscheiner Likes this wine: NRBedrock Pickup Day (Sonoma, CA): I found this similar to the '12 in its refreshing deliciousness. A bit more ripe peach than you find in most Spanish Albarinos but still a nice spine of acidity that keeps it crisp and you wanting another sip. This taste suggested that six bottles will likely not be enough to last the summer. |
| White |
2010 Carballal Rías Baixas Sete CepasAlbariño more |
9/10/2011 - zscheiner wrote: 87 pointsReticent nose, lemon peel, some minerals. Light bodied with medium acidity, lemon, minerals and white flowers. Lemon pith finish is a bit bitter, which I don't enjoy. Ashley found more fruit and liked this much more than I did. |
| White |
2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
5/18/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 89 pointsBright citrus fruits, white stone and tons of acidity. Acidity was higher than I remember from pickup day, almost out of balance. Still very tasty, will be fantastic as an apertif on a warm summer day. |
| White |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
4/4/2014 - zscheiner Likes this wine: NRCouldn't wait long to unscrew one of these. The acids were more prominent in this bottle than the taste I had on pick-up day but that's fine by me! Pretty, floral nose, nice palate weight and a healthy dose of acidity that leaves your mouth clean and craving another sip. Another great Abrente. |
| White |
2009 Benito Santos Rías Baixas BemilAlbariño more |
2/18/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 88 points2008 Mongeard-Mugneret Red Burgundies (Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA): Explosive and lovely nose of ripe peaches. Surprisingly dry on the palate (after the nose) with unripe Asian pear, lemon and a bit of lemon pith on the finish. Great acidity, somewhat one-dimensional palate, but tasty and refreshing. |
| White |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
8/7/2014 - zscheiner Likes this wine: NRA bit leaner and more acidic than previous vintages but still plenty of peach and honeydew melon fruit. Great summertime sipping and a must buy every vintage. |
| White |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
5/3/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 90 pointsSmells of peaches and flowers. Light to medium bodied with high acidity. In the mouth this tingles with lime but also shows some ripe white peach and chalky minerality. My favorite of the last three vintages. |
| White |
2011 Paco y Lola Albariño Rías Baixasmore |
7/15/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 88 pointsBlind Tasting 2010 Sancerres and Pouilly Fumes (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): Ripe lemon and beeswax nose. Light to medium body with low to medium acidity. Ripe lemon, fresh cut flowers, just a touch green. Not very albarino-y, I guessed Loire Chenin Blanc. |
| White |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
5/19/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 89 pointsI was served this blind and guessed chard, sauv blanc and chenin blanc before I was put out of my misery. Ripe lemon and mandarin orange nose. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Lemony, minerally palate with a tinge of green herb. Great summer quaffer. |
| White |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Albariño AbrenteCarneros more |
4/24/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 88 pointsBig nose of ripe lemon, white peach and cantaloupe. Light to medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Palate is much less ripe than the nose suggests. Lemon, seaspray and minerals. Bit of basil that persists through the finish. |
| White |
2010 Ballot-Millot & Fils Bourgogne-Aligotémore |
7/16/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 90 pointsInteresting nose, ripe yellow fruit, flowers and a rocky, slightly savory note... reminds me a bit of Vouvray. Medium to full bodied with high acidity. This is weighty in the mouth with great texture. Tart yellow fruit with a chalky, mineral backbone. Surprisingly good! |
| White |
2010 Domaine Belluard Altesse Vin de Savoie Grandes Jorassesmore |
4/15/2013 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 89 pointsBlind Tasting Unusual French and Italian Whites (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): Appley nose, just a whiff of cider. Light to medium bodied with medium to high acid. Crisp, lemony palate with a long citrus fruit finish. A hint of oxidation on the nose but none in the mouth. (my 1st, group's 2nd) |
| White |
2010 Palmina Arneis Honea VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
12/29/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 88 pointsFloral nose with lemon and unripe pear. Medium to full bodied with medium+ acidity. Tart lemon palate, stony and floral. Intensely flavored with density. A touch of lemon pith bitterness on the long finish. Quite nice. |
| Red |
2020 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Barbera Barbdawg Yeah!California more |
8/7/2022 - zscheiner Likes this wine: NRReally enjoyed this after an hour decant, with a nice chill, and alongside thick, brined, grilled bone-in pork chops. I didn’t find it as acidic as other tasters and enjoyed the bright red fruit with a bottom note of earth and sauvage. |
| Red |
1980 Montevina Barbera Special SelectionAmador County more |
2/20/2012 - zscheiner wrote: 87 pointsBlind Tasting 1980-87 Ridge Geyservilles (Rich & Peggy's House, Los Altos, CA): Mint, eucalyptus nose. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Very sweet red fruit, cherry syrup. Nose doesn't match the palate. Not bad but not my style. |
| White - Fortified |
NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Historic Series Boston Bual Special Reservemore |
5/18/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsOthers (tarheel17 & Keith) have nailed the TN. This is outstanding and a new regular in our house. |
| White |
2010 Cederberg Bukettraubemore |
10/30/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 90 pointsBeautiful perfume of white flowers and lime. Light to medium bodied with medium acidity. Key lime squeezed over ripe peach and flower petals. A bit of residual sugar but easily balanced by the tart citrus acidity. An unusual combination of flavors but delicious. |
| Red |
1996 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Franc Third CenturyHowell Mountain more |
11/17/2011 - zscheiner Does not like this wine: 83 pointsBlind Tasting 1986-96 Joguet Chinons and Cali Cab Francs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Darkest color, deep red, no bricking. Big fruity, floral nose with prominent coconut. Full-bodied, mouth coating, with low acidity. Cassis, vanilla and mint. Overly sweet and oaky for my palate. (my 6th, group's 5th) |
| Red |
1988 La Jota Cabernet FrancHowell Mountain more |
11/17/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 91 pointsBlind Tasting 1986-96 Joguet Chinons and Cali Cab Francs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Second darkest color, no bricking. Chalky, strawberry nose, like a sweetart. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Black cherry fruit and black pepper. The fruit is ripe but well balanced by acidity and moderate tannins. Very tasty. (my 3rd, group's 6th) |
| Red |
1986 Charles Joguet Chinon Clos de la DioterieCabernet Franc more |
11/17/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 93 pointsBlind Tasting 1986-96 Joguet Chinons and Cali Cab Francs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Rust colored, moderate bricking. Savory nose of miso, beef stock, bell pepper and a touch of brett. Light bodied with low to medium acidity. Cranberry, tart strawberry, leather and black pepper. The fruit tastes fresh and lively and all the flavors meld seamlessly into an elegant whole. Lovely. (my 2nd, group's 3rd) |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Couly-Dutheil Brut de FrancLoire Valley Cabernet Franc more |
11/17/2011 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 91 pointsBlind Tasting 1986-96 Joguet Chinons and Cali Cab Francs (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Green apple, yeasty nose. Light to medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Lemon, green apple, minerality, lemon rind, bit of breadiness. I like the acid/mineral drive and will seek this out. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos GuillotCabernet Franc more |
2/7/2012 - zscheiner wrote: 89 points2009 Loire Valley Cab Francs (Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA): Violets, vanilla and ripe berry fruit on the nose. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Nice blue and red berry fruit, floral notes and a touch of green. A step up in weight and fruit intensity but I prefer the freshness and purity of Les Grézeaux. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les GrézeauxCabernet Franc more |
2/7/2012 - zscheiner Likes this wine: 91 points2009 Loire Valley Cab Francs (Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA): Beautiful nose of red and purple fruit, violets and a hint of green. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Liquified flowers, red raspberry fruit and a touch of green. Pure flavors and a long, floral finish. Really nice. |
| Red |
2007 Marynissen Estates Cabernet FrancNiagara-on-the-Lake VQA more |
5/10/2012 - zscheiner wrote: NRBlind Tasting 2002 Oregon Pinots (with pre's and Burg ringers) (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Lots of sediment in my glass so no score on this one. Funky, mature, forest floor nose. Medium to full bodied with light to medium acidity. Brambly fruit, raspberry and blackberry. Medium+ tannins, probably due to the sediment. |
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