| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2011 Pazo Serantellos AlbariñoRías Baixas more |
7/23/2013 - jibby wrote: 86 pointsHay color. Aroma of mostly roses and poppies, also some pear. Taste is light but not thin. Acidity somewhat flat. Not bad, definitely easy to drink, but I wish it had a bit more acidity. This is my first Albarino, so I can't yet compare to others in the category. |
| White |
2012 Bodegas Ponce Manchuela RetoAlbilla de Manchuela, Albilla more |
9/10/2014 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsModerate aromatics of white flowers, stone fruit, touch of vanilla oak, even some oxidative nuttiness. Juicy yellow peach on the palate, with tropical fruit like mango and passionfruit. Rich and smooth mouthfeel with a subtle sweetness that persists without being cloying. Overall, a commendable wine with plenty of character. |
| White |
2012 Clendenen Family Vineyards Aligoté Le Bon ClimatSanta Maria Valley more |
9/7/2014 - jibby wrote: 86 pointsLemons, apples, and a grassy-herbal note. A thin string of sweetness that persists in the finish. Acidity is medium+, body light. Very easy to drink, though herbaceousness is off-putting to me and acidity could be higher. Aligoté is a grape mainly used to blend with Chardonnay in Burgundy to raise acidity. |
| White |
2012 Famille Peillot Roussette du Bugey Altesse de Montagnieumore |
10/12/2014 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 pointsDelicate aroma of lime, quince, blossoms, honeydew melon, a touch of walnut. Long thin string of acidity. Perfect harmony of all elements. Nothing spectacularly complex, but I love these crisp, clean, high acidity whites. |
| Red |
2011 Marcarini Barbera d'Alba Ciabot Cameranomore |
5/17/2014 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsMedium ruby red. Pomegranate, ripe raspberries, bing cherries, plum, rushed black pepper. Soft. Little tannins. Acids medium. Medium bodied. Very easy to drink. No wood notes. Bought for $23, and I think that’s a fair price. Not overly complex, but well balanced. |
| Red |
1976 Couly-Dutheil Chinon La Baronnie MadeleineCabernet Franc more |
8/3/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 92 pointsK&L Hollywood Loire Tasting (K&L Wines, Hollywood): Brick color. Pomegranate, wax, bell pepper. Fresh red berries, med+ acids. Nicely aged. |
| Rosé |
2011 Domaine de la Noblaie Chinon Goutte de RoséCabernet Franc more |
11/24/2012 - jibby Likes this wine: 90 pointsK&L Redwood City Loire Valley Tasting (K&L Wines, Redwood City): Halva (pasted sunflower seeds). Honey. Light body. Med-high acidity. |
| Red |
2010 Guy Saget Chinon Marie de BeauregardCabernet Franc more |
11/24/2012 - jibby Likes this wine: 92 pointsK&L Redwood City Loire Valley Tasting (K&L Wines, Redwood City): Gooseberry jam. Bit of sweetness. Melon. Quite nice. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine des Sablonnettes Le Bon Petit DiableVin de France Cabernet Franc more |
11/24/2012 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 pointsK&L Redwood City Loire Valley Tasting (K&L Wines, Redwood City): Pomegranite. Med acidity. Light body. Bing cherries. |
| Red |
2010 Yannick Amirault Bourgueil Les QuartiersCabernet Franc more |
7/16/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsRich ruby color. in the aroma: sour cherries, as well as some mushroom, flowers, black pepper. High acid, medium tannins, light-medium body. Denser than other Cab Franc I've tried. Will age well, I think, but drinking fine now. Very reminiscent of Beaujolais Cru. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine de Pallus Chinon Les Pensées de PallusCabernet Franc more |
8/3/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 90 pointsK&L Hollywood Loire Tasting (K&L Wines, Hollywood): Pleasant aroma of dill, cherry. Great tartness. Still young, but will be perfect in a couple years. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine les Pins Bourgueil Cuvée les RochettesCabernet Franc more |
8/3/2013 - jibby wrote: NRK&L Hollywood Loire Tasting (K&L Wines, Hollywood): Gamey, vegetal, candle wax. Harsh tannins. Way too young, so I won't leave a score. Wait a couple years. |
| Red |
2017 Vigne Surrau Cannonau di Sardegnamore |
5/17/2020 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsWild strawberries, velvety texture, low acid and tannin. Simple but pleasant and easy to drink. Good value at $14. |
| Red |
2011 Ferrer Bobet Priorat Vinyes VellesCarignan Blend, Carignan more |
7/2/2017 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 pointsRipe dark berries, cassis, dark cocoa, licorice, some oak. Well rounded overall, dense but not hot. I was impressed, very drinkable considering how powerful it is. |
| White |
2012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti Carricante Etna Vigna di Milo CaselleEtna DOC more |
9/21/2014 - jibby Likes this wine: 94 pointsSuch a delicately beautiful perfume of fresh ocean breeze, roses, pears. Refreshing, high acidity and lean, yet still complex in a nuanced way. This blew me away, I think I’m about to go on a Etna Bianco spree! |
| White |
2010 Azienda Agricola Bonaccorsi Etna ValCerasa BiancoEtna DOC Carricante more |
9/25/2014 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsBright gold color. Pears, lemon and honeysuckle, lee influence, some oxidative nutty notes and smokiness. Great acidity and a long finish. I like a it quite a bit, though I would prefer a more focused version not aged on lees. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne BrutChampagne Blend more |
6/29/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 pointsGreen apples, peach, lemon. A hint of butter and toast (much less than Bollinger's). Medium bodied. High acidity, but balanced by sweetness. Overall, a beautifully elegant wine that is vivacious and fresh. Maybe lacking the complexity to justify the price, but certainly a well balanced champagne that deserves its reputation. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Prestige RoséChampagne Blend more |
5/29/2015 - jibby Likes this wine: 89 pointsVibrant, clean, elegant, and slightly juicy. Strawberries. Not overly complex, but pleasant to drink. Not a good value, but I don't alter my score. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Michel Dervin Champagne BrutChampagne Blend more |
12/24/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 90 pointsReally quite elegant. Good focus, bright acidity. Green apples a touch baked, citrus fruit. Very energetic - brightened up my day! Definitely worth it for the price. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée BrutChampagne Blend more |
6/27/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 pointsHoney colored. Fine mousse, tiny bubbles. Great autolytic character: notes of yeast, butter, biscuit, pastry crust. Texture is rich, unctuous. Baked pears and apples. Hazelnuts, which might indicate some oxidation. Veering on the edge of being too intense. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Gaston Chiquet Champagne Premier Cru Tradition BrutChampagne Blend more |
7/27/2014 - jibby wrote: 90 pointsSolid refreshing champagne. Green apples, pear, lemon tart, floral honey, touch of yeast. Dry but not austere. Good acidity, light yet some complexity. |
| White - Sparkling |
2000 Krug Champagne Vintage BrutChampagne Blend more |
7/19/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 93 pointsIntensely fresh aromas of apples, white grapefruit. Some buttery, yeasty notes, but they play a background note to the vibrant fruit. Sharp acidity that gives me confidence of its aging potential, but definitely needs some time to round out. Quite dry. Overall, the definition of elegant Champagne. |
| White |
2008 Domaine de Montbourgeau L'EtoileChardonnay more |
7/26/2012 - jibby wrote: 91 pointsDesaturated yellow with lime highlights. Green apple skins in the aroma. Melon. Almonds. Refreshing minerality, acidity. Long finish. Very manzanilla-like. |
| White |
2006 Domaine Rolet Chardonnay Côtes du Juramore |
11/15/2012 - jibby wrote: 86 pointsNot crazy about the aroma: Wet cement, rubber, roasted sunflower seeds. Good acidity. Medium body. Silky texture. |
| White |
2009 Michel Gahier Chardonnay Arbois Les Follassesmore |
7/25/2012 - jibby wrote: 91 pointsRich yellow color. Some notes of oxidation. Green apples. Lime. Lingering acidity. Quite a drinkable, well balanced wine. Good, albeit somewhat simple. |
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