| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2016 Walt Pinot Noir Clos PepeSta. Rita Hills more |
3/25/2018 - dfresh wrote: 87 pointsLoads of brown sugar on nose. Molasses and dark cherry cola on palette. Fruit forward can be pleasant but this wine is a bit over-extracted and high in alcohol for my taste. Looking forward to bottle two to compare. |
| Red |
2014 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Eighteen Seventy-Three Napa Valleymore |
1/12/2020 - dfresh wrote: 94 pointsOutstanding. Savory, dark fruit and light but firm tannins. |
| Red |
2014 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/10/2023 - dfresh wrote: 98 pointsAs close to a perfect wine as I’ve had in a while. The nose is not described in bouquet but rather in emotion…it is brooding. The flavor profile is rich and unctuous. Even oily. The mouthful is thick and gritty. Deep, dark black fruit and oh did I mention this wine is perfectly balanced and has a sensational finish. Long long long. |
| Red |
2014 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/29/2022 - dfresh wrote: 98 pointsAs good as any wine in recent memory. Seductive, structured rich, and balanced. Loads of cassis, chocolate and some savory, black tea notes. Dry but round mouthfeel Majestic finish. |
| Red |
2014 Odette Cabernet Sauvignon EstateStags Leap District more |
1/17/2021 - dfresh wrote: 95 pointsMassive and expressive in mouth and throughout experience. Dark fruit, primarily cassis, and coarse tannins. A winner. |
| Red |
2014 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
4/26/2018 - dfresh wrote: 96 pointsIncredibly rich, inviting and intense yet tight and structured. This is great and will become exceptional. Bouquet is knock you socks off with deep dark sweet fruit primarily cassis. Flavor notes consist of powdered chocolate, crumb cake and sweet Asian spices. Pleased how inviting this wine was at this early age. Decanted two hours. |
| Red |
2014 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black ChickenOak Knoll District more |
9/30/2016 - dfresh wrote: 92 pointsUltra approachable. Lots of vanilla and oak. Round mouth feel. Juicy. |
| White |
2014 Morlet Family Vineyards La Proportion DoréeSonoma Coast Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/7/2017 - dfresh wrote: 94 pointsLavish bouquet. Plush mouthfeel. Cream, citrus, chamomile, charcoal and mineral notes dominate pallet. Lip smacking, juicy tart acidity leaves mouth craving more. 25+ second finish. Dreamy, rich and complex. |
| White |
2014 Morlet Family Vineyards La Proportion DoréeSonoma Coast Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
5/16/2016 - dfresh wrote: 90 pointsLemon zest and flour on nose with heat showing through to dominate. Some cleaning detergent, sour lemon tart and harsh bitter notes on pallet. Powerful and memorable...with a gorgeous mouthfeel...but didn't come together the way I hoped. Am I losing my mind? Hopefully I'm drinking this WAY too early or I was simply off tonight. |
| Rosé |
2013 Kenzo Estate YuiNapa Valley Rosé Blend more |
8/9/2014 - dfresh wrote: 94 pointsRich full bouquet showing rose petal and medicinal notes. Creamy and rich on palette, not a typical rose. More fruit than minerals, in a triple blind this would be confused with a semilon or chardonnay. |
| Red |
2013 The Hilt Pinot Noir VanguardSanta Barbara County more |
10/30/2016 - dfresh wrote: 93 pointsClassic pinot bouquet; sweet, fragrant and some raspberry and strawberry notes. Soft, fragrant mouthfeel; slight bramble notes but mostly strawberry and a touch of toasted vanilla. Not over extracted or over flavored like some popular pinots; very happy with this wine. |
| Red |
2013 The Hilt Pinot Noir VanguardSanta Barbara County more |
3/1/2017 - dfresh wrote: 93 pointsRose petal and briar patch nose. Loads of raspberry, strawberry and rose bush notes throughout flavor profile. Love this wine! |
| Red |
2013 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo PétalosMencía more |
2/19/2018 - dfresh wrote: 92 pointsRich, full bouquet of crayon and wet earth. Strawberry, bramble, and vanilla notes; coats palette nicely. Bright acidity and modest tannins add to structure. Excellent overall wine to quality ratio. |
| Red |
2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardMoon Mountain District more |
3/20/2017 - dfresh Likes this wine: 94 pointsFantastic from beginning to end. Loads of blueberries, vanilla, down pepper and strawberry bramble. Juicy and yielding yet not over the top. Slight acidity makes for some tart berry sensations with very modest tannins that don't dry you out. Medium finish. This wine leaves you wanting more. |
| Red |
2013 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
4/16/2017 - dfresh wrote: 96 pointsPleasantly surprised how approachable this wine is at this stage. The tannins are sweet and soft, not drying, and the mouthfeel is round and plush. Not overwhelming juice, but nice blackberry, cassis and dust. Nice vanilla and caramel notes but not over oaked or over alcoholed. Medium to long finish. |
| Red |
2013 Angela Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carltonmore |
3/6/2017 - dfresh wrote: 88 pointsBright red strawberry's with dried rose petals. Some astringency comes through adding some harshness on finish. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
12/18/2013 - dfresh wrote: 88 pointsRustic bouquet with some funk. Medium mouthfeel. Some heat on front and mid pallet plus some medium ripe Strawberry notes comes through. More tannin pull than traditional zinfandel. Finish cliff dives but what little remains is really pleasant. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
1/12/2014 - dfresh wrote: 92 pointsSome alcohol on nose. Strawberry-cola notes. Far from a flabby overripe high alcohol zin but fresh ripe red fruit and vanilla dominate this beauty. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
2/9/2014 - dfresh wrote: 88 pointsA little blown out and over-ripe my first ok experience. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
3/1/2014 - dfresh Likes this wine: 90 pointsStructured vs. flabby. Minerality vs. fruity. Austere vs. round. Like this wine for how different it is than most zins, not over the top in any way shape or form, completely under the radar and interesting. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
4/6/2014 - dfresh wrote: NRConsistent with prior tasting. Far from a fruit bomb. Reserved. Minerals. Structured. Somewhat sturdy: opposite to fruit forward and jammy. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
4/19/2014 - dfresh wrote: 92 pointsBramble jam bouquet with some heat. Silky integrated tannins open this experience followed by a dark blackberry and bourbon souffle/cobbler with cream. A little more off-balance due to some heat and stinging tannins but at the end of the day it seems there is a lot going on here. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
6/21/2014 - dfresh wrote: 93 pointsLoads of bay leaf, soy sauce, coffee cake and crushed brambly rose bush. Much more austere and structured than a lot of overripe extracted zins. A delighter for someone who favors complexity and subdued to ripe plush fruit flavor profile. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
11/23/2014 - dfresh wrote: 93 pointsBottle is consistent with other notes. Rustic, bramble and austere. Picked up some asian spice nuances, very pleasant. |
| White |
2012 Darioush ViognierNapa Valley more |
1/19/2014 - dfresh Likes this wine: 92 pointsFloral bouquet. Some nice weight and structure in mouthfeel. Citrus and spice notes. Tart acidity with a hint of sweetness. Medium finish, good wine overall. |
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