| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais NouveauGamay more |
11/20/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsReally good wine. Classic Beaujolais, with the freshness of Nouveau. Flowery, filled with light red fruits and that slight bittery twist that gives a pleasant pucker but is not harsh. Unlike some previous notes, my family and I have had several bottles of this and have not been disappointed by any. I think there may be some bottle and/or lot variation out there. - If this is an indication of the 2010 Beaujolais vintage to come, I think there is much to look forward to. The rating reflects both my description and the excellent QPR when purchased for about $8-10. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine La Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée RomaineRed Rhone Blend more |
9/28/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsHaving been back from Iraq one week, this was the 4th wine I've had, my first of the '08 vintage. It went very nicely with a fresh pepper chicken dish sauteed in a pan and served with cheesy rice. It was quite drinkable by itself before and after dinner. Dark fruit with a slightly peppery finish. |
| Red |
2008 Cecchetti Wine Company Pinot Noir RedtreeCalifornia more |
12/24/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsGood QPR wine, a very pleasant quaffer by itself or with food/cheese. Light-medium bodied, fruity, pleasant pinot noir and even better for $10. |
| White |
2008 Les Costières de Pomérols Picpoul de Pinet Hugues de BeaulieuPicpoul Blanc more |
8/27/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 84 pointsNice wine... without distinction. Perhaps a small amount of citrus, some minerals. Overall, very little flavor but quite quaffable. Easy to drink and guilt-free at around $12. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Luberon Les ArtèmesSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
10/14/2015 - freedomjim Likes this wine: 91 pointsStill drinking really well!! I opened this to pair with a filet mignon the first night. It went really well as expected: very smooth, classic traits of a Rhone with some age on it. Four days later (yes, 4!), I finished it with baked penne, and it was still quite nice. Great wine. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Luberon Les ArtèmesSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/17/2012 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsSolid Rhone wine. Perhaps it is still somewhat young - on first pour, the finish was slightly harsh. Dark fruit and barnyard on the nose, dense fruit on the palatte and some spice to the finish. After 1st and 2nd hours decanting, the edges smoothed out and it was quite pleasant. Another WineAccess success. This was the first bottle opened after 2 years on cellaring. It clearly has several years to go. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Luberon Les ArtèmesSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
12/31/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 92 pointsDark core, fruit forward, with the structure to last several years. Very smooth and quite a pleasure to drink. Well worth $18. A crowd pleaser - to include a Certified Specialist of Wine/French Wine Scholar's approval. |
| Red |
2007 Laurent Martray Côte de Brouilly "Les Feuillées"Gamay more |
11/27/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsWineAccess described this as "More Beaune than Beaujolais," if I recall correctly. In a blind tasting, nobody pegged this as a Beaujolais wine. Aromas were more dark fruit than the expected flora. It was medium on the palatte with red fruit and a very smooth finish. Great find and a pleasure to drink. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Fontaine du Clos Vacqueyras Château Font ClosRed Rhone Blend more |
1/16/2012 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsClassic Rhone nose and palatte. We popped this bottle after dinner, on its own. This wine demonstrates what is possible from CDP's neighbor appellation. Solid fruit, a slight peppery finish, and an overall smooth product. Having had this wine in cellar for over 2 years, this was the first bottle opened, and it did not disappoint. I will look forward to later bottles, especially with food. |
| Red |
2007 Clone 5 Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles more |
12/24/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsVery approachable right out of the bottle. A smooth, fruity cab that performed on its own and with cheeses. Good wine, good value. |
| Red |
2007 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Montueil la LevadeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/28/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsClassic Rhone ruby color. Intense but medium fruit on the palatte. Slightly jammy texture. Smooth, long finish with a little spice and pepper. This wine is showing very nicely and quite enjoyable. At about $13 on purchase, good QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Clos La Coutale CahorsMalbec Blend, Malbec more |
2/20/2010 - freedomjim wrote: NRRobust, yet smooth - a classic malbec. Great qpr. |
| Red |
2007 Clone 5 Pinot Noir Central Coastmore |
3/19/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsNice red fruit. Decent pinot... part of the score is for QPR... this is a nice wine at a value price for pinot noir. Good with food or by itself. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Chesnay Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
5/21/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsAromas of dark fruit with slight hint of humidor. Quite fruity, it displayed a very peppery finish that mellowed nicely over time. Very enjoyable, great QPR! |
| Red |
2007 Château Pesquié Ventoux TerrassesRed Rhone Blend more |
3/15/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsPaired with gourmet pizza. Delicious! Ripe fruit consistent with the 2007 S. Rhones. This wine in particular is a great QPR at around $12 or so. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine La Florane Côtes du Rhone Villages VisanGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
3/14/2012 - freedomjim wrote: NRConsistent with others' reviews. This is a nice Rhone wine, with consistent Rhone aromas (barnyard funk, fruit, etc) and taste. I have one bottle left and look forward to it. |
| Red |
2007 Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do RoamSouth Africa Red Rhone Blend more |
12/23/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 84 pointsNothing special - a basic Rhone blend that did not compare well with its CDR counterparts from the Old Country. Decent quaffer, better with food or cheese. |
| Red |
2007 FIN Cabernet Sauvignon Finnegan's LakeCalifornia more |
3/2/2011 - freedomjim wrote: NRVery pleasant, smooth Cali Cab at a good price. Enjoyed with bleu cheese burgers. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine les Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvée MaximilienRed Rhone Blend more |
6/13/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsGreat wine. Aromas of dark fruits and red fruit as well. The palatte follows similarly. A very fruity wine, well-concentrated. It went well with horseradish-encrusted filets with creamy bleu cheese sauce. Quite smooth. I look forward to seeing this wine with some more age on it. |
| Red |
2007 Poggio Argentiera Morellino di Scansano BellamarsiliaSangiovese more |
11/22/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsVery food-friendly and a definite pleasure. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine les Grands Bois Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée PhilippineRed Rhone Blend more |
3/9/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsDrank with beef stew and by itself - it's excellent with food and by itself. Packed with fruit, there's also a hint of barnyard or earth, and it is quite smooth. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine les Grands Bois Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée PhilippineRed Rhone Blend more |
12/24/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsDrank with penne a la vodka. Lived up to the high praise! A nice quaffer, this was a meaty wine that deserved well-flavored food, or at least cheese - garlic and herb goat cheese went well with it also. Enjoy! |
| White |
2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône BlancWhite Rhone Blend more |
12/24/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 87 pointsHarsh finish on first night. Second night- this really opened up. Very quaffable. Recommend a decant and/or overnight bottle aging. Still a nice wine; have with food. |
| White |
2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône BlancWhite Rhone Blend more |
6/4/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsVery smooth, pleasant, easy to drink. Light, mildly fruity. A good bottle and good QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Delas Frères Côtes du Rhône Saint-EspritRed Rhone Blend more |
9/24/2009 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsMy first bottle of wine upon returning from Iraq... I'd bought some while deployed and had one bottle over my leave in May. Months later, it's still a very nice wine, an easy-drinking red that lasted over a couple nights. |
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