| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2020 Hall Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
8/21/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRdrank on 6/22 |
| Red |
2018 Yates Family Vineyard Alden Perry ReserveMt. Veeder Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/29/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for only 30 minutes and consumed over the next three hours. Another wonderful wine from Yates. Ripe rich fruit, low acidity with just enough tannins to balance. |
| Red |
2018 Titus Petit VerdotNapa Valley more |
6/7/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsDecanted for an hour. Unusual Burgundian earthiness, round and rich fruit accompanied by very fine tannins. Better than some other Petit Verdot's that sell for nearly $200. |
| Red |
2018 Darioush MerlotNapa Valley more |
11/24/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 79 pointsI have to agree with Optimus Wine's note of 05/31/2021. We are big fans of Darioush Merlot and purchased a case of this vintage. We have consumed eight bottles and all have been earthy and rustic. Not typical of previous vintages that have been rich, pleasant to the palate with well balanced tannins on the finish. We always decant at least an hour and consume over the next two or three. Anyone else with a similar experience with the 2018 vintage? Disappointed. |
| Red |
2018 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Dijon Clone 777 Stanly RanchCarneros more |
8/10/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsPurchased six bottles at the winery based on tasting. Decanted the first three and they just seemed disjointed. The most recent bottle was double decanted and consumed at a local sushi restaurant. This time around the wine was silky on the palate and the fruit was delicate and pleasant to consume. |
| Red |
2018 Ram's Gate Pinot Noir El Diablo VineyardRussian River Valley more |
4/23/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRBriefly decanted and had some bramble around the edges. My bad and will leave in the decanter for at least an hour next time. |
| Red |
2018 Baca Zinfandel Tug O'War Maffei VineyardRussian River Valley more |
3/1/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsI'm scratching my head trying understand the previous reviews. First, you need to decant this wine for about 90 minutes. Then you will discover a Zinfandel with no edges or brambles. It is silky smooth with a purity of fruit with a hint of candied ripeness. This will appeal to most including me, a hardcore lover of the Harley Davidson of wines, Petite Sirah. |
| Red |
2018 Walt Pinot Noir The CornersAnderson Valley more |
3/10/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 94 pointsDecanted briefly. This is definitely a Cab drinker's Pinot Noir. Dark fruit accompanied with noteworthy tannins. This was our fourth experience with this wine and all were consistent. We are glad we still have several bottles remaining. |
| Red |
2018 Walt Pinot Noir Rita's CrownSta. Rita Hills more |
7/17/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: 95 pointsVery brief decant. My favorite varietal is Petite Sirah, however this Pinot may induce me to go over to the dark side. Smooth as silk but with rich, plush fruit and a wonderfully lingering finish. Another homerun for Mike Reynolds and his team at Walt. |
| Red |
2017 Aonair Wines Cabernet Franc Estate Conn ValleyHowell Mountain more |
12/29/2019 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsAn oenophile friend shared this very special bottle from his cellar last night. This wine is just a baby and time didn't allow for a proper decant. Even with the age and o2 disadvantages, this wine displayed tremendous promise. Dark and dense, elegant and palate coating, this Cabernet Franc also had a deft balance of acidity and tannins for an enjoyable finish. A couple more years in the bottle and time in the decanter should present an exceptional wine. 93+ now with great potential. |
| Red |
2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Weill a Way VineyardSonoma Valley more |
11/30/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsDecanted for 30 mins. An outstanding Syrah with a wonderful nose coupled with earthy nuances, full and rounded fruit and fine tannins on the finish. Ready now.. |
| Red |
2016 Madrigal Family Winery Nuestra SangreNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/10/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsI agree with " whudock" on the first four bottled we consumed. Decanted the most recent both for 90 minutes and were pleased the rustic edges were dissipating. Purchased nine bottles based on tasting experience at the winery but was disappointed with the first four attempts. |
| Red |
2016 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family VineyardNapa Valley more |
2/18/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: 94 pointsDecanted for over an hour. This is such a compelling wine, I felt I should write a note with my humble assessment. As with previous reviews, this is a rich and luscious Merlot with lengthy finish coupled with those wonderful Switchback tannins. It's difficult to describe the fruit and mouthfeel since they put my pleasure centers into overdrive. I may be biased, but Kelly and her family are some of the kindest folks in the business (not to mention their stunning winemaking). |
| Red |
2016 Ridge Petite Sirah Lytton EstateDry Creek Valley more |
8/6/2023 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDecanted for 90 minutes. Decidedly tart and acidic and unenjoyable. Unlike any PS I have ever consumed. Bad bottle? |
| Red |
2016 Walt Pinot Noir Rosella's VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
5/30/2021 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRRequires at least an hour decant at this stage. Aromatic nose and silky mouthfeel. However, the persistant acidity on the finish was off-putting and required hearty food in order to enjoy the wine. I must point out that I do not enjoy acidic wines. |
| Red |
2016 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River SelectionRussian River Valley more |
6/19/2019 - oenophilemoose wrote: 75 pointsPop and pour at local chop house. Edgy, tart and acidic and barely consumable, even with food. Then ordered Walt Shea Pinot and the difference was dramatic. The Walt was smooth and balanced and a joy to drink in comparison |
| Red |
2016 Walt Pinot Noir Blue JayAnderson Valley more |
10/17/2020 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsBriefly decanted before consuming. Fresh, compelling fruit but elegant at the same time. Liquid silk. |
| Rosé |
2016 La Kiuva Rose de ValleeVino da Tavola Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo more |
9/18/2018 - oenophilemoose wrote: 50 pointsPurchased and consumed at local restaurant. Wine Somm and General Manager warned me this wine would be "funky". Without this disclaimer, I would have sent this wine back as flawed. However, I must confess, I never met an Italian wine that I truly enjoyed. I have come to the conclusion that most Italian wines are an acquired taste (at least for me). Even their renowned Borolo's, "the wine of kings and the king of wine", cannot compare to other old world and new world wines. If Borolo is the "The wine of Italian Kings", then I understand why Italy has a new government every three months. I feel much better now, especially after consuming a couple of glasses of a New World Bordeaux blend. |
| Rosé |
2016 Scherrer Winery Dry RoséSonoma County Rosé Blend more |
6/19/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsWe spend a month every year in Napa Valley to visit some of our favorite wineries and also to find new experiences. The Scherrer Winery was our find of the year. The Scherrer family are some of nicest folks in the industry and without a doubt, make some of best wines in Sonoma County (or any country). I am not a Rosé or white wine lover, but the Scherrer Driy Rosé hit it out of the park. Cannot wait until the 2017 vintage is released. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2015 Turley Petite Syrah Rattlesnake RidgeHowell Mountain Petite Sirah more |
1/12/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for over an hour. This was not the tannic monster that I expected after reading reviews from WS and RP. Instead, I found ripe dark fruit and very fine tannins. Drink up, it is now at its peak. |
| Red |
2015 Turley Petite Syrah Turley EstateNapa Valley Petite Sirah more |
2/2/2022 - oenophilemoose wrote: 89 pointsDecanted for over an hour and found nothing special. Fruit forward and tannins were missing in action. This wine is to be served to those who truly do not know the characteristics a good PS should possess. |
| Red |
2015 Titus ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
6/24/2018 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDid not decant and probably should have. Some earthiness but my failure for not allowing to fully open. |
| Red |
2015 Eric Kent Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Sascha MarieRussian River Valley more |
7/8/2019 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDouble decanted but gave this wine about an hour in the decanter from previous experience. The extra decanter time removed all edges and provided texture, power of darker fruit and refined but gripping tannins on the finish. Definitely a Cab drinker's Pinot. |
| Red |
2015 Failla Zinfandel Day Sonoma Countymore |
9/6/2018 - oenophilemoose wrote: 90 pointsPNP at local restaurant. No notes taken, however a very good iteration of Zinfandel that is easy on the palate. |
| Red |
2015 B Cellars SangioveseNapa Valley more |
2/29/2020 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsDecanted and swirled vigorously. Mid to full bodied, dark fruit and medium finish. Lacking wow factor but an enjoyable wine. |
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