| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2014 TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon VineyardOakville more |
10/14/2022 - kennyg wrote: 96 pointsWow! This is rich. Understand why this is the top parcel in Napa. Not sure this will improve as it is a fruit forward pleasure but enough structure to not be plumby. |
| Red |
2013 Quinta do Vale Meão DouroRed Blend more |
7/31/2016 - kennyg Does not like this wine: 88 pointsUnfortunately I opened this bottle at a nice restaurant and despite a two hour decant it was largely undrinkable. Currently a tannic monster. Has tremendous potential as a hyper-concentrated big red. Would wait at least 5 years and this could be really good. Very sad I committed infanticide on a not inexpensive bottle. |
| White |
2011 J. Christopher Sauvignon Blanc Über-Sauvignon Croft VineyardWillamette Valley more |
9/29/2012 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsUltra pure Savignon Blanc. Super crisp and large amount of acidity on the finish. Just begging for some oysters as one drinker noted |
| Red |
2011 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
10/19/2013 - kennyg wrote: NRCrcrsd? |
| Red |
2010 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
8/6/2017 - kennyg wrote: 88 pointsFruit has faded a bit and not much structure or acidity to support what remains. What is left is pleasant, albeit a bit hot with 14.6%. Did not come close to a 2013 ROAR Pisoni, that we quickly switched over to drinking. These wines are better younger. |
| White |
2010 Jaffurs ViognierSanta Barbara County more |
11/21/2012 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsone of the pre-TG wines of the night. Very viscous, pear, and honey. Very enjoyable with near Reisling qualities. Lovely white |
| Rosé |
2010 Château St Martin de la Garrigue Coteaux du Languedoc Rosé Cuvée TraditionRosé Blend more |
5/27/2012 - kennyg wrote: 88 pointsCrisp and clean. Reasonable acidity, tart, and pleasant enough minearl elements or syrupy components. Very nice summer drink. Glad I still had some around for a 90 degree evening |
| Red |
2009 Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountainmore |
12/19/2013 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsWow, I opened by mistake (thought it was an 07) and it is drinking surprisingly well already! Well balanced with soft tannins, rich mouthfeel. Really very pleasurable if you like a more fruit forward CA style wine |
| Red |
2009 Soos Creek Champoux VineyardHorse Heaven Hills Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/21/2014 - kennyg wrote: NRTo Lauren |
| Red |
2009 Cristom Pinot Noir Marjorie VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
4/24/2015 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsSl bigger than many Oregon pinots. Wonderful fruit with adequate structure and sufficient acidity. Ready to go |
| Red |
2009 De Ponte Cellars Pinot Noir EstateDundee Hills more |
8/6/2013 - kennyg wrote: NRAlaska cruise |
| Red |
2009 Lemelson Vineyards Pinot Noir Thea's SelectionWillamette Valley more |
3/3/2012 - kennyg wrote: 86 pointsPLeasant, not outstanding. Modest fruit and acidity, not in greast balance right now, even after 3 hour decant. May improve with time. |
| Red |
2009 Westrey Pinot Noir Abbey RidgeDundee Hills more |
7/21/2012 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsWelll balanced. Decent fruit and nice acidity. Excellent QPR. Ready to go from this hot vintage, but will likely benefit from more time. |
| Red |
2009 Mongeard-Mugneret Grands-EchezeauxGrands-Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
8/27/2016 - kennyg wrote: 95 pointsWill certainly improve with time given structure, but why wait since it is in excellent balance right now with funk, light cherry fruit, and subtle tannins. A real treat. |
| White |
2009 Copain Roussanne James Berry VineyardPaso Robles more |
5/6/2012 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsGreat minerality, nice acidity, drinking very well! |
| Red |
2009 Torrin AkashaPaso Robles Syrah more |
11/14/2013 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsJust had a Sinequanon the weekend before and while it was fantastic this was probably just as good and less than a third the price! Does need a bit of a decant as suggested. Suspect a few more years to prime drink window |
| Red |
2008 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
8/21/2012 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsNice balance, not overdone. A bit tight but opened up over a couple houres. Should be a show stopper in several more years. |
| White - Off-dry |
2008 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling SpätleseRheingau more |
2/27/2012 - kennyg wrote: 89 pointsMarvelous QPR. Vibrant acidity with balanced fruit. A real treat at this price |
| Red |
2008 Porter Creek Pinot Noir ReserveRussian River Valley more |
5/14/2012 - kennyg wrote: 86 pointsMedium bodied, light cherry nose overwhelmed by alcohol, minimal pinot funk. High alcohol correlated with hot taste as well. Was expecting a more burgundian pinot based on NYT reviews. Pleasant enough, but no exceptional. May improve with a little more time (?) |
| Red |
2008 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir The Bohan-DillonSonoma Coast more |
5/25/2010 - kennyg wrote: 85 pointsMild pinot funk on the nose. Young taut pinot with moderate tartness and limited complexity. Last glass was clearly the best with brighter cherry notes becoming more evident. Acidity complemented baked flounder well. Will benefit from cellar time and score may improve somewhat as well |
| Red |
2008 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Canary Hill VineyardWillamette Valley more |
11/27/2009 - kennyg wrote: 89 pointsBright red, hidden rasberries, somewhat vegetal but with good acidity and some tannice structure. No where nesar ready to drink yet, despite double decant and considerable aeration. Anticpate this will be rather enjoyable in few years or more. |
| Red |
2008 Zepaltas Pinot Noir NunesRussian River Valley more |
11/23/2012 - kennyg wrote: 91 pointsVery solid pinot effort. Good clarity, acidity and nice cherry fruits. In good balance! One of the better cali pinots we have had recently. Will likely get a bit better, but very nice now |
| Red |
2008 Zepaltas Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
5/25/2014 - kennyg wrote: 92 pointsWonderful cali Pinot drinking very we'll now. Way to go Ryan! |
| Red |
2008 Orin Swift The PrisonerNapa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/4/2010 - kennyg wrote: 90 pointsAlways a crowd pleaser. Well made zin blend. Not too hot despite 15+ % alcohol. |
| Red |
2008 Orin Swift The PrisonerNapa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
12/17/2011 - kennyg wrote: 93 pointsHas gained balance from prior bottles. Tannins barely detectable and fruit only minimally muted. This is drinking at or near prime. A real crowd pleaser, especially for less frequent wine drinkers. I did not get annoyed by the heat (seemed well integrated) |
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