| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2017 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
1/19/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 pointsDeep ruby color. Fresh and inviting nose, with red plums, raspberries, black cherries, along with barbecue sauce, black pepper, anise and sweet tea. Smooth and velvety on the palate, fresh acidity, fun black cherry and raspberry jam fruit. Charcoal, cola, coffee, mint and vanilla elements blend together well. Ripe and juicy, but lovely freshness as well. Aged 12 months in 15% new American and Hungarian oak. |
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2015 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
12/4/2017 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 87 pointsDark red violet color; wild berry, dark chocolate, chocolate cake nose; wild berry, bramble, dark chocolate palate with some balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (15.2% alcohol; composition cork) |
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2008 Writer's Block CounoiseLake County more |
9/6/2012 - flg8tor27 wrote: NRQuincy’s Writer’s Block Counoise has the trademark spicy plumy nose of a great Counoise but ups the ante with hints of cranberry and baker’s spice as well. The wine has the zip and vigor and surprising acidity you’d expect from a Counoise, and it coats the tongue with red apple peel flavors as it races across your palate but then hits the brakes for a long heady finish. In a word: divine. Do it for father, do it for son: pick up this Writer’s Block Counoise and enjoy a Forgotten Grape created by the next generation of great. (source: http://www.forgottengrapes.com/varietals/steele-2008-writers-block-counoise.html) |
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2008 Writer's Block CounoiseLake County more |
7/7/2010 - ckinv368 wrote: 85 pointsNose of strong, yeasty, freshly-baked bread. Thin and a bit of spice, with a bit of unripened tart strawberry on the palate. |
| Red |
2015 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
12/4/2017 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 pointsVery dark red violet color; savory, lifted, dried berry, ripe plum, mocha nose; tight, tasty, plum, berry, mocha, dark chocolate palate with balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (13.8% alcohol; composition cork) |
| Red |
2017 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
12/6/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 pointsSome California samples: Medium ruby color. The nose shows tangy cherries, strawberries, red currants, along with inviting, spicy elements of tobacco, black olive, violets – really nice. Medium/full-bodied but poised with velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Tangy black cherries and red currants, blended with violets, clove, pepper, olive. Rounded, nuanced, accessible, yet a lot of complexity for a wine at this price point. Sourced from Shannon Ridge Vineyards in High Valley, aged 15 months in hybrid French and American oak barrels. |
| Red |
2015 Writer's Block Pinot NoirLake County more |
12/8/2017 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 89 pointsDark cherry red color; aromatic, savory, raspberry, spice, French vanilla nose; tasty, juicy, raspberry, black cherry, spice, vanilla palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (13.5% alcohol; composition disk cork; good value at $17) |
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2015 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
12/4/2017 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 87 pointsDark red violet color; savory, roasted red fruit, coffee, tobacco nose; tart roasted red fruit, raspberry, coffee palate with good balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (13.8% alcohol; composition cork) |
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2016 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
2/15/2020 - Neecies Does not like this wine: NRIn-store tasting. Has plenty of dark red fruit, but there's a woody, cedar-y note in this wine's aroma that polarized the crowd, and a something on the finish that reminded us of mimeograph ink. Not appealing. |
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2015 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
12/18/2017 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 pointsA Few California Samples: Deep ruby color. Aromas are deep and lush with black cherries, raspberries, plum cake, along with cedar, espresso and cola. Chewy texture on the palate with significant tannins and medium-low acidity, and flavors of black cherries and currant jam. Notes of cocoa powder, coffee, asphalt, pencil lead, violets, black pepper glaze. So delish, impressive depth and structure for a wine at this price point. From old vines in the Duncan-Shine Vineyard, this wine is aged 12 months in 15% new French, American and Hungarian oak. |
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2006 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
7/31/2010 - CarlCP Likes this wine: 90 pointsGreat just sipping. Love this wine. |
| Red |
2005 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
12/23/2008 - wbaccus wrote: 88 pointsA solid zinfandel. Not a fruit bomb, but good flavor. Would buy this again. |
| Red |
2004 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
5/30/2008 - jfat1202 wrote: 89 pointsDrank with grilled porterhouse. Spicy but very smooth. |
| White |
2015 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
7/20/2017 - Stevenwsims Likes this wine: 92 pointsExcellent old world white from NoCal |
| Red |
2015 Writer's Block Cabernet SauvignonLake County more |
9/12/2020 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 91 pointsMedium ruby color with slow legs. Nose of cassis, blackberry and light oak. Plum and black tea on the palate. Long leathery finish. Excellent QPR. |
| Red |
2006 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
6/27/2009 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: NRdarker than i was expecting. lots of plums and currants on the nose and palate with some plums, toast, mocha, dark cherries and just a hint of that cab franc bell pepper goodness. very smooth and refined on the palate. quite impressive, especially for the price. |
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2017 Writer's Block MalbecLake County more |
10/7/2023 - deadlyapp Likes this wine: 89 pointsCame in expecting very little and left pretty pleased. Completely opaque in the glass. Not much for legs. A bit tarry, currant, dried cranberry, crushed herbs on the nose. Fruit forward, with some tartness. Cranberry, lightly candied cherries, currant, black pepper, a bit of the tar. Definitely can tell its California grapes but feels and is made a lot like a left bank Bordeaux imo. |
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2008 Writer's Block TempranilloLake County more |
8/20/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 87 pointsWines with Altitude: Lake County Wine Tasting (The Winery SF, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California): Dark ruby color; dried berry, plum nose; dried berry, ripe plum, tart currant palate; needs 2 years; medium finish |
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2007 Writer's Block CounoiseLake County more |
4/23/2009 - chiliman96 wrote: 89 pointsdusty cherry; medium body; slightly astringent aftertaste but very nice cunoise; |
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2006 Writer's Block SyrahLake County more |
3/14/2011 - mbfoster1983 wrote: 92 pointsGreat bottle of wine for the money. Very rich fruit flavors, lots of depth. Drinks like a much more expensive bottle. One of my favorites |
| White |
2011 Writer's Block Chardonnay Old Vine Single EstateHunter Valley more |
5/27/2012 - gb1406 wrote: 92 pointsVery early days for this wine. Very pale straw colour, lots of fresh melon fruits on the nose. Lots of acid, very tight - can't wait for this to develop over the next several years. |
| Red |
2004 Writer's Block ZinfandelLake County more |
10/3/2006 - hutch wrote: 84 pointsdark purple. Pleasantly surprised. Carries the decadant, ripe, brambly zin feel very well, at a decent price. Also, not over the top or carrying any residual sugar. A little spice on the end, but a fairly simple zin. Solid wine, at a solid price. |
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2007 Writer's Block RoussanneLake County more |
3/23/2009 - tenorselbow wrote: 88 pointsFresh nose of caramel apple. A mouth of apple, butterscotch, tutti-frutti and passionfruit and melted butter texture. Medium-length finish with good acid, imitation banana and a touch of licorice. |
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2013 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
6/2/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRWow, actually smells like Cabernet Franc. And tastes like Cabernet Franc too. Doesn't get all Napa and Cabernet. Gucchi handbag leather. |
| Red |
2009 Writer's Block Cabernet FrancLake County more |
3/3/2013 - jarydj wrote: 89 pointsThis wine was very good. Light on the palate, low tannins and shorter finish, but every sip gets better and better. |
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