| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2001 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black ChickenNapa Valley more |
7/17/2004 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsDelicious zesty raspberry and spicy flavors right out of the bottle. Brambly notes of ripe plum and raspberry fruit fill the palate. Pure varietal flavor in this wine. Lovely example of Zinfandel fruit. Drinking exceptionally well now. Drink over the next 5 years. |
| Red |
2002 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/15/2005 - texaswino wrote: 92 pointsDrank a bottle of this over the last two days. I would recommend letting these sit for a few years unless you plan on decanting for 4-6 hours first. This wine has all the parts in place to be a killer cab in 5-6 years. Big, fruit, big tannins and lots of structure. Better on day two after pouring 1st day leftovers into a half bottle, recorking and putting it back in the cellar. Similar to the structure and flavors of the 01 Neal. I really like these wines. Bravo Mark and Gove. Well done. |
| Red |
2001 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Continente VineyardSan Francisco Bay more |
5/20/2004 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsDeep rich and packed with berries, licorice and chocolate notes. This wine is even better on the second day. It has nice acidity on the finish also. There is a flavor I can't put my finger on but I know I like this wine. I would agree that this is a great value for the price but I would also put it a notch below the Carla's Vineyard. It may be a better value though. |
| Red |
2001 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Continente VineyardSan Francisco Bay more |
4/21/2005 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsReminds me of the old Who album - Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy. Tons of fruit and meatiness. A really nice zin for the price. Hasn't lost a thing since last year. |
| Red |
2004 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right BankNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/28/2009 - texaswino wrote: 93 pointsCheval Blanc meets Cali meritage. Nose of tobacco leaf and herb , vanilla and dark cherry fruit. Right Bank austerity from the Cab Franc, currant, plum and white chocolate from the Merlot. |
| Red |
2002 Chasseur Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
11/28/2006 - texaswino wrote: 90 pointspretty tasty stuff. Black cherries, raspberry and a nice herbal mineral edge. |
| Red |
2005 Schild Estate ShirazBarossa Valley more |
5/15/2007 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsloads of tar and dark fruits, blackberries, blueberries. Not overly sweet with pretty good balance. Not quite up to the 04 which has more balance and complexity but not too shabby either. |
| Red |
2005 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
9/28/2007 - texaswino wrote: 90 pointsI don't think you can find a better Cab in California for the money. I paid $13. Very tasty cab. Admittedly a bit over-oaked at this point but still a very nice Cab for the price. Hell, it's a nice Cab period. It's not a blockbuster but it is varietal correct and balanced and a consistent performer year after year. A good every day drinker and cellar defender. I'm gonna pick up a case. |
| Red |
2005 Sanford Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hillsmore |
3/16/2008 - texaswino wrote: 86 pointslight in color and flavor. Not near the 06 in color or fruit. Dry cherry and oak flavors. |
| Red |
2005 Fetzer Merlot Valley OaksCalifornia more |
2/2/2008 - texaswino wrote: 86 pointsnot a bad merlot for under $10. Smooth and fruity. not much acid or tannin but quaffable just the same. |
| Red |
2004 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery SecoloSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/25/2007 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsRoasted plums, currants, smoke, licorice with a touch of mocha on the finish. For the money this is an exceptional bordeaux blend. This will be even better after a couple of years of cellaring I am sure. |
| Red |
2004 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery SecoloSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/14/2008 - texaswino wrote: 92 pointsquite tasty blend, especially for the $$. At $30 this is a steal. 16% Petite Verdot shows through with firm tannins. I will probably pick up a few more of these soon. |
| Red |
2003 Cougar Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Cougar HillsWalla Walla Valley more |
12/21/2007 - texaswino wrote: 92 pointsblackberry pie |
| Red |
2003 Cougar Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Cougar HillsWalla Walla Valley more |
1/30/2008 - texaswino wrote: 93 pointsdelicious, complex wine that seems to reveal different flavors with every sip. Blackberry, grilled meat, coffee, cocoa, earth. Really nice and very tasty. |
| Red |
2003 Cougar Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Cougar HillsWalla Walla Valley more |
11/3/2008 - texaswino wrote: 93 pointsBig sweet ultraripe fruit bomb of a wine. Chocolate, blackberry pie, mocha, just flat out delicious stuff. |
| Red |
2004 Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel Toreador Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/26/2007 - texaswino wrote: NRvery nice Zin but a bit pricey at $50 |
| Red |
2005 Kangarilla Road Shiraz 2 UpSouth Australia more |
3/31/2007 - texaswino wrote: 89 pointsvery nice shiraz for $10. big fruit but not "fake" fruit. Smoke spice and firm tannins. Definitely benefits from decanting at this point. A for value. 89-90 |
| Red |
2005 Kaesler GSM StonehorseBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
3/14/2007 - texaswino wrote: 90 pointspretty nice wine for 12 bones. Cherries, spice, earth, good complexity. |
| Red |
2005 Kaesler GSM StonehorseBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
4/13/2007 - texaswino wrote: 92 pointsGonna have to kick this one up a couple of notches since last time. Really nice wine for the price. I will be buying more of these for sure. Red fruits with nice subtle spice and a smooth finish. Quality is there. |
| Red |
2003 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja CrianzaTempranillo more |
5/9/2008 - texaswino wrote: 86 pointssmoky red licorice flavors, firm chewy tannins. Cherries, raspberries, oak. Not bad but not great either. |
| Red |
2003 Rodney Strong Merlot Sonoma Countymore |
3/4/2007 - texaswino wrote: 86 pointsA bit thin and lacking in big fruit. Not bad though and easy to drink with a somewhat tannic finish marked by vanilla oak flavors. Finish is the best part of this wine. |
| Red |
2005 Flora Springs TrilogyNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/31/2009 - texaswino wrote: 93 pointsfirst Trilogy I have had since the marvelous 96 and I think this may have similar potential. it's too early to drink this now without decanting but it has a lovely nose of red and black fruit, vanilla and spice. Good medium to fulll bodied flavors,sweet tannins and a medium long finish. Hold for 3-5 years. |
| Red |
2005 Frank Family Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
12/7/2007 - texaswino wrote: 90 pointsvery nice zin with smooth flavors. not an overpowering Zin like many nowadays, but very refined and almost elegant. |
| Red |
2005 Frank Family Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
12/17/2007 - texaswino wrote: 91 pointsvery good zin. |
| White |
2005 Buena Vista Chardonnay Carnerosmore |
6/18/2008 - texaswino wrote: 90 pointscan't argue with other comments. for the price this is hard to beat on a hot summer day. Will pick up a few more since summer in Texas lasts until October. |
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