| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2016 Château Léoville Las CasesSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/17/2023 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 96 pointsDark blackish garnet colored, medium full bodied, impeccably polished and elegant, flawless, concentrated but nicely integrated dark berry fruits with subtle notes of cassis, graphite, black tea and dark chocolate with smooth polished tannins on the lingering finish. Give it time to integrate and open up further! |
| Red |
2010 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La CrauRed Rhone Blend more |
4/18/2020 - rmcnees wrote: 92 pointsIt’s dark garnet colored, slightly opaque, full bodied, dense concentrated, complex black cherry and black currant fruits, black olives, licorice, spice and crushed pepper tones with hints of tobacco, magnificent 'legs' of structured, textured tannins yet smooth and approachable on the finish. |
| Red |
2004 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
2/4/2017 - rmcnees wrote: 91 pointsLike earlier previous tastings, the 2004 presented dark garnet ruby red color, medium to full firm body with intense concentrated but smooth and polished flavors of sweet ripe currant and blackberry, dusty herb, and cedary oak with hints of anise and dark mocha on the sharp moderate tannin lingering finish. It is showing incredibly well after thirteen years. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2008 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvée Elisabeth SalmonChampagne Blend more |
5/26/2023 - rmcnees wrote: 93 pointsDark orange copper colored, full-bodied, silky texture and complex, super dry intense layered flavours of cherry, strawberry and nectarine with notes of clove and cinnamon spice on the long, elegant harmonious finish. |
| Red |
2010 Chateau St. Jean Cinq CépagesSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/28/2017 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis 2010 vintage may be the best Cinq Cépages I have had - bigger, fuller and more concentrated than any I remember. This was immediately apparent when we opened and poured the dark inky purple thick full bodied juice into the glass while the room filled with bright floral and berry fruit aromatics. |
| Red |
2014 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
1/1/2021 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery dark purplish garnet colored, medium to full-bodied richness, round complex and potent depth yet elegant and smooth with nicely balanced acidity and tannins - blackberry, black cherry with notes of pomegranate accented by a layer of mint with tones of sweet spices, black tea, hints of green olive and cassis. |
| Red |
2020 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
1/17/2023 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 94 pointsConsistent with earlier notes - even better with BBQ ! |
| Red |
2009 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de BeaucaillouSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/16/2021 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsDense dark garnet purple colored, medium full bodied, rich concentrated textured black berry and black cherry fruits, notes of creme de cassis, exotic spices, tobacco leaf, black tea, black truffle and hints of green pepper, wood, smoke and earth that tend to be offsetting a bit on the finish, detracting from the overall experience. |
| Red |
2003 Château Pontet-CanetPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/21/2013 - rmcnees wrote: 92 pointsDark inky purple, full-bodied, dense and concentrated with layers of complex fruits - black currant, black berry and black raspberry with a layer of cassis, smoke, cigar box and toasty oak on a firm but approachable lingering tannin finish. |
| Red |
2018 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
10/12/2020 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis release is darker, bigger, firmer and richer than I remember from older past vintages. This was dark garnet colored, full bodied, rich concentrated and firmly structured super-ripe blackberry and black raspberry fruits are complex with notes of cola, cassis, with hints of vibrant cinnamon and clove spices, mocha and vanilla, turning to firm gripping tannins on the long finish. It need several years to integrate and settle more gracefully. |
| Red |
2015 Château Pape ClémentPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2021 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 96 pointsDark blackish garnet purple colored, medium-full bodied, complex and concentrated yet elegant and polished, perfectly balanced and integrated notes of black currant, black cherry and black berry fruits accented by notes of truffles, cassis, tobacco, hints of dark mocha, spicy clove and graphite turning to smooth polished supple tannins on the full lingering finish. Spectacular! 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2005 Mollydooker Enchanted PathMcLaren Vale Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
12/5/2020 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 94 pointsOpaque black inky garnet colored, full bodied, rich, thick concentrated yet balanced harmonious black berry fruits exude aromatics that leap out of the glass with notes of plum, vanilla and black pepper, followed by notes of mocha and licorice flavors of vanilla and dark chocolate are accented with spice and black pepper. Velvet smooth tannins are accented by long pronounced notes of vanilla and spice. |
| Red |
2013 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
3/31/2017 - rmcnees wrote: 92 pointsBright garnet colored, medium-full bodied, complex, rich concentrated forward black raspberry and blue bramble fruits accented by clove spice, Kirsch, floral, anise and hints of tangy oak (aged fourteen months in American Oak). There is 16% Petite Sirah in the blend and it is apparent in adding breadth and depth complexity and a backbone of a firm but not overbearing tannin finish. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La CrauRed Rhone Blend more |
11/26/2015 - rmcnees wrote: 93 pointsThis was one of the most expressive, vibrant yet balanced and polished Vieux-Telegraphs, or CDP's for that matter, that I recall having in a long time. |
| Red |
2015 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah SequelColumbia Valley more |
11/23/2018 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 93 pointsDark inky purple colored, rich, thick concentrated ripe black berry and black raspberry fruits, black pepper, smoked meat, notes of vanilla and caramel. |
| Red |
2016 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La CrauRed Rhone Blend more |
8/10/2020 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 95 pointsThis is the best Vieux Télégraphe I recall ever experiencing. Bright garnet colored, medium bodied, nicely integrated and well balanced, polished bright expressive fruits of black raspberries and black cherries with hints of cranberry and pomegranate accented by notes of anise, Chambord and spice, turning to velvety tannins on the lingering finish. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th AnniversaryNapa Valley more |
11/7/2014 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 94 pointsThe 2012 vintage release also shows the classic characteristics of Caymus Estate Cabernet at its best - early approachability and drinkability as a young wine. |
| Red |
2013 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/16/2021 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsAt eight years, this is just now starting to hit its stride and has a long life ahead and may not yet have reached the apex of its drinking/aging profile. It might settle down and integrate a bit further for more polish and nuance, but it is delicious now as it is. |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/24/2016 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsThis is actually a blend of 82% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, and 2% Carignane. |
| Red |
2012 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of LoveMcLaren Vale more |
1/6/2019 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis is deep purple-black in color, full bodied, powerful, rich, concentrated forward ripe black berry, black raspberry and blue berry fruits with a layer of creme de cassis, anise and dried herbs with notes of lavender and dark mocha with tongue coating firm, structured, lingering tannins on the very long finish. |
| Red |
2006 Dominus EstateNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/19/2016 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 96 pointsThis release is incredible - a huge powerful forward wine that explodes out of the glass - rich concentrated, complex, a massive wine. Dark garnet/ruby colored, full bodied, brooding chewy mouthfeel that coats the tongue, ripe forward black berry fruits punctuated by a layer of chocolate, coffee beans, truffles and cigar box, turning to big chewy firm tannins that are tamed by being well integrated. This is a huge wine that begs for cheese, chocolates, beef and more - not for the feint of heart. Incredible, indeed. |
| Red |
2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 50th Anniversary Special BottlingColumbia Valley more |
9/14/2019 - rmcnees wrote: 88 pointsDark garnet colored, medium to full bodied, rich extracted complex concentrated black and red berry fruits, tightly would with a firm structure that is accessible style and approachable with moderate smooth tannins on a lingering finish. A great complement to the beef tenderloin with brown marsala sauce or the horseradish creme sauce. |
| Red |
2014 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
9/6/2018 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 91 pointsDark garnet and dense purple in color, full bodied, bright vibrant black berry and black currant fruits with tones of anise, hints of cinnamon spice and oak with firm but smooth tannins on a lingering finish. |
| Red |
2014 Justin Vineyards & Winery JustificationPaso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/18/2017 - rmcnees wrote: 89 pointsDeep ruby colored, full bodied, concentrated core of firm black current and black cherry fruits accented by graphite and cedar with notes of anise, cinnamon spice and hints of dark cocoa with moderate full tannins on a long lingering finish. |
| Red |
2010 Spring Valley Vineyard UriahWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/19/2013 - rmcnees Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis may be the most expressive Uriah I have tasted. It is the most complex on the front and most vibrant on the finish that I remember. We hold each vintage going back to 2002. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
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