| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Bartolo Mascarello BaroloNebbiolo more |
5/22/2017 - tooch wrote: 94 pointsDay 1 in Piedmont (Vietti, Prunotto, & Bartolo Mascarello) (Piedmont, Italy): In 2012, fruit was lost from the Rue vineyard - a primary source for their Barolo. This is significant because the Rue is has a heavy clay composition which, typically, yields fruit that provide weight & concentration to their Barolo. Given the loss of fruit, the 2012 barolo is a light vintage. Loved the aromatics - strawberries, roses, some tar, bits of mushroom, & some darker floral notes. Its palate was so silky and refined, and while it may not have the weight of many other baroli, its flavor is still concentrated. Very impressive wine. 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2007 Ridge Monte BelloSanta Cruz Mountains Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/28/2014 - tooch wrote: 92 pointsSunday Night Dinner (RPM Steak - Chicago, IL): It's been over three years since I last tried this and this still has greatness in its future but was a touch less expressive than before. Still has the powerful black fruit core to it with some beautiful spices and smokey notes. The tannins seemed to get to me just a bit more this time...they're pretty gnarly. Worth noting that its aromas of florals and smoke were very nice. |
| White - Sparkling |
2008 Dom Pérignon ChampagneChampagne Blend more |
8/3/2020 - tooch wrote: 95 pointsA brilliant, young Dom Perignon. Lots of energy on the palate with the signature toasty/yeasty notes that I love. Balance is on point and the depth of the palate is noticeable. Should be fun to watch this mature over time. |
| White |
2015 Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie Vieilles Vignes Clos des BriordsMelon de Bourgogne more |
8/23/2016 - tooch wrote: 92 pointsPop n' pour. Really like the aromas of lime, pear, lemons, and fresh flowers. The richness reminds me of some of the 2013s I tried, but the balance reminds me of some of the 2007s or 2010s. It's a really nice Clos des Briords...I will say that I didn't drink any of this at or around room temperature (which is usually how i like to drink them). At the warmer temps, the brininess usually seems to come out a bit more. Either way, this was very enjoyable. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château GuiraudSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/24/2015 - tooch wrote: 90 pointsTasted blind. Guessed 2005 Sauternes, so gave myself a pat on the back for that. Unfortunately, the reason I guessed 2005 was because of the lack of acid. Compared to the bottle I had 6 years ago, this lacked considerable freshness. Still a heck of a delicious wine, so the 90 points primarily comes from the deliciousness. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande CuvéeChampagne Blend more |
8/6/2014 - tooch wrote: 95 pointsEarly 90s disgorgement. Definitely the oldest Grande Cuvee I've ever had and it was so incredibly good, it makes me want to buy a bunch now and cellar them for 20 years. The buzz of the newly release Grande Cuvees has slowed down here and a lot of secondary and tertiary flavors have crept in. Some mushroom, some toasty apple notes, and a yummy doughy flavor. The length and depth are still there, too. Just awesome stuff. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les CaillesPinot Noir more |
2/4/2015 - tooch wrote: 93 pointsReunion Dinner in DC (Red Hen - Washington, DC): I was really impressed by this young Chevillon. Rumors swirl about how Chevillon's need ages to mature, and while I age my at home, it was great to get to try one through the generosity of a friend. Beautiful aromas of spice, violets, cranberries, and minerals. The palate had great concentration and intensity to it, and I thought the palate was nearly seamless. This will be absolutely gorgeous once some of the secondary and tertiary flavors grow over time. |
| White |
2013 Sandlands Chenin Blanc Amador Countymore |
5/4/2015 - tooch wrote: 88 pointsA bit more lean and restrained compared to the 2012. Had some lanolin notes on the nose with a good dose of lemon. The palate was dominated by a sweet lemon curd note with nice acidity and, overall, good balance. Not overly complex, but entirely delicious. |
| Red |
2013 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Santa Barbara Highlands VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
5/31/2014 - tooch wrote: 94 pointsAnother great bottle. I'm still getting used to a Mourvedre that has this type of weightlessness on the palate. The rose, cherry, and strawberry flavors are intense, rich and juicy, but are airy and elegant. Can't imagine how this will be with some maturity. Holy moley. |
| White |
2019 Emrich-Schönleber Halenberg Riesling Großes GewächsNahe more |
12/22/2021 - tooch wrote: 95 pointsDecanted for 2 hours before drinking. Easiest way to sum up this wine, "beautiful tropical fruits that were buzzing with electricity". |
| Red |
2011 Maison Ilan Volnay 1er Cru Les RobardellesPinot Noir more |
5/28/2014 - tooch wrote: 88 pointsDinner in LA (b.o.s - Los Angeles, CA): I liked this a hair more than the Chaffots as it seemed to have more of a fleshed out floral note. I’ve always loved the floral complexity of Volnays, so maybe that’s where it’s coming from. The palate was delicious, but a bit simplistic. Interested to see where this goes with time |
| White |
2018 Weingut Keller Riesling von der FelsRheinhessen more |
11/14/2021 - tooch wrote: 92 pointsProbably my favorite bottle so far. Electric tones of peach and tangerine buzzed in my mouth and, with time, lime and white floral notes built. Just a dazzling wine. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/12/2016 - tooch wrote: 96 pointsMonday at Domaine (Domaine Wine Storage - Chicago, IL): It's been almost 6 years since I last had this wine and it's still a showstopper. Beautifully aromas of spicy red fruit, silky floral notes, and damp earth. The wine seemed to be made from silk. Wonderful composition that blended the exotic fruits of the vintage with the rustic notes that Beaucastel is so well known for. The complete package in CdP. |
| Red |
2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
4/6/2013 - tooch wrote: 90 points(Mostly) Northern Rhone Night (The Bristol - Chicago, IL): Wow, this is young. This has the typical spicy red fruits and earthiness you'd expect from Beaucastel. The palate still has its youthful richness and probably a bit of baby fat. Should be a great wine with time. |
| White - Off-dry |
2004 Dönnhoff Schloßböckelheimer Kupfergrube Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
5/28/2016 - tooch wrote: 92 pointsI love Donnhoff's 2004s and this was beautiful as expected. Lots of youthful fruit and airy floral notes along with petrichor, lime, & lychee. Exotic nose as you'd expect. The palate was juicy with nice balance and depth. Can't really find much to complain about... |
| Red |
2010 Château CantemerleHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/23/2013 - tooch wrote: 92 pointsUGC Chicago (The Drake Hotel - Chicago, IL): Yeah, this is really good. Like other vintages, this is a great claret. Lovely minerality, great tobacco, graphite and dark fruit. Just completely yummy and a old-school-Bordeaux-lovers wine. |
| Red |
2002 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva MonfortinoNebbiolo more |
5/23/2017 - tooch wrote: 95 pointsDay 2 in Piedmont (Giacosa, Conterno, & Cavallotto) (Piedmont, Italy): Roberto Conterno talked fondly of this wine while we visited him, so when we saw it on the list at dinner for a reasonable price Izzy picked it up. After a decant, the wine had some nice aromas of red fruit...some sour cranberry gave the wine some initial tartness, but the rich cherry tones kicked in and rounded out the flavor. A beautiful wine that had a lot of elegance and class to it from a very tough vintage. This will have many many years of great performance ahead of it. |
| Red |
2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée RéservéeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/2/2014 - tooch wrote: 90 pointsA Night of French Wine (Chez Simo Bistro - Chicago, IL): Was expecting a jammy mess, but got a really nice bottle of Pegau. Lots of meaty, exotic notes on the nose. The palate was deep and powerful. Just insane depth to the dark fruits, meaty tones, and spicy red fruit. There was a touch of heat that stopped this was really setting off fireworks for me...but great nonetheless. |
| Red |
2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña TondoniaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/12/2013 - tooch wrote: NRDinner in Orlando (K Restaurant - Orlando, FL): Tasted blind. About the same as it was back in April. The nose took some coaxing to get going...had some light berries, tobacco, and tar. The nose made me think Nebbiolo at first, but when Robert said, "smells like Rioja" the light bulb popped on. Seems to be in a weird place, certainly young with some wooly tannins on the finish, there's no question to me that this has the raw material to "go the distance" (sorry, watching Field of Dreams...). 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2008 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
9/28/2014 - tooch wrote: 90 pointsSunday Night Dinner (RPM Steak - Chicago, IL): This might be the first non-Alesia bottling of syrah I've had from Rhys. I liked this a lot. Had some spicy dark fruits, a touch of meatiness, and beautiful florals. Nice acidity and a cool fruit profile, I was a fan. |
| Red |
2001 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d'AlbaNebbiolo more |
10/27/2014 - tooch wrote: 93 pointsChicago Rotating Dinner Series - 2001 Piedmont (Osteria Langhe - Chicago, IL): This has P-R-O-M-I-S-E written all over it. The youth of this wine was painfully evident with the barrage of tannis you get on the palate. The nose was really great though. Truly hypnotic. Multiple layers of earthy red fruits, smokey tobacco, and roses. What I'm hoping is that as the tannins recede, the underlying fruit mirror the gorgeous aromas it had. Hold, hold, hold. |
| Red |
2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva EspecialTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/16/2015 - tooch wrote: NRFebruary Rotating Wine Dinner (Mon Ami Gabi - Chicago, IL): In a flight of older Rioja's this absolutely stood out. Denser, darker, and years away from the beautiful 1985 vintage open alongside it. I think the material here is quite good, but I worry about the oak here. Tons of oak everywhere you look in this wine and you have to wonder if this will age in a similar arc as the 1985? |
| Red |
2000 Eric Texier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
5/23/2016 - tooch wrote: 94 pointsI was looking forward to trying this and it outperformed my expectations. Loved the mouthfeel of this; silky, smooth, and cool. Lots of concentration without much weight. Cranberries, cherries, wet earth, & spice. Gorgeous. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (4) |
| White |
2010 Domaine Luneau-Papin Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie Terre de Pierre Butte de la RocheMelon de Bourgogne more |
1/16/2015 - tooch wrote: NRSmells like wet river stones. I decanted this for about 2 hours and it was still pretty wound really tight. There was some lithe lemon and pear tones on the palate, but this is more about the minerals than the fruit at this point. I like what's going on here...will let me other rest for 5-7 years. |
| White |
2012 Ceritas Chardonnay Peter Martin RaySanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/4/2014 - tooch wrote: 93 pointsChardonnay Shootout & Dinner at Sun Wah (Domaine Wine Storage & Sun Wah - Chicago, IL): Super impressive wine that blends powerful floral and citrus notes with sizzling acidity and minerality. One of the best Californian chardonnays. |
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