| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th AnniversaryNapa Valley more |
12/18/2021 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsGrape soda, molasses, and aged barrel scrapings on the nose. Full bodied, the plumiest plums you can plum imagine, a bushelful of blueberries, late showing tannins, dark chocolate, and a surprisingly quick finish. This fruit bomb was fun to drink and talk about. Many people who had it liked/loved it, others thought it was "strange". For one glass, I liked it, but I can't respect it. |
| Red |
2012 Luca MalbecValle de Uco more |
9/20/2019 - merryberry Likes this wine: 91 pointsHasn't changed much over the last couple of years, and that's a good thing. Cherries, sage, spices, dusty tannins, and a long finish. So good. Need to move out that "drink by" date at least a couple of years. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/8/2019 - merryberry wrote: 88 pointsSee-through magenta. Chile spice, leather, and raspberry jam nose. Medium bodied, pepper, dirty cherries, grainy tannins, smoke and tobacco, good acid, a bit of heat, and a dry medium length finish. A lot going on here, but I'd like a little more fruit. |
| Red |
2009 Wellington Syrah England CrestSonoma Valley more |
8/20/2015 - merryberry Likes this wine: 89 pointsClear and deep magenta. Rainforest, smoky meat, and blueberry nose. Medium bodied, intense plums, black pepper, blackberries, well integrated tannins, eucalyptus, leather, and a medium to long finish. Much better on day 2. |
| Red |
2009 Lange Pinot Noir ReserveWillamette Valley more |
7/22/2011 - merryberry wrote: 88 pointsTranslucent candy apple red. Strawberry, cherry, and earth on the nose. Medium bodied, strawberries, raspberries, smooth transitions, soft tannins, and a medium finish. Drinking surprisingly well for such a young wine. |
| Red |
NV Woot Cellars Emergencier Holiday ProvisionsSanta Barbara County Red Blend more |
4/14/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 88 pointsMedium light magenta. Strawberry, spice, and earth nose. Medium bodied, herbs, dirty raspberries, light but woody tannins, cherry cola, tobacco, and a medium finish. The Cab Franc dominates, at least for now. Nicely complex for the price. |
| Red |
2013 Wellington Cabernet Franc Baron VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/21/2017 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsClear dark ruby. Raspberry, cinnamon, and cola nose. Medium to full bodied, cranberries, bell pepper, bing cherries, young tannins, some heat, leather, and dry red fruit finish. Too young - not ready for prime time. |
| Red |
2013 Tercero Syrah Larner VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
4/23/2023 - merryberry Likes this wine: 88 pointsDeep purple, with a nose of spice, cola, and bramble. Medium bodied, woody tannins, lots of pepper, blueberries, black cherries, sage, and a medium long dry finish. The fruit seems to be fading. |
| Red |
2001 Faustino Rioja I Gran ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
1/14/2017 - merryberry Likes this wine: 90 pointsDark core, then garnet, then almost clear at the edges. On the nose, spices, raspberry, oak and tobacco notes. Medium bodied, soft on entry, dusty plums, chocolate covered black cherries, well integrated tannins, black olives, and a finish that refuses to end. Doesn't taste "old" at all, and went great with dinner. |
| Red |
2013 Woot Cellars RevelrySonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/10/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark core thinning to ruby edges. Blueberry, cedar, and vanilla candy nose. Medium to full bodied, blackberries, black cherries, eucalyptus, medium strength tannins, dark chocolate, some pepper, and a long, dark fruit finish. On day 1, this was just juicy red candy and one dimensional, but by the next night it had transformed into an interesting and tasty blend. |
| Red |
2011 Wellington MerlotSonoma Valley more |
8/13/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark, garnet-tinged ruby. Crushed raspberry, baking spice and leather nose. Medium bodied, cranberries, sage, bing cherries, sweet dry tannins, smoke, and a medium to long red juicy fruit finish. Delicious and a great value. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Woot Cellars Q4 Holiday Red BlendSonoma County more |
7/15/2015 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsNot particularly intense crimson. A somewhat closed nose of spice and dark berry. Medium bodied, crushed raspberries, cranberries, cherries, a decent amount of grainy tannins, and a nice, fairly long, slightly sweet finish. Seems to still be getting its act together, so take your time. |
| Red |
2014 Franny Beck Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
3/15/2019 - merryberry Likes this wine: 90 pointsTranslucent ruddy red. Herbs, raspberry, and earth nose. Medium bodied, cranberries, cherries, spices, well integrated tannins, a bit of heat, sage, and a medium to long finish. Good now, no point in waiting. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2013 Woot Cellars Zinfandel Vinitwo del FinitoAlexander Valley more |
12/13/2015 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsDeep, thick ruby. Crushed blueberry, spice, and cola nose. Full bodied, cherry cough syrup, blackberries, sage, some stinging heat, and a nice long sweet finish. Actually pretty easy to drink for a dessert wine. Should be better with more time. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2013 Woot Cellars Zinfandel Vinitwo del FinitoAlexander Valley more |
11/7/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 89 pointsInky red. Warm blueberry muffin and sugared cherry nose. Medium to full bodied, sweet blackberry jam, sage, soft dry tannins, some heat, and a long tongue-enveloping finish. Yummy indeed. |
| Red |
2011 Château Capbern-GasquetonSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/6/2021 - merryberry Likes this wine: 90 pointsInky purple. Oak spice, earth, and cassis nose. Medium bodied, blackberries, black cherries, smoke, rustic tannins, toasted nuts, and a long finish. Excellent and a good value. Plenty of life left. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2013 Woot Cellars Zinfandel Vinitwo del FinitoAlexander Valley more |
11/3/2020 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsSmelling and tasting the alcohol tonight. Spicy red fruit, just the right amount of sweetness, a little bit of burnt caramel, and a long finish. I think there's a lot of time left for this one. |
| Red |
NV Woot Cellars Emergencier Holiday ProvisionsSanta Barbara County Red Blend more |
5/16/2017 - merryberry Likes this wine: 88 pointsSimilar to last year. Still very Cab Franc dominated - herbal, a bit green, black pepper, and a lot of cherries on the long finish. Very good with food, but an acquired taste on its own. |
| Red |
NV Woot Cellars Emergencier Holiday ProvisionsSanta Barbara County Red Blend more |
1/10/2019 - merryberry Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis was very tasty. No sign of age yet (while this is officially NV, its mostly 2013 fruit). I still get Cab Franc green pepper, and a lot of acid. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2006 Pedroncelli Petite SirahDry Creek Valley more |
4/2/2011 - merryberry wrote: 89 pointsNearly black. Blackberry, oak and a bit of green on the nose. Full bodied, big tannins, blueberries, smoke, plums, blackberries, leather, good acid, and a dry, medium finish. Well balanced, smooth, and delicious. |
| Red |
2010 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Handal-DenierDry Creek Valley more |
6/30/2019 - merryberry Likes this wine: 90 pointsIntense crimson red. nice nose of blueberry pie, cassis, and spice. Medium bodied, plums, black cherries, a bit of pepper, well integrated tannins, good acid, wet leather, and a long, dry red fruited finish. This has reached its prime drinking window. Excellent. |
| Red |
2010 L'Aventure OptimusPaso Robles Red Blend more |
1/15/2016 - merryberry Likes this wine: 91 pointsNearly black with ruby highlights. Mulled spice and warm cedar nose. Medium to full bodied, black pepper, crushed blackberries, tobacco, well integrated tannins, dark chocolate, herbs, and a long finish. Well made and amazing. |
| Red |
2018 Pedroncelli Pinot Noir Signature SelectionRussian River Valley more |
12/25/2023 - merryberry wrote: 87 pointsTranslucent rusty red. Raspberry, twigs, and cinnamon nose. Light to medium bodied, dirty strawberries, aged tart cherries, scattered tannins, good acid, leather, and a medium length finish. Well made but not a standout. |
| Red |
2015 Belle Fiore Vineyards Icon SouspireRogue Valley Red Blend more |
1/26/2022 - merryberry Likes this wine: 92 pointsDeep purple almost to the edge. Loads of blueberries and a bit of cola on the nose. Full bodied, plums, ripe blackberries, black pepper, supportive tannins, and long, dry, blue-fruited finish. Excellent, especially for the price. Much better than 2 years ago, so worth letting it sit around awhile. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2006 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside VineyardRutherford more |
8/8/2020 - merryberry Likes this wine: 93 pointsNearly black with magenta rims. Cassis, blueberry pie, and baking spice nose. Full bodied, blackberries, nutmeg, sweet dusty tannins, white pepper, and a long mouth-coating finish. A pleasure from the first pour. |
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