| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| White - Sparkling |
NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée BrutChampagne Blend more |
6/3/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsJancis Robinson and Brad Baker "The Champagne Warrior" have suggested that frugal fans of Champagne Bollinger buy their non-vintage "Special Cuvee" on release (particularly if you really like that cuvee) and cellar the bottles for 5 to 10 years before consuming. The theory is that with the extra time under cork the wine will come to resemble Bollinger's vintage Grande Annee but at a fraction of the cost. I've done this for years with very good results but stopped when the price of the Special Cuvee went up. |
| White |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Cuvée KaratasSonoma County Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/21/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsClear, bright, medium yellow gold. The nose show all I hope for in a White Bordeaux styled wine--preserved lemons, honey, wool and some sweet spices. Dry, luscious but focused flavors echo the aromas with citrus, spice and lanolin wrapped in a richly textured and full-bodied impression. More than adequate acidity helps to carry and lift the long, satisfying finish. Drink now through 2021. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Lorenzo's HeritageDry Creek Valley Red Blend more |
2/5/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about an hour. Medium dark color, thin clear rim. Gorgeous, complex aromas of sweet spices, red and black fruit. The initial palate impression is viscous, soft and gently sweet. Black fruit, licorice, cinnamon and baking spices lead the flavor parade with red fruit elements following. Perfectly balanced with ripe but apparent tannic structure, bright acidity and a long satisfying finish. This is rocking good and drinking well now. 93 points now through 2023. |
| Red |
2003 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWashington more |
8/24/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 97 pointsStood up for 24 hours and carefully decanted. Thanks for the heads up from previous reviewers regarding sediment. Got a clean pour into the decanter where I left the wine for 2 hours. This wine is nearly opaque black to the very thin clear rim, but the color is bright. I was expecting a massive fruit bomb but that was not this bottle. The restrained nose features wild blackberry, dried herbs, licorice and pan roasted spices. The palate is fresh and bright without any jamminess or excess weight. Rich, seamless, and very polished flavors are almost weightless and uplifting. While wines like this are sometimes compared to Bordeaux, this is quintessentially Washington and about as good as it get up there--or anywhere. We wine geeks often speak of "finish" and "length", that lasting impression of the flavor and character of the wine after you swallow. This discrete wine lingers gently on the palate just begging you to take another sip. Although I've had quite a few great wines this year, this gets my nod as "Wine of the Year". I can only dream that I might taste something more memorable. 97 points. Drink now through 2019. |
| Red |
2006 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
11/8/2015 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsCoravin'd into a Burgundy stem for 2 hours before tasting. Rather deeply colored with a wide, tapered rim. Enticing nose of dried spices, and dried red flowers with a lot of energy evident. Following those aromatics, the palate is surprisingly primary with tight flavors of cranberry first, followed by tart red cherries. All there with plenty on content but still quite youthful. Certainly not unpleasant at this stage, all the elements are in balance. I look forward to drinking my remaining 11 bottles starting in 2020. 92+. |
| White - Sparkling |
2005 Bollinger Champagne La Grande AnnéeChampagne Blend more |
1/6/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDisgorged May 2015. Medium color with fine carbonation.Typical Bolli nose with roasted nuts, exotic cirtrus, baked apple and orchard fruit notes. Rich but lively with meaty, Pinot-centric flavors. Long and persistent. Quite forward and precocious. The last few ounces, tasting at room temperature several hours later, were remarkable. Drink now through 2021. |
| White |
2013 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsBright yellow with gold accents. The nose is slowly showing preserved citrus, lanolin, spice and honey. Deep and powerful on the palate, the still primary flavors are showing citrus zest, spiced pear that are deep and concentrated but quite bright, young and juicy. The oak is nicely integrated with the fruit. While this continues to evolve at a glacial pace, it is a pleasure to drink now but will reward several more years in the cellar. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah North Coastmore |
1/2/2016 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsCoravin'd for 2 hours. Purple/black, right to the rim. Opaque. Rather closely held with notes of smoked meat, lavender, pan-roasted spices. Firm, young but nicely balanced, the initial flavors feature mostly black fruit. This is very polished and complex yet still rather primary. An excellent Syrah that is a bit more "New World" that the 2010 (tasted side-by-side) but not all jammy or over ripe. Drink 2018-2021 |
| Red |
2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/6/2013 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsCoravin'd into a glass for 2 hours before tasting. Opaque purple/black. Deep-as-a-mineshaft nose of black fruit, licorice, tar and roasted spices. Spectacularly rich but elegant on enty with expansive flavors of exotic black fruit, spice and baked compote. The texture is dense but weightless--as only the finest reds can be. The exemplary finish is long, bright and juicy. Certainly among the finest Zins I've tasted. Drink 2015-2025. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/14/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Medium crimson color. Initial aromas are bright and closely held. They include high-toned spicy red fruit. The flavors are also bright and lively with black and red fruit, baking spices and a bit of licorice. With a bit of time this wine becomes very pretty and lifted. There is bright acidity and the tannins are well integrated. This is quite precocious but should drink well for several years. 93pts. Drink now through 2025. |
| Red |
1999 DeLille Cellars Chaleur EstateRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/13/2015 - jfagan Likes this wine: 95 pointsDecanted 2 hours. Lots of gunky sediment. Very darkly colored with no signs of age. Sexy aromas of black fruit, incense, roasted spices and oak notes. Quite ripe but nicely balanced flavors feature licorice, currants, fruit liqueur and oak spice. The oak that dominated this wine in its youth is now just a nice element in this powerful but complex and elegant wine. Unfortunately, my last bottle. At its peak for sure, but should continue to please for several more years. |
| White |
2013 Domaine Clos des Rocs Pouilly-Loché Clos des RocsChardonnay more |
4/7/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsMedium yellow with some gold. Fresh, lively and very complex, the nose offers a perfect blend of ripe citrus and crushed rock minerality. The broad palate includes preserved lemons, orchard fruit and sweet herbs. Viscous, medium bodied and quite persistent, this wine offers everything I could hope for in an everyday White Burgundy. Drink now through 2022. |
| White |
2008 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru VaulorentChardonnay more |
5/5/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsDeep but brilliant yellow/gold. Crushed oyster shells, preserved Tunisian lemons, cold tidal pool on the nose. The aromas just explode with a little air. Complex and layered flavors include ripe lemon, quince, citrus zest and a touch of stone fruit. Power and persistence rule the finish. Yikes, this is very lovely Vaulorent! Drink now through 2020 if well stored. Screw cap. Last and best bottle from a glorious case. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2004 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année RoséChampagne Blend more |
7/7/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsPale color with a consistent mousse. Lovely aromas of cherries, strawberry and brioche. The flavors are profound, dry and memorable. The texture is creamy but firmly structured. An excellent example of this classic wine. |
| White |
2014 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
7/30/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Light yellow. Lemon, seashells, quince and eucalyptus are just some of the youthful but complex aromatic landscape. Viscous on entry, the first flavors show preserved lemon, citrus zest, toasted nuts. There is still some youthful bitterness. The long and powerful finish is a bit warm. This wine is still in its adolescence and should really hit its stride in about 5 years. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée BrutChampagne Blend more |
9/7/2015 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDisgourged May 2009. I used to be in the habit of buying Bolli Sp Cuvee and realease every year and putting down for 5 years of so. This one has been in my cellar for nearly 6 years and is "spot on". Deep burnished gold with fine, light stream of tiny bubbles. The aroma evokes preserved lemons, honey and ginger. Gently sweet on the palate with rich, ripe flavors of orange blossom honey, ginger and roasted nuts. Long and profound with decent acidity, this was well worth the wait! Drink now to 2018. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (14) |
| Red |
2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Old Lakeville VineyardSonoma Coast more |
3/2/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsCoravin'd into a glass for 2 hours before tasting. Deeply colored tapering to a thin, clear, purple-tinged rim. The smoky nose has some herbs, game and pepper while still falling clearly into the New World camp. The first palate impression is richly textured and velvety with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. The flavors include black raspberry, coffee and some sweet spices. This kept gaining complexity with time in the glass. Open for business but will certainly keep. Now through 2018. |
| White |
2009 Henri Prudhon & Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Sur le Sentier du Clou BlancChardonnay more |
5/17/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsBright and youthfully yellow, the aromatics start with a deep mineral theme highlighted with pit fruit, pear skin and apple. Some sweet spice fills in the top notes. The palate is rich and viscous with good stuffing, classic and classy flavors of orchard fruit, preserved citrus and wet stones. There's decent acidity and the whole package is nicely balanced and complete. This certainly scratches the Cote de Beaune itch at a very attractive price. Drink now through 2016. |
| White - Sparkling |
2005 Saint-Chamant Champagne Brut Cuvee de Chardonnaymore |
7/8/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsLight bright yellow. Lazy bubbles. The generous nose of this (nearly) all Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from 11.5h in Chouilly is a welcome alternative to the lean and laser-focused wines from younger growers in the region, including his son, Stephane Coquillette (the father is Christian). Ripe aromas of citrus, brioche and nuts are not at all opulent or oxidative. The flavors, as well, are ripe without being soft or flabby. What this may lack in focus and complexity it more than makes up in pure drinking pleasure. If this is how grower wines from the Cote de Blancs were made in the old days, bring me the DeLorean! |
| Red |
2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Pleine de Chene Hudson Vineyard NorthCarneros more |
2/28/2015 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted 3 hours. Purple/black right to the very thin, clear rim. Gamey smoked meat, roasted sage and deep black fruit on the nose. Silky smooth on entry with layers of deep, dark flavors that include game, licorice and black fruit liqueur. Polished, sweetly fruited and powerful, this has all the parts working well together. Drinking well now and should continue to impress through 2020. |
| Red |
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Grenache Gris Gibson RanchMcDowell Valley more |
3/29/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 88 pointsPopped and poured. Tasted at 60F. Lightly colored with a wide clear rim. Bright, fresh, juicy aromas include red berries and spice with an earthy element. Fruit forward flavors remind me of Gamay. There's good acidity and some sneaky structure. Simple but tasty and refreshing. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Papera RanchRussian River Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/25/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsPnP. Dark bright crimson with purple tones. Great nose with high-toned notes of spice and red fruit. Very complex. Juicy flavors of red fruit, sweet spice and licorice. The tannins play well with vibrant acidity to carry the flavors into a long, refreshing finish. 92 pts. Drink now to 2023. |
| Red |
2010 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
6/7/2015 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Some coarse sediment. Medium dark color with a thin, purple-tinged clear rim. Spice, brush and savory herbs on the nose lead to flavors of black plum, sweet spice and blackberry pie. Bright and juicy with good acidity and some ripe tannins, this is "spot on" right now but should continue to evolve for a few more years. Drink now through 2018. |
| White - Sparkling |
2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande AnnéeChampagne Blend more |
6/14/2014 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsBrilliant yellow with a very fine bead. Yeasted gingerbread, exotic citrus and a toasty/nutty nuance on the nose. The palate is bright with citrus, minerals and spice all wrapped in lively acidity. The texture is plush but delicate with a caressing mousse and the finish goes on and on. There's a touch of the Bolli oxidative style but the fresh citrus and mineral character is more dominate. A really lovely bottle. Drink now though 2018. |
| Red |
2006 Arcadian Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
3/13/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted 2 hours. Light read-through color with a wide clear rim. Fresh and lively aromas show red and black cherry, baking spices and savory herbs. The flavors introduce some cherry cola and spice notes all complimented by a gentle sweetness. The palate is nicely textured, impeccably balanced and refreshing. The tannins are fully integrated and that sweetness lingers on long and refreshing finish. Very pretty. Serve with a bit of a chill. Drink now through 2022. |
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