| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2006 Cantina Terlan Terlano Nova Domus RiservaWhite Blend more |
5/26/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRThis got me started on my as-aged-as-available heavily oaked Italian-made Chardonnay-Pinot Blanc-X blend kick. Got me through a hellish-because-of-the-company trip. |
| Red |
2007 Chris Ringland Shiraz CRBarossa Valley more |
5/24/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRDo I know the difference between this and a concoction of Welch's grape juice, Jack Daniels wood chips, and Everclear? No. Am I a phenomenally successful winemaker; or, in any position to judge such? Similarly, no. Do I know a possibly-guilty-but-I-think-perfectly-defensible-pleasure when I taste one? I hope so. Did I spell and punctuate all that correctly? Unclear, though I realize this is barely third grade language, if you except the subject matter. Do I know I sound like a clichéed douchebag with the Q&A? No question. |
| Red |
2007 Chris Ringland Shiraz CRBarossa Valley more |
4/18/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRNothing to add to below except on the margin and to dispute politely and respectfully the notion this wine is anywhere near done. CR: QPR is a singularity. Don't know if it can age but it all tastes like it would. |
| Red |
2009 Zaca Mesa Syrah Black Bear BlockSanta Ynez Valley more |
3/27/2021 - GMC@TX Likes this wine: NRStill drinking fantastic. My second bottle drunk within past 6 months so doesn't seem like a fluke (also had 8 barrel syrah, same.vintage, same result: holding up well beyond the indicated life). |
| Red |
1999 Domaine du Meix-Foulot Mercurey 1er Cru Les VeleysPinot Noir more |
1/27/2012 - GMC@TX wrote: NRProbably my 9th or 10th bottle, all consumed within the past 6 months. Great this time: some cherry survives making a nicely balanced, earthy wine-- but I've had some vinegar on the way. |
| White |
2009 Hanzell Chardonnay SebellaSonoma Valley more |
1/29/2012 - GMC@TX wrote: NRCalifornia "Macon," it feels like. Focused nose, candied apricot or pineapple taste. Maybe the real value of it is the novelty! +1 for McNeill? |
| White |
2009 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Rully 1er Cru Les Cloux BlancChardonnay more |
1/10/2012 - GMC@TX wrote: NRChalonnaise nose but rich style betrays the value appellation. Great Burgundy entry point for the CA chard lover. |
| Red |
2001 Fanetti Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tenuta S Agnese RiservaSangiovese more |
1/2/2012 - GMC@TX wrote: NRConcur with below review. Tight, concentrated currant with plenty of tannin. Tastes fresh still. Medium body. |
| Red |
2007 R Wines Grenache Chateau Chateau ChateauBarossa Valley more |
4/18/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRHot. Just very alcoholic. Strong heady fruit to match pinot-like appearance on initial taste after pop, made the mistake of a 30-min large bowl decant (too long, too short, not sure) as it lost the edgy part of the fruit, leaving the vector. Nevertheless I loved it. Tempted to say if you like CR wines you will like this but my lady is a fan and it wasn't her fave. So, qualified: if you love CR wines you will like this. Had it with rare fatty salmon and it paired well (even lady agrees even if particular instance of grenache not getting her love) despite a complete lack of acidity (or maybe sublimely integrated?). It still showed comforting sweet fruit and a long finish throughout the meal even if there was always an everclear attack. |
| White |
2009 Lungarotti Torgiano Torre di Giano Il PinoTrebbiano Blend, Trebbiano more |
5/15/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NREntirely different character than bottles a couple years younger. Acidic with a little trebbiano heaviness. |
| Red |
2008 Siro Pacenti Rosso di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
5/21/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRStrong showing. Elegant tannins and lingering acidity. Drinks pricier than the tag. Best with a meal. |
| White |
2001 Livio Felluga illivioFriuli Colli Orientali White Blend more |
5/14/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRPhenomenal. No oxidation. Producer website claims 2001 vintage pure Pinot Blanc in contrast the the modern blend. This came off like a judiciously oaked, carefully aged chardonnay, albeit not that full-bodied. |
| Rosé |
2009 Hartford / Hartford Court Pinot Noir RoséSonoma Coast more |
6/4/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRBeautiful peach/pink watercolor. Much less cherry and more acidity than other Pinot rosés I have had. This came off like a light refreshing chard or white Bordeaux. Well put together. |
| White |
2007 Lungarotti Torgiano Torre di Giano Il PinoTrebbiano Blend, Trebbiano more |
5/9/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRWhen chilled, this ends up being extremely similar to a nice quality, sweet side-of-the-buttery/oaky-divide CA chardonnay. More trebbiano quality as it warms up. Deep golden/bronze tone similar to trebbiano. Fantastic for exploratory value. |
| White |
2008 Las Perdices Sauvignon Blanc Fume Blanc ReservaMendoza more |
4/22/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NROrange notes with clay undertones and cosmological-constant-level-precision use of oak conspire to give... Baby aspirin. Highbrow South American baby aspirin. Citrus-y acid finish of medium length. |
| Red |
2006 Chateau St. Jean Merlot St. Jean Estate VineyardSonoma Valley more |
4/30/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRI can't believe this was the star of the night. Oaky but not over the top. Complex might be strong but it was at least complete. |
| White |
2008 Quattro Mani [toh-kai] Exto GredicGoriška Brda Friulano, Sauvignonasse more |
4/15/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRBeautiful amber tint. Apple cider on the nose and juice on the tongue. Some caramel. Also a sourness that could be uncharitably characterized (I suppose it tastes a little like old apples can smell) but I find it pleasant. Amid all this a bit of chalkiness (not so strong in previous tastings) that adds complexity. |
| Red |
2008 Villa Pozzi Nero d'Avola Siciliamore |
4/21/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRInformed restaurant purchase. Two neighboring places put on a common wine-tasting of their mid-priced bottles (these places are independent-of-each-other high-end-mall instances of separate venerable Dallas restauranteur empires (loosely)). At least 20 wines, Italian and S American, this was top two. We chose this bottle with subsequent dinner; good wine, excellent value. No careful notes, only that this is a safe NdA, nice balance between too much cinnamon and too generic. Below notes sound reasonable. |
| Red |
2008 Heron Pinot Noir Sonoma Countymore |
5/1/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRLight body, very smooth, low to no acid, all berries. A lot of non-Pinot drinkers liked it. For the price I bought another to retry. |
| White |
2001 Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru SéchetChardonnay more |
1/28/2012 - GMC@TX wrote: NRProbably my 12th bottle. They've ranged from completely oxidized to almost fresh, but this was right in the sweet spot: deep yellow color, mature, rich caramel notes, but not too far in the evolution. Got a few more bottles, I'm drinking up since there have been a few landmines (to return oxidized bottles before retailer fails), but this may have more life. |
| White |
2008 Château Boswell Jacquelynn Cuvée BlancSonoma County Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
4/19/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRThe previous notes express my sentiments better than I could. Only thing to add is by ABV this is definitely CA not old world but it wears it well, just a touch on the nose, the effect is indeed surprisingly delicate and nuanced. |
| White |
2007 Petroni ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
4/25/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRGiven the Italian heritage I would have expected a different style. In fact CA style. On initial drink I was struck by its balance. Will retry. |
| Red |
2004 Bindella (Tenuta Vallocaia) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano RiservaSangiovese more |
5/14/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRThis is absurdly belated so I will try to demonstrate some integrity and present just the facts. It came highly recommended by the barman (he wasn't the sommelier but he was the only guy in the wine bar attached to the hotel intercontinental in Siena. Young, yet extremely knowledgable and professional ) over the more expensive and definitely more famous DEI vino nobile. What I recall is my party enjoyed it and the more experienced (but no less ignorant) among us are highly prejudiced in favor of Montalcino so it was a tough crowd. |
| White |
2003 Morey-Blanc Auxey-Duresses BlancChardonnay more |
12/21/2011 - GMC@TX wrote: flawedI've had almost a case of this, first corked bottle. |
| White |
2007 Hanzell Chardonnay SebellaSonoma Valley more |
4/19/2010 - GMC@TX wrote: NRMore crisp relative to estate line. Still a nice balance, not too much oak, apples and citrus show through. There is nothing to be afraid of here, though I would hesitate to pay full price. Blows away its price-point peers when deeply discounted. |
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