| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2022 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Californiamore |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsHey this is California Chardonnay. You gotta give them some credit for this attempt. There is is just a hint of crisp mineral sandstone behind the basically proper, ripe peach, lemon and green apple fruit. It’s not particularly complex, but they did a nice job with balance, not too acidic, decent fruit, and we don’t really notice the alcohol. It’s got yellowish golden color. Not as full bodied as most California Chardonnay. |
| Red |
2017 Dante Pinot NoirCalifornia more |
5/8/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsWe are catching this towards the end of its tasting career. The mild magenta color is browning. Cherry pie with doe, violets and blueberry still have nice aromas, bit they are very mature. The acid and tannins are rolling out of the picture but leaving some still welcome presence. At least medium bodied. A ripe plum is the fruit on the finish that also shows some mushroom dirt and a touch of graphite. |
| Red |
2020 Sanssouci Cabernet SauvignonFrance more |
9/26/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsDelightful, tasty, easy on the palate Cabernet from southern France. Full and rich while subtle and smooth. Brings the whole Cabernet experience. Roses with the red fruit on the nose. Close to full bodied. Elegant but precise dark cherry, cranberry and black raspberry. Sneaky little tannins. Some caramel and graphite. Lingering shale and raspberry finish. |
| Red |
2015 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
11/12/2017 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsAs a release slightly above their more generic entry, to me this is either too young or maybe a little too much oak. Very dark purple for a Pinot. The wood and cherry nose also shows the alcohol. Perfect viscosity. Very mild. Except for the oak totally balanced. Soft and correct minor tannins. Lingering oak and vanilla finish. Wish we had the chance to decant. |
| Red |
2022 Pas De ProblemeFrance Pinot Noir more |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsProduced from a non typical Pinot growing region, this is kind of like Pinot in the raw. Fermented and aged in stainless. Designed to drink young as there are no added sulphites. Quite tannic and rustic. Sharp cherry and raspberry fruity entry with crushed herbs. Not typical as there is little aeration or aging. They just want to showcase the fruit. Lingering sandalwood and shale. Needs food. Still has that lovely Pinot softness across the palate. |
| Red |
2021 Murphy-Goode Pinot NoirCalifornia more |
12/6/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsConsistently a value wine we can depend on. More on the red side with the fruit on nose and palate. Pinot type mushroom wet earth nose with mild violets, red raspberry and cranberry. A good lash of oak. Young but mild tannins. Touch of red licorice and spicy red hots. Some layers of complexity. Pretty balanced with the alcohol acid and tannins. Handled an open overnight quite well. |
| Red |
2019 B.R. Cohn Pinot NoirNorth Coast more |
5/7/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsAlmost 5 years off the vine, things have had a chance to integrate and settle down. There are some good things to mention. There is dark cherry meets maraschino cherry soft fruity entry. The nose has nice Pinot like wet barnyard aroma behind lightly smokey mostly cherry red fruit. Light purple to magenta color. Barely medium bodied. Some mildly grippy tannnis with a bit of wet tree bark. Plum and plun skins linger on the rof of the mouth. The acid, fruit and alcohol balance really well together enough that we raised the score a point after an hour open. |
| White |
2022 Ten Sisters Sauvignon Blanc Single VineyardMarlborough more |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsThough not exactly in your face harsh, this one brings the herbaceous, green garden, sharp Kiwi flavors and aromas on the nose and palate. Plenty of grapefruit and gooseberry. Really settles down nicely as it passes through the palate. The acid is actually quite mild. All the excitement is upfront, fades a bit toward the finish. |
| Red |
2016 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Private SelectionCalifornia more |
12/9/2017 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 pointsOn one hand, many previous vintages left me thinking this offering is often artificial and manipulated barely deserving a decent score. On the other hand it does seem to get just a little better every year. This one may be the best ever. First off, there seems to be an unwanted and unwelcome bit of residual sugar. Beyond that, we have pure fresh cherry and raspberry fruit any Pinot would be proud to display. Maybe a bit too much toasty oak. The color is more like Merlot than Pinot. Nice viscosity. Very nice moderate, enhancing tannins. Not just upfront fruit, some continuing though not overwhelming character. A bit of cocoa powder with the cherry on the finish. |
| White |
2021 Friend and Farmer La ManchaVerdejo more |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsRefreshing citrus fruit. Has nice body and character. Not too acidic. A bit of minerals and stemmy, leafy stuff. Biodynamic. Stainless. Full bodied. Native yeast. No sulfur. Crisp rich mouthfeel. Some exotic tropical fruit on the finish. Probably best if served a little warmer than most white wines |
| Red |
2021 Constant Crush Wine Cabernet Franc Limited Addition Eola Springs VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 89 pointsLots to like.l Minimal intervention, hand made Cabernet Franc designed enhance and reveal the true aroma and flavors. No oak. No sulphites. All Organic with wild yeast fermentation. It tastes young, vibrant and rustic. Floral and cherry nose. Plenty of acid. Secondary graphite and herbal flavors. Not full bodied. The finish accents more of the dark fruits. |
| Rosé |
2021 d'Autrefois Pinot Noir RoséVin de Pays d'Oc more |
8/20/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsA perennial favorite from Total Wine, we have been enjoying this since they opened in our market. Just really nice and correct Rose from Provence at a very fair price. Perfect balance and mouthfeel. Strawberry and red tart cherry from nose to finish. Just the right amount of acid. |
| Red |
2021 Rasa Vineyards Occam's RazorColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
9/20/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsRipe, 45th parallel plum and candied cherry on the nose and palate. A hint of violets and maybe sassafras. Big with oak, big with the fruit and big with the tannins. About equal red fruit and dark fruit flavors. It actually kind of works. Could easily age a bit or use a decant. There is more than enough acid to hold things together. It’s not just fruit and oak. There is some pepper spice, red licorice and graphite. There is some of that stemmy vegetatative stuff. |
| Red |
2022 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
5/4/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 pointsThis is the house Pinot at my favorite greasy spoon southern restaurant. That being said, I never taste it without some serious hearty food. It has the guts to maintain its character. The color is pretty dark for a Pinot. The earthy, musty flavors are just enough to handle steak and gravy. More than medium bodied and enough oak. Quite refined fruit for the price. So goes the tannins. |
| Red |
2015 Tenet Wines Syrah The Pundit Columbia Valleymore |
3/15/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 90 pointsEvery once in while we have to mention the label, this one is spectacular. Super dark purple color. The time in bottle seems to have enriched and consolidated the flavors Lively nose of cherry, boysenberry, violets and alcohol. Plenty of oak. Not quite full bodied, actually quite elegant considering the dark color and rich fruity nose. In other words it does a fantastic job of not being flabby and overly fruity. Some interesting stuff, especially lingering graphite on the finish. |
| White |
2022 Proverb ChardonnayCalifornia more |
4/6/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 86 pointsBasically a crowd pleasing Chardonnay made in the KJ style. Very nice golden glistening color. Soft, comfortable, easy, entry. Baked apple and pineapple nose. Smooth combination of citrus and orchard fruit. A bit sweet. Tangerine, nectarine and orange finish. |
| White |
2021 Sunday Mountain Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
4/15/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsObvious New Zealand lemongrass and Gooseberry nose. Deeper golden color than typical. Maybe a touch of cat pee. Sharp quick hitting palate with a touch of quince before the grapefruit, gooseberry, sharp lemon lime and other tropical fruit. Has some solid mouth coating body while being very refreshing. |
| Rosé |
2020 Department 66 FragileCôtes Catalanes Rosé Blend more |
9/20/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsRose of Pinot with an atypical really dark color. Very expressive nose of candied wild cherry. Quite a bit of viscosity, could be a bleed wine. Typical French balance and completeness. Not especially complex just fruity and approachable. Gets more expressive as it warms in the glass, more intense floral notes and even an old viney richness. |
| Red |
2021 Rubus Old Vine ZinfandelLodi more |
4/15/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsThe epitome well made Lodi old vine Zin. Ridiculously dark almost black color. Raisin, stewed prune and deep vanilla nose. Hedonistic, rich almost port like super extracted red and dark fruit. Almost tar like. Loads of pepper spice almost like red hots. Not completely full bodied. The many and varied tertiary flavors like Dr Pepper, licorice, cola, tar and tree root emerge and change with each sip. Purple teeth savage finish. |
| Red |
2021 Portlandia Vintners Pinot NoirOregon more |
12/1/2023 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 pointsFor the niche it fills, this is a really attractive Oregon Pinot Noir. Fairly light in color and texture. Upfront fruity and ready now. Basically authentic. Red raspberry and cranberry nose and palate. Some barnyard stuff. Mild tannins. A fair lash of oak, leaving a nice vanilla. Some kitchen spice especially thyme and mild rosemary. Not necessarily layered and complex, just easy, fruity, juicy Pinot. |
| Red |
2022 Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Commuter CuveeWillamette Valley more |
5/2/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsThey really have something to talk about here. Made from 11 vineyards all over the Willamette Valley, they commuted around to get the juice. This is about as expressive of Willamette Pinot Noir as it gets. Vinified with minimal intervention for about 9 months, this is designed to drink young. Moderate magenta color. Red fruit nose showing a hint of sandalwood and spice cabinet. About medium bodied. Fruit and more fruit. Taste and feel a bit of red cherry skins. The tannins and acid meld well together. The fruit and spice continue through the finish. |
| Red |
2014 Romililly Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
4/30/2016 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 89 pointsWe caught this one with a little road shock and really should have waited till the next day. The overall impression is the freshness of the upfront Russian River cherry and plum fruit. Very judicious use of oak. Very elegant, soft Pinot like cherry flavor. Mild high quality tannins. Thoroughly balanced. May could use some decant. |
| Red |
2018 2 Lads Pinot NoirOld Mission Peninsula more |
7/20/2020 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsVery light color almost browning at the rim. Austere and earthy but also nicely spicy entry. Even a bit of green pepper. Not particularly fruity. The balance is typical for the austerity. |
| Red |
2016 Ciccone Vineyard & Winery MalbecLeelanau Peninsula more |
9/4/2017 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsReally deep wild berry nose. Big red color for Leelanau. Close to full bodied. Not much oak. Mild tannins. Lots of maraschino cherry. Could possibly use some age. As soft and approachable as Malbec gets. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Domaine Brazilier Coteaux du Vendômois Brut Methode TraditionnellePineau d'Aunis more |
4/20/2024 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 pointsLoads of characters, about as rich as sparkling wine gets. Almost orange in color. The cute little bubbles help make it really soft and easy on the entry. Roses. Oranges. Raspberry. Might be slightly sweet. |
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