| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2001 Aries MerlotCarneros more |
3/5/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 85 pointsUnimpressed. Better after opening for a couple of hours. Light bodied and initially not plesant tasting, got better, but not great. Switched to a different wine before finishing. |
| Red |
2004 Château Pesquié Ventoux TerrassesRed Rhone Blend more |
3/5/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 87 pointsHad a BYOB for lunch. Light and smooth. More flavorful than a Napa Merlot we stopped drinking. |
| White |
2006 Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlboroughmore |
3/4/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 87 pointsA god typical NZ white. Crisp and clean, great everyday wine. |
| Red |
2001 Carmenet Cabernet Sauvignon DynamiteNorth Coast more |
3/4/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 85 pointsA bit disappointing. I was expecting more. There was nothing remarkable about the taste, just OK. |
| Red |
2001 Geyser Peak Merlot Sonoma Countymore |
3/3/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 86 pointsThis wine softened after decanting. Soft and smooth, not overly flavorful, but enjoyable overall. Not one for picking up the taste nuances, just know if I like a wine or not. |
| White |
2004 Brancott Estate Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
3/2/2007 - jjlobi wrote: flawedOver the hill |
| White |
2004 Dashwood Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
3/2/2007 - jjlobi wrote: flawedOver the hill |
| Red |
2002 Alderbrook Old Vine ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
3/1/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 86 pointsDid noy enjoy as much as prior bottle, however it did get better after a couple of hours. Light bodied Zin with mild flavor. Woner how I will feel after the next bottle. |
| Red |
2003 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Grand EstatesColumbia Valley more |
3/1/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 87 pointsA nice every day wine. Tastes like a real Cab (not watered down), dark attractive color, decent nose and flavorful. Great value for a nice every day wine. |
| Red |
2000 Quinta do Crasto DouroRed Blend more |
2/28/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 90 pointsVery pleasantly surprised. Thought it had peaked but was silky smooth and flavorful. Too bad it was my last. |
| Red |
2004 Red Truck Wines Red Wine CaliforniaRed Blend more |
2/26/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 87 pointsI enjoyed this. Been a while since I had the Red truck. Smooth and flavorful-seemed to hit the spot, and at a bargain price. |
| Red |
2004 Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Terre degli Osci IGTmore |
2/25/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 84 pointsNot a fan of this highly rated wine. Found the taste rather unpleasant even after letting it st more than an hour. Bargain price, but would not repurchase. |
| White |
2006 Giesen Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
2/25/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 88 points2006 looks like a good year for NZ sauvignon blancs. Has the traditional NZ characteristics one expects from Marlborough County, light, crisp and citrusy. |
| Red |
2003 Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel Californiamore |
2/25/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 84 pointsok for every day zin. light bodied and somewhat fruity. ok for ther price. |
| Red |
2003 Columbia Crest Merlot Grand EstatesColumbia Valley more |
2/20/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 89 pointsa great value. wine spectator nailed this wine. |
| Red |
NV Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon Giant 47 Pound RoosterMonterey County more |
2/19/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 82 pointsvery light bodied with subtle fruit taste. |
| Red |
2002 Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón Calatayud Viña Alarba Pago San MiguelGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/19/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 86 pointsGreat color. I detected a rather strong pepper taste. Unable to identify any fruit/berry. |
| Red |
2002 Alderbrook Old Vine ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
2/18/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 88 pointssmooth and soft taste. great value. |
| Red |
2001 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon Grand ArcherSonoma County more |
11/18/2006 - jjlobi wrote: 85 pointsNothing special. |
| Red |
2005 Boekenhoutskloof The WolftrapWestern Cape Red Rhone Blend more |
1/10/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 82 pointstoo earthy for me. earthy a trait of south african reds I have had before, not to my liking |
| Red |
2005 Henry's Drive Pillar Box RedPadthaway Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/14/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 83 pointsJust ok, will not rush out to buy again. |
| Red |
2004 Twenty Rows Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/18/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 90 pointsWe all really liked it. Had a Pasteria. Unable to get again from WL. |
| Red |
2005 Clone 5 Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles more |
2/18/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 88 pointswhile this wine was smooth and silky it lacked the full flavor and impact of a big cab. I think you can find cabs as good or better for less than the $20 price for this one. The bottle was impressive, very substanial with a deep punt. |
| Red |
2004 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Founders' EstateCalifornia more |
2/18/2007 - jjlobi wrote: 84 pointslight, not offensive. not running out to buy more. |
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