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Red

2020 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

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6/4/2022 - jsperl wrote: 81 points

Drinking this the year of release, so admittedly this is still extremely young.

This shows in the polished neon purple colour. A muted nose, hints of dust and gravel, very bright fruit, but not a lot of interest.

The palette shows its youthfulness, bright fruit, green vegetal notes, and some balsamic vinegar. Not a lot of body, quite soft tannins.

Tasted this at the same time as a 2015 and 2019. The 2019 was the star, and by contrast only managed to highlight how young the 2020 is. Definitely not ready to drink, but looking forward to making the same comparison in 5 or so years. Hoping it lives up to its pedigree.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    3/6/2024 9:34:00 AM - Agree that 81 isn't a fair score. That would put it in the plonk category.
White

2022 Maison Matisco Viré-Clessé

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1/7/2024 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 90 points

Light golden color with quite a bit of sheeting on the edges of the glass. Lovely creamy vanilla nose. Flavors are a bit unbalanced at this young age with a significant amount tannins — from the barrels? Because of this, I suspect it'll take another 3 years for those tannins to soften. A Viré-Clessé for the future.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    1/16/2024 1:09:00 PM - White wines don't have tannins. It's the acids.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    1/16/2024 3:17:00 PM - Correct on white wines can have tannins, but very rare. Can detract from the quality of the fruit in finer white wines.
Red

2000 Carruades de Lafite

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9/26/2023 - brianngibson wrote: 95 points

I am so pleased that 5 years after my last bottle, bottle #9 of 12 (originally purchased as futures) is still drinking much like my 2018 tasting note. There is only a faint bricking on the rim.

I still get plum, cigar box and graphite. I am now picking up some tertiary flavor of mushrooms. The tannins are still silky and the finish is long.

I wonder for those with such different experiences if it is storage conditions over 23 years, or such a drastic difference in style (greater ripeness including higher ABV) compared to younger vintages.

Nothing about this tells me this wine won’t go to 2030.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    12/17/2023 9:29:00 AM - Like your 2028 tasting note? A typo?
Red

2020 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

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5/8/2022 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 points

Good $28 2020 Dragonette Cellars Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills. Light-mid ruby, viscous (14.1 alc.); red fruit, wood, pomegranate and cherry nose; mid-plus acids; mid-plus tannins; good depth of Pinot fruit; long cherry and wood finish. w/pork chops. 16.5 UC Davis scale, 91 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    7/25/2023 8:21:00 PM - It was purchased over a year ago on sale from Meritage wine market in Encinitas, California.
Red

2017 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve

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10/14/2022 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 93 points

Paso Robles Bordeaux blend 2017 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve, $120. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cab Franc, 8% Malbec, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. 24 months new French oak. Mid garnet, amber edges, viscous (15.5 alc.); berry, mint, oak, herbaceous nose; balanced; mid acids/tannins; round, ripe semi-lush finish. 17.5 UC Davis scale, 93 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    11/22/2022 5:05:00 PM - I had 16.1 on the 2019 Isosceles Reserve.
White

2019 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

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3/30/2022 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points

Russian River Valley, Sonoma, 2019 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc ($32). Sharp-mid gold; green fruit, citrus, honey, herbaceous new mown hay nose; mid-body; softening acids; rounding out; good depth; long rich lush finish. 17 UC Davis scale, 92 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    4/11/2022 8:22:00 AM - It is one of the better Sauvignon Blancs I've tasted of late. Might be a bit of a splurge at $45. Purely a personal decision. I'm always looking for values under $20 but do spend more when I find something of potential interest that others might not be aware of. Cheers!
White

2018 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent

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8/6/2021 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points

Good value Bordeaux Blanc Sec,2018 Clos des Lunes Lune d'Argent ($14 Costco). 70% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Sharp mid-gold; stone fruit, peach, slate and green fruit nose, light herbaceousness; dry; mid-body (13.0 alc.); mid-plus acids; deep fruit; round ripe almost sweet finish. w/seafood pasta. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    8/14/2021 3:05:00 PM - Purchased at Costco Mission Valley.
White

2015 Hanzell Chardonnay

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6/21/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points

Sunday treat, Sonoma classic Chardonnay 2015 Hanzell Estate. Sharp mid-gold; vanilla, ripe peach, butterscotch nose; mid-body; balanced; softening acids; long semi-crisp, lush finish, hint of wood. w/sea bass. 16.5-17 UC Davis scale, 91-92 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    8/9/2021 12:27:00 PM - It's $39.99. I bought more of it in a similar sale earlier in the year. Fine value.
Rosé

2020 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé

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7/16/2021 - WineCenturyAZ wrote: NR

Hints of oxidation, not a fan of the style here. Very neutral in every way, flat not fresh like you would expect from a 2020, nothing stands out. It was tart and wet.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    7/18/2021 2:31:00 PM - Did you get a bad bottle?
White

2013 Hanzell Chardonnay

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8/15/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points

Classic Sonoma Chardonnay from old vines. 2013 Hanzell Chardonnay. Last bottle from cellar. Sharp mid-gold; honey suckle, stone fruit, vanilla, wine lees nose; mid-body; softening acids; long rich lush finish. As noted before, Meursault-like. 17-17.5 UC Davis scale; 92-93 other scales. w/halibut.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    8/17/2020 12:55:00 PM - Didn't decant. Rarely decant dry whites. Like to enjoy them opening up in the glass.
White

2017 Trimbach Riesling

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5/22/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 88 points

$17 Alsatian Riesling 2017 Trimbach. Sharp mid-plus gold; lime, citrus, slate nose; mid-body; good acids; green fruit on the palate; long fruity semi-crisp finish. Sipping wine with appetizers, cheeses. 15 UC Davis scale, 88 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    8/12/2020 6:12:00 PM - Good acids. Should be fine for another year. Meant to be enjoyed relatively young.
White

2016 Domaine Matrot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières

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7/27/2020 - Burgland wrote: 79 points

I have tried many white Burgs from this producer and I have never had one that I enjoyed. It is deep yellow in color. The nose is muted and not recognizable as Burgundy. The palate is un-forthcoming and non-descript. Perrieres is my favorite Meursault vineyard because it usually displays racy and very distinct minerality. This wine has none of that. No overt flaws. It is just boring. I kept asking myself, if a domaine is lucky enough to own a piece of this great vineyard, why bother to make Burgundy that could be mistaken for hydroponically grown chardonnay from a hothouse? Cellartracker Wine Rating Assistant says that rating a wine 86-89 means a wine is "very good" and 80 - 85 is "good". 70 - 79 is "below average". Given the greatness of the vineyard, this is not even good, and it is below average for any white Burgundy. I see no upside potential with further aging.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    8/5/2020 6:04:00 PM - You much have had a bad bottle. Get a new one from your merchant.
Red

2015 Veramonte Primus The Blend

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5/15/2020 - 47chinon Likes this wine: 98 points

This wine turns magical after a few hours of decanting. Right out of the bottle is a solid winner, but with a little patience, you will be highly rewarded. It has the perfect balance of fruit and mineral with tannins that are not sharp at all. It has to be one of the best values I’ve seen in a while. This wine will get better with age. How much patience do you have?

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    6/9/2020 12:31:00 PM - 98 points? Did you mean 89?
White

2018 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc

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12/14/2019 - CJM wrote: 87 points

Clear, very pale straw. Grapefruit, straw, peach. Medium to low acids, very low tannins, not sweet. Lychee. Short balanced finish. Tasting room.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    4/3/2020 3:54:00 PM - White wines don't have tannins.
Red

2014 Halter Ranch Ancestor

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1/1/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points

Paso Robles, Calif., Bordeaux blend 2014 Halter Ranch Ancestor ($29 in 2016). 60% Cabernet, 32 Malbec, 18 Petit Verdot. Dark purple; ripe grape, herbaceous, cassis nose; mid-body to big; grapey; long chewy hot (14.8 alc.) berry finish. w/BBQ, ribs. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    3/30/2020 7:32:00 PM - Thanks. Try to post prices for frames of reference in most instances, including old ones! Always fun to set aside less expensive finds and see how they evolve, or not.
Red

2007 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes

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1/20/2020 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points

2007 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes. (84% Grenache, 8 Syrah, 8 Mourvedre). light-mid brick, amber edges; earthy, floral nose; briar and smoke, red fruit; balanced; nice fruit and flavor; refined; long smooth fruity finish. w/cassoulet. 17 UC Davis scale; 92 other scales.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    3/13/2020 8:50:00 AM - Regarding the question on whether or not it is worth aging further, I think it is nearing its peak. I have two other bottles and will probably taste again in 2011, then determine how long to keep the final bottle to see how it evolves, or enjoy sooner.
White

2017 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc

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10/26/2019 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points

2017 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc $15. 70% Sauvignon Blanc 30% Semillon. Mid-dark gold; Graves-like nose; citrus, straw, minerals; mid-body; balanced; long rich complex finish; nice style. 16-16.5 UC Davis 90-91 other.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    10/27/2019 6:03:00 AM - Purchased at Costco. You can use Wine Searcher to see if someone else has it and at what prices.
Red

2015 Acacia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

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4/16/2019 - sdwineguru wrote: 89 points

2015 Acacia Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $15. Big mark down on older inventory. Mid-ruby; light stemmy Pinot nose; strawberry jam; wood; mid-body; balanced; some Pinot character on the palate; black cherry, woody slightly hot finish (14.5 alc.).

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    9/29/2019 4:38:00 AM - Bought from one of the online discount merchants: Vivino.
Red

2006 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

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7/25/2018 - guitar guy Does not like this wine: 74 points

We had a double blind wine tasting with cabernet or Bordeaux blend wines. One of the wines I was excited to try, was the 2006 clos du val stags leap vineyard. I kept this wine in a wine fridge when I obtained the wine. I was certain that it would be a group favorite. It was an utter disappointment. The nose was nice, with some cherries, vanilla, and oak aromatics. from there it was just bad. It was thin, tannic, and had little fruit to comment on. I am hoping that this was a corked bottle, as I have one more. The score may be generous.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    10/27/2018 1:56:00 PM - Surely corked. We just had a bottle with some other Napa Cabernets and it showed well -- 90-91.
White

2015 Cuvaison Chardonnay ADDA Estate

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11/16/2017 - jshubeck wrote: NR

"A rich, full bodied Pinot, our 2015 Spire hails from a single block on the highest slope of our Carneros Estate Vineyard. Dark plum, blackberry, sassafras and cola nut aromatics, with a sense of anise and licorice to boot. On the palate the wine is round and fleshy on the attack. Lots of jammy, black cherry fruit with sandalwood, savory spice and a long, mouthcoating finish."

- Steve Rogstad, Winemaker

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    1/13/2018 6:18:00 PM - Looks like you wrote the Pinot Noir information on the Chardonnay page.
White

2016 St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc

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8/31/2017 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points

Mid-dark gold; Graves-like nose; light herbaceous, floral, melon nose; mid-body to big; round, ripe, soft acids; long semi-lush finish. w/salads, cheeses.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    9/1/2017 8:01:00 PM - Great buy at $13.60. It's $15 to $16 in our market. Nice.
White

2014 Landmark Chardonnay Overlook

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4/9/2017 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 89 points

Popped and poured. Impressive, especially for the price. Oily yellow-gold. Snappy, focused, precise nose of chardonnay fruit. All elements in balance. Cream, fruit, and wood. Nice. The balance continues into the mouth, with good full fruit, decent acid, richness, and harmony. This is remarkable for its price. 4-11-16-8: 89/100.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    5/23/2017 4:41:00 PM - What do your numbers mean?
Red

2006 Hanzell Pinot Noir

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5/2/2017 - sdwineguru Does not like this wine: 85 points

Light mid-brick, amber edges; odd gamey, stinky, earthy, weedy, metallic nose; mid-body; decent tannins; hot finish. Very odd wine.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    5/6/2017 7:04:00 AM - Thanks for the comment. I've been buying Hanzell Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for more than two decades and have visited there four or five times. Typically love their wines. I opened this bottle, tasted about an hour later and retasted the next day. Didn't decant. An odd bottle perhaps. I'm a member of Chevaliers du Tastevin, the Burgundy wine group, so do appreciate fine Pinot Noir. Maybe the next bottle will be fine (have a vertical going back to 2003).
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2010 Bonaccorsi Pinot Noir Sebastiano Sta. Rita Hills

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12/30/2015 - sdwineguru wrote: flawed

Terrible TCA cork taint. Moldy, musty. Sad. Was looking forward to trying this wine, gift from a good friend some two years ago.

  • Comment posted by sdwineguru:

    1/18/2017 4:32:00 PM - Thanks for the advice on marking it Flawed. Eliminated the low score. Wonder if others have experienced cork taint TCA with their wines.

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