| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Zialena ZinfandelSonoma County more |
4/23/2024 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsNatural cork, decanted for 2 hours. Great nose, subtle and inviting with mineralaity and soft spice. Palate is reserved, this is not a big jammy Zin. I get both dark and red fruits, more acidic than tannic mainly on the finish. If tasting blind I could mistake this for a bold Pinot. It is a very different and nice expression of the Mazzoni clone of Zinfabdel which I must admit I have never experienced before. |
| Red |
2019 Levo Petite Sirah 22 TangoCentral Coast more |
11/24/2023 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecanted for 90 minutes. This wine is dark and dense with a deep purple color. Nose of predominantly dark fruits, blackberry, blueberry. The palate came across as hot in alcohol and it was hard and slow to drink by itself. It is full-bodied and gritty on the finish, not smooth at all. Second day. There was about 1/2 glass left in the decanter. It tasted much better after sitting over night. Smooth and inviting. Firm lasting finish with the nose matching texture. I think it needs more time in the bottle or a very long decant to be enjoyed now. Day 1 = 90, Day 2 = 91. I am going to purchase another bottle to revisit earlier next year. |
| Red |
2017 Mendoza Vineyards Malbec Gran Reservamore |
4/26/2023 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 89 pointsDecanted for an hour. Color is deep translucent purple. Nose is soft with dark fruit characteristics, blue/black berries. Palate is smooth and easy drinking with a lingering finish leaning more tannic than acidic. Very enjoyable by itself with no food. Solid QPR at $16. A repeat purchase for me. |
| Red |
2019 Zuazo Gaston Tempranillo Rioja Ojo de Buitremore |
4/8/2023 - rodsjuice wrote: NRIt was OK for a $13 bottle. To acidic for my taste and the palate was more tart than smooth. Not a repeat purchase for me. |
| Red |
2021 Maison Barboulot Cabernet SyrahVin de Pays d'Oc Red Blend more |
3/18/2023 - rodsjuice Does not like this wine: 80 pointsI took a chance on this blend based on an employees referral at Trader Joe's. The bottle was impressive, heavy and thick glass, normally a decent indication that the juice is good. I poured into a decanter and let sit for 30 minutes. This wine is a giant fruit bomb with no real staructure to speak of. Several other tried it at a dinner party. We ended up pouring it out. At under $7 it is still not worth it. |
| Red |
2021 Trader Joe's Syrah Reserve Lot #237Wahluke Slope more |
2/5/2023 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis wine had a good review from Trader Joe's so we decided to try it. |
| Red |
2020 Francois-Xavier Nicolas Père & Fils Cairanne Entre Restanques & GarriguesRed Rhone Blend more |
12/23/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 89 pointsReally nice wine. Great QPR. Leaning more towards the acidic side. Would buy again. |
| Red |
2019 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Gigondas Cuvée Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
12/10/2022 - rodsjuice wrote: 89 pointsDecanted for an hour. The nose was restained. Nothing really stood out to draw me in. The palate was bold and somewhat tannic. The finish did not linger and I woud not call this wine smooth. Perhaps my lack of experience with the Gigondas appellation or the wine is still young and will soften over time. Not a repeat purchase for me. |
| Red |
2020 Rectoral de Amandi Ribeira Sacra Matilda NievesMencía more |
11/17/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 92 pointsComposite cork. Decanted around 20 minutes. Nice floral, mainly red fruit on the nose. Lighter to medium body, fresh and lively palate with gentle spices. Great easy drinking everyday wine at a great QBR. I bought 4x more bottles. |
| Red |
2019 Northwind WinesCalifornia Red Blend more |
11/10/2022 - rodsjuice Does not like this wine: 80 pointsDecided to try it because of low price. Way to sweet for my palate. Others may find it OK for an everyday wine, but I will not repeat purchase. |
| Red |
2016 Quinta do Crasto Douro SuperiorRed Blend more |
11/4/2022 - rodsjuice wrote: 87 pointsDecanted for 1.5 hours. Nose was faint, nothing dominate. More acidic than tannic on the palate. Easy drinking nice wine, not smooth or lasting on the finish. Having just returned from Portugal, I expected more. Not a repeat purchase for me. |
| Red |
2018 Fifth Empire Douro DestinoRed Blend more |
10/29/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 88 pointsDeep color with a fragrant nose. Smooth easy drinker without requiring food. I would purchase this again and perhaps pair with some cheeses. |
| Red |
2018 Real Companhia Velha Douro Tinto Quinta das CarvalhasTouriga Nacional more |
10/30/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 87 pointsDecent easy drinking everyday wine. Medium body, faint nose, smooth to enjoy by itself without food. I would not age this but rather enjoy now. Lacks any complexity, but an enjoyable blend. |
| Red |
2017 Quinta do Pinto Merlot & SyrahVinho Regional Lisboa Red Blend more |
10/13/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsHad at Estrela da Bica our last night in Lisboa Thursday 10/13/22 |
| White |
2019 Quinta do Portal Douro Grande Reserva BrancoWhite Blend more |
10/6/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsWe enjoyed this at DOC Restaurant in Douro Oct 6, 2022 |
| Red |
2018 Previous Red BlendNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/9/2022 - rodsjuice wrote: 87 pointsDecanted for one hour prior to enjoying. Unusual blend of 35.5% Petite Sirah, 30% Malbec, 27% Syrah, 7.5% Zinfandel. |
| Red |
2019 Jean-Paul Clément Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande RéserveGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
1/2/2022 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 points1 hour decant, smooth easy drinking wine, finish was more acidic with a hint of tannins. Solid 90 Pt wine. I would buy this again. |
| Red |
2018 Holly's Hill Syrah East SlopeEl Dorado County more |
9/4/2020 - rodsjuice Does not like this wine: NRNormally I love anything I get from Holly's Hill. This does not even taste like a Syrah. It lacks any sort of nose or fruit on the palate. Disjointed is a good description. The wine is terrible. I will hold off opening another bottle for a few months to reevaluate again. |
| White |
2000 Di Meo Fiano di Avellino Selezione ErminiaFiano di Avellino DOCG more |
8/28/2016 - rodsjuice wrote: NRMy first time tasting the Fiano varietal. Bottle 2441 of 3000. Color was deep gold due to age. Nose was very faint, hardly got any aroma's at all. Palate was full bodied and viscous with form acidity. I got varied flavors of honey,pineapple, coconut. This was very different from other whites I normally drink. No score because my inexperience with this grape. It was nice for the age, but personally I would rather drink a nice Rhone white. |
| Red |
2009 Bink Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Chatham RanchMendocino County more |
5/11/2016 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecanted for 3+ hours. Did not take formal notes as we were enjoying the bottle with a movie. Very smooth texture, lasting finish with soft vanilla over tones. Have two bottles left. |
| Red |
2009 Tolo Cellars Zinfandel Paso Roblesmore |
2/11/2015 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecant 2 hours. Color is a cloudy garnet with a shade of brick orange when poured. There is something intoxicating (in a good way) with the nose. Keep getting scent of nuts (pistachio) probably from the oak. Palate is full bodied and rich. Smooth texture like a silky brandy. Very different style of Zin and we enjoyed it. 5,14,15,6=90 |
| Red |
2008 Kenneth Volk Tempranillo John Smith VineyardSan Benito County more |
1/30/2015 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecanted for 3 hours. Nose is fragrant with vanilla, lavender. Palate is med-to-full bodied with a smooth texture. Plums, subtle herbs (rosemary), more vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinking perfect right now. 5,13,16,6=90 |
| Red |
2005 Bodegas Arrocal Ribera del Duero MaximoTempranillo more |
1/30/2015 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 3 hours. Color is dark, dense, purple. There is a fine pumice like sediment on walls of glass. Nose starts of restrained (must decant) then opens to black and blue fruits. Palate is full bodied with a rich texture. Smooth, delicious, black/blue berries, something sweet (subtle port), great integration of acidity and tannin. Long lasting finish. Drinks great now and will only get better. Exceptional wine. 5,14,17,7=93 |
| Red |
2006 Robert Keenan Winery Merlot 30th AnniversaryNapa Valley more |
1/11/2015 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for several hours. Color dark dense purple. Nose was slightly restrained. Hints of menthol, eucalyptus, subtle oak, dark fruits. Palate is full bodied with a silky smooth texture. Black cherry and vanilla flavors. Lasting finish. Delicious and refined. The best bottle of the case and sadly my last. Wish I held off and cellared the others longer. 5,13,18,7=93 |
| Red |
2009 Tolo Cellars AsiniPaso Robles Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
1/10/2015 - rodsjuice Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecanted for several hours. 54% Sangiovese, 46% Zin blend. Nose has a unique fragrance of hazelnuts which I really like. Palate is full bodied with a smooth textture. Not hot at all considering 15.6%. Nicely integrated components. Red fruit, spice, firm lasting finish. Awesome wine. 5,13,16,6=90 |
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