| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2019 Château RougetPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/3/2024 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 92 pointsOh yea…love me some Pomerol. Great balance here and agree it opens up nicely after a short decant. High QPR for sure. |
| Red |
2006 Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella Vigneto di Monte LodolettaCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
1/5/2024 - Bwallace wrote: 94 pointsPretty much delivered on exactly what others have offered. Beautiful Amarone. |
| Red |
2016 Vice Versa Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras VineyardSt. Helena more |
12/17/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 96 pointsI pretty much agree with the reviews on this. I'm rarely above a 94 rating and this is definitely deserving of a 96. Just a superb wine all the way to the last drop.The velvet finish make up for the lack of layers that others have pointed out. Only disappointment is that I had to share half with my wife! |
| Red |
2012 Saxum Heart Stone VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
12/11/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsWow, just a fantastic wine. Had next to the 2019 Heart Stone. This was a clear winner due to softer tannins...just a super smooth wine that was enjoyable throughout. Opened in the bottle 4 hours ahead. Wish I had more. |
| Red |
2019 Saxum Heart Stone VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
12/11/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 93 pointsHad next to the 2012 Heart Stone. 2012 was the big winner...softer tannins as you would expect. It actually held pretty well but as others have pointed out this is way early to open. If you are fortunate to hold these for 10+ years it is definitely worth it. |
| Red |
2016 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
10/29/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 96 pointsWow, just an amazing cab! Clicking on all cylinders all the way to the last sip. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (4) |
| Red |
2005 Sherwin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spring Mountain Districtmore |
9/4/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 93 pointsHad next to the ‘06 and this ‘05 had a better balance and ready to drink feel than the ‘06. |
| Red |
2016 Saxum Terry Hoage VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
7/18/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsOh my, such a great Saxum. Grenache focus seems to create a smoother, less alcohol forward wine than the more Syrah focused Saxum. 94 but contemplated a 95 rating. 3 hour decant. |
| Red |
2016 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga FontalloroToscana IGT Sangiovese more |
7/12/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 91 pointsLiked it the first night but night 2 was not drinkable. |
| Red |
2010 Château Pontet-CanetPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/14/2023 - Bwallace wrote: 94 pointsAgree with others. Great first impression they faded a bit but ended up finishing strong. Excellent Bordeaux overall! |
| Red |
2012 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon AïeulGrenache more |
5/7/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 93 pointsI clearly had a bad bottle last time. This one hit on all cylinders tonight…outstanding! |
| Red |
2016 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate VineyardEdna Valley more |
4/16/2023 - Bwallace Does not like this wine: 89 pointsPerhaps I had a bad bottle but this didn’t do it for me. The acidity and tartness was pretty over the top to really enjoy this wine. Given the previous ratings and my love of similar wines, this has to be off. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2015 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
4/6/2023 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 96 pointsHitting on all cylinders. |
| Red |
2012 CardinaleNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon more |
11/19/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 96 pointsHad to have something special after the TCU victory today over Baylor. Makes this wine taste so much better! And oh my, this wine is singing right now! |
| Red |
2016 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/16/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 92 pointsOver rated by WS IMO but still good. |
| Red |
2012 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon RattlesnakeSpring Mountain District more |
11/7/2022 - Bwallace wrote: NRWow, just a well oiled machine here and feels to be at a prime (but more prime years left). |
| Red |
2016 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
4/6/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis one feels like it needs more time to mellow. |
| Red |
2016 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
3/25/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsNot an overpowering cab which was fantastic with our lighter meal. |
| Red |
2013 Saxum Broken StonesPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
3/25/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsAnother fantastic Saxum. Double decanted for an hour but wish I could have decanted for 3 hours |
| Red |
2011 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road RanchOakville more |
3/21/2022 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 91 pointsFeels like this has run out of steam. |
| Red |
2007 M by Michael Mondavi Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/21/2021 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 91 pointsI was a little disappointed. Did not show well in a lineup of other equally priced cabs. Felt past its prime. |
| Red |
2007 Sherwin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spring Mountain Districtmore |
11/21/2021 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill holding up well. Had next to the 2012 Sherwin Estate cab and it held up well. |
| Red |
2012 Sherwin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spring Mountain Districtmore |
9/24/2021 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsWow, this is pretty fantastic right now. Velvety finish. Can’t wait until we open the next one. |
| Red |
2013 Saxum Heart Stone VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
9/15/2021 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 94 pointsReally loved this wine. Chocolate tones stood out for us. |
| Red |
2012 Saxum Syrah Booker VineyardPaso Robles more |
8/7/2021 - Bwallace Likes this wine: 95 pointsOh yea…definitely some dark fruit with a long finish. 3 hour decant for me, which was great. Very enjoyable with our Wagyu beef fajitas. |
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