| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 L'Ecole No. 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valleymore |
8/22/2018 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NROn the nose, fruit has started to fade with chocolate and vanilla notes dominating. Alcohol is a bit too present at first, but fades after a bit Taste and mouthful are wonderful. Black cherry, blackcurrant, cinnamon, good acidity, and soft tannins. Drink up now, since this is heading towards past peak. |
| White |
2013 Tantalus Vineyards RieslingOkanagan Valley VQA more |
2/1/2018 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NRApple, pear, and strong petrol notes on the nose. Honey, apple, and peach on the palate with glorious acidity. Has mellowed out somewhat though. Not sure if this will improve much more with age, but wondering if I should give it a shot my last bottle. Hmm.... |
| Red |
2005 Château des LauretsPuisseguin-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/19/2015 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 90 pointsFor a 10-year old, $20 bottle of wine, this is drinking just beautifully. Soft tannins, plenty of dark fruit left, accompanied by secondary and tertiary flavours. Great QPR. |
| Red |
2002 La Cave de l’Abbé Rous Collioure CyrcéeGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/19/2015 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 92 pointsCorned beef, mint, earth, black pepper, dark fruit. |
| Red |
2005 Château Roquetaillade La GrangeGraves Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/14/2015 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 90 pointsShowed much better than the last bottle. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, smoke, mushroom, pencil shavings, and menthol notes on the nose. Medium-plus, though fairly soft tannins, medium-plus acidity. Medium body and medium-plus intensity. Should last a few years yet. |
| Red |
2003 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don MelchorPuente Alto more |
8/21/2014 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 92 pointsInitially quite a bit of blackcurrant, earthy notes, and hints of cedar on the nose. Over the course of the evening, sweeter notes of liquorice and tobacco began to emerge. |
| Red |
2000 Château Lynch-MoussasPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/17/2014 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NRSimilar notes to last time bit now also getting some more sweet spice / licorice notes. Such a beautiful wine. Sad that this is the last one, but will be enjoying every drop of it. |
| Red |
2005 Five Star Cellars Cabernet SauvignonWalla Walla Valley more |
12/20/2013 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 91 pointsBrimming with Blackcurrant aromas. Black cherry and plum notes, as well as hints of cigar box and pencil shavings. Good acidity on the palate with soft, silky tannins. Great complexity and length. Love this. |
| Red |
2004 Château SiranMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/6/2013 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 90 pointsI bought a 375ml bottle of the 2004 Siran this summer and was rather disappointed in it; the mid-palate had hollowed out substantially, so it was rather lean and thin on the palate. This made me a bit nervous since I have a few 750ml bottles in the cellar, so I figured I should open one of those up sooner rather than later. I did so tonight and, thankfully, it did not disappoint. |
| White |
2008 Tantalus Vineyards Riesling Old VinesOkanagan Valley VQA more |
6/7/2013 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 91 pointsIncredible acidity, green apple, lemon peel, pineapple, peach. Finish lingers and evolves beautifully. Should hold up for at least another 5 years. |
| White |
2010 Mer Soleil ChardonnaySanta Lucia Highlands more |
4/12/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 88 pointsGreat example of oaky, buttery Chardonnay with tropical fruit flavours but still with enough acidity to keep it standing. |
| White |
2009 Françoise & Denis Clair Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes BlancChardonnay more |
4/5/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 89 pointsGreen apple, citrus, and pineapple notes, as well as toasty characteristics on the nose. Similar notes on the palate with green apple, lime, and lemon peel, as well as some ripe fruit. Secondary toasty notes. Medium body and above average acidity. Finish lingers nicely. |
| Red |
2004 Quinta do Vale Meão DouroRed Blend more |
2/21/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 92 pointsStill deeply colored for an 8-year old wine. On the nose there are dark fruit aromas (blackberry and prune), earthy and smoky notes, and hints of licorice and white pepper. Alcohol is slightly showing on the nose. The palate is opulent, but quite balanced. Again dark fruit flavours are found, but in combination with a layer of red fruit as well (red cherry). The earthy and smoky notes reappear on the finish, which goes on for a long time. Good acidity and a non-trivial amount of soft tannins. Could go for another 3 to 5 years, but drinking wonderfully right now. |
| Red |
1999 Castello Banfi Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
2/21/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NRGone over the top |
| Red |
2010 Norman Hardie Pinot Noir CountyPrince Edward County VQA more |
2/18/2013 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 92 pointsOn the nose, there's first a bit of banyard. Once that faded, it opened up beautifully to red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry in combination with floral notes and sweet spice. Consistent notes on the palate with beautiful red fruit, earthy notes, and sweet spice. Low tannins, medium plus acidity. Very soft, balanced, and complex. Beautiful. |
| Red |
2001 Clos du MarquisSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/4/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 91 pointsNice intensity on the nose with blackcurrant, white pepper, leather, and a bit of cigar box. Velvety tannins on the palate with raspberry, plum, and blackcurrant. Soft and beautifully balanced with medium acidity. Medium length. |
| White |
2010 Alliance Loire Saumur Blanc Les PouchesChenin Blanc more |
1/3/2013 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 89 pointsPeach and ripe apple on the nose. Green apple and citrus on the palate with high acidity and classic mineral notes. Lovely. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine Courbis St. Joseph Les RoyesSyrah more |
12/31/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NRRather lean. Subtle meaty and mushroom notes on the nose, as well as some red cherry. Redcurrant, mineral notes, medium-plus acidity, soft tannins. Starting to fade, so drink up! |
| Red |
2010 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila-HautRed Rhone Blend more |
11/22/2012 - MatthijsVisser Likes this wine: 89 pointsNice, ripe fruit on the nose: redcurrant and black cherry with sweet spice and smoky notes. Red cherry and blackberry notes on the palate, as well as some spicy, black olive, earthy, and chocolaty notes; soft tannings and vibrant acidity. Great value. |
| Red - Fortified |
2009 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vinha Velha Vintage Quinta de VargellasPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 92 pointsIntense blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, prune, and fresh soil. Quite tannic still, but with lots of potential. Let lie for at least another 5 to 10 years and the enjoy over the next few decades. |
| Red - Fortified |
2005 Croft Porto Vintage Quinta da RoêdaPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 92 pointsDark and luscious. Black cherry, plum, stewed fruit and loads of chocolate. Some spicy notes as well. Wonderful balance between fruit, chocolate, spice, sweetness, and acidity. |
| Red - Fortified |
2005 Fonseca Porto Vintage Quinta do PanascalPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 91 pointsRed cherry, blackcurrant, plum, white pepper, and licorice. Very soft. Beautiful. |
| Red - Fortified |
2008 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage VargellasPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 89 pointsIntensely coloured. Intense blackcurrant and black cherry with stewed fruits. Youthful, but with soft tannins so drinking beautifully now and will last another 10 to 15 years. |
| Red - Fortified |
1995 Croft Porto Vintage Quinta da RoêdaPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: NRDark fruit; black cherry, blackcurrant, and prune. Rich with chocolate notes. Has quite a few years left in it. |
| Red - Fortified |
1986 Fonseca Porto Vintage Quinta do PanascalPort Blend more |
11/16/2012 - MatthijsVisser wrote: 88 pointsBlack cherry, plum, white pepper, spice, and some earthy notes. More fruitforward and fuller bodied than the Vargellas. |
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