| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2005 Marcel Deiss Pinot Gris BergheimAlsace more |
8/7/2013 - rwilmeth wrote: 92 pointsOriginal tasting note in 2011 was that this had a toasted bread nose, strong fruit but with long finish, unctuous, good acid. The acid has moderated -- now still ripe peach on the nose, great fruit, dark honey color, served with food that's sweet (jam, dessert) the acid comes back and the wine balances. This wine needs dessert -- peach cobbler, cake with sauce, even a cheese course of mild cheeses with jam, confit, and quince paste. Would be great with orange marmalade. |
| White |
2010 Domaine Weinbach Muscat ReserveAlsace more |
8/5/2013 - rwilmeth Likes this wine: 95 pointsWow wow wow. After having a couple of these that were too old -- and had turned flabby, this one is drinking perfectly! Floral fragrance on the nose with great fruit showing strongly, a tint of blush in the glass, then terrific fruit (ripe peach, ripe white grape, even a hint of tropical fruit) balanced with good acid. This wine is drinking perfectly right now -- I wouldn't hold it. Was sorry to see this bottle end. |
| Red |
2005 Domaine de Terrebrune Bandol Terroir du TriasMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
8/4/2013 - rwilmeth wrote: 94 pointsThese wines need age and often have long dormant periods. However, the 05 are shining right now. One of the top producers in the region, this wine has all of the traditional Mouvedre hallmarks, dark spice, garrique of wild thyme, sage, black olive, rosemary, and solid dark berry fruit with a hint of black pepper. Perfect with lamb and other Med flavors -- olives, capers, anchovy, tomat. |
| White |
2004 Rapet Père et Fils Corton-CharlemagneCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
8/4/2013 - rwilmeth wrote: flawedCompletely prem-oxed. |
| White |
2003 Rapet Père et Fils Corton-CharlemagneCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
8/4/2013 - rwilmeth wrote: flawedStarted as a beautiful wine -- all one wants a Corton to be with the quality, structure, and austerity of Rapet. However, the color was a bit off when we opened the bottle. Hard to tell if it was due to age or oxidation. Sadly, it was oxidation. Gorgeous wine -- but within 15 minutes, clear it was slightly oxidized. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Domaine Bruno Sorg Crémant d'AlsaceWhite Blend more |
8/4/2013 - rwilmeth Likes this wine: 88 pointsBright, crisp, acidic wine, light in color, nice and even bubbles, with dry apple, tangy grape, and a hint of vanilla. Great aperitif wine, great producer and great quality for the money. Hard to find in the US. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
2005 Rapet Père et Fils Corton-CharlemagneCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
5/4/2013 - rwilmeth wrote: NRPremature Oxidation. This hasn't been a problem with the Rapets -- but unfortunately this wine should have been in its prime. Unfortunately, undrinkable. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
2003 Montenidoli Il Templare Toscana IGTWhite Blend more |
12/20/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 88 pointsRich, fulll-bodied, loaded with fruit and a touch of oak, the winemaker is Burgundian in tradition and lets the fruit really show in this these white IGTs. Great with food -- seafood, tomato, high acid sauces, calimari, Love this wine and winemaker. |
| White |
2006 Domaine Marc Morey & Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En VirondotChardonnay more |
12/20/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 92 pointsOutstanding white Burg. Normally, would have wanted to hold on to this for another year or two, but have been finding a lot of prem-ox in the 05s and some 06s. Drank early -- and this wine was still terrific. While it would benefit from a year or two more, it is a 1er Cru, so my rec - drink now. |
| White |
1997 Rolly Gassmann Pinot GrisAlsace more |
12/20/2012 - rwilmeth Likes this wine: 90 pointsThis producer releases aged Rieslings and others if you buy at the domaine. Bought this in tasting room (such as it is) in Nov 2011. Aged beautifully -- much more robust than you would think an Alsace Pinot Gris would develop into. Rich, unctuous, ready to drink, and still holding the green apple, pineapple notes. Nicer than I expected. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2008 Andrew Rich GewürztraminerColumbia Gorge more |
5/22/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 88 pointsFantastic fruit without the spice from European Gewurtz; but so fresh and lovely you can't help but love it. Lower acid -- drink now, in my opinion. Lovely wine. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine La Suffrene Bandol MillésiméMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
2/20/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 96 pointsProducers recommended the 02s might not have the strength and longevity that a typical Bandol vintage might have. The timing was prefect -- this wine was just stunning. Balanced, great fruit, no "heat", and terrific dark spices -- allspice, cloves, black pepper. Fantastic wine -- from one of the best producers in the area. |
| White |
2009 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Russian River Valleymore |
2/20/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 91 pointsLovely rich, lush California chardonnay. Drinking well right now, oaky but not too much so, perfect with rich soups. |
| White |
2010 J. Rochioli Sauvignon BlancRussian River Valley more |
2/5/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 93 pointsLight, delightful, great fruit, balanced acidity, but probably not age-worthy. Drink it as soon as the weather gets warm. |
| White |
1996 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les GenevrièresChardonnay more |
2/5/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 88 pointsLast of this from my cellar -- still showing beautifully. Good fruit, good body -- all of the nutty, oaky qualities of a rich Meursault. However, just a *hint* of oxidation starting to come on. |
| White |
2002 Domaine Matrot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les ChalumeauxChardonnay more |
2/5/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: NRFar past its prime -- some oxidation, but more problematic total loss of fruit -- no nose. Drink now -- and it sill might not be at its best. |
| White |
2000 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les ClosChardonnay more |
2/5/2012 - rwilmeth wrote: 92 pointsVery sad to drink my last bottle! Excellent quality -- good fruit, still round and balanced, lovely with seafood. Tasted with the 2002 and this one was still in terrific form -- stolid enough to have a great conversation about vintage differences. |
| Red |
2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher VineyardRussian River Valley more |
12/26/2011 - rwilmeth wrote: 90 pointsDefinitely in a dormant period right now -- really closed down -- still good balance, good fruit, and developing into a beautiful pinot. Needs more time. |
| White |
2008 Williams Selyem Unoaked ChardonnayRussian River Valley more |
1/30/2011 - rwilmeth wrote: 90 pointsOn the nose, citrus, unripe pear, green apple. Great mouth feel, very clean. This bottle was great -- same wine opened 9 months ago was a little rough around the edges. A few extra months has given this wine a smoothness and moderated some of the harshness the oak might have smoothed out. |
| White |
2009 Château de Pibarnon Bandol BlancWhite Blend more |
1/30/2011 - rwilmeth wrote: 92 pointsFresh, floral, bright but well balanced. Smelled like summer -- love these southern French whites. Apple, pear, white flowers, with a bit of citrus with white grape. |
| White |
2002 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valleymore |
9/11/2010 - rwilmeth wrote: 91 pointsDrinking beautifully -- good fruit, lots of oak, butter, round finish. A signature California chardonnay. |
| Red |
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
8/14/2010 - rwilmeth wrote: 94 pointsGreat fruit and acid, beautifully balanced, flavors of red fruit -- plums, currants, and a slight minerality. Great Burgundian style in a Cali Pinot. |
| White |
2006 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valleymore |
5/24/2010 - rwilmeth wrote: 98 pointsHead to head blind against Napa Valley stars like Rohioli and Peter Michael, this wine was a stunner. Bind, L'order Mondiale tasting. Best of 8. Oak hit on the nose, but fades to fruit, white grape, unripe pear, nicely balanced, good oak, gorgeous finish -- terrific food wine or on its own. |
| White |
2000 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les ClosChardonnay more |
5/12/2010 - rwilmeth wrote: 95 pointsWas concerned based on previous notes, but this bottle was stunning. Great fruit -- unripe apple, pear, key lime, and nicely balanced. less dry and slate-y than expected. This wine continued to open up as it warmed. Wonderful nose and finish. |
| Red |
2004 Château Vanniers BandolMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
5/9/2010 - rwilmeth wrote: 84 pointsDisappointing; none of the characteristic Bandol/Mouvedre nose or texture. This wine should have lots of life left but the big fruit style has cost them the traditional tastes/nose of a Bandol. Maybe this wine is in a dumb period or perhaps the dish was a poor pairing -- but this wine felt thin, without all the wonderful leathery finish I wanted. |
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