| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2020 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGTCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
4/21/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 89 pointsDark garnet, brightly toned, mostly opaque. Aromas of plum & black cherry, with leather, violet, dried herbs and allspice. Fresh and succulent cherry on the palate, with a hint of maceration along with new leather, clove oil, red florals and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, fleshy and plush, with juicy acidity and ripe medium tannins, finishing moderate in length with notes of zesty plum & cherry along with hints of anise. Solid, good QPR. |
| Red |
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/19/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 95 pointsSome soaking up the cork while cellared. Clear, bright-ruby color with hints of amber. Alluring aromatics of fig, both braised and fresh, with hints of red apple skin, along with sandalwood, nutmeg, black tea, brown mushroom and fresh hibiscus. Integrated and resolved on the palate, with refined notes of fig and savory cherry, with a melange of secondary notes - rocky soil, fall foliage, five spice, clove, tea, red florals. Elegant and persistent on the palate, finely rounded, with seamlessly integrated acid and very smooth and resolved tannins, finishing with subtle, dusty red fruit and spice depth, lively and long. In a prime spot, late secondary/early maturity. |
| White |
2022 Collestefano Verdicchio di Matelicamore |
4/14/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 pointsBright, pale-lemon color. Aromas of lemon peel & frosted tangerine, with hints of fresh quince, ginger powder, oyster shell, honeysuckle and jasmine. Fresh lime zest, lemon and quince flavors, layered with crushed stone salinity, fresh white florals and flecks of fresh ginger, thyme and white pepper. Medium-bodied with firm fleshy density, taut acidity and lingering dry citrus and mineral depth on the finish. |
| Red |
2018 Zaca Mesa Z CuvéeSanta Ynez Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
4/13/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 pointsDark garnet color, brightly toned with clarity. The Mourvèdre fruit pops on the nose, showing macerated but fresh black cherry & plum aromas with secondary aromas of anise, black tea, cracked pepper and lavender. Fresh and succulent black and red fruit on the palate, think plum and raspberry, with well-integrated white pepper, floral, savory herb and tea secondary notes. Medium-to-full in body, refined, with firm fleshy density underpinned with moderate acid and closing with a peppery mineral inflection on moderate grippy tannins, and moderate length. Excellent vintage of Z Cuvee. |
| White |
2020 Weingut Keller Riesling TrockenRheinhessen more |
4/12/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 pointsPale lemon color, clear and bright. Aromas of lemon & orange peel, hints of quince, crushed rock, sea shell, petrol, white florals. Crisp and succulent on the palate, showing edgy lemon cream fruit along with hints of unripe pear, rose hip, anise and sandstone. Lean but giving in structure, underpinned with vibrant integrated acid and dry zesty salinity on the finish. |
| Rosé |
2022 Caves d'Esclans The Pale by Sacha LichineVar Rosé Blend more |
4/7/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 88 pointsPale salmon, bright and clear. Aromas of quince and a hint of cherry & lime, with a hint of oyster shell, jasmine and ginger. Cherry & white peach fruit on the palate, with notes of clove, cotton candy and ginger powder. Nicely textured, lean with plush edges, taut acidity, finishing zesty. |
| Red |
2021 Piedrasassi SyrahSanta Barbara County more |
4/6/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 89 pointsBright, medium purple-garnet color. Expressive Syrah nose of fresh red raspberry and red plum, cracked pink peppercorn, fresh lavender & rosemary, smoked mesquite. Crunchy red berry fruit on the palate with highlights of bright blood orange, underpinned with lively depth of peppercorn, floral herbs, eastern spices and tea. Light to medium on the palate, round and billowy, with taut acidity and light, lush tannins, finishing dry and zesty. Classic cool climate Syrah expression in a light Gamay-like structure. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Beckmen Vineyards Late Harvest VDP Purisima Mountain VineyardBallard Canyon White Rhone Blend more |
4/5/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 90 pointsFull, clear, amber color. Aromas of frosted orange, nectarine, honeysuckle, tea leaves, butterscotch and white licorice. Rich fruit of candied red apple and peach, brightened on the corners, with a depth of baking spices, honeysuckle flower, and damp earth. Full-bodied, succulent brightness, lushly structured and moderately long on the finish. |
| Red |
2013 Calluna Vineyards Calluna EstateChalk Hill Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/31/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted. Deep, full black-garnet color, brightly toned with a thin, clear-garnet edge. Aromas of black currant & black cherry fruit, with leather, pipe tobacco, clove, black tea and star anise. Blackberry and currant on the palate, cool-toned, open & ripe, with secondary notes of baking spice, cedar and paprika. Medium-to-full in body, refined density, moderately long, with medium acidity and thick, plush tannins, moving toward a medium finish of black fruit and anise. Still very youthful, nice expression of fruit with perhaps a bit more tightness to the structure than I recall from past bottles. Nicely balanced. Drink/hold. |
| Red |
2018 Fattoria Viticcio Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/30/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 91 pointsFull, dark, garnet color with bright tones. Aromas of black plum & cherry with flecks of blood orange, with lavender, paprika, tea and allspice. Rich, cool-toned black and red fruit on the palate, showing fresh plum & blackberry, with hints of red apple skin, along with densely layered secondary notes of white pepper, five spice, nutmeg and damp soil. Full and plush through the palate, fleshy, with round, succulent acidity and full smooth tannins. Medium-plus finish with zesty black fruit and star anise. |
| Red |
2019 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
3/24/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 93 pointsMedium ruby color with clarity, brightly toned, clear edges. Aromas of fig paste, black cherry & ripe strawberry, with fresh hibiscus, clove, smoked cedar and black tea. Expressive and long red cherry, red plum and fig fruit on the palate, with integrated secondary nutmeg, tobacco, tea and lavender spices. Light-to-medium bodied, with fine elegant density and presence throughout, lifted with fresh, succulent acidity and closing with fine silky tannins, finishing with lengthy notes of zesty red fruit zest and oolong tea. Excellent. 93+ with further improvement over the next 5 to 10 years. |
| Red |
2020 Alain Graillot Crozes-HermitageSyrah more |
3/23/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 93 pointsTwo-hour decant. Pitch black-ruby color, brightly toned with a thin garnet edge. Classic aromas of black raspberry & cherry, mesquite char, fresh rosemary & lavender, beef broth and cracked pepper. Cool-toned red fruit and succulent blackberry on the palate, with seamless secondary depth of bay leaf, black tea, smoked cedar, paprika and black pepper. Medium bodied with refined edges and fleshy plush density firmed up with taut integrated acid and broad smooth tannins, finishing with moderately long notes of black fruit zest and savory herbs and florals. Classy, showing great, decanting recommended. Graillot CH is always so good to open young, this is no exception and over-performed expectations. |
| Rosé |
2022 The Language of Yes Les Fruits RougesCentral Coast Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
3/22/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 90 pointsLight pink-salmon color, clear and bright. Lively aromas of cherry & lime, orange cream, fresh hibiscus, ginger and crushed stone. Snappy red peach and cherry zest on the palate, richly textured, with fresh floral, white pepper, and oyster shell accents. Medium bodied and round, with bright acidity and zesty salinity on the finish. Nicely done. |
| Red |
2018 Melville Pinot Noir Estate Sandy'sSta. Rita Hills more |
3/17/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 92 pointsBright, amber-ruby color. Black cherry and blood orange on the nose, with notes of cola nut, sassafras, cracked pepper, sandalwood and clove. Rich red cherry and date fruit on the palate, with ample depth of root spices, brown mushroom, white pepper and oolong tea. Medium bodied, richly textured and round, with medium acid and fine fleshy tannins, finishing moderately long with lingering red fruit zest, hints of pine needle and white pepper. Phenolic and structured with rich but not overripe fruit, with good complexity and early integration. This is quintessential Melville Pinot from a warmer vintage. |
| Red |
2018 Château Marquis d'AlesmeMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/16/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 94 pointsDouble decanted, 3 hours. Very bright, full ruby color, mostly opaque. Black currant and blackberry aromas, with emerging iron, licorice, anise, leather, lavender and rosemary. More black fruit on the attack, elegant ripeness, with well-integrated notes of crushed stone, nutmeg, new leather, tobacco, tea and fennel. Medium to full on the palate, refined and stately, fleshy and expansive, with balanced medium acid and thick tannins, full and plush. Finishes long with black fruit zest and anise. Angular and tight at first, really blossoming with air, no shame in this early opening. Excellent. |
| White |
2021 Camins 2 Dreams Grüner Veltliner Spear VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
3/15/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 92 pointsBright, light honey-gold color. Lively aromatics of lime, ginger, white pepper, autumn foliage, fresh herbs and orange blossom. Fresh, crunchy citrus on the palate with mineral density, cracked pepper, fresh floral and herbal accents. Medium bodied, firm without being angular, showing bright vivid acid woven well into its frame, finishing with succulent and rich notes of orange cream and crushed stone. Soulful. |
| Red |
2019 Cortonesi Rosso di Montalcino La MannellaSangiovese more |
3/10/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 91 pointsDeep, ruby-garnet color, clearing at the edges. Aromas of braised fig, red cherry, rose hips, red licorice, mushroom and turned soil. Nicely fresh on the palate, showing red cherry and blood orange fruit with dense secondary mineral, five spice and dried red florals. Richly textured and plush, with lifting acidity and full ripe tannins, finishing with good depth of tangy dried red fruit. Very solid. |
| White |
2017 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru MontmainsChardonnay more |
3/9/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 93 pointsPale gold, brightly-toned. Sharp aromas of lime zest, orange blossom, verbena, gingerbread, rose hip and saltwater taffy. Fresh flavors and lime and quince, with jasmine, crushed rock, allspice berry and hints of coriander. Medium-bodied with succulent acidity and elegant density, finishing with rounded edges and full zesty length. Excellent. |
| Rosé |
2023 Pasqua Pinot Grigio Villa Borghetti Grigio LunaDelle Venezie more |
3/3/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 88 pointsBright, pale-salmon color. Aromas of quince, lime, slate, rose hip, ginger and straw. Racy white pear and cherry zest fruit on the palate, with depth of crushed rock, fresh herb and florals. Light-bodied with nice presence, zippy acid and round texture through the finish. Excellent value - as good as it gets for $6.99 at TJ’s! |
| Red |
2019 Miguel Merino Rioja Vinas JovenesTempranillo more |
3/2/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep, dark-ruby color. Aromas of black cherry & plum fruit, with leather, allspice, vanilla bean and fresh hibiscus. Fresh, succulent and cool-toned on the palate, showing notes of raspberry and cherry with depth of mint, thyme, clove and tea. Medium-bodied, round and fleshy, with balanced acid and medium ripe tannins, finishing with hints of white pepper and black fruit zest. Very nice. |
| Red |
2020 Bien Nacido Estate Syrah Santa Maria Valleymore |
3/2/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: flawedCorked |
| White |
2020 Solomon Hills Estate ChardonnaySanta Maria Valley more |
2/25/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 91 pointsBright, lemon-gold color. Aromas of fresh quince & key lime, with slate, salted caramel, honeysuckle bloom, orange blossom and gingerbread. Racy and succulent citrus flavors, with secondary candied ginger, meringue, clove, fresh white florals and wet stone. Rich and round on the palate, offset with tangy acid, finishing full with lingering fruit and clove spices. This doesn’t have the expansive mineral density and complexity of the 2019, a little more immediate, but a fine rendition nonetheless. |
| Red |
2019 Bodegas Pedro Martínez Alesanco Rioja ValdeponzosGarnacha Tinta, Grenache more |
2/24/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 93 pointsMedium ruby color, brightly toned. Very pretty aromatics - lifted black plum, red apple & cherry zest, with fresh violets, wet stone, nutmeg, bay leaf and tarragon. Sumptuous and fresh on the palate, with vivid red plum and black raspberry fruit along with secondary layers of red licorice, black tea, peppery spice rub and fresh purple flowers. Medium-bodied, with a lasting refined density, cool-toned acidity, and fine-grained tannins, finishing with lengthy cool succulence. Excellent. |
| Red |
2019 La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Rioja Lindes de Remelluri Viñedos de LabastidaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/23/2024 - MattMauldin wrote: 89 pointsDeep ruby in the glass, clear and bright. Aromas of plum & blackberry, with notes of leather, paprika, allspice, clove and mushroom, somewhat subdued. Fresh, ripe, plum and black cherry fruit on the attack, with secondary depth of five spice, eucalyptus, tea and leather. Medium-bodied, lithe and easy on the front palate, rounding out toward the middle and finish. Fresh and cool-toned, with round fleshy tannins and moderate length. Well-balanced flavors and approachable. |
| Red |
2017 Tyler Pinot Noir Old Vine Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
2/18/2024 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 92 pointsClear, medium-ruby color. Lively aromatics of fresh pomegranate and raspberry, with fresh hibiscus, clove, cinnamon, oolong tea, brown mushroom and damp earth. Shows rich, succulent fig fruit on the palate, with secondary notes of sandalwood, five spice, nutmeg, and dried red florals. Refined and elegant across the palate, with broad and expansive density, integrated moderate acid and fine-grained tannins, finishing with moderate length of rich red fruit and spices. Drinking well. |
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