| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope VineyardRussian River Valley more |
2/12/2014 - northbridge wrote: 94 pointsEven better than last time. |
| Red |
2009 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone VineyardsSonoma Coast more |
10/7/2013 - northbridge wrote: flawedCorked or TPA |
| Red |
2009 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone VineyardsSonoma Coast more |
9/29/2013 - northbridge wrote: 91 pointsPlush, full bodied and more central coast than Oregon. |
| Red |
1993 Elio Altare Barolo Vigneto ArborinaNebbiolo more |
9/15/2013 - northbridge wrote: 95 pointsAwesome wine. Tanins fully resolved, fruit still abundant. Just a wonderful expression of mature Barolo |
| Red |
1995 Roagna BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
9/14/2013 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsStill vigorous and worth the experience. I used half of the bottle in "Brasato al Barolo" and enjoyed the other half. Tonight we pour the Scavino Bric del Fiasc with dinner. |
| Red |
2010 Maison Roche de Bellene Pinot Noir Bourgogne Vieilles Vignesmore |
8/21/2013 - northbridge wrote: 87 pointsLight in color, light in body but a nice clear wine with a very satisfactory balance |
| Red |
1992 Dalla Valle Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
7/7/2013 - northbridge wrote: 95 pointsServed the '92 La Jota against '92 Dalla Valle...both were spectacular and each will be fine for several more years. In fairness I have cellared them at 55 degrees since their release and last night was a just reward. Decanted 2 hours before dinner and served with grilled leg of lamb. Upon first taste the Dalla Valle was a little more open and fruit forward while the La Jota displayed vegetal notes, was lighter and more "French" in style. Most of us preferred the Dalla Valle while my son was La Jota all the way. An hour later the La Jota showed its stuff and most of us switched our allegiance. Both were perfect with the lamb and roasted red peppers and next year I expect both to still be drinking perfectly. |
| Red |
1992 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Anniversary ReleaseHowell Mountain more |
7/7/2013 - northbridge wrote: 97 pointsServed the '92 La Jota against '92 Dalla Valle...both were spectacular and each will be fine for several more years. In fairness I have cellared them at 55 degrees since their release and last night was a just reward. Decanted 2 hours before dinner and served with grilled leg of lamb. Upon first taste the Dalla Valle was a little more open and fruit forward while the La Jota displayed vegetal notes, was lighter and more "French" in style. Most of us preferred the Dalla Valle while my son was La Jota all the way. An hour later the La Jota showed its stuff and most of us switched our allegiance. Both were perfect with the lamb and roasted red peppers and next year I expect both to still be drinking perfectly. |
| Red |
2010 Roblar Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills more |
6/14/2013 - northbridge wrote: NRAfter a year this wine has improved. Still want to take it to Asian restaurant but am upgrading score to 90 points. Very pleasant quaff and great QPR but not really exciting. |
| Red |
2009 Foris Pinot NoirRogue Valley more |
6/13/2013 - northbridge wrote: 80 pointsWhat this wine has going for it is a $16 price point for Pinot. Not much else to say except that it is disjointed and overoaked. I would not buy again |
| Red |
2009 Beckmen Vineyards Syrah Purisima Mountain VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
6/12/2013 - northbridge wrote: 90 pointsBig round jammy Syrah. Too heavy for food really but welcome on a cold and rainy night. |
| Red |
2007 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valleymore |
2/13/2013 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsReally opened up and smoothed out in the past year. Now ready to drink. Classic Washington State Cab. |
| Red |
2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/30/2012 - northbridge wrote: 94 pointsPerfect match for the venison and rustic Provencal dishes served at dinner. Decanted 1.5 hours before dinner. There was plenty of life left in this CdP. |
| White |
1996 Kistler Chardonnay Cuvée CathleenSonoma County more |
9/30/2012 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsThis was a real winner at a dinner party tonight. Everything was integrated, mellow and a true pleasure. The minerality had faded and the oak was not an issue. Butterscotch was showing as the wine had time to breath and warm a little in the glass. Pretty gratifying for a 16 year old CA Chard. |
| Red |
2002 Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough VineyardGreen Valley of Russian River Valley more |
9/29/2012 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsThis wine had put on weight since the last bottle and was decidedly improved. I remembered it as a somewhat thin, cool climate pinot and this delivered a full bodied fleshiness I did not expect. It was served from a magnum and perhaps that changed the equation but for whatever reason, it was an unexpected treat. The magnum disappeared before the guest moved on to the other choices. |
| Red |
2004 La Granja Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/29/2012 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsPerfect representation of Rioja. The wonderful dusty grippe of classic Rioja matched with well developed blue fruit is well suited to pair with roast pork or lamb or almost any other roast meat. |
| Red |
2007 William Knuttel Winery Pinot Noir Clone 777Russian River Valley more |
9/26/2012 - northbridge wrote: 88 pointsOuch. This bottle was more disjointed and more oaky than the first one. There is fruit in there somewhere but it can be difficult to find and enjoy. after an hour, the bottle pulled itself together somewhat and so I've rated it only two points less than the first bottle. I was pretty harsh in June and the wine is not that bad. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Lafage Cuvée CentenaireCôtes du Roussillon Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
9/26/2012 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsWow. Parker and the other CT raters have it right. This is a spectacular wine with great acid, fruit, flavor and balance. Will see if more is available. |
| Red |
2005 Bodegas Zifar Ribera del Duero CrianzaTempranillo more |
9/9/2012 - northbridge wrote: 91 pointsServed with chicken curry soup and it was a successful match. Everytime I try this wine it is a little better. |
| Red |
2009 Bodegas Volver Tempranillo La Mancha Single Vineyardmore |
9/9/2012 - northbridge wrote: 91 pointsThis wine has really come together nicely. Served it before dinner with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. It delivered. |
| Red |
2009 Bodegas Mano a Mano RibotaVino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Tempranillo more |
9/8/2012 - northbridge wrote: 91 pointsA year of bottle age has clearly improved this wine. We poured two bottles with a meal of grilled chicken with spicy black beans and sweet corn on the side A great combo and our guests loved the wine and the meal. A strong 90 or as I rated here a 91 |
| Rosé |
2011 Burt Street Cellars RoséSonoma Coast Pinot Blend, Pinot Noir more |
9/1/2012 - northbridge wrote: 92 pointsServed on warm late summer day with buffet of cold salads and it was the perfect foil. With the spicy Asian noodle dish the acids cut straight through and complemented both the wine and noodles. It was also well matched against the corn salad and cucumbers with onions. In short, just the occasion for this CA Rose. I usually go for Spanish pinks or sometimes Provence but I'll change my habits for this one. I'm rating this wine a 92 on its own merits...I won't compare it to a 1997 Cali Cab that I paid $100 and have stored for more than a decade. In the right situation, it's just a better match for the food and circumstance. |
| White |
2009 Sparrow Hawk ChardonnayRussian River Valley more |
8/23/2012 - northbridge wrote: 91 pointsSparrow Hawk is interesting. The oaky partisans think it needs more wood and is too steely. The non oak advocates want some toothpicks subtracted. I think it swings both ways and I enjoy the nuanced balance. It appears that 2009 was a "one off" probably based on some purchased grapes in the aftermath of the economic troubles. If you've got, enjoy it. |
| Red |
2010 Roblar Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills more |
6/19/2012 - northbridge wrote: 88 pointsPleasant enough but not very exciting. We usually take this to our favorite Thai BYOB where it serves very well. Tonight I decided to taste it on its own merits and conclude that it is best with somewaht spicy food and doesn't make much of a splash on its own. |
| Red |
2007 Kunde Estate MerlotSonoma Valley more |
6/10/2012 - northbridge wrote: 88 pointsNot bad; not bad at all. Mocha, dark fruit, round and easy. Great QPR at $9.00 |
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