| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1993 Castello di Ama L'Apparita Toscana IGTMerlot more |
5/8/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted for 6 hours. Very impressive nose of mixed red fruit and orange blossoms. Very little if any toasted oak. Tannins continue to be present but are fine, grainy and integrated. Citrus red berries, cherry, and some green notes - may be celery stick? Long finish. This wine has probably a decade or two more to go. My favorite line from Wine Spectator tasting note (Sep 30, 1997 - score 96) is: "....gives Château Pétrus a run for its money". We have not had the fortune or pleasure of tasting Petrus before. |
| Red |
2003 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWashington more |
5/4/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 93 pointsI usually avoid popping a bottle of highly rated Cabernet or Bordeaux before 15 years of age. However, since we have a case of '03 Quilceda, we were tempted to try one after reading all CT reviews. Decanted for 8 hours. Killer massive nose - awesome. Wish on palate was as good. Alc heat affects the enjoyment of this wine with all of its fruits and some subtle green notes. It will need more cellar time for all components to integrate and pick up more depth and complexity. All elements are there for a great wine in 5-10 years from now. |
| Red |
1970 Château Latour Grand VinPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/28/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted 20 minutes to reduce sediment. Clear color. Brown rim. Awesome nose. Not a bit of heat on palate. Still with some fruits left but also tertiary notes. Medium plus finish. This still has many years to go. |
| Red |
1994 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/3/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted for 90 minutes. You could smell it 2 feet away! Big and bold California cab. Profound nose of mixed dark berries and forest floor soil plus may be a subtle green note. Not a bit of heat. Well integrated tannins. At peak or slighty past it. Medium plus finish. I was expecting more complexity and depth from this '94 vintage which I understand was a very good year. In fact, we had more enjoyment from '93 Bryant (refer to 12/31/2012) note. I hope it was just a bottle variation since we still have few more. |
| Red |
2001 Kaesler Shiraz Old BastardBarossa Valley more |
5/1/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 91 pointsNot ready for prime time! Give it few more years in cellar, may be after 2016. |
| Red |
1998 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq CépagesSonoma County more |
4/25/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis bottle deserves well above CT score - very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2007 Tenimenti d'Alessandro Syrah Cortona Podere Migliaramore |
4/24/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 90 pointsper previous note |
| Red |
1997 Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo SperssLanghe DOC more |
4/16/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 95 pointsFor nebbiolo, this wine is surprisingly ready to drink now at the age of 15. Tannins mellowed out. Deep, complex, multi-dimensional. Holding on to half dozen other bottles for now. |
| Red |
1997 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 20th AnniversaryRutherford more |
4/10/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 92 pointsPer previous note. |
| Red |
1997 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 20th AnniversaryRutherford more |
3/10/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 92 pointsVery pleasant. Tannins resolved. Probably past its peak but still has time to go. We doubt wine will pick up more complexity or depth with time. |
| Red |
1999 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147Napa Valley more |
4/6/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis benefited from few hours decanting. Potentially, it could pick up a little complexity with 2 years of cellaring. Very pleasant and was even better the next day. |
| Red |
1996 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq CépagesSonoma County more |
4/3/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 92 pointsAlthough lacking some depth and complexity, it still is enjoyable for daily dinner wine - but not the wine you take for a special occasion. Ready to drink. |
| Red |
1994 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special SelectionNapa Valley more |
3/31/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 92 pointsUnexpected heat for a 19 year old cab (%13.9 Alc). Tannins resolved. Drink up. I doubt this will improve with more time. |
| Red |
1986 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena EstateNapa Valley more |
3/25/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 89 pointsought to be consumed within 2 hours. Doubt will benefit from more aging. |
| Red |
2001 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì GinestraNebbiolo more |
3/26/2013 - Old Vino wrote: NRFirst time tried from a 375 mL. Not as mature as 750 mL. That added to my confusion when read the most recent Galloni critique that this wine will not age well or get better (contrary to what Wine Spectator suggested). I tend to agree with WS. Lots of fruit and lots of tannins. Medium plus finish. Revisit 2015. |
| Red |
2002 Yalumba The SignatureBarossa Valley Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
3/26/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 90 pointsFew more years will allow more integration of subtle tannins and probably resolution of slight Alc heat. However, you can still enjoy it right now. Good QPR. |
| Red |
2001 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva VignoloNebbiolo more |
3/26/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 93 pointsTwo hours after bottle was opened we realized this wine was made for aging. Double decanted and ran through Vinturi. Lots of floral and bright fruit on nose. Very fresh on palate reflecting whats on nose. Long finish. Tannins firm, chewy, and prominent. Kept the remaining two bottles in a distant corner in cellar. Try again no earlier than 2025 ! |
| Red |
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de ThalabertSyrah more |
3/16/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 92 pointsPer previous note. QPR way better than same vintage year Jaboulet Le Chapelle. |
| Red |
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La ChapelleSyrah more |
3/16/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 95 pointsThis bottle was almost as good as last one (11/11/2012) but had "oily" smell and taste reminiscent of olive tapanade. It went well with corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's Day ! |
| Red |
1982 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/11/2013 - Old Vino wrote: NRCork was not in best shape. Suspect wine was not properly stored over the years. This bottle not as enjoyable as a previous one we had few months ago. |
| Red |
1970 Château MontroseSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/13/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 92 points42 years old and this still has way to go (may be 2020 ? ) - lovely |
| Red |
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de ThalabertSyrah more |
3/5/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 90 pointsDelicious. '90 Jaboulet Le Chapelle Hermitage was more enjoyable but 6 times more expensive! |
| Red |
1994 Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona RanchNapa Valley more |
3/1/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 94 pointsPoured in decanter. Character kept on changing for up to 6 hours. Last glass was most enjoyable. Medium plus finish. Very little if any tannins remaining. I'd drink before it hits 25 years of age. |
| Red |
2006 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon SoloStags Leap District more |
3/2/2013 - Old Vino Likes this wine: 91 pointswell made california cab. anticipate it will pick more depth and that flavors/tannins will integrate past 2016 |
| Red |
1986 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena EstateNapa Valley more |
2/25/2013 - Old Vino wrote: 91 pointsThis bottle a little different. Wine did not tolerate more than 4 hours of air time before it showed more acidity, oak, and some harshness on palate. I think it is approaching the end of drinking window. For remaining bottles, this is still enjoyable the first 2 hours after pop/pouring. |
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