| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 R. López de Heredia Rioja Crianza Viña CubilloTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/5/2018 - JoachimS Likes this wine: 89 pointsLively and tart. Not very oaky, but also somewhat unstructured. Cherries, apricots, and a little citrus. |
| White |
1996 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
8/29/2016 - JoachimS Likes this wine: 94 pointsHuge, almost aggressive nose. Not much acid left but still complex and structured, floral notes with hints of super-ripe citrus (almost like lemon meringue) and minerality at the end. As others have mentioned, I was pretty surprised to learn how old this wine was. |
| Red |
1982 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Clos de l'EchoCabernet Franc more |
7/11/2015 - JoachimS wrote: 87 pointsVery nice, and paired well with a large roast, but on its way downhill. Would drink this soon if you have any. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| White |
2012 Leaf & Vine Sauvignon Blanc Lake Countymore |
6/27/2015 - JoachimS wrote: 70 pointsReally terrible. So bad that I thought the bottle must be flawed, but we tried a second and it was the same. The closest note I can think of is papaya juice from papaya king (so better than gray's juice but pricier). |
| Red |
2008 Edoardo Miroglio Pinot Noir SoliElenovo more |
6/14/2015 - JoachimS Does not like this wine: 82 pointsI tried a later vintage of this recently and was very pleasantly surprised, but couldn't find any of those bottles. May not be a wine that can withstand any aging, but it was worth the shot (and inexpensive). Have 3 more bottles, so will give it another chance. |
| Red |
2010 Château Paveil de LuzeMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/20/2014 - JoachimS wrote: NRSlightly corked. |
| Red |
2005 Château Bahans Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/10/2013 - JoachimS wrote: 89 pointsOaky, but not overwhelming, and some nice acidity, slight taste of cranberry. |
| Red |
2007 Saxon-Brown Syrah Camp Block Parmelee-HillSonoma Valley more |
5/20/2013 - JoachimS wrote: 88 pointsHad a half-bottle. At first this had a very deep and complex nose, but there wasn't really a lot of anything on the palate. A bit of heat, some tannins, but generally just stringy and boring. It opened up nicely, and paired well with a rich and slightly spicy meal. |
| Red |
2005 Domaine Mouton Côte-RôtieSyrah more |
9/18/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 87 pointsslightly astringent, but some nice ripe fruits and smooth nonetheless. Nothing too special, but very solid. |
| Red |
2005 Dr. Heger Pinot Noir SonettBaden more |
9/3/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 86 pointsMusky barnyard nose, that did not match the way this wine tasted, or at least, the taste was not what I expected. Somewhat coppery taste, with tart fruits. Interesting, though I'm not sure what to pair it with or how eager I am to try more. |
| Red |
2007 Ruston Family Cuvée SimoneNapa Valley Red Blend more |
3/30/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 86 pointsSpicy, and very reasonably priced. |
| Red |
2001 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 88 pointsRusty and coppery; bit on the tannic side. |
| Red |
2008 Clos de los SieteValle de Uco Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 82 pointsGreen and smooth; would like to try again earlier in a tasting. |
| Red |
2008 Clos Siguier Cahors Vieilles Vignes Les CamilleMalbec more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: flawedThere were 2 bottles of this at a tasting. The person leading the tasting thought one was flawed, and I'm pretty sure I drank from the other, but I think both may have been off. Robitussin may have been the closest comparison point for taste. |
| White |
2010 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner's ReserveCalifornia more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 83 pointsButtery, some taste of green apples. Not my style exactly. |
| White |
2010 Gilbert Picq & ses Fils ChablisChardonnay more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 86 pointsLots of minerals, with a cedar-esque taste. I think I was unprepared for this after a much more robust wine before hand, so I would like to taste again. |
| White |
2010 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Avery VineyardMarlborough more |
3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 89 pointsVery light, with a distinct grapefruit taste. |
| Red |
1989 Château Grand-Puy-LacostePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/6/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 92 pointsI was the only one at the tasting that liked this at all, but I found it pleasant, if a bit bell-peppery. |
| Red |
2005 Marqués de Riscal Rioja ReservaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
2/16/2012 - JoachimS wrote: 82 pointsThis was so heavily tannic when I opened it that I thought it was a flawed bottle. After a really long time open, it was just a bit boring. |
| Red |
2006 Belle Pente Pinot Noir Estate ReserveYamhill-Carlton more |
12/26/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 91 pointsScored this at 92 in 2011. Had it again this thanksgiving, and would rate it 90. Still very nice, but not as vibrant. |
| Red |
2009 P. Ferraud & Fils Fleurie Le ReposoirGamay more |
12/11/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 84 pointsFine. Really, nothing whatsoever to say about this wine. |
| Red |
2009 Maurice Écard BourgognePinot Noir more |
11/27/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 86 pointsWay too young. Fine, but really, nothing going on here. Will try again in a few years. |
| White |
2008 Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling Argetsinger VineyardFinger Lakes more |
9/30/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 90 pointsHad a second bottle of this very shortly after having the first. For whatever reason, it wasn't quite as good as the first, but was still extremely nice. Tons of minerals, clear, clarified taste. A friend from the UK who likes rieslings has often expressed doubts that NY can produce them. I intend to bring him a bottle of this the next time I see him. |
| White |
2010 Azienda Agricola Terenzuola Vermentino Colli di Lunimore |
9/29/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 89 pointsberries. so many berries. |
| White |
2010 Claudio Morelli Bianchello del Metauro Terrazzemore |
9/29/2011 - JoachimS wrote: 90 pointsCrisp, almost overripe green apples, taste of something a bit savory somewhere. almost sparkling. |
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