| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Darioush MerlotNapa Valley more |
7/17/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsNeeds decanting - perhaps two hours next time to fully open and relax. Consistently good merlot from this Vintner. Dark fruit, low acidity and moderate tannins. |
| Red |
2013 Chappellet CultivationNapa Valley Red Blend more |
7/17/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for one hour...dark fruit with some finishing grip. Low Acidity. |
| Red |
2009 T-Vine Cellars Syrah Frediani VineyardCalistoga more |
7/16/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 90 pointsNeeds an hour in the decanter to soften and fruit to open. Good tannic grip. |
| Red |
2010 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlandsmore |
7/9/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 89 pointsDecanted at a local restaurant. In hindsight, should have decanted at home for a couple of hours prior to dinner. Seemed to take some time to open and fully blossom. This is a good Pinot albeit not outstanding. In this price range, there many wonderful Pinots to choose from. |
| Red |
2010 William Church Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveRed Mountain more |
7/2/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 90 pointsPNP at local restaurant. An extremely well balanced Cabernet that was a genuine pleasure to consume. Future vintages would be worthy of consideration. |
| Red |
2012 Neyers Sage CanyonCalifornia Red Rhone Blend more |
7/2/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 79 pointsPopped and poured at local restaurant. Was not an enjoyable wine, even with food. Contained an unpleasant prune component. Another WS miss. |
| Rosé |
2016 Scherrer Winery Dry RoséSonoma County Rosé Blend more |
6/19/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsWe spend a month every year in Napa Valley to visit some of our favorite wineries and also to find new experiences. The Scherrer Winery was our find of the year. The Scherrer family are some of nicest folks in the industry and without a doubt, make some of best wines in Sonoma County (or any country). I am not a Rosé or white wine lover, but the Scherrer Driy Rosé hit it out of the park. Cannot wait until the 2017 vintage is released. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2012 Turley Zinfandel Dusi VineyardPaso Robles more |
6/19/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDecanted and consumed over the next 3 hours. Big, dense and ripe. Not for the faint of heart. |
| Red |
2010 Barlow Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonCalistoga more |
6/15/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDecanted and consumed over next few hours. Dark fruit and solid tannins. Seems to be some bottle variation since two were outstanding and the other two showing some flaws. Recommend consuming near term since this bottle seems to be showing some age. |
| Red |
2011 Stolpman Syrah Estate Santa Ynez Valleymore |
6/12/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 89 pointsDecanted and consumed over the next few hours. Distinct earthy notes that is common among many Syrahs and Pinots. Decent entry level wine. |
| Red |
2011 James Cole Il MostroNapa Valley Red Blend more |
6/8/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 88 pointsDecanted for an hour and consumed over the next three. A medium-bodied wine that too much influence of wood. It was also acidic and tart on the finish devoid of any tannins to balance. I give this my lowest rating: it's a food wine and not consumable in and of itself. |
| Red |
2009 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
6/5/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 89 pointsDecanted and consumed over the next three hours. Disappointed as this wine did not live up to some of the reviews. Very fruit forward (too much so) with a finish lacking in sufficient tannic backbone. Poor QPR. |
| Red |
2009 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon CruNapa Valley more |
6/5/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDecanted and consumed over the next three hours. A very good iteration of a Napa Valley Cab with firm tannins on the the finish. |
| Red |
2013 World's End Merlot Little Sister ReserveNapa Valley more |
6/2/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDecanted and consumed over the next few hours. Nice fruit and mouth feel but the finish was clipped and a little green. Maybe another year in the cellar or a decant of of two or three hours. |
| Red |
2011 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Ellie'sNapa Valley more |
5/30/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDecanted and consumed over the next few hours. This was fresh with no edges on the attack but still green on the finish. Suggest holding until 2020. |
| Red |
2011 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
5/17/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDouble decanted and consumed. May have required more decanter time, therefore will not rate. A Burgundian style with good fruit and mouth feel. However, the finish was slightly bitter. This seemed dissipate over the next couple of hours. Will cellar at least another year and try again in 2018 or 2019. |
| White |
2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Compagni PortisSonoma Valley White Blend more |
5/14/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 87 pointsJust too bitter and acidic for my palate. |
| Red |
2010 Relic Wines RitualNapa Valley Red Blend more |
3/20/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for nearly three hours. Made in a feminine style with wonderful fruit flavors, round and easy to consume. Just slightly cloying and was a hit with my wife and daughter. UPDATE 10/22/2018: Briefly decanted, highly extracted with palate coating tannins. |
| Red |
2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
3/20/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 89 pointsDecanted and consumed over the next two hours. Unfortunately, this wine has flavors and nuances that I don't particularly enjoy. Notes of prune overwhelmed as it seems to be a characteristic of many Wagner Family wines. |
| Red |
2010 Waters Syrah Loess VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
3/17/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRAfter several hours in the decanter, the edges started to smooth out but this wine absolutely needs more cellar time. 2019? |
| Red |
2009 Baer Winery ArctosColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/16/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRKudos to WineJunkieWest. His review on this wine was spot on and only wish I had heeded his words. This wine definitely requires more cellar time or a very lengthy decant. The potential results would fall into the 92+ range...wish I would have exercised more patience. |
| Red |
2009 Betz Family Syrah La Côte RousseRed Mountain more |
3/11/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: NRDecanted for a couple of hours, but I'm quickly realizing that some Betz wines require extensive cellar time or a very lengthy decant. This wine is reticent but has tremendous potential and requires patience. Will wait until 2018 and decant for four hours. |
| Red |
2009 Madrigal Family Winery Red Wine Sonnet 63Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/4/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for two hours. Delicious, dark ripe fruit with some pepper and wonderful gripping tannins. |
| Red |
2011 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family VineyardNapa Valley more |
3/1/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 93 pointsAnother consistently wonderful wine from this Vintner. Bob Foley is the winemaker and as custom with his extraordinary skill, you must decant for at least three hours to achieve the full flavor and potential of this wine. And a personal thank you to Kelly Peterson-Holmes. |
| Red |
2011 T-Vine Cellars Charbono Frediani VineyardCalistoga more |
3/1/2017 - oenophilemoose wrote: 92 pointsA two hour decant produced a round deliciously rich wine of dark fruit. Low acidity and fine tannins. |
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