| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2015 Heritage School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Julie's Creekside VineyardCalistoga more |
5/19/2022 - Cullens Likes this wine: 92 pointsDrinking well. Soft and integrated Should develop tertiary flavor over the next few years. |
| Red |
2010 Château Belgrave Diane de BelgraveHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/1/2020 - Cullens wrote: 90 pointsPleasant, well balanced and smooth wine. Nothing remembered about the the nose or palate, but showing no signs of age. |
| Red |
2014 Shafer MerlotNapa Valley more |
5/3/2020 - Cullens wrote: 88 pointsOverpowering, acidic, Popped, and Poured so likely just too young. better day 2, but still with an effervesce finish. Will hold for 3+ years |
| Red |
2017 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/2/2020 - Cullens wrote: 90 pointsDecanted 1.5 hours and still tight. White pepper, bing cherries, and leather. A bit veggie but coating and pleasant. Very young and promising. |
| Red |
2016 Ridge Merlot EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
2/29/2020 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsVery balanced wine with depth. Assumed young, but ready to drink. choc powder, dark cherry, bit of spice. Will please a broad crowd. |
| Red |
2015 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
2/1/2020 - Cullens wrote: NReasy drinking and always reliable |
| Red |
2012 Bevan Cellars OntogenyNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/2/2020 - Cullens wrote: NRAlso had with the 08 which I would rank slightly better. Assume this will peak for my palate in 2022-24 |
| Red |
2015 Heritage School Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Julie's Creekside VineyardCalistoga more |
11/26/2019 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsPopped and Poured. The wine has a good structure but not ready to drink or requires time in the decanter. The tannins made it tight not releasing its potential. Lots of dark fruit and cassis. Medium-bodied with a pleasant finish. Paired well with Italian Sauage Ravioli. Hold for 2 years. |
| White |
2012 Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc BoisrenardWhite Rhone Blend more |
6/8/2019 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsRich gold in color. Grass, mint and lemon peel on the nose. Tastes of Metallic, honey, and a hint of citrus. Best served with food, but an excellent wine. |
| White |
2007 Louis Latour Corton-CharlemagneCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
12/31/2018 - Cullens wrote: 90 pointsEnjoined with friends on NYE. Took min notes. Dark straw color and a beautiful nose of apricot, butterscotch, and lemon. High Acidity and lite bodied. I did not get much on the palate that was dominated by lemon with stone characteristics. This I found disappointing, but this is also my first experience with a WB aged for this length of time. Would appreciate others thoughts on aging and preparing WBs. |
| Red |
2007 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2018 - Cullens wrote: 94 pointsEnjoined with friends on NYE. Decanted 3+ hours. Did not take notes but I recall a dark maroon color and rich nose dominated by dark fruit. The tannins were strong enough to recommend more time in the bottle or a longer decant. My guess is another 2-3 years. Palate was also rich with a nice coating texture. Great Wine! |
| Red |
2014 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/31/2018 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for 1 hour. Enjoyed along with a turkey lasagna. Deep notes of leather and dark fruits on the nose. Med tannins and acidity, but soft. Charred meat, blackberry, and leather come together on the palate for a wine drinking very well right now but will develop further over the next 5 years. |
| Red |
2010 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/21/2018 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsEnjoyed with friends and a porterhouse at KR Steak Bar Decant time was only 30 mins. From reading my previous notes. I say the leather and Chocolate are gone and new flavors are developing. The wine is still very soft and the finish is also lengthening. |
| White |
2015 Walter Hansel Winery Chardonnay EstateRussian River Valley more |
6/28/2018 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsgolden with crisp acidity, vert balanced with a firm texture - apple, citrus, touch of honey |
| Red |
2011 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2017 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsdark inky purple - nose of malted milk powder, blackberry, currant, and leather. neutral tannins + acidity - Integrated dark fruits and chocolate. An 11 that shows well in a down year. |
| Red |
2012 David Arthur MeritaggioNapa Valley SuperTuscan Blend more |
8/27/2017 - Cullens wrote: 90 pointsSmoke and Charcoal on the nose, chewy black fruits. alcohol was present. Solid, but give this a few more years. |
| Red |
2012 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
4/1/2017 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsClassic Jordan - balanced acidity and tannins - dark fruit with an undertone of chocolate. |
| Red |
2011 Château GloriaSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/30/2016 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsDecanted 1 hour. Ready to drink but no rush. The nose has subtle oak/cedar and a touch of medium fruit Neutral viscosity and acid. The palette is a rush of fruit with lite to medium red fruit and a bit of tobacco. Recomended |
| Red |
2006 Cheval des AndesVistalba Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/12/2016 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsDrinking well. Hold for 3+ years and seems like secondary flavors will develop. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Les SouteyradesRed Rhone Blend more |
7/31/2016 - Cullens wrote: 91 pointsGreat nose of light fruit cherry, strawberry, leather, cocoa, and mushroom. Medium bodied cherry, choc mid palate is tannic and veggie, but finish is flavorful pleasantly tart cherry |
| Red |
2010 LaMadrid Estate Wines Malbec Single Vineyard Gran ReservaMendoza more |
3/10/2016 - Cullens wrote: flawedFlawed |
| Red |
2011 Tamarack Cellars Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
3/18/2016 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsCedar and vanilla on the nose. Medium fruit but without distinction. Tannins are smooth a velvety med cherry with a lingering finish. Minimal secondary flavors, but the balance of tannins, acidity, and sugar make this a very pleasant experience. |
| Red |
2013 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
3/14/2016 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsRich coating texture. Chocolate Powder, Coffee, Dark Cherry. Typical solid Kosta |
| Red |
2008 Shafer RelentlessNapa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
3/8/2016 - Cullens wrote: 89 pointsNot sure what was wrong but the alcohol (hot) overpowered all else. Decanted 1 hour. |
| Red |
2010 LaMadrid Estate Wines Malbec Single Vineyard Gran ReservaMendoza more |
2/22/2016 - Cullens wrote: 92 pointsPNP - This wine is a dark. Purple with a red glow. It has a lot going on the nose. Blackberry, white pepper, smoke, and oak. The palate is ripe with black plum and firm tannins. Long pleasant finish. This is a great wine for $s. I believe it will get a bit better with time. |
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