| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1979 Dry Creek Vineyard ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
1/1/2021 - mqvn Likes this wine: NRBirth year zinfandel and first bottle of the New Year, unknown provenance. Cork was pulled with the ah-so, was in decent shape. Balsamic vinegar and some mustiness on the nose. Some black fruit and plum flavors with some notes of balsamic, mushroom, and some dustiness. Pleasantly interesting for a wine of this age. |
| Red |
2008 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Humboldt Countymore |
9/12/2015 - mqvn wrote: NRNot my favorite, despite enjoying some others from this producer. Smoke, tart cherry, and still a bit tannic. Will wait on the other syrahs I have from Cabot. |
| Red |
2005 Cabot Vineyards Klamath CuvéeHumboldt County Red Blend more |
9/10/2015 - mqvn Likes this wine: 88 pointsNice wine. Earth and lots of black and blue fruit on the nose. Blackberry, tobacco, leather, and herbal notes on the palate. A bit past prime for my palate, but enjoyable nonetheless. |
| Red |
2009 Convergence Zone Cellars Storm FrontColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/11/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 92 pointsMother's Day wine. Cherry, plum, cocoa, currant, and dried red fruit with a medium long finish. This was very pleasant and enjoyable. Sadly, my last bottle from this vintage. |
| Red |
2011 Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Spanish SpringsEdna Valley more |
5/5/2014 - mqvn wrote: 85 pointsThis was good, but nothing special for me upon initial opening and a bit of air and swirling. Dark, clear, ruby color. Nose of cola, cherry, and mint. Cool mouthfeel with notes of cola, tart red fruit, and spice. Medium finish. |
| Rosé |
2013 Long Shadows Wineries Julia's Dazzle RoséHorse Heaven Hills Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris more |
4/29/2014 - mqvn wrote: NRThis was just okay. Some melon and strawberry fruit initially and then a short finish with some mineral notes. There is better Northwest rose out there at this price point, in my opinion. |
| White - Off-dry |
2012 College Cellars of Walla Walla Riesling Sagemoor VineyardColumbia Valley more |
4/27/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 89 pointsPale, almost clear white color, but has a hint of white peach. Nose of peach, apple, and a hint of petrol. Loads of ripe fruit flavors of peach, sweet apple, and pineapple. Good acidity to balance everything out. Nice wine for a sunny day. |
| Red |
2011 Two Vintners Syrah Stoney Vine VineyardWalla Walla Valley more |
4/24/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: NRRocks funk on the nose. Meaty, gamey, brine, olive, floral and mineral notes. Going to save my other bottle for a while. |
| Red |
2009 Efeste Syrah CeidleighRed Mountain more |
4/21/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 90 pointsInky purple color that stained the glass. Meat, violets, and hints of dark fruit on the nose. Big mouthfeel with blackberry, olive, mineral, and spices on the palate. Rich and opulent in style. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos GuillotCabernet Franc more |
4/18/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 92 pointsNose: green pepper, olive, red fruit (cherry, raspberry?) |
| Red |
2003 Margerum Syrah Black Oak VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
4/17/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 90 pointsThe wine looks ruby colored. It smells of dark fruit, mint, and herbs. It tastes like blackberry, black currant (cassis), dust, mineral, coffee, black olive and tea. The body is medium/full. The wine has fleshy texture. The wine finishes long. |
| Red |
2011 Phelps Creek Vineyards Pinot NoirColumbia Gorge more |
4/16/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 88 pointsDay 1 - cool, red fruit with lots of earthy notes Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2011 Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec ColecciónValle de Uco more |
4/16/2014 - mqvn Does not like this wine: 79 pointsTasted as part of our group's monthly blind tasting. Theme was malbec. Dark and glass staining color. Funky nose that was pretty interesting. Earthy notes that weren't very pleasant upon tasting. Disjointed, not fun to drink. Maybe we just don't "get" malbec. Disappointing. |
| Red |
2010 Anaba Turbine RedSonoma County Red Blend more |
4/16/2014 - mqvn wrote: 87 pointsTart and sour cherry flavors. More tartness than I remembered. Decent acidity to back it up. Medium finish. Not a bad wine, but nothing too memorable either. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine Tour Saint-Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Deux SoeursRed Rhone Blend more |
4/14/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 88 pointsEasy drinking, red fruit forward at the moment, with earth tones. Enjoyable. |
| Red |
2007 Bunchgrass Winery Syrah Lewis VineyardColumbia Valley more |
4/9/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: NRConsumed over 3 nights. Tasty. |
| Red |
2006 Anam Cara Pinot Noir Heather's VineyardChehalem Mountains more |
4/5/2014 - mqvn wrote: 88 pointsBig, lush, cola flavors. Not really what I was expecting. |
| Red |
2007 Davis Family Vineyards Syrah Guyzer Block Russian River Valleymore |
4/4/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 92 pointsBlueberry and dark fruit nose upon opening. Deep purple color. Dark fruit, spice, and a rich, juicy mouthfeel. Very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2008 Ross Andrew Winery Syrah Boushey VineyardYakima Valley more |
4/3/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 92 pointsProbably should have decanted or opened it earlier in the day. The first pours were quite closed in the first hour or so with dinner. But several hours later, while finishing the bottle and taking our time with the wine, it really opened up. Gamey meat, pepper, olive, some dark fruit. Medium to full bodied and delicious. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine du Vieux Pressoir Saumur Les SilicesCabernet Franc more |
4/1/2014 - mqvn wrote: NRLight, juicy, good acid. Earthy notes of olive and brine. Nothing terribly complex, but it is a good wine for food. |
| Red |
2010 Southard Syrah Columbia Valleymore |
3/27/2014 - mqvn wrote: 86 pointsBlack fruit, rich, fruit forward, and gulpable. Nothing too memorable, but a decent wine. |
| Red |
1997 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Columbia Valleymore |
3/19/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 90 pointsStill drinking well. Dark red fruit (cherry) with notes of cedar, menthol, tea leaf, and olive. Coffee notes on the finish. |
| Red |
1992 DeLille Cellars Chaleur EstateRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/14/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: NRTart flavors, earthiness, dried cherries. Took a bit of swirling and air before these notes came out. Agree that this was probably well past its prime, but still a nice experience. |
| Red |
2008 Obelisco Estate Red WineRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/9/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: 92 pointsSmooth tannin structure, dark fruit flavors and trending toward earthiness. Delicious right now. |
| Red |
2009 J. Bookwalter Conflict Conner-Lee VineyardColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/9/2014 - mqvn Likes this wine: NRCab franc nose comes through. Tannins have softened, but this is still a rich, inky, dark wine. A bit of heat showing, but still enjoyable. |
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