| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red - Fortified |
2002 Broadbent Porto LatePort Blend more |
12/26/2021 - ilsa Likes this wine: NRDrinking beautifully; scant sediment |
| Red |
2009 Thistle Wines Pinot Noir Dundee Hillsmore |
10/29/2014 - ilsa Likes this wine: 89 pointsUnfined and unfiltered. Steady bright acidity, candied cranberry and red cherry fruit is starting to fade. Integrated tannins, persistent finish. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2000 Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Late HarvestCasablanca Valley more |
6/4/2014 - ilsa wrote: 92 pointsToffee for days |
| White |
2005 Veritas Vineyard ViognierMonticello more |
6/4/2014 - ilsa Likes this wine: 89 pointsStill nice |
| Red |
2008 B. Wise Vineyards Trios Proprietary RedSonoma Valley Red Blend more |
3/6/2014 - ilsa Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeautiful Bordeaux blend (71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 9% Merlot, 5% Petite Verdot.). Red fruit and wet stone on the nose, complemented by violet, cedar, cacao, star anise, cinnamon on the palate. Smooth tannins. Dried currant and mocha on the finish. Perfect time to drink. Wish I had more of these. |
| Red |
2011 Viña Cobos Merlot FelinoLujan de Cuyo more |
8/27/2013 - ilsa Likes this wine: 89 pointsSolid QPR at $20. Unfiltered and unfined, yet attractive with approachable smooth tannin levels, significant body, and satisfying mouth feel. Dark berry fruits complemented by small barrel oak aging with notes of cedar, spice, and eucalyptus. |
| Red |
2001 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/13/2013 - ilsa wrote: 95 pointsDrinking beautifully. Did not open early or decant. Exceptionally balanced with a long finish. Served with Chambord duck, Wild Rice with Pecans, Cranberries and Yellow Raisins, and a Salad of Raw Kale with Ricotta Salata. |
| Red |
2004 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M.McLaren Vale more |
3/31/2013 - ilsa Likes this wine: 95 pointsDid not decant. Inky color, Beautifully balanced with abundant black and deep red fruit, licorice, a grind of pepper, and beautifully integrated thick satiny tannins. Satisfying finish with no excessive heat. Perfect pairing for Easter. |
| Red |
2009 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
1/23/2012 - ilsa wrote: 72 pointsGenerally I'm a fan of Rodney Strong, but this bottling truly disappointed. Weak in color, thin in body, one-dimensional sour cherry on the palate on night one. A return to the wine the next night confirmed its unbalanced state, proffering nothing but high alcohol. Reluctantly, I discarded the bottle rather than suffer through another evening. Avoid. |
| White |
2001 Landmark Chardonnay OverlookSonoma County more |
3/30/2011 - ilsa wrote: NRFound in the back of the cellar. Thought it would be a goner but pulled the cork anyway. Surprisingly, it's not. Reminiscent of a Tarte Tatin with buttery, caramelized apple flavors. Drank with a St. André triple crème cheese and Carr's wheatmeal biscuits. |
| Red |
2004 Hanna Zinfandel Bismark Mountain VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/21/2010 - ilsa wrote: 94 pointsPaired this with Daniel Boulud's Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs and Celery Root Puree. Smashing combo. Bottling is drinking beautifully, tannins still there but smooth as silk and fruit for days. Wish I had more of this. |
| White - Sparkling |
1996 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut VintageChampagne Blend more |
11/14/2009 - ilsa wrote: NRCreme brûlée on the nose with dried orange peel. Fine mousse; dissipated quickly. Gorgeous, full-bodied on the palate with an exceptional finish. Enjoyed in fabulous company with chocolate-dipped Madeleines hand-carried from Paris, courtesy of Kerry Ann. |
| White |
2003 Grable Vineyards ChardonnayKnights Valley more |
9/10/2009 - ilsa wrote: 89 pointsFruit is fading but butterscotch and oak give good mouthfeel and surprisingly long finish. |
| Red |
2004 Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard CommandBarossa more |
4/6/2008 - ilsa wrote: 94 pointsPlump, juicy blackberries, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffles, vanilla. Opened the morning of dinner, then decanted a few hours before serving. Still high alcohol on the nose, but by the second day silky smooth on the palate with a sumptuously long finish. Mesmerizing layers of legs provide a nice visual enhancement. |
| White |
2006 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
3/22/2008 - ilsa wrote: NRPaired with Spanish Shrimp Starter. Still fresh, good acid, plenty of grapefruit. |
| White |
2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
3/22/2008 - ilsa wrote: NRPaired with Spanish Shrimp Starter. Still fresh, good acid, plenty of grapefruit. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Alvear Pedro Ximénez Montilla-Moriles Solera 1927more |
3/22/2008 - ilsa wrote: NRPaired with Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. Fabulous! |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2000 Dolce Winery Late HarvestNapa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
2/10/2008 - ilsa wrote: 96 pointsAwesome bottle. Liquid gold. Can't get enough of this wine. |
| Red |
2003 Nickel & Nickel Syrah Darien VineyardRussian River Valley more |
2/10/2008 - ilsa wrote: 94 pointsServed with Boneless Pork Loin Roast Stuffed with Apricots and Prunes. Lovely wine. Great fruit, nice spice. |
| White |
2001 Chateau St. Jean Gewürztraminer Sonoma Countymore |
2/7/2008 - ilsa wrote: 85 pointsServed with Thai Shrimp Curry. Beautiful pairing. |
| White |
2002 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Sonoma Countymore |
2/7/2008 - ilsa wrote: NRHad a glass, then poured out the bottle. No fruit, deep golden color. |
| Red |
1999 Field Stone Petite Sirah Staten Family ReserveAlexander Valley more |
2/5/2008 - ilsa wrote: 94 pointsRed and black fruit on the nose with spice and some floral, all delivered on the palate with jammy berry fruit, plums, nice spice, good structure and balance. Sure wish I had more of this. |
| Red |
2000 Munari Shiraz Ladys CreekHeathcote more |
2/5/2008 - ilsa wrote: 96 pointsLove this. Had twice on Easter with lamb. Great fruit plus eucalyptus and rosemary. |
| Red |
2004 Brancott Estate Pinot Noir Marlboroughmore |
3/25/2007 - ilsa wrote: NRBright ruby color; fresh cherry nose; gentle tannins; cherry and cranberry on the palate with a short finish. This bottle did not exhibit good balance--alcohol overrode the light fruits. |
| Red |
1999 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valleymore |
12/24/2004 - ilsa wrote: NROpened a couple hours beforehand, this bottle drew ooohs and ahhhs from my dinner guests. Excellent structure, showing blackberry and cassis with Oakville dust and a touch of oak, it paired beautifully with our standing prime rib of beef. |
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