| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
10/21/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 4.5 hours. Aromas of tar, iron, raspberry, rose petal and cherry. Flavors of tar, cherry, root vegetables, earth and touch of iron. Ends with a long finish of 25+ seconds with tar notes. The decant did this a lot of good but not quite seeing 95 points on this. Still a great Brunello for $30. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Charles de Cazanove Champagne Tête de CuvéeChampagne Blend more |
10/21/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of slate, ginger, mineral and toast. Flavors of ginger, cream, slate and hint of vanilla. Ends with a 20 second finish with slate notes. For under $30 this is a great champagne. |
| Red |
2007 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSt. Helena more |
10/20/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 98 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Aromas of blackberry, currant, cherry, rose petal and touch of earth. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, currant, plum, iron and touch of earth. Ends with a long finish 50+ seconds with blackberry, iron and currant notes. This is still just as great as I remember it and soft silky tannins at this point. Changes with each sip. A great wine. |
| White |
2014 Bevan Cellars ChardonnaySonoma County more |
10/20/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 93 pointsAromas of vanilla, nutmeg, spice and papaya. Flavors of vanilla, papaya, banana, mango and butterscotch. Ends with a 25-30 second finish of nutmeg and tropical fruit notes. Definitely not for everyone but if you like Aubert you’ll like this. |
| Red |
2016 Hartford / Hartford Court Zinfandel Old Vine Russian River Valleymore |
10/19/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted for 1.5 hours. Aromas of raspberry, black pepper, grancha and boysenberry. Flavors of raspberry, black pepper, currant, pomegranate and an earthy edge on the finish that lasts about 25+ seconds. Still a bit tight but not as good as the excellent 14 and 15. |
| Red |
2015 Oberon Cabernet SauvignonNapa County more |
10/14/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsOpened and drank after an hour. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, currant and flowers. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, currant and melted chocolate. The chocolate note lingers of the finish of about 20 seconds. For only being Napa County I was pleasantly surprised how much Napa character this has. I nice QPR and very easy drinking with soft tannins. |
| Red |
2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera RanchRussian River Valley more |
10/12/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 94 pointsDecanted for 30 minutes. Aromas of blueberry, black pepper, lavender, boysenberry and touch of raspberry. Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, boysenberry, white pepper and a hint of spice. Ends with blueberry finish of 35-40 seconds. Classic Papera here and very smooth tannins. |
| Red |
2015 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Roblesmore |
10/7/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 92 pointsPop and pour. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum and flowers. Flavors of currant, blackberry, plum, iron and cherry. Ends with a currant infused finish of 25 seconds. This has extremely polished tannins and just goes down so easy. Not for everyone for sure but fans of Caymus will love it. |
| White |
2015 Chanson Père & Fils Viré-ClesséChardonnay more |
10/7/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of wet stone, lime, apricot and mineral. Flavors of lemon, pie crust, star fruit and mineral. Ends with a 20 second finish with mineral notes. |
| Red |
2013 Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/29/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 88 pointsAromas of tar, raspberry, olive and iron. Flavors of olive, blackberry and earth. Ends with a 15+ second finish with olive notes. First glass was a real disappointment but opened up slowly. Gained some body on the initial thin finish. Decent wine but not seeing the big rating on this. |
| Red |
2003 Benton-Lane Pinot NoirOregon more |
7/16/2006 - slywka7 wrote: NROk |
| Red |
2000 Rust en Vrede Estate Red Wine StellenboschRed Blend more |
7/16/2006 - slywka7 Likes this wine: NRLot of smoky notes on this. Very nice. |
| Red |
2015 Borgo Scopeto (Tenuta Caparzo) Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/23/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of tar, raspberry, leather and cherry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, earth and tar. Ends with a great cherry finish of 20 seconds. This is quite good for the price point with juicy fruit. |
| Rosé |
2017 Château de Nages Costières-de-Nîmes Rosé Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
9/23/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of white peach, strawberry, watermelon and cherry. Flavors of watermelon, strawberry, cherry and a touch of lime. Ends with a great 20 second finish echoing the primary themes. This is mouthwatering and refreshing. One of the best rose I have had this year. |
| Red |
2015 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
9/22/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 89 pointsAromas of cherry, mushroom, touch of strawberry and earth. Flavors mush of the same stuff. Has a nice cherry note. Ends with a earthy cherry driven finish of 15+ seconds. Pleasant Burg for everyday drinking. |
| Red |
2015 Henry Fessy Moulin-à-Vent Domaine de la PierreGamay more |
9/21/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, cherry and touch of meat. Flavors of strawberry, mushroom, cranberry and a touch of earth. Ends with a cranberry driven finish of 20 seconds. Not normally a Beaujolais fan but this s is pretty good. |
| Rosé |
2016 Wölffer Estate RoséLong Island Rosé Blend more |
9/16/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsAromas of watermelon, strawberry and cherry. Flavors of watermelon, strawberry, cherry and blood orange. Ends with a nice finish of 20 seconds with watermelon and blood orange notes. Great acidity on this and a year older. |
| White |
2013 William Fèvre Chablis Champs RoyauxChardonnay more |
9/16/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 91 pointsAromas of granny smith apple, beeswax and that classic flint minerality. Flavors of mineral, granny smith apple, touch of pear, and something I almost want to say is mint. Ends with a chalky mineral driven finish of 20+ seconds. The best of the 3 bottles I have had of this. Acidity on this is really awesome and the refreshing on this 87 degree day. |
| Red |
2005 Rudd Crossroads St. Helena Field BlendSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
9/15/2018 - slywka7 wrote: 90 pointsDecanted and drank after 30 minutes. Aromas of dried raspberry, dried cherry, tomato leaf and earth. Flavors of dried raspberry, dried cherry, dried plum and tomato. Ends with a 25 second finish with dried fruit notes. This is a bit tired at this point but no where near dead. Just would have been better in its youth. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Krohn Porto 30 Year Old TawnyPort Blend more |
9/14/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 95 pointsAromas of caramel, nut, raisin, brown sugar and a whiff of heat. Flavors of raisin, dried nuts, prune, touch of mocha and a bit of heat. Ends with a great finish of 35-40 seconds with melted |
| Red |
2016 Purple Hands Pinot Noir Lone Oak RanchDundee Hills more |
9/14/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 92 pointsPop and pour. Aromas of cherry, strawberry, mushroom and touch of flowers. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, sassafras, earth and herb. Ends with a herb and cherry finish of 25+ seconds. Veer more towards California but doesn’t have the weight. |
| Red |
2015 Frank Family Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
9/9/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 94 pointsAromas of strawberry, cherry, menthol and touch of game. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, boysenberry and plum. Ends with a great finish of 35-40 seconds with plum and wild cherry notes. Not heavy but loads of flavor. |
| Red |
2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valleymore |
9/9/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 95 pointsAromas of meat, raspberry, cherry and strawberry. Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, wild cherry, boysenberry and touch of herb. Ends with a fantastic finish of 40 seconds echoes no the primary fruit notes. Young but fantastic. |
| Red |
2014 Once & Future Wine Zinfandel Bedrock VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/9/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 93 pointsAromas of blueberry, cherry, strawberry and earth. Flavors of wild cherry, strawberry, blueberry and a touch of earth. Ends with a 30+ second finish with blue and red fruit notes. Only 13.77% alcohol but still has big fruit. Not nearly as big as the Carlisle or Turley though. |
| Red |
2011 Turley Zinfandel Hayne VineyardSt. Helena more |
9/9/2018 - slywka7 Likes this wine: 92 pointsAromas of matchstick, slight cherry, and funk. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, boysenberry, wild strawberry and touch of earth. Ends with a 35+ second finish with big red fruit. |
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