| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Mindego RidgeSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/3/2017 - tjchapman wrote: NRTook to Janina's for brunch |
| White |
2013 Testarossa Chardonnay La Rinconada VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
12/11/2015 - tjchapman wrote: NRTook to Dana's for DeLor Christmas party |
| White |
2012 Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting RidgeSonoma Coast more |
10/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 92 pointsElegant combination of citrus, butter and light oak. Very smooth wine with a robust finish and beautiful bouquet. |
| White |
2012 Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting RidgeSonoma Coast more |
10/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 92 pointsElegant combination of citrus, butter and light oak. Very smooth wine with a robust finish. This wine has a beautiful bouquet. |
| Red |
2011 Madorom CamouflageNapa Valley Red Blend more |
8/30/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 92 pointsDark ruby color, luscious fruit but not overpowering. Silky smooth yet balanced with enough tannin to make it interesting. Fabulous wine paired with grilled tri-tip. |
| Red |
2006 Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Showket VineyardsOakville more |
8/8/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 92 pointsRich, lush, full-bodied cabernet. Black cherry and cassis come through. Lighter oak than many cabernets. Quite smooth and perfect for those who like robust, fruity cabernets with light oak. It was a very enjoyable wine! |
| White |
2012 DuMOL Chardonnay ChloeRussian River Valley more |
7/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 92 pointsNicely balanced wine. Rich, buttery but not heavy on the oak. Very enjoyable. Pairs well rich seafood. |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Zinfandel East BenchDry Creek Valley more |
5/15/2015 - tjchapman wrote: 89 pointsFruity without being overly jammy. Very deep ruby color and great legs. Light pepper. Very full bodied. Nice wine! |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
5/15/2015 - tjchapman wrote: NRVery nice, smooth wine. Delicious! |
| Red |
2007 Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards) Hooded MerganserNapa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
12/17/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 88 pointsFull bodied with jammy, blackberry tones. Smooth with a light finish. Very good but not great. |
| White |
2012 Testarossa Chardonnay Soberanes VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
12/14/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsHeavily oaked but nicely balanced California chardonnay. This chardonnay is smooth and has a reasonable amount of fruit. Very enjoyable! |
| Red |
2009 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
11/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 91 pointsFull bodied, smooth wine. Tasted this side by side with a 2006 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet (about $115/bottle) and this wine held its own very easily. Beautiful fruit and a nice finish. |
| Red |
2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsFull bodied cabernet. Typical smooth, velvety Silver Oak cabernet. Mild tannins and 14.1% alcohol. A very nice wine but still overpriced. |
| Red |
2010 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
11/23/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 91 pointsA nice, smooth wine full of cherry overtones. Balanced tannins with light oak and a dark ruby color. A very enjoyable wine that we drank while tailgating at the 49er game. Paired it with a barbecued steak. It did need time to breathe so decant in advance of drinking as it mellowed and opened up with time. |
| Red |
2010 Selby Zinfandel BobcatSonoma County more |
11/21/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsVery smooth and impressive zinfandel. This wine goes down quite easily. Well balanced, slightly jammy but not overbearing. Initial drink seemed a bit sweet but later it seemed opened up and the tastes blended well. Served with steak, baked potatoes, broccoli and spinach. |
| White |
2010 Testarossa Chardonnay Diana's ReserveCalifornia more |
11/5/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsVery nice, balanced wine. Less oak and a bit more acidity than previous vintages which allows it to pair more easily with foods. Beautiful straw color and a nice finish. Definitely an enjoyable wine. |
| White |
2010 Maldonado Chardonnay Los Olivos VineyardNapa Valley more |
11/4/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 93 pointsExcellent wine! Rich, smooth, well balanced fruit and oak. Enjoyed with lobster and clams. Could have had a bit more acidity for these dishes but a beautiful wine with a long finish. |
| Red |
2009 Andretti Sangiovese Napa Valleymore |
10/28/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsSoft yet full-bodied with rich fruit flavors. Medium tannins and alcohol 14.5%. Deep color and long legs. Very nice wine. |
| Red |
2007 Midsummer Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cañon CreekNapa Valley more |
10/24/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsGreat nose. Rich, intense wine. Very dark ruby red color. Light tannins and low to medium oak. Very enjoyable wine! |
| Red |
2007 Gamba Old Vine Zinfandel Gamba Estate VineyardRussian River Valley more |
10/20/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 87 pointsAnise or licorice flavor. Probably past its prime. No peppery tones that one would expect with an old vine zinfandel. It is jammy but not over the top. Good but not great. |
| Red |
2012 Lucienne Pinot Noir Hook VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
8/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote: NRFull bodied pinot with a traditional earthy pinot nose. Robust yet smooth from start to finish. Enjoyed much more than other Lucienne single vineyard pinots. Definitely recommend this wine but a bit pricey at $50 for a pinot. Tasted at the vineyard on 8/30/14. |
| Red |
2009 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Maresh VineyardDundee Hills more |
8/15/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 89 pointsTraditional pinot nose. Hints of cherry on the palate. A very smooth wine that is a bit light on the tannins. Enjoyable. |
| Red |
2012 Testarossa Pinot Noir Dos Rubios VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
7/28/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsSmooth with a silky finish. Lighter on the earthiness that you find with many pinots and a bit heavier on the fruit. A very nice wine that is well balanced. |
| Red |
2007 Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon Bismark Mountain VineyardSonoma Valley more |
7/8/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 90 pointsSmooth, full bodied with berry and light tannins. Enjoyed with grilled steak when we were at Lake Tahoe. Nice wine! |
| White |
2011 Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay ReserveWillamette Valley more |
7/7/2014 - tjchapman wrote: 91 pointsVery smooth with peach undertones. Served with grilled chicken when we were at Lake Tahoe. Buttery and a hint of oak. This is reminiscent of a California chardonnay. |
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