| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Umberto Cesari LianoRubicone Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/3/2016 - Al Doughty wrote: 86 pointsDon't get this wine at all. The oak is overwhelming right now with a smoky clove spiciness, and the sweet red fruit has a slightly bitter edge. Tastes far more like an average zinfandel. |
| White |
2014 Txomin Etxaniz Getariako TxakolinaHondarrabi Zuri more |
2/23/2016 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsTaut and precise with mineral laced aromas of dried herb, citrus and celery. The palate has lovely balancing ripe sweet snap pea flavors to counter the tart, saline flavors and laser like acidity. There is also an intriguing feral/meaty note that adds complexity. |
| White |
2014 Bodegas Avancia Godello Cuvée de OValdeorras more |
2/23/2016 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsMedium-bodied, round and fruity with an expressive, slightly pungent nose. Very noticeable ginger and melon flavors dominate the the front, with drier straw elements coming through the mid-palate, along with a mineral edge. The finish is long, with riper fruit notes holding up with more apple like notes. |
| Red |
2012 Lange Pinot Noir ReserveWillamette Valley more |
2/20/2016 - Al Doughty Likes this wine: 92 pointsDoes a great job of balancing the weight and darkness of it's palate, with effective cleaner and more savory elements. The saturated blackberry and blackcurrant floral fruit has a rich and chalky texture to it, that in turn is balanced by a subtle, yet crunchy acidity keeping things fresh and pure. Apple skin flavors appear in the mid-palate, that add an intriguing bitterness along with cola and damp earth for complexity. Although the sweetness of the fruit runs throughout, ferrous notes, along with black tea round out the finish, ending the wine on a more serious note. All in all, an excellent pinot that combines new world approachability without sacrificing its old world varietal character. |
| Red |
2014 Illahe Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
1/8/2016 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsPretty, well-rounded and velvety in texture, starting with soft strawberry, cherry and floral flavors that turn distinctly gravelly towards the finish. |
| Red |
2012 Domaine des Sénéchaux Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty Likes this wine: 92 pointsLovely warm aromas of stewed plum and redcurrant. The palate is bright, sappy and intense with flavors of cassis, tobacco and game that lead to a long finish that shows distinct graphite characteristics. |
| Red |
2012 Roquette e Cazes DouroRed Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsMedium-bodied, velvety and balanced, with blackberry and blueberry fruit that is somewhat meaty and has a pretty floral edge. Further complexity is added with vanilla and pencil lead notes on the finish. |
| White |
2014 Domaine L'Ostal BlancVin de Pays d'Oc White Rhone Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsAmazing value for a rich and well balanced wine that is full of unctuous orange, apricot and spicy flavors. There are some floral and flinty notes to add complexity and the right amount of acidity to keep things in check. |
| Red |
2012 Domaine L'Ostal Minervois-La Livinière Grand VinSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsConcentrated, soft, yet structured. Iron edged blueberry fruit that is slightly saline and gravelly, has good weight and a long finish. |
| Red |
2013 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsBalsamic notes and aromas of old polished wood lead to a juicy palate of blackcurrant with floral overtones and some decent grip. |
| Red |
2012 Owen Roe Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Chapel BlockYakima Valley more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 91 pointsVery saturated in color, with fairly dense aromas of prune, olive, violet and blueberry. The palate shows the wine's youth with fairly perfumed primary blue/black fruit. Notes of iron run underneath. Has the quality to age very well and could use 6 or 7 years . |
| Red |
2013 J. Christopher Pinot Noir J.JWillamette Valley more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 88 pointsBalsamic notes, cherry and herbal aromas make up the subtle nose. Very pretty on the palate, with some spice to complement the cherry, black raspberry and strawberry flavors. Some chocolate appears towards the finish as the fruit darkens and some burnt match characteristics emerge. |
| White |
2013 Brooks RieslingWillamette Valley more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsSavory and saline on the nose with tart green apple aromas. The palate is intense and bracing, with high acidity that complements the citrussy lime flavored palate. |
| White |
2013 Flora Springs Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsDespite the savory and and somewhat feral aromas of damp hay, the palate is surprisingly rich. There are plenty of meaty tropical flavors, especially pineapple that are laced with a touch of spice and finish with distinctly flinty notes. |
| Red |
2012 Clos LunellesCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsMeaty and compact on the nose with mint streaked dark fruit. The palate is velvety and dense with blackcurrant and coconut flavors that are backed with fine grained tannin and gain structure, with notes of leather that emerge on the finish. |
| Red |
2012 Château Cap de FaugèresCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsVery expressive and bright on the nose with floral and blackcurrant aromas. |
| Red |
2011 La Reserve d'AngludetMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsBalsamic, eucalyptus and dusty earth aromas make for a pleasant introduction. Minty blue fruit and creme de cassis dominate the medium-bodied palate, that also shows a slight barnyard character along with a hint of dark chocolate. |
| Red |
2012 Château de Chantegrive GravesRed Bordeaux Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 88 pointsLean and intense on the nose, with aromas of charcoal, roasted nuts and leather. The palate is green edged and a little unripe with flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, bitter chocolate and roasted coffee grounds. |
| Red |
2009 Château du Moulin-Rouge Haut-MédocRed Bordeaux Blend more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 89 pointsMellow aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, menthol and chalk lead to a palate of blackcurrant fruit that shows good grip on the front. Some notes of game and leather add complexity, along with the chalky tannin that runs throughout. Focused with decent length. |
| Red |
2011 Luigi Pira Barolo SerralungaNebbiolo more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 92 pointsPowerful yet elegant with intriguing notes of honey on a slightly oxidised and funky nose that blends with notes of cherry. The palate is clean and focused,with tomato leaf, pepper and redcurrant flavors. |
| Red |
2011 Azelia BaroloNebbiolo more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty Likes this wine: 94 pointsBalsamic and mint aromas show on the pretty nose. The palate is loaded with rich flavors of ripe black raspberry, chalk and leather that are streaked with floral notes and dusty spice. Excellent roundness and balance throughout. |
| Red |
2010 Fratelli Revello BaroloNebbiolo more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 92 pointsAlthough somewhat muted on the nose, the palate more than makes up for it. There is a seriously compact nature to the wine, with leather and ripe black raspberry vying for domination, whilst herbal flavors intertwine before finishing on pleasant gravelly note. |
| Red |
2011 Silvio Grasso BaroloNebbiolo more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty Likes this wine: 93 pointsAlmost oxidised on the nose with notes of tomato leaf, this wine is surprisingly well-developed. The palate shows superb density with round yet bright flavors of redcurrant and sage, along with notes of mahogany leading to a long linear finish. |
| Red |
2013 Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30Syrah more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 91 pointsRefreshing and approachable with bright aromas of blue fruit and sandalwood. |
| Red |
2013 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo SpiritoEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
12/8/2015 - Al Doughty wrote: 90 pointsChalky aromas have an austerity to them. Well balanced palate with juicy raspberry fruit, subtle spice and a structured finish. |
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