| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2003 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
9/13/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 91 pointsNice Nose and overall a great bottle! |
| White |
2006 Joseph Phelps ViognierNapa Valley more |
8/15/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 88 pointsVery Citrussy in both smell and taste. Not a bad wine. Great for dessert. Almost a meal in itself. |
| Red |
2003 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
8/15/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 92 pointsTasted with the 2003 Staglin Family Vineyard. The Hartwell won fairly easily with our group. It had much better nose that had alot of berry smell including backberry and a little hint of chocolate. Amazing finish that is so silky smooth. I absolutely love this wine. |
| Red |
1999 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
8/15/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 95 pointsTasted with the 2003 Staglin Family Vineyard. The Hartwell won fairly easily with our group. It had much better nose that had alot of berry smell including backberry and a little hint of chocolate. Amazing finish that is so silky smooth. I absolutely love this wine. |
| Red |
1999 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
8/2/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 97 pointsHad this bottle with wife and some friends at Maggiano's. Amazing nose. The bartender and waitress both had the same comment as to the finish, "like butter." The nose had a chocolately mocha and tobacco smell. I could put my nose in the glass and not be overwhelmed with the alcohol. The tannins were as smooth as silk with a finish that seemed to last for almost 45 seconds. One of the best bottles of wine I have ever tried. I sure hope the remaining 3 are every bit as good as this one. The bartender commented as well that this was one of the best bottles, nose and finish, he had ever tried. Drinking incredibly well now. |
| Red |
2003 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
7/7/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 93 pointsHad with some friends for my 32nd Birthday along with a 2005 Caymus. The group, along with myself, thought the Staglin took the Caymus rather easily. The Staglin had a graphite, mocha smell with hints of oak. Very good but not the '02. Will sit on my other bottle for a couple of years. |
| Red |
1999 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
7/14/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 93 pointsVery fruity with hints of blackberry, cherry. Smooth, long finish. Will finish the bottle tomorrow night and see how much better it is. |
| Red |
2005 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/5/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 93 pointsHad with Friends on the Lake with a nice Grilled Tenderloin. Nose was typical caymus with some black cherry and currants with a little oak to go along with a smooth finish. As usual, a great bottle. |
| Red |
2005 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/28/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 87 pointsTaste testing that consisted of the 1999 Hartwell Estate (94 Rating) vs the 2005 Caymus Regular Cab (87 Rating). I had the bartender that opened the bottles perform a taste test but didn't want to know his results until after I'd tasted both. Well, it was unanimous with me, my wife, and the bartender. The Hartwell won hands down. Actually, the nose on the Caymus smell flawed although the cork looked fine and the taste was ok. I wouldn't have expected the Caymus to have won considering the youthfulness of the bottle compared to the Hartwell but a bad nose made the decision rather easy. |
| Red |
1999 Hartwell Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
6/28/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 94 pointsTaste testing that consisted of the 1999 Hartwell Estate (94 Rating) vs the 2005 Caymus Regular Cab (87 Rating). I had the bartender that opened the bottles perform a taste test but didn't want to know his results until after I'd tasted both. Well, it was unanimous with me, my wife, and the bartender. The Hartwell won hands down. Actually, the nose on the Caymus smell flawed although the cork looked fine and the taste was ok. I wouldn't have expected the Caymus to have won considering the youthfulness of the bottle compared to the Hartwell but a bad nose made the decision rather easy. |
| Red |
2001 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherfordmore |
6/16/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 88 pointsGreat smell to start but quickly faded. I'd start drinking up if you have some remaining. Not much of a nose after about an hour. |
| Red |
2002 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon 20th Anniversary SelectionRutherford more |
6/14/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 97 pointsBought and drank this the same day as a celebration for my first year Wedding Anniversary. Bottle was absolutely amazing. I could immediately smell the aromas the minute the cork was popped and thought this would be a truly special bottle. The nose was spectacular with hints of mocha, coffee, tobacco, and black cherry with a velvety finish. Very smooth. Will definitely grab a few more of these. |
| Red |
2005 Fogdog Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
6/7/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 88 pointsCherry, black currants, with hints of raspberry. Did have somewhat of a musty smell, but I thought it was ok. Didn't impress me that much but wasn't that disappointed either. |
| Red |
2002 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Branding IronOakville more |
4/25/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 88 pointsOk bottle but won't purchase again |
| Red |
2000 Niebaum-Coppola RubiconRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/2/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 93 pointsGreat Bottle w/ Friends at 360. |
| Red |
2005 Buccella Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
4/14/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 95 pointsDrank my first of 6 bottles (as of now). Received in from the winery almost 3 weeks ago. Very smooth as though it was an older wine. Hard to detect all the flavors but could smell a chocolately, coffee like flavor along with a little plum and spice to it. Again very silky and smooth. Can't wait to see how this vintage evolves and develops. |
| Red |
2004 Cavus Cabernet SauvignonStags Leap District more |
4/6/2008 - bhalljr wrote: 96 pointsHave had 2 bottles in the last 3 weeks and both were fantastic. Shared this second bottle last night with some friends in Oxford, MS. Very fruit forward and robust. A big, berry wine! Smelled of cherry, black currants, and was silky smooth. Highly recommend this if you can find it. Have 2 more bottles to share with some lucky friends. |
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