| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2001 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
12/4/2020 - NobleRot Likes this wine: 95 pointsInky garnet, opaque, looks vibrant. Doesn’t look like an almost 20-year old wine. Big nose of blackcurrants, clove, anise, and graphite. A touch of mocha. Full-bodied palate of dark fruits and some preserves. Ultra velvety tannins. This has no signs of slowing down. |
| Red |
2004 Kalleske Shiraz GreenockBarossa Valley more |
8/25/2020 - NobleRot Likes this wine: 92 pointsDay 1: Splash decanted and then poured back into the bottle. Seemed like pouring 10w30. Very dark opaque purple/black. Blueberries, dark fruits galore. Some oak and just a touch of eucalyptus. Yes, it’s hot, but it’s an Aussie Shiraz. Medium- to full-bodied with a hint of acidity on a decent finish. |
| Red |
2008 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée PrestigeRed Rhone Blend more |
8/24/2020 - NobleRot Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecided to double decant. Almost purplish black in color. Some lightening around the edges. Blackberries, blueberries, kirsch, shiitakes, and same bacon fat. Lots of dark fruits throughout. |
| Red |
2016 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
7/7/2020 - NobleRot wrote: 88 pointsRuby colored, red fruits on the nose and palate. Light- to medium-bodied. High acidity, okay finish. This is the second bottle I’ve had of this in the last few months, the first one being better. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (9) |
| Red |
2003 Raza Argentina Malbec Limited EditionFamatina Valley more |
6/19/2007 - NobleRot wrote: 78 pointsHorrible. |
| Red |
2003 Turley Zinfandel Rattlesnake RidgeHowell Mountain more |
9/13/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 90 pointsVery herbaceous. A totally different kind of zinfandel. Extremely green peppery, not something you'd expect from a zin, much less a Turley. Much more enjoyable as the night progressed. |
| Red |
2002 Journeys End Vineyards Shiraz Beginning McLaren Valemore |
8/18/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 90 pointsThis is the best showing of this wine. Dark fruits on the nose with a hint of eucalyptus. Medium to full bodied. Enough tannins and structure to last 3-4 years IMO. |
| Red |
2004 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir "Llama Farm"California more |
8/5/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 92 pointsVery earthy with some bubblegum notes. Red cherries on the palate. Full-bodied with round tannins and a decent finish. Solid pinot. |
| Red |
2004 Mitolo Cabernet Sauvignon SerpicoMcLaren Vale more |
7/30/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 92 pointsThis has a very dark inky purple color. Pouring this into the glass is like pouring 10W-40! This is not for the faint at heart. On the nose, I noticed some dark fruits, camphor and something I'd call an Old World element, leather maybe? This is a full-bodied cab at its best, very fruit-driven and full of tannins. Oak is definitely noticeable. It has enough acidity to balance the fruitiness. This is approachable now but I imagine it will get better in a year or two. |
| Red |
2003 Owen Roe Cabernet Sauvignon DuBrul VineyardYakima Valley more |
7/30/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsThis wine has a very dark garnet color. It has an aroma that's reminiscent of blackberries, toffee, some notes of vanilla notes and brown sugar. It is medium- to full-bodied, very fruit-driven with some sweet tannins. It has an impressive finish. There is no mistaking this for an old world wine. |
| Red |
2002 Spring Mountain Vineyard Napa Valley Red WineSpring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon more |
7/22/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 93 pointsThis bottle is normally $50, but I purchased it for $38.99. I must say that this wine is fifty dollars good though. The wine is a very dark red, almost entirely opaque. The wine itself looks thick and viscous, and mind you, it is thick and viscous on the palate! It screams mocha and black currants on the nose, with a hint of mint and brown sugar. There is no doubt this cab is California--it's fruit-forward and full of black fruits on the palate. It is full-bodied with somewhat pronounced tannins, which I think will settle down with a few years in the bottle. The finish is very long which can be indicative of its potential in 5-7 years. Great value--especially considering how much Napa cabs can be lately. |
| Red |
2000 Cousiño-Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Antiguas ReservasMaipo Valley more |
7/19/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 90 pointsStill one of the best QPR Cabs I've had. Dark ruby color, with a classic Bordeaux nose of graphite, tobacco, cassis and currant. On the palate, lots of black fruits with round sweet tannins. The wine finishes long--certainly not bad for an $11 cab. |
| Red |
2003 Les Vignerons d'Estézargues Côtes du Rhône Domaine d'AndézonRed Rhone Blend more |
7/6/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 86 pointsDark purple, almost opaque in color. On the nose, currant and cassis, with a little bit of heat. On the palate, this wine was a little acidic with some angular tannins. I would presume this was an off bottle. My last one. Whew. |
| Red |
2003 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des BoisRed Rhone Blend more |
6/26/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 92 pointsA bit jammy on the nose. Lots of black fruits and great intensity on the palate, with a finish that lasts almost a minute. This is almost new world in style although tannins are a bit square. |
| Red |
2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards MerlotNapa / Sonoma more |
6/21/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsAnother great bottle. My last one from '03. Explosive nose of chocolate and mocha. A bit dusty tannins, medium-full bodied on the palate. Noticed a tad of heat on the finish but dissipated over time. |
| Red |
2004 Saxum Broken StonesPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
6/15/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 89 pointsI thought this was a bit disjointed. Monolithic nose, on the palate it was very hot, although it was 15.6% after all. Upon opening, it was just filled with blueberry jam. As it sat in the glass, the fruit seemed to have dissipated. I have 2 more, we'll see how they turn out in a few years. |
| Red |
2002 Tobin James Refosco Silver Reserve RefoscoPaso Robles more |
5/29/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsThis was just screaming blackberries and currant. Huge on the palate, with a decent finish. Some heat but quite an enjoyable wine. |
| Red |
2001 Bressler Cabernet SauvignonSt. Helena more |
4/29/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 92 pointsThis truly has put on more weight, but still elegant in style. Very dark opaque purple. Beautiful nose of oak, cedar, and black fruits with silky tannins on the palate. This is a great wine. Too bad I only have 1 bottle left! |
| Red |
2003 Tobin James Zinfandel French CampPaso Robles more |
4/14/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 90 pointsWay too jammy. But then again, what do you expect, it's a zin from Paso Robles! This is an in-your-face kind of zin. Not for the faint at heart. |
| Red |
2002 Garretson Wine Company Syrah The BulladóirPaso Robles more |
4/14/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsThis is not as good as I remember. Almost too raisiny and hot on the nose. Huge palate, almost port-like. My last bottle, so I guess I'll never find out how this will "evolve". I do have about half of the bottle left, so I'll see how it is tomorrow. |
| Red |
2002 Alban Vineyards TithingsEdna Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
4/12/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsThick and viscous wine. Some bacon and fat on the nose. Huge on the palate. Wish I had more! |
| Red |
2003 The Black Chook Shiraz ViognierSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
4/11/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 89 pointsThis was quite enjoyable. You can definitely notice the 5% viog. |
| Red |
2002 Thorn-Clarke Barossa Cuvée Shotfire (Ridge)Barossa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/11/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 92 pointsThis has got to be one of the best QPRs I've ever had. Dark color, almost opaque. Very complex nose, very dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Somewhat full-bodied with a long finish. For the price, this wine is running on all 4 cylinders. Too bad I only have 2 left, will hang on to them for another 3-5 years. |
| Red |
2004 3 Rings ShirazBarossa Valley more |
4/10/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 89 pointsTrue Aussie shiraz. Nose of dark fruits, and camphor. Huge palate. Okay palate and just a tad hot on the finish. Not a very good QPR at $18, IMO. |
| Red |
2002 Schwarz Wine Company Shiraz Nitschke BlockBarossa Valley more |
4/4/2006 - NobleRot wrote: 91 pointsGood shiraz. Decent nose and somewhat full bodied. Fruit has somewhat dissipated. I would say drink up if you have any. |
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