| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2010 Charles Smith Riesling Kung Fu GirlWashington more |
12/29/2011 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 86 pointsSweet and tart, but more sweet. Nice aroma of candied pear. Paired well with a white bean and ham soup. |
| Red |
2005 Hendry Zinfandel Block 7Napa Valley more |
7/29/2009 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 91 points$30 and completely worth it. Smooth and structured. Deep and complex. Buy again |
| Red |
2005 Tin Roof Cellars MerlotCalifornia more |
10/13/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 90 points90 simply for the value the wine represents at $8 (Costco). Far better, less manipulated tasting than any other bargin wine I've had recently. It's soft, but not sweet. Lightly concentrated, but well balanced with good fruit, light earthiness. Short finish. |
| White |
2006 Chappellet ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
10/6/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 90 pointsExcellent Napa Chardonnay. Very aromatic. Really nice balance of smooth strong fruit and light but firm acidity and oak. Light buttery mouthfeel. Very enjoyable and refined wine. I guess that's why it's $28. I have to say it seems a little high considering it's more "consistent" than "unique" in character, but certainly worth a special purchase if your looking for a solid quality Chard. I like most Chappellet offerings though. |
| Red |
2002 Antonin Rodet Gevrey-ChambertinPinot Noir more |
9/22/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 84 pointsI've got to stop trying French pinot or cab, it just isn't matching up to CA in my price range. $28. |
| Red |
2005 Château D'EscuracMédoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/22/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 87 pointsGood Bordeaux. Light and dry, solid tannin - let it breath a while. Been a while since I drank, so I need to retaste to make notes. At $25, not the best of values. |
| Red |
2005 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Countymore |
9/22/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 88 pointsSolid pinot. Concentrated flavor, well balanced, not sweet at all - but somewhat one dimensional. After much aeration, some tobacco notes, but pretty much straightforward fruit with a bit of oak. On sale for $16 which was about right. |
| White |
2006 Fleur du Cap ChardonnayWestern Cape more |
9/22/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 87 pointsFirm acidic structure. Nice, but nothing outrageous, good for the price. $10. |
| Red |
2005 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 91 pointsGreat straightforward Cab. Not super complex, but very enjoyable and interesting - shorter than expected finish. It was a bit overpriced at $50. Ready to drink, nice medium fine tannin. I think Costco has this for $32 which would be perfect. Try and buy there. |
| Red |
2005 Zevenwacht SyrahStellenbosch more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 92 pointsFantastic Syrah! This wine has disproved my dislike for Syrah. The Zevenwacht was highly structured, dry and tannic. Aroma and flavors were identical: black cherry with a burnt sugar note - kind of like the slightly burnt crust of a cherry pie that had boiled over. Toasted marshmellow and faint tar could also be used to describe the flavor. None of this was offensive, but rather enjoyable and complex. If I could buy in the US I would! |
| White |
2006 Frog's Leap ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 90 pointsJust fantastic. The perfect balance of butter, acidity, and oak. Slight herb, grass notes that are pleasant, not offensive. Will drink again. |
| Red |
2004 Château FaugèresSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 89 pointsGreat inexpensive Bordeaux. |
| White |
2004 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots BlancChardonnay more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 80 pointsSadly disappointed. Not very enjoyable, more odd than interesting flavor. Can't even think of what I would eat to enjoy this with. It's been a while since I tasted, so no specifics. |
| Red |
2007 Bodega La Rural Malbec Cruz AltaMendoza more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 80 pointsNot very good at all. |
| Red |
2005 Jarvis (California) Winery MerlotNapa Valley more |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 91 pointsVery enjoyable, firmly structured, complex Merlot. Jarvis Cabernets are a better value though. Will try again. |
| Red |
2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
9/15/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 88 pointsSoft presentation for a Zin. Nicely complex, but not as wild and wooly as I typically prefer in my Zin. |
| Red |
2005 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
7/14/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 89 pointsReally enjoyable, medium-bodied Pinot. Nice variety of earthy, woody nut, berry and mineral - but all fairly laid back. Light aroma to match. I really enjoyed it, but I need to taste again to say why. It's subtle but interesting. |
| Red |
2000 Jarvis (California) Winery Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/14/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 95 pointsJust fantastic. Full flavored, with a clear, big, and elegant core. Not at all unfocused. Earthy, complex aroma, berry and toasty vanilla that is a joy to smell. Smooth texture, long finish. Can't say enough good things. |
| White |
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot GrisColumbia Valley more |
7/9/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 89 pointsFantastic Pinot Gris. Potent floral bouq. Sweet and a little creamy on the finish with good spice and fruit. Balanced with apple flavored tartness. Would by regularly. |
| Red |
2003 Jarvis (California) Winery Cabernet FrancNapa Valley more |
6/30/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 95 pointsEasily one of the best wines I've ever had. Expertly crafted wine with lots of interesting aromas. Balanced fruit and tannin - smooth stong fine structure. Great complexity of medium bodied fruit, light woody vanilla, and very interesting spice. Long finish. Cant say enough good things about it. Very unique. |
| Red |
2005 Shingleback Cabernet SauvignonMcLaren Vale more |
6/30/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 88 pointsEnjoyable Cab, would buy again. Dark dense fruit flavors, not super complex, but nice for a softer everyday cabernet. |
| Red |
2005 Chappellet Mountain CuvéeNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/30/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 88 pointsGreat value. |
| Red |
2004 Quinta do Vale Meão Douro MeandroRed Blend more |
6/28/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 86 pointsWine poured with a saturated purple foam into the decanter, very dark wine. Decanted for 3 hours. Aroma was tingly alcohol and concentrated red fruit like the skin of a plum tastes. Flavor was a bit two dimensional. Some rasin, concentrated earthly grape flavors. The wine was thick, not flabby but robust like a brick wall of tannin. I would like to see if several years softened the structure and created a more complex array of flavors. I would buy and keep a bottle of this sitting around to try again in 4 years if I had a cellar. The wine was much like other good Spanish wines I've had, but nothing out-of-this-world right now. |
| White |
2006 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Réserve SpécialeBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
6/27/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 79 pointsHorribly tart and acidic. Bracing. Almost covers any enjoyable fruit flavors. Aroma was nice though, perfumy. Would not buy again unless I needed my mouth scrubbed of other flavors. |
| White |
2002 Columbia Crest Two Vines Sémillon-ChardonnayColumbia Valley White Blend more |
6/26/2008 - VentmaticTaps wrote: 87 pointsVery enjoyable inexpensive Chardonnay blend. Balanced sweet, but not offensively so. Good fruit mix of citus and more savory flavors. Some oaky, vanilla roundness. Good party buy. |
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