| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
1973 Mastroberardino Taurasi RiservaTaurasi DOCG Aglianico more |
3/31/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsDestroyed cork. Reddish purple brown. Leather, tobacco and red fruit on intriguing nose that didn’t give much on opening, but no ‘off’ notes. Later it matches the palate which is cherry fruited. Palate has resolved, light tannins, medium acidity and long, complex light, but deeply rich mouthfeel. I still remember purchasing this in 1984 on ‘close out’. Surprisingly sound and pleasurable wine, even if past it’s prime. |
| White |
2015 Antoine Arena Patrimonio Carco BlancVermentinu, Vermentino more |
2/29/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 88 pointsFruit-driven. Tropical and orchard. Lacks acidity. Pleasant. |
| Red |
2004 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
2/23/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 92 pointsShort note. Less overtly fruity at this stage. Greenish/herby secondary aromas and flavors nicely adding much complexity to this wine. Light gritty tannins and good acid mid and late palate. Sadly my last. This has a future. |
| Red |
2011 Rhys Alesia Syrah Alder Springs VineyardMendocino County more |
1/29/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 90 pointsExperience tonight with a PnP was similar to FM III’s note from 6.5 years ago. Fruit forward (dark blue and black berry), evident mineral, leather, but low acidity (for Rhys), and integrated tannins. Aging very slowly. Enjoyable new world Syrah that supported dinner well enough, but better alone. |
| Red |
2007 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de BeaucastelRed Rhone Blend more |
1/26/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsStill youthful and now quite open versus last encounter a decade ago. Dark fruits, slight earth notes. Seems mostly Syrah but some Mourvèdre elements that make you smile. Gritty, but easy, tannins in play which add balance, but acidity is ‘soft’. One left; might wait 2-5 years to open. |
| Red |
2005 Rhys Alesia Syrah Fairview RanchSanta Lucia Highlands more |
1/22/2024 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsCork disintegrated. Dark violet red color; no brown edge. Lush dark fruit, fresh expression, not cooked. Could use a bit more acidity, but really nice on the palate with good fruit/tannin ratio. Enticing elements of licorice/blood/tar. Great with food or alone. Last bottle, unfortunately, but feel this wine is at an attractive, long lasting peak. |
| Red |
1997 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
1/15/2024 - thomaskeil Likes this wine: 95 pointsThis has evolved beautifully. Still with youthful dark berry fruit, but now layered with roasted meat, balsamic and dried leaves. Structure is beautifully matched and contributes to experience of palate persistence. Matched well with braised chicken and risotto. |
| Red |
2007 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine HillsideSanta Cruz Mountains more |
11/13/2023 - thomaskeil Likes this wine: 94 pointsOpened 3 hours, some change for the better over time. Deep blue and red fruit on palate with both acidity and a complex energy from the resolving tannins. So balanced that that aspect grabs your attention. Paired with Dijon chicken to tremendous effect. Best California PN in quite some time for me. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée JulineRed Rhone Blend more |
9/22/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 87 pointsVery juicy, some earthy/spice notes, but too heavy, alcoholic and spoofy for me. No flaws and some may like this style. |
| Red |
1993 Domaine Michel Gaunoux BeaunePinot Noir more |
9/1/2023 - thomaskeil Likes this wine: 90 pointsPnP. Enjoyed over 2 nights with dinner. Agree with Mpls members that this wine is acid-forward with browning, but expressive fruit. Spices and earth notes as well. Seems to be holding steady as tonight was near identical experience to the 2019 notes. Last bottle will go in next couple years. |
| White |
2014 Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny-lès-Beaune Dessus Les Gollardes BlancPinot Blanc Blend, Pinot Blanc more |
8/3/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsVery nice 2014 white burgundy with both fruit, stones and acidity expressed to expected effect. Not profound, but truly satisfying. |
| Red |
2013 Podere San Lorenzo Brunello di Montalcino BramanteSangiovese more |
8/3/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 90 pointsSlight browning. Nose of crushed dried herbs and cherry fruit. Medium bodied with lengthy flavors, sharply a point acidity, and still prominent tannins. Similar over 3 nights (fridge-stored). Okay to PnP, decant or hold for several more years. Quite nice with and without food. |
| White |
2010 La Chablisienne Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles Château GrenouillesChardonnay more |
3/29/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsDeeper yellow now. Some brassy notes with more fruit complexity on palate. Still with great balance, crispness. |
| Red |
2001 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Clos VougeotClos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
3/29/2023 - thomaskeil Likes this wine: 92 pointsPnP; open several hours. Light red with brown/orange tinge. Vosne spice, red berries, light earth tones on nose. Mature, medium to light fruit weight with really nice balance of acidity and fading tannins. Bright, persistent finish. Paired well with pan seared tuna and risotto. Probably at peak for a few more years. |
| White |
2006 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Charlemagne DomaineCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
1/14/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 93 pointsPear, apple fruit with mineral and something rich/creamy on the nose. Discernible oak, but subtle. Enters palate with great fruit expression, but drops its weight mid-palate (a CC characteristic for me), creating a sublime elegance. Would have liked a bit more acidity/crispness, but perfectly enjoyable as is as there is a complex, persistent finish. |
| White |
2014 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur BlancChenin Blanc more |
1/11/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsSimilar to my note 4 years ago. Still fresh and bright. Maybe more color, but age-associated flavors and aromas not in evidence. Wish I had more. |
| Red |
2004 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Côte BlondeSyrah more |
1/8/2023 - thomaskeil Likes this wine: 92 pointsAlmost translucent red with hint of orange. Bright fruitiness on opening with earth and spice deeply underneath, so decided to not decant and leave open for a couple hours before dinner. Medium fruit weight with almost racy acidic spine. Both the fruit and undertones intensified with time. Elegance and balance in full form, but nothing in danger of fading anytime soon. |
| Red |
2002 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir Cuvée AlyceRussian River Valley more |
1/6/2023 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsThoroughly, surprisingly enjoyable. Has strong secondary notes, but with fresh fruit elements, mostly on palate, clearly present, and decent, not bright, acidity holding it together. On a plateau’ed peak? Not sure where remaining 3 bottles are, but will now search for them. |
| White - Sparkling |
2010 Rémi Treuvey Crémant du JuraChardonnay Blend, Chardonnay more |
12/11/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 90 pointsNot as overtly fruity or ‘foamy’ now, 8 years later. Still zippy and citrusy, now with hints of nuts. Good acidity and food friendly. No slouch. |
| White |
2017 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Großes GewächsRheingau more |
11/30/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 92 pointsMidweek surprise elegance in a glass. Super expressive with stones, citrus and, perhaps, some apricot. No hint of oiliness, rather laced with bright acidity and mineral on palate. Long, fine finish. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Auguste Clape Côtes du RhôneSyrah more |
11/17/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 92 pointsNote being written on night 3 after PnP. Rich, focused, floral, and with a great vibrancy. Drink now or hold for at least 5 years. |
| Red |
2009 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes Domaine des Héritiers Louis JadotPinot Noir more |
11/14/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsLight ruby red color. Notes of cherry and red fruits on nose and clearly evident on palate. Loved the balance of fruit, medium acidity and hint of tannins. Medium-low complexity, but such a treat at the table with food. Terrific ! |
| Red |
2002 Nicolas Rossignol VolnayPinot Noir more |
7/3/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 90 pointsQuite some nice evolution since 2005. Strawberry, cherry with dried herbs on nose. Light medium fruit on palate with ashy acidity at midpalate. Good balance and several years to go. |
| White |
2019 Cantine Valenti Etna Enrico IVEtna DOC Carricante more |
7/3/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsExpressive on nose and palate. Medium weight on palate with crisp mineral, citrus acidity on finish. Very good friendly with a range of matches possible. |
| White |
2009 Philippe Bornard Arbois Pupillin Melon Le Rouge-queueMelon à Queue Rouge, Chardonnay more |
5/25/2022 - thomaskeil wrote: 91 pointsFound buried in cellar. Oh my, such a treat. Nose is multi-fruit driven, tinge of acid/mineral. Palate is unique with round, waxy fruit and refreshing acidity. The balance leans towards waxy fruit but the cut is there. |
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