| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2015 Terroir Al Limit Soc. Lda. Priorat Torroja Vi de la VilaGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
7/21/2018 - tkoby11 wrote: 85 pointsExtremely reduced, or so I thought, 3+ hours and still has not come around, reductive like aromas that won't budge. |
| Red |
2012 Ceritas Pinot Noir Hacienda Secoya VineyardAnderson Valley more |
2/24/2018 - tkoby11 Likes this wine: 92 pointsA clear ruby color. A very elegant and pretty nose that balances the mild intensity of the fruit, with florals, wood spice and savory. Fresh wildflowers, a touch of earth and mint, sappy fruits like strawberry-rhubarb, red summer cherry, and pomegranate, then spice and wood-like sweet cedar and sandalwood fade into the fresh and juicy finish. Beautiful elegance and charm, with excellent acidity and super fine tannin. Drink now or hold for 5 more. |
| Red |
1977 Château Latour Grand VinPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2017 - tkoby11 wrote: 86 pointsDo NOT decant, open, pour, and reseal bottle as it falls apart quickly. If you love old Bordeaux there is some of that in here, but it is very fleeting and this came from very good provenance, |
| Red |
1964 Fratelli Minuto Barolo Riserva SpecialeNebbiolo more |
10/18/2017 - tkoby11 wrote: 84 pointsMeh, held up to the aging but was well past its prime showing a touch too old and short in energy and length. |
| Red |
2010 Telmo Rodríguez Valdeorras As CaborcasMencía more |
9/29/2017 - tkoby11 Likes this wine: 93 points"As Caborcas" 2010 by Telmo Rodriguez |
| Red |
2008 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSt. Helena more |
4/1/2017 - tkoby11 Likes this wine: 95 pointsRadiant and transparent Cabernet showing excellent purity and very good typicity and acidity. Spottswoode is always so consistent for me and always so impeccably pure. The 2008 is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc that shows beautiful Cabernet traits, something the best Napa wines excel at. What many wines in Napa do not necessarily excel at is revealing the terroir of site, this vintage of Spottswoode shows terroir in spades. Cassis and currants, a dash of mocha, a touch of graphite and rock, with white floral and violet aromatics in the background. A nice streak of minerality shows up on the mid-palate and finish. The tannin are ripe, full bodied, but fine and supple. The acidity here is key, it elevates the aromas, as well as adds lift and energy to the palate, while refreshing the finish. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2005 Château Saint-PierreSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/20/2017 - tkoby11 wrote: 82 pointsHorrible state of maturity, this did not age well or is a flawed bottle. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
1999 Oddero Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon FuresteLanghe DOC more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsSolid wine, 15 years young from the 1999 vintage. Cabernet from Piedmonte region of Italy. Tastes like a Bordeaux, but with more acidity and mineral character you see in Nebbiolo from these parts of Italy. Plenty of life left. 5-7 years easy or more. Fine, but firm tannins frame the finish of dried currants and cherry with some grilled herbs |
| Red |
2012 Fratelli Brovia Barbera d'Alba Sorì del Dragomore |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsAmazing what a week later after Coravin and some air can do. Acidity preservation at its best. The wine is longer, with deeper aromas and flavor. Front to back of the palate this is complete where it was not initially when first opened a week ago. |
| White |
2010 Benjamin Leroux Meursault 1er Cru Le PorusotChardonnay more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 96 pointsAs lovely as a I recall when I was first mesmerized by this wine. Saline, citrus, tons of minerality and well integrated oak fuse together nicely to bring an elegant and pure expression of Meursault. |
| Red |
2010 Château Capbern-GasquetonSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsScreaming good value here at about $30, this delivers all the goods you want from a young Bordeaux, especially in this special vintage. |
| Red |
2009 Marchand & Tawse / Pascal Marchand CortonCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 90 pointsThe sun shines in this bottle from a warm vintage. Fleshy, the ripe tannins and Classic Corton structure are a nice foil so you can enjoy this sooner than normal. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2010 Bernard Vallette Nee BulleuseBurgundy Gamay more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 88 pointsI reserve a higher score for a few more sips, I am so impressed and blown away at how fun and tasty this is, even a little serious in fact. Gamay sparkling, a new one for me. A #garagiste pick, I'd get this again for sure. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles VignesVin de France Red Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 90 pointsElegant strawberry and raspberry wound up with rocky minerality, some Provencal scrub, and sea air. A fantastic, gentle red to have with fish and other poached or lightly seasoned cuisine. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine Blanc Vieilles VignesVin de France Vermentinu, Vermentino more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 94 pointsBest. Vermentino. Ever. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine de Cébène Faugères Les BancelsRed Rhone Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 94 pointsBonkers CdP look alike, black berry, garrigue, spice, cracked pepper, meat and silky ripe tannins. Hybrid new and old world. |
| Red |
2010 Antoine Arena Patrimonio Grotte di SoleNielluccio, Sangiovese more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsSt. Joseph red meets the ocean: currants, licorice, meat, salt, scrub bush, smoke and crushed rock minerality. A bit young so I would give this another 5 years. Decant now for 3-4 hours. |
| Red |
2011 Auclair Left Blend Artz Vineyard Red MountainRed Bordeaux Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 77 pointsNot sure what to think of what the desired expression is here. Seems contrived and almost forced for the sake of having more acidity. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
2009 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Trocken Erstes GewächsRheingau more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 94 pointsAPPEARANCE |
| Red |
2010 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 93 pointsAPPEARANCE |
| Red - Fortified |
2009 Fonseca Porto VintagePort Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 98 pointsIf you want to know what great Port tastes like try this! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 93 pointsIn a closed place right now. What we did have hinted at being great, elegant and refined. Not a hot mess, like many CdP have been like lately. It should be opulent Grenache at its best when it comes around next. (93-96 range) |
| Red |
2009 Delas Frères Hermitage Domaine des TourettesSyrah more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsToo young and also in a sleepy phase. The decant helped bring it around after about an hour but it was not at its best, could easily go 95 when it's open for business. Some meaty notes, with elegant red fruits, and oak that was fairly well integrated. 94-97 when it comes around? |
| Red |
2008 Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres Romeo LiendeTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 92 pointsWas expecting a much heavier wine, but this was more elegant on the palate. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty of concentration, lots of fruit and well integrated oak. Modern for sure, but with focus. Vivid black cherry, blackberry, mocha, plum and tobacco rise easily from the glass and fan out on the palate. Medium+ tannin and body. The finish is fine but long. |
| White |
2011 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Ross Station EstateRussian River Valley more |
8/25/2015 - tkoby11 wrote: 94 pointsHard to find a better pairing with lobsta than a California Chardonnay, happy 4th! |
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