| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Trinity Hill The GimblettGimblett Gravels Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/27/2022 - grinneback Likes this wine: 93 pointsDramk extremely well. Very Bordeaux like with notes of violets. Excellent. |
| White |
2018 La Biancara di Angiolino Maule Masieri Veneto IGTWhite Blend more |
3/15/2020 - grinneback Likes this wine: NRLight yellow. Somewhat cloudy. Grapefruits and hints of oranges. Lovely and refreshing |
| White |
2018 Bodegas Felix Lorenzo Rueda Cachazo CarrasviñasVerdejo more |
2/22/2020 - grinneback wrote: NRVery fruity with a touch of sweetness. |
| Red |
2012 Alpha Estate Axia Xinomavro - SyrahFlorina Red Blend more |
2/22/2020 - grinneback Likes this wine: NRVery dark. Lots of tannins, good acid. Powerful and leathery. A touch of resin. Lovely wine. |
| Red |
2009 Mountford Pinot Noir EstateWaipara more |
1/1/2020 - grinneback wrote: NRBrick red. Little tannins left. Really beautiful balance of fruit, leather and sweetness. Probably won’t improve with further time. Really great wine. |
| Red |
2009 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot AwateaHawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/1/2020 - grinneback wrote: NRHas aged really well. Dry Bordeaux style. Cedar wood, slightly minty, almost black in colour. Great value for money. |
| Red |
2012 Black Estate Pinot Noir Black EstateWaipara more |
1/1/2020 - grinneback wrote: NREarly tannins has really softened. Really nice. Lighter style than many NZ Pinots. |
| Red |
2008 Ata Rangi Pinot NoirMartinborough more |
1/9/2017 - grinneback wrote: 94 pointsSuperb Pinot. Drinks extremely well right now. |
| Red |
1996 Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Sagrantinomore |
1/9/2017 - grinneback wrote: 93 pointsLovely with a very distinct Italian taste and smell. Brick red. All the cinnamon tones of the young wine gone. Still grip in the tannins but overall very balanced. Really great wine. |
| Red |
2009 Te Mata Estate Syrah BullnoseHawke's Bay more |
1/4/2017 - grinneback wrote: 91 pointsHas aged really well. Lots of tobacco and liquorice. |
| White |
2012 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay ElstonHawke's Bay more |
1/4/2017 - grinneback wrote: 88 pointsNice and fresh still - will keep for several more years. |
| Red |
2013 Greystone / Grey's Peak Pinot NoirWaipara more |
1/4/2017 - grinneback wrote: 91 pointsVery good - powerful Pinot. Can still age for a couple of years. |
| Red |
2009 Te Mata Estate ColeraineHawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/4/2017 - grinneback wrote: 91 pointsGreat. Still feels young. Strong tannins and feels like a very traditional Bordeaux in the dry style. |
| White |
2006 Waipara Springs Riesling Premo Rieslingmore |
1/4/2017 - grinneback wrote: NRReally great - has developed incredibly well. Nice golden yellow. |
| Red |
2009 Villa Maria Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar SelectionHawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/2/2014 - grinneback wrote: NRStarting to taste relatively mature now. Probably no need to age any further. |
| White |
2009 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di TufoGreco di Tufo DOCG more |
1/2/2014 - grinneback wrote: 88 pointsMedium yellow. Slightly oily texture. Good acid and a touch of minerality. Surprisingly complex. |
| White |
2006 Bret Brothers Pouilly-Fuissé La RocheChardonnay more |
12/29/2013 - grinneback wrote: 88 pointsCork was in pretty bad shape but the wine seemed to not have been much damaged. Colour deeper yellow although did not look oxidized. Still limey as it used to be with some acid and slightly buttery. Very good. |
| Red |
2007 Louis Bernard Crozes-HermitageSyrah more |
12/29/2013 - grinneback Likes this wine: 89 pointsNeeded time to open up but was really nice then. Colour had shifted to more brick colour. Still quite a lot of tannins. Not so much fruit left. |
| White |
2010 Mountford Riesling PureWaipara more |
12/25/2013 - grinneback Likes this wine: 86 pointsSemi sweet with some acid. Some botrytis adds an interesting touch to the wine. Still brightly coloured. Very enjoyable riesling. |
| Red |
2007 Trinity Hill The GimblettGimblett Gravels Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2013 - grinneback Likes this wine: 88 pointsDark. Tastes like a pretty mature wine now. Very bordeaux like. Needed a little decanting. Velvety tannins. |
| Red |
2009 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot AwateaHawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/22/2013 - grinneback wrote: 89 pointsReally nice now but can probably improve more with a little age. Nice mix between velvety merlot and black currant from the cabernet. Balanced. |
| Red |
2009 Black Cottage Pinot NoirCentral Otago more |
12/22/2013 - grinneback Likes this wine: 90 pointsReally great NZ Pinot Noir. Very well balanced. |
| White |
2011 Field Recordings Wine Chenin Blanc Acacia-aged Jurassic Park VineyardSanta Ynez Valley more |
5/11/2013 - grinneback wrote: 91 pointsRelatively deep yellow colour. Lots of complexity and typical pineapple. Fresh with a hint of sweetness and very good. Very interesting wing. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Grand Cru Brut Blanc de BlancsChardonnay more |
8/4/2012 - grinneback wrote: 93 pointsSuperb champagne. Lots of bread and zest. Straw yellow. |
| Red |
2005 Gulfi Sicilia NerosanlorèNero d'Avola more |
8/4/2012 - grinneback wrote: 91 pointsVery dark purple. Black fruits and leather. Still quite a lot of tannins. Has a lot of years ahead but drinks well already. |
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