| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 TOR Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/14/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 92 pointsExtremely big wine that tip-toes the line of being over the top. I love an in your face big bold red but they may of crossed the line a little bit. Dried sweet currants, oak, and maybe a touch of liquid smoke. The finish is long and the wine is very polarizing on reviews. If you like massive wines this should be a must try. |
| Red |
2008 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli MorganNapa Valley more |
2/14/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 96 pointsMedium body, dark ruby color, and a wonderful nose. Hits you with gentle notes of red fruit, dark chocolate. The wine then explodes into a mouth filling extremely deep wine, touches of oak and mineral along with creamy tannins. The tannins kick in the finish which is everlasting. If I can hold off this will be a awesome wine in 5-10 years, potential 100pt. |
| Red |
2008 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
2/9/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 pointsA very nice big bold red. Reminded me of TOR. Lacked the depth to enter that next realm of 95+ wines but very well may reach 95pts over the next few years. |
| Red |
2008 Kapcsándy Family Winery Estate Cuvée State Lane VineyardYountville Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/8/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 95 pointsI would bet you that the disparity in the scores from other users is based on if they decanted or not. I opened and poured myself a small glass the decanted the rest. Initially the wine was a 91-92: medium bodied, dark fruit, smoky medium tannins, finished with a touch of oak. After 5 hours of air time the wine improved so much!! Full bodied, touches of chocolate and currants arrived and the tannins turned velvety. The finish had an intriguing depth with touches of espresso and mineral. This could grow to a 97-98pt wine with some patience. This makes me wonder what other wines I have robbed of the opportunity to shine by not decanting. |
| Red |
2003 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside SelectStags Leap District more |
2/6/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 96 pointsAnother great experience, it is hard to beat this for 2003. A well done "typical CA style wine", this is the wine that could open some eyes. Rich, full bodied, deep wine. Creamy tannins, oak, perfectly ripened fruit, with just a touch of earth/mineral that helps bring everything into balance. |
| Red |
2008 Buoncristiani Cabernet Sauvignon The CoreNapa Valley more |
2/6/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 95 pointsI preferred this over the 07. Very approachable and enjoyable wine. Medium tannins are silky with layers of oak, dark chocolate, tanned leather and cassis. The 07 will be better in 7-10 years but this is very enjoyable now. |
| Red |
2008 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain Districtmore |
2/6/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 pointsDeep and dark with signs that this will age well. If you are patient hold off you will be rewarded. |
| Red |
2008 12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III VineyardRutherford more |
2/6/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 90 pointsThis has been on a backward slide over the last year. Hopefully just in a dumb phase. Wait at least another year before opening another bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V.Stags Leap District more |
2/6/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 89 pointsDon't understand the hype, my first SLV and my last purchase. 2007 for most was a great year, this must be an off year. This is in line with the 05 Artemis. |
| Red |
2009 Denner The Ditch DiggerPaso Robles Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/2/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 90 pointsConsumed over 3 days and the wine is just needs more time in the bottle. Not sure if the blend is spot on. Dark fruit with a rustic and earthy tone. If this wine comes together with a few more years it could be a blockbuster but I don't think it will. I prefer the Syrah. |
| Red |
2009 Denner SyrahPaso Robles Willow Creek District more |
1/30/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 pointsThe wife’s favorite of the year. I would agree that this is a pretty simple wine but what is there is done wonderfully. Dark medium+ body, perfectly ripened, open and ready to drink. I see no reason to hold off drinking. |
| Red |
2009 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain Districtmore |
1/26/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 95 pointsMy favorite of the 2009s right now. There is something at the core of all Myriad wines, not sure how to describe but it is wonderful. That Mike Smith flavor/taste at the heart of the wine rounds out a wonderful mountain wine. Rustic blue fruit, Dark Ruby core with touches of dark chocolate, oak and vanilla, finish it off with a nice long lasting finish. I think this is his best spring mountain. If I recall correctly he changed vineyards starting in 2009 for the Spring Mountain District. Can't wait to see where this goes over the next 5-10 years. |
| Red |
2008 Sanguis Endangered Species, acts 1-3Santa Ynez Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/23/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 88 pointsSecond bottle from Sanguis and I just don't get the hype. Both bottles have had a thin port quality to them. A hint of licorice and eucalyptus really make these stand out but not in a good way. |
| Red |
2008 K Vintners Syrah Royal CityWashington more |
1/23/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 92 pointsTook quite a while to open up, @ 3hrs. Very fruit forward with a finish of scorched earth, mineral, and oak. I will not open another for at least another year. Way too young, it can only improve with more time in the cellar. |
| White |
2009 Peter Michael Chardonnay Mon PlaisirKnights Valley more |
1/23/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: NRWife didn't care for it, preferred Morlet Ma Princess |
| White |
2009 Morlet Family Vineyards Chardonnay Ma DouceSonoma Coast more |
1/20/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 96 pointsI have trouble with pairing Chardonnay with dinner. I like bold foods so the wine gets lost, this Chard has no problem keeping up. Paired wonderfully with Oysters Rockefeller and sea scallops. Full bodied, notes of ripe fruit, swirls of caramel and vanilla, and a well integrated touch of oak. |
| Red |
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir SouthingSta. Rita Hills more |
1/19/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 89 pointsTart Cherry and cranberry dominate the wine. The nose is rustic with definite earth tones. Hopefully this will settle with some more time in the cellar, far from a Grand Cru. |
| Red |
2008 Sanguis Polly-AnneSanta Barbara County Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
1/13/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 84 pointsI am so disappointed, dumped half the glass. I will revisit it tonight and see if it was a bad bottle. There were definite port tones in the wine, not in a good way. |
| Red |
2009 Robert Foley CharbonoNapa Valley more |
1/10/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 89 pointsEvery time I open a bottle I am taken back. This is so different than any other wine, fruit forward but not what you would think. A great wine to open when you are with some drinking buddies and want to surprise. |
| Red |
2005 Penfolds Shiraz RWTBarossa Valley more |
1/9/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 pointsThis has opened and is now ready to drink. Last year this was very tight and the tannins were very strong, holding back the wine and keeping you from tasting everything you know is there. Very dark, purple/black, dark fruit, groomed earth, with touches of vanilla and chocolate. |
| Red |
2009 Rivers-Marie Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/9/2012 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 pointsI could see some of the traits from his other wines. Reminded me of GTS but lacked the depth and power. I was shocked by the wine at first taste (95pt+) but when paired with food the wine faded. This is a wonderful wine to start the night. Dark, large and full in the mouth but the finish doesn't compete. This is like a really good movie that it cut off at the end due to budget. At $55 a very good QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Robert Foley ClaretNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/28/2011 - jaxpaj wrote: 97 pointsDrinking wonderfully, in a really good drinking window right now. Easily the WOTN. |
| Red |
2006 Jones Family Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/28/2011 - jaxpaj wrote: 95 pointsDeep dark intense wine. Reminded me of GTS 08. |
| Red |
2009 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane VineyardSt. Helena more |
12/28/2011 - jaxpaj wrote: 94 pointsThe traditional Myriad Dr. Crane flavors are there, just an infant, give it at least another year. This is almost like a combination of the tasting notes of the 07 and 08 vintages. |
| Red |
2008 Realm Cellars The BardNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/28/2011 - jaxpaj wrote: 91 pointsOpened way too early. This is so tight, tannins overtake the wine, give it at least another 5 years. Ageing potential is there and this could grow into a 94-96pt wine. |
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