| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2021 François Crochet Sancerre ExilsSauvignon Blanc more |
3/21/2024 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsI love a good sancerre, and this fits the bill. Medium bodied with good stone and flint, yet some herbaceous notes and a hint of olive. I would buy again. |
| Red |
2022 Willful Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
3/19/2024 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsImmediately, I thought it drinks above it's price point. (Which I should openly share.) Light-medium bodied but with weight in flavor and finish. Lots of strawberry and blackberry on the nose. A really nice balance of fruit and herbaceous notes on the palette. I will definitely buy again. |
| Red |
2019 Small Vines Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
3/4/2024 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsBetter than I expected. Lots of ripe strawberry and cassis on the nose —and agree with the notes of "pine cone." A really nice smooth taste and finish on the palette with notes of strawberry, cherry and spice. I waited to try this wine thinking it wasn't going to be "that good," and I was wrong. |
| Red |
2012 Paolo Bea Umbria San ValentinoSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/24/2024 - cclearningwine wrote: 94 pointsI should have captured tasting notes last night, but I was enjoying it too much. Loved the variety of notes from cherry to earthiness, and a great balance in weight - medium bodied with good tannins on the finish. Love this wine and producer! |
| White |
2020 Domaine Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourchaumes Chablis Premier CrusChardonnay more |
12/27/2023 - cclearningwine wrote: 93 pointsFirst of all, the color is an outstanding yellow-gold; it shimmers. On the nose I get lemon, green apple and jasmine. It's rich in flavor but mild, balanced in weight. I enjoyed the balance of citrus, minerality and oiliness. It punches to it's weight in price. |
| Red |
2019 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir The Bohan-DillonSonoma Coast more |
11/12/2023 - cclearningwine Likes this wine: 90 pointsLike it. Light to medium bodied. Definitely better the more it opens it. Per other reviews, I like (and agree) with the cranberry + orange notes. What a combination for a autumn wine to enjoy before or after turkey. Definitely enjoyable at its price point. |
| Red |
2017 Le Ragnaie Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
8/10/2023 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsDusty, brick red in the glass. |
| Red |
2019 Domaine Laurent Mouton Givry 1er Cru Clos CharléPinot Noir more |
5/2/2023 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsLove it for the clarity and value. I get a beautiful blend of strawberries, plum and earthiness. It's light in the way it comes together, but actually has good tanins on the finish. I think this wine drinks above its price point. |
| Red |
2018 K Vintners Syrah The Hidden Northridge VineyardWahluke Slope more |
2/4/2023 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsBeautiful syrah. I love the deep ruby color in the glass. On the nose and initial palate, I get a lot of dark berries - boysenberry, blackberry, ripe raspberry. It's medium+ bodied with a good balance of taninns and finesse. I also note some fine orange and spice in the nose. I would definitely enjoy this wine again. |
| Red |
2019 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Conca Tre Pilemore |
11/26/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 90 pointsWow. If you want an affordable, mid-week red, with depth, and old world character, I pick this one! It's brick red in the glass. On the nose I get dark blackberry, with a drinkable balance of herbs (rosemary), fruit (dark cherry, blackberry) and spice. I think this is a great weekday red! |
| White |
2020 Favia Chardonnay CarboneCoombsville more |
10/28/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsWow. A great expression of chardonnay. As beautiful in the glass as it is on the palette. Lots of lemon peel, green apple and a hint of oak on the nose. It's medium-full bodied, smooth with balanced acidity and a hint of grassy-herbs - which may be the "savory tones" others have mentioned. I will definitely buy again. |
| Red |
2019 Martin Woods Pinot Noir Jessie James VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
10/15/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsDefinitely a very solid pinot, especially at its price point. It's fresh and clean. Medium+ bodied (how I prefer a pinot), with lots of cherry, spice and some earthy herbs - like thyme and mushroom. I agree with the other comments about "depth" and "good length." |
| White |
2019 Patrick Piuze Chablis Coteau de FontenayChardonnay more |
9/18/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsA beautiful yellow diamond in the glass. Medium bodied, smooth with balanced citrus and minerality. I get a combination of fresh lemon, a baked-soft honey and a little bit of herbaceous - possibly thyme? Regardless, I'd happily keep this on hand as a really good Chablis! |
| Red |
2011 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
8/28/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 93 pointsFirst of all, I love the beautiful garnet color. Most importantly, it's a beautiful, silky cabernet with just the right amount of acidity and spice. I get lots of black cherry, blackberry, earthy spice and leather on the palette. It's full bodied without heaviness. If I had another bottle, I'd keep it for even longer! |
| Red |
2019 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot NoirDundee Hills more |
8/3/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsLove it. Easily drinks above its price point. Beautiful garnet in the glass; it has light hues, but bolder in color than most pinot noirs. Medium bodied on the palette with notes of dark cherry, white pepper and sage. I agree with the professional reviews that comment on it's "extended palette"—which I love, and I notice in contrast to other pinots that I feel are often to "thin." |
| White |
2019 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hillsmore |
6/24/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsDelivers above its price point (don't tell!). It's a strong medium yellow in the glass. Chamomile, meyer lemon, and stone on the nose. On the palette, it's medium bodied but not heavy, good notes of green apple and honey, with a crisp finish. Great wine and delivery. I love the clarity in taste and feel. |
| White |
2020 Domaine Delaporte Sancerre ChavignolSauvignon Blanc more |
6/13/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 90 pointsIt's rounder, softer than I expected. I agree with another review that compared it closer to a Chablis. I get lemon, green apple and some floral notes on the palette. |
| White |
2019 Jean-Philippe Fichet Bourgogne Côte d'Or Blanc Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
6/1/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsI get lots of green apple and acidity on the palette. It might be a little over priced for comparable wines, but I actually quite enjoyed it. Clean, fresh but refined just enough to make it feel more round in the mouth. I'd buy it again as a reliable summer bourgogne blanc. |
| Red |
2019 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
5/30/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsDark purple-maroon in the glass. On first taste, it's bright - with noticeable acidity - for a cabernet. On taste, I get black cherry, rhubarb, and a little baking spice. It's like a dark berry pie in summer - bright - without the heavy sweetness. Lighter (in a good way) than I would expect from a California cabernet. |
| White |
2019 Patrick Piuze Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Les MinotsChardonnay more |
4/16/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 92 pointsBeautiful golden yellow. Medium+ bodied, creamy, clay-stone and minerality. I agree with the professional notes that it "stretches" as it lingers on your palette. I would definitely buy again - because it's citrus minerality is fresh, but has a silkiness which makes it rich and lasting. |
| White |
2020 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneismore |
4/8/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 91 pointsEffervescent, dry, delicious. I like the professional notes of "full bodied and lingering finish." BUT. it's so refreshing - melon, pineapple with some minerality and some floral notes. I would definitely buy this again, as it's a great day or canapé accompaniment. |
| Red |
2014 Sequoia Grove CambiumRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/2/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 94 pointsDeliciously smooth. Such a dark, shiny ruby in the glass. Full of dark fruit, ripe blueberry and plum on the nose. Medium+ bodied with silky tanins. This is my type of cabernet ~ bordeaux. I definitely get a little of cedar/earthiness, along with super smooth fruit - dark candied cherries. Would definitely buy again. |
| White |
2019 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Champlots BlancChardonnay more |
3/25/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 93 pointsDelicious. Medium+ bodied. On the nose, I get pear, apple and some smokiness. Light to medium yellow in color. It's a beautiful combination of saltiness with a saline, mushroom and velvety "satin" finish. Pricey, but I would buy again. |
| Red |
2018 Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles VignesSyrah more |
3/17/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 93 pointsMy perfect syrah. It's very rich looking in the glass. Medium to full bodied, with lots of dark fruit - blackberry, blueberry, and plum balanced with earthiness of cedar/autumn smokiness and acidity. I love this comment, "almost old school vibe that carries plenty of power yet still stays light and elegant." I 100% agree - power but/with elegance. For me, I can drink this on its own or with food. I would absolutely buy this again. |
| Red |
2014 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
3/5/2022 - cclearningwine wrote: 94 pointsDelicious. My type of cabernet. It's medium+ bodied, it's rich, and it's grippy in tanins. Tastes of dark cherry, cocoa, slight olive-ness. It's good. |
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