| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Rosé |
2020 Casa Smith Sangiovese Vino RoséWashington more |
4/20/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 89 pointsProperly cellared this wine has developed into a very pleasing rose’. Pleasant fruit, nice acidity to put it into balance. My only negative comment would be a little light on the finish. I see no signs of a downward spiral on this bottle. Giving a few of the other reviews the benefit of the doubt I would think either they had bottles that were improperly stored or the wine hadn’t developed properly yet. If not the case, I don’t know what the heck they were drinking because this bottle didn’t come anywhere remotely close to what they described. Made me shake my head. 50 points was just flat out ridiculous. |
| White |
2015 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Olivet Lane VineyardRussian River Valley more |
3/30/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 94 pointsHoly smoke! For the age of this wine it is really incredible showing no signs of decline. Blind I never would've guessed this wine being 8+ years old. Beautiful balance between acid and fruit. It keeps me wanting more. |
| Red |
2016 Sineann Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
3/30/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 91 pointsA great QPR! Very well balanced and true to the varietal. |
| Red |
2015 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Phinny Hill VineyardColumbia Valley more |
3/30/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis wine at this stage of its evolution is coming across as a bit pruny and extremely ripe without being hot. Did not show well when drank next to a 2016 Sineann Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which was much better balanced and more true to the varietal. This may be a case of where this wine is at today. My notes were agreed with by another taster about the dried fruit character. |
| Red |
2009 Argyle Pinot Noir ReserveWillamette Valley more |
3/21/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 91 pointsVery nice. Not over the hill at all. Probably need to drink now before fruit fades but still impressive nonetheless. |
| Red |
2015 Sineann Pinot Noir Oregonmore |
3/21/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 92 pointsJust excellent. Wasn’t expecting this. Awesome QPR and this wine was nowhere near fading. Great surprise! |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Domaine Langlois-Château Crémant de Loire BrutWhite Blend more |
3/10/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 91 pointsFresh and bright. Loved the Chenin Blanc component. |
| White - Sparkling |
2013 Roco RMS Brut Delayed Disgorgement (10 YR)Willamette Valley Champagne Blend more |
2/28/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 89 pointsThis wine has notes that come off as slightly oxidized or nutty. I don’t know if I have a couple bad bottles but everyone I’ve drank this with has agreed with my assessment of slightly oxidized and calling it just OK. In the past we’ve raved over Rollin’s Argyle Extended Tirage which always seemed fresh with bread and yeast notes and never tasted old. |
| Red |
2020 Turley Zinfandel Dogtown VineyardLodi more |
1/28/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 93 pointsJammy dark berries on the nose. Concentrated blackberries and ripe dark plums and noticeable tannins on my palette with a nicely balanced dose of acidity in the finish. |
| Red |
2015 Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera VineyardRussian River Valley more |
1/21/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis wine has the Papera profile of concentrated dark berries and an almost mouthwatering acidity. The nose is almost hypnotic as I could’ve sat and just smelled this wine with its aromas of Marionberry, Huckleberry and ripe dark plums. Impressive for it’s age as it still drinks very young. |
| Red |
2011 Sineann Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
1/19/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 93 pointsReading previous reviews I was wondering what we were in for. My wife and I were both floored by this wine. It was Perfectly cellared at 53 degrees since release. I believe we opened it at the perfect time. Silky smooth tannins, fruit is still there, pie cherry and tart blueberry all balanced by a nice acidity, I can’t imagine this wine showing any better. It was such a joy to drink we drank the whole bottle. After each drinking a glass we paired it with Wagyu Ribeye and Chimichuri. Wonderful. If you have any of this left I would suggest drinking now. I believe it is only going to go downhill from here. |
| Red |
2021 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Angeles de ArenaSanta Barbara County more |
1/16/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis wine, I believe, has the potential to be a great wine given much more time in cellar. There is great upside here. My score is based on what I experienced today. The nose had some of that raw meat character nuanced in the background with black pepper being the first thing that jumped out at me. Plenty of acidity on the palate with some high toned blue and red fruits and chalky tannins. Given time, all of this will probably meld into one amazing drinking experience. If you only have one bottle, do yourself and the wine a favor and be patient. I personally would revisit in about 5-7 years or more. |
| Red |
2018 Tongue Dancer Pinot deVilleSonoma Coast Pinot Noir more |
1/14/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 95 pointsThis wine is in a great place right now. Dark, wonderful fruit with nice acidity to balance it. Reminds me of the old Michael Browne Kosta Browne Pinots. This was a joy to drink. |
| Red |
2013 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon VasoNapa Valley more |
1/14/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 92 points91 day of opening. The next day the tannins felt more integrated and smoother thus another point. Seems like it has better days in it’s future. |
| White |
2022 Bluemont Vineyard Vidal Blanc The CowLoudoun County more |
1/8/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis was the only wine I tasted at the tasting room that caught my attention. It was the best Virginia wine I tasted on our trip. Bought a bottle to bring home. Drank it cold out of the fridge and it surprised me that even though cold the aromas weren’t muted. Very floral nose. The second surprise was the depth of flavor cold. Slightly off dry, juicy and mouth watering. As it warmed it was still very good but I found my preference was for the wine to be chilled. Very enjoyable and would make a nice chilled deck wine. |
| Red |
2009 Argyle Pinot Noir Nuthouse Eola - Amity Hillsmore |
1/1/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 87 pointsPast its prime |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2018 Roco RMS Brut RoséWillamette Valley Pinot Noir more |
1/1/2024 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis was my wife’s impression. Served at a holiday meal as we greeted guests. |
| Red |
2020 Kamen Estate Cabernet SauvignonMoon Mountain District more |
1/1/2024 - suburbanfrog wrote: 95 pointsOpened and decanted for 3.5 hours. Had at a Holiday meal and all guests chose this over a Reynvaan Bordeaux blend that garnered a 94 point Wine Spectator score. This wine had fresh fruit, refined tannins, and more concentration than the other wine. Just an all around more pleasurable drinking experience. |
| White - Sparkling |
2013 Roco RMS Brut Delayed Disgorgement (10 YR)Willamette Valley Champagne Blend more |
12/3/2023 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 90 pointsDidn’t have the yeast and bread notes you expect from a late disgorgement. We actually like the regular release RMS wines better. |
| White |
2016 Red Newt Cellars Riesling The Knoll Lahoma VineyardsFinger Lakes more |
10/17/2023 - suburbanfrog wrote: 86 pointsDry Riesling. Had another from a past vintage that was off dry that was amazing. After drinking 2 German Spatlese and 2 off dry Trisaetum Rieslings this wine was a huge letdown to our whole group. Had bitter notes and was not well received. |
| Red |
2019 Kamen Estate Grenache Moon Mountain Districtmore |
8/28/2023 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 98 pointsOne of the finest Grenache wines I have drank. Perfect balance of fruit, acid and savory notes including just a hint of black pepper spice just as you might like on perfectly seasoned food. Brought to a restaurant and the other couple had never had Grenache before. Everyone was “Wowed” by this wine. |
| Red |
2010 Siduri Pinot Noir Clos Pepe VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
8/6/2023 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis wine is still young and lively. In a great spot right now, but I certainly wouldn’t be worried about consuming any unopened bottles right now. Aging like a wine from Grand Cru vineyard would. |
| Red |
2018 Régis Bouvier Bourgogne En Montre CulPinot Noir more |
7/30/2023 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 89 pointsA pleasant drinking wine. Nice balance. Good acidity and bright red fruit. Just didn’t stand out for me. |
| White - Sparkling |
2016 Trisaetum Chardonnay Pashey Blanc de BlancsRibbon Ridge more |
7/23/2023 - suburbanfrog wrote: 89 pointsStarting to show notes of nuttiness and a touch of oxidation from age. Some people enjoy this progression of age but not me. Wine was perfectly cellared at 53 degrees |
| Red |
2015 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/22/2023 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery good wine with nice fruit and well balanced Tannins could use a couple more years |
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