| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2016 Porter Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Irreverence Vintners ReserveNapa Valley more |
6/11/2020 - timfh Likes this wine: 91 pointsI was intrigued by this wine especially after the other reviews. In response to the first review, I do like Turnbull and Anderson Conn Valley, not some much Ramey, and I did like this wine. It opened up after about an hour which brings up my biggest issue with wine reviews is how did you treat the wine before drinking. In response to the second reviewer who had not sampled the wine, “grapes can’t spell”. You missed the whole slightly humorous point. Please reread with this in mind and remove your review or taste the wine after an hour decant. |
| Red |
2015 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
4/2/2020 - timfh Likes this wine: 91 pointsUnder Corona quarantine I’m able to order carry-out from the Yacht Club including wine. This was recommended by the manager, and, although not a big Rodney Strong fan, I added a bottle to my order. The result: A really interesting wine for it’s age. The initial taste are smooth and a bit chemical/metallic, maybe tin and zinc. Very different. Followed by a long lingering finish. This has a very specific taste. Maybe not for everyone. I like it and will buy more. |
| Red |
2013 Odfjell Cabernet Sauvignon ArmadorMaipo Valley more |
2/10/2016 - timfh Likes this wine: 89 pointsI purchased one bottle based on an external review, opened the wine an hour before drinking based on CT reviews. Tastes of cherries and blackberries with a finish of leather initially followed by what I would describe as zinc. The zinc portion of the finish lasted for a while and, although not unpleasant, I could have skipped it. Also, without the metallic finish I would have rated this wine 90-91. I'll buy more at this price. |
| Red |
2012 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry ReserveNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/17/2015 - timfh Likes this wine: 93 pointsI had a bad experience with a BV wine years ago and it left a bad taste in my mouth, literally. |
| Red |
2007 Melis Priorat ElixGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
12/13/2015 - timfh Likes this wine: 94 pointsI thought these were all gone but found one in a cabinet under the bar. I opened it tonight and, as I drank it, I looked at the details on cellar tracker, purchase price, cost, and reviews. The last review seemed a bit high when I first tasted the wine, but was on target after the wine had been opened for two hours. An interesting and long finish bringing to mind ripe plums including their skin. |
| Red |
2005 Arger-Martucci Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/4/2012 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsWe opened a bottle of this earlier this week when we had a guest for dinner. Everyone liked it so, we continued opening bottles as we had more guests for dinner. Everyone liked it. The wine is drinkable without decanting but does open up a bit after being poured for a while. The tastes are of tobacco and leather with a lingering leathery finish which must be what we and our guests enjoy. It is definitely not fruity and clearly not green. |
| Red |
2010 Conundrum Wines RedCalifornia Red Blend more |
11/24/2012 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsWe're big Caymus fans. Last year we even put on board a case of Caymus for our sailing charter in BVI. When I saw the availability of a red version of Conundrum I picked up a bottle and we enjoyed is almost as much as the Caymus version. We then bought 4 cases, one of which is already gone as I write this note. |
| Red |
2009 Ramian Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Pierret VineyardMt. Veeder more |
9/11/2012 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsI went to a tasting of this vineyard at Wine and Cheese and bought one bottle at that time. The bottle experience was better than the tasting experience and I bought the last case that W&C had in stock. The wine is very drinkable now, full bodied with taste of smoke and oak followed by a long leathery finish that was concentrated on the roof of the mouth. I won't know how it ages since I expect we'll finish the case before the end of the year. |
| Red |
2007 Elliott Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/14/2011 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsStill a little young but drinkable upon opening. Taste of cherries followed by a long leathery finish. This is another wine that my wife says I should have bought more. |
| Red |
2007 Optima Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley more |
11/3/2011 - timfh wrote: 92 pointsWe not only purchased the additional 6 that I mentioned in my earlier tasting note but went through those quickly and purchased another12 which puts our volume of purchases on par with vintages of Caymus, Faust, and Quintessa. We use a vinturi on almost all wines unless they're decanted or opened earlier in the day. This wine starts out with black cherries and moves quickly to a pleasant and lasting finish of leather. We typically have the wine with dinner during the week followed by dark chocolate and fresh fruit. |
| Red |
2007 Optima Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley more |
9/7/2011 - timfh wrote: 92 pointsWell, we drank 6 bottles of this in two months from a cellar with about 1,000 bottles and just ordered another 6. So, it must be good. We'll have to follow up with a detailed tasting note when the next 6 arrive. |
| Red |
2006 Louis Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès Château des JacquesGamay more |
8/10/2011 - timfh wrote: 92 pointsThis has really improved since my last note. |
| Red |
2005 Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
6/7/2011 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsShould have purchased more. |
| Red |
2006 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon CaravanNapa Valley more |
1/28/2011 - timfh wrote: 94 pointsWe opened a bottle of this last night and found that the wine was even better than last year and, although a little harsh right out of the bottle, after breathing for about 15 minutes was excellent with a long finish. |
| Red |
2007 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/18/2011 - timfh wrote: 97 pointsShouldn't have opened this yet but had to try at least one of the 375's. Clearly has long term potential. We won't open another for several years. Love the finish. |
| Red |
2002 Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon The BenbournieClare Valley more |
1/14/2011 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsI just purchased a case of this wine based on the CT ratings and am glad that I did. It's great when the professionals underrate a wine since that helps keep the price down. I opened the bottle and let it breathe without decanting. The wine starts off with the cherries and backberries that others observed and then moves to the cassis which I knew but coudn't identify initially. It wraps things up with a medium length finish tasting of vanilla and oak. |
| Red |
2006 Faust Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
10/2/2010 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsWe're big fans of Quintessa wines and enjoy Faust almost as much. This wine does need to open up for about an hour, though. We have more in the cellar and just ordered even more. It's good that others are assigning lower ratings. This keeps the price down and the supply available. |
| Red |
2006 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veedermore |
9/18/2010 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsExcellent cab. Very interesting finish. |
| Red |
2007 Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/23/2010 - timfh wrote: 92 pointsJust a hint of vanilla in the finish. |
| Red |
2006 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon StephanieNapa Valley more |
7/22/2010 - timfh wrote: 93 pointsAnother great vintage, just a little better than the 2005. |
| Red |
2005 Tin Barn Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonSonoma Valley more |
7/20/2010 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsThis is as good as or better than the 2004 vintage. |
| Red |
2006 Parducci Petit VerdotMendocino County more |
7/15/2010 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsCherries on the front end and a nice finish. I didn't decant, just poured. This is one of my favorites for just drinking without paring with food. |
| Red |
1999 Château SimardSt. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/14/2010 - timfh wrote: 90 pointsAs with the 98 vintage, this wine must be paired with food to be enjoyed and even when that is done, the food should be the focus while the wine is just along for the ride. I did this with a grilled rack of lamb (Seasoned New Zealand from Trader Joes) and the two worked well together. The wine is smooth, no fruit and no acidity, with a long finish. The combination of the two was planned in advance and, in lieu of decanting the wine, I opened the bottle in the morning and let it sit open during the day. |
| Red |
2004 Château Smith Haut LafittePessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/19/2010 - timfh wrote: 90 pointsI opened this in the wine cellar around noon today in anticipation of a celebration dinner at a French restaurant tonight. Our daughter is taking her medical boards today and has been studying for a month with little alcohol. I'll report back on the results, of the wine, that is. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine Lignères Vin de Pays d'Hauterive Cabanon de PascalRed Blend more |
6/19/2010 - timfh wrote: 91 pointsThis is actually a very nice wine for the price. |
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