| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Podere il Palazzino Stagi Toscana IGTColorino more |
9/27/2019 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRNose of black fruit, scorched earth and charred oak. In the mouth - beautiful purity and freshness. Fine tannin still very alive. Needs a 4 hour decant - very nice. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2009 Château de Rayne-VigneauSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
9/15/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRPnP. Good nose but a bit disjointed in the mouth. Came together after an hour. Leave remaining for 2 years. |
| Red |
2005 Château Clerc MilonPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/2/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRBetter on Day 2. Hold. |
| Red |
2008 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland SelectNapa Valley more |
8/6/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: NR2 hours in a pure, delineated blackberry aspect offered much interest. Overall the wine is in its window (early), needs a decant but excellent. (92) |
| Red |
2007 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
3/12/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRMedicinal and alcoholic on the first night. Delicious on Day 2. Scarfed it. |
| Red |
2005 Château Prieuré-LichineMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/11/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: 91 pointsReviews are all over the place on this, had me worried. Brought to restaurant and was decanted for an hour or so before drinking. Performed very well - nice cedary notes with tannin in check. Paired beautifully with the beef tongue. Its personality is a little shy and I expect there is more to come. Still in a good place and a beautiful drink, glad I have a couple more to see how this develops. |
| Red |
2008 Château Malescot St. ExupéryMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/3/2017 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRCabernet rubber on the nose with black fruit. Tannins have melted away leaving a subtle laid back wine. Seems a little sleepy (I've been saying that a lot lately) but showing well and easily recognized as good quality Bdx with a little age. Glad I have more |
| Red |
2005 Château Moulin Saint-GeorgesSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRClosed tight and not offering up much pleasure. Wait 3 years min. |
| Red |
2008 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/18/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRThis was a little sleepy. Needs time. Wait 2 years. |
| Red |
2009 Groth Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
12/17/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRGood but a bit mono with a ripe fruit envelope obscuring expected cabernet structure. Tannin a bit more pronounced on Day 2. Still pretty good. No idea how this will age. 89-90. |
| Red |
2003 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/1/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NR'04 earlier this week trumped it. |
| Red |
2006 Osoyoos Larose Le Grand VinOkanagan Valley VQA Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/28/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRFully mature that holds some interest. Subtle cedar and mineral on the nose. Lighter body than expected and a bit acidic. Food friendly. 88 |
| Red |
2009 Trapiche Malbec Terroir Series Finca Jorge MirallesLa Consulta more |
10/23/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRAs always thick gobs of ripe blackberries. Starting to come together but I would a couple more years. Excellent QPR. |
| Red |
2004 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/23/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRethereal wine. Light and velvety in the mouth. Tannins have melted away and a supple caressing juice is left. In an incredible place. 96 - 97 |
| Red |
2009 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) MagariToscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/8/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRExcellent. Likely will not improve much more but no rush. Intriguing nose, soft tannin, enough acid to make it a good choice for food but I'm sipping now solo and it is delicious. Beautifully crafted. |
| Red |
2008 Château Pape ClémentPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/6/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NR30 minutes in - serious wine. Appearance is garnet and dense with hints of its age showing at the edges. The nose suggests a solidly oaked wine with still a generous degree of freshness. The palate confirms this, flavours are a bit monolithic but delicious. Oak is integrating well and, surprisingly, red fruits are more prevalent than the black. Tannin seems to be held in check by the acid. Balanced well. Definitely worth trying at this stage if you have a few. Tiniest bitterness at the very end keeps this at a 93 today. Will improve. |
| Red |
2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del DueroTinto Fino, Tempranillo more |
9/25/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRStored in cellar for 7 years. This surprised me - tasted the slightest reductive and tired. Still enjoyable and was consumed but wasn't on the development track I would have expected. |
| Red |
2011 Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Her Majesty's Secret Service Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
9/25/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRLacks complexity but makes up points in gorgeous texture and balance. Aaron's wines are truly artisanal. Magnificent. |
| Red |
2009 Château Ormes de PezSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/21/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NREnjoyed this. Still pretty primary but that just means the sexy, dense fruit of '09 shines through. Oak is starting to integrate but barely. Many would would want to wait, as do I, but I also admit that I love '09 in this phase. Yum. |
| White |
2005 E. Guigal Hermitage BlancWhite Rhone Blend more |
7/17/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRHad with D&T at their cottage. This was perhaps the best bottle to date, Wish I had more |
| Red |
2001 Castello del Terriccio LupicaiaToscana IGT Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/5/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRTook a couple of hours to unfold. Deep woody nose with currant and chocolate. Very warm. Palate is a bit brisk and is better enjoyed with food. Agree with others, in a good place but no rush. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine de ChevalierPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/7/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRPoured a small glass and bottle aerated for a couple of hours. In a nice place and showing some maturity. For me, a distinctive nose of salinity and ocean air. The palate, however, was a bit thin. Overall an enjoyable wine from one of my favourite producers. 89-90 |
| Red |
2010 Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer VineyardRutherford more |
4/23/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRAbsolutely stellar wine, hard to score as it is simply splitting hairs. 96-99, doesn't matter. Delicious. |
| Red |
2009 Château Joanin BécotCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/2/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: 92 pointsSettling down. Seductive with nice cedary notes which lead to some nice complexity. This was exceptionally good tonight and captivated the attention of those drinking it. My last, wish I had more. |
| Red |
2013 L'Aventure OptimusPaso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend more |
3/14/2016 - lumpyelbow wrote: NRExceptional. Serious but pleasing. Really enjoyed this. |
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