| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2018 Wine Access Cabernet Sauvignon Yesterday Howell Mountainmore |
3/28/2022 - Philly NQ King wrote: NRA true Emperor Has No Clothes moment for me. Very humbling. Clearly a well-made wine in a huge/extracted style, but it’s right there…with each and every sip…smoke and ash. I have no idea how I didn’t notice this slap-in-the-face before. I’m honestly more disappointed in myself than I am the WA hype machine that convinced me to buy a full case… 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2005 Marco Di Giulio Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountainmore |
1/7/2021 - Philly NQ King wrote: 90 pointsI’ve only had one other encounter with this producer...about 8-10 years ago, but a very memorable 6-pack picked up on a flyer (‘03 vintage, I believe). Wife loved it and kept saying the name of the producer like the music artist Jason Derulio. So lame. So endearing. The stupid things you remember with wine... |
| Red |
2012 Dierberg Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard Santa Maria Valleymore |
1/7/2021 - Philly NQ King wrote: 90 pointsI don’t recall purchasing this wine, but - per the magic of Cellartracker - looks like I picked this up several years ago for a song ($17) |
| Red |
2018 Wine Access Cabernet Sauvignon Yesterday Howell Mountainmore |
11/7/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: NRJust arrived, so pulled a cork and gave it 60 minutes in the decanter. Typing day after + popping just off the truck + not serving at proper temp = not going to score. Impression was of a hugely extracted wine...perhaps too much so, at least at this stage. Massive tannin and massive everything. So, to the fun part...my guess is Outpost True Vineyard cab (made by TRB) 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2018 Wine Access Cabernet Sauvignon Yesterday Oakvillemore |
9/16/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 94 pointsOK - finally took the plunge. Upon opening, it has rip-your-face-off tannins which only slightly subside on day one. Day two is much more mellow, but still with noticeable grip. Stating the obvious here, but this is painfully young. Weighty and intense, but more on the red spectrum of fruit than blue/black. Obvious quality and - while I'm not qualified to venture a guess as to it's roots, having never tasted the 'famous cult wines' personally - the flavor profile has me leaning more towards Screaming Eagle vs. Promontory. Petit Verdot, I know, I know...but can anyone else venture a better guess? 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2018 Wine Access Cabernet Sauvignon Yesterday Oakvillemore |
9/2/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: NRMy case arrived, but am hesitant to crack one given the varying opinions to-date. To satisfy my curiosity (I've been racking my brain), anyone care to venture a guess about the winery-behind-the-label? They claim a cult Oakville winery with prices starting at $500/btl. Could this possibly be BOND? 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (24) |
| Red |
2013 Robert Young Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ScionAlexander Valley more |
2/27/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 93 pointsConsumed after 3 (admittedly lighter) Bedrock Syrah bottles and this was in a completely different league. Depth, richness, complexity. Sonoma doesn't get much better than this. Had high expectations, but this exceeded them. Almost at peak (?) and can hold here for another 5-10 years. Impressive QPR. |
| Red |
2018 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Californiamore |
2/27/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 90 pointsMini-Horizontal w/ the '16 North Coast, '17 Coast to Foothills & '18 California Syrah bottles (all, essentially, the same blend). The '18 had the most weight, density and potential...but the finish clipped short and was still a bit angular. The '17 had much higher-toned red fruit and higher acidity...so likely the better food match (currently). The '16 was a great combination of both with more finesse and complexity that either of its younger siblings. The '16 and '18 were more in-line with the '17 a bit of an outlier stylistically. Ultimately, I think the '18 will be the better wine. For now (and for the next few years), however, the '16 is proof that I need to keep my hands off these wines upon release... |
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2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Coast to Foothills Californiamore |
2/27/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 89 pointsMini-Horizontal w/ the '16 North Coast, '17 Coast to Foothills & '18 California Syrah bottles (all, essentially, the same blend). The '18 had the most weight, density and potential...but the finish clipped short and was still a bit angular. The '17 had much higher-toned red fruit and higher acidity...so likely the better food match (currently). The '16 was a great combination of both with more finesse and complexity that either of its younger siblings. The '16 and '18 were more in-line with the '17 a bit of an outlier stylistically. Ultimately, I think the '18 will be the better wine. For now (and for the next few years), however, the '16 is proof that I need to keep my hands off these wines upon release... |
| Red |
2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah North Coastmore |
2/27/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 91 pointsMini-Horizontal w/ the '16 North Coast, '17 Coast to Foothills & '18 California Syrah bottles (all, essentially, the same blend). The '18 had the most weight, density and potential...but the finish clipped short and was still a bit angular. The '17 had much higher-toned red fruit and higher acidity...so likely the better food match (currently). The '16 was a great combination of both with more finesse and complexity that either of its younger siblings. The '16 and '18 were more in-line with the '17 a bit of an outlier stylistically. Ultimately, I think the '18 will be the better wine. For now (and for the next few years), however, the '16 is proof that I need to keep my hands off these wines upon release... |
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2016 Idiosyncrasy Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
1/10/2020 - Philly NQ King wrote: 87 pointsThe Wine Access tasting note is overly generous. Too lean, too acidic and lacking both weight (to make it interesting now) and tannin (to make it interesting later). First bottle of a case and opened the day of arrival...finger's crossed this is simply bottle shock. If not, certainly not the Oakville cab that I expected when pulling the trigger on 12x... |
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2008 Viña Santa Rita Carménère PehuénRapel Valley more |
3/2/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 90 pointsHave had a handful of bottles over the past 3-4 years...and will be interested to follow my remaining bottles over the next 3-4. Piercing acidity lends itself to a savory wine...but one with luxurious oak treatment with an abundance of exotic herbal notes - juniper, dill, green peppercorn. Toss in a hint of pinesol and some mascerated cherries and you have an interesting wine that cerebral and keeps your attention... |
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2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Saitone RanchRussian River Valley more |
3/2/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 93 pointsGALAXIE500’s note below convinced me to pop my final bottle (3 of 3, purchased upon release)...and glad I did. Talk about ‘sweet spot’! Both prior bottles were consumed in ‘16 and were above-average, but underwhelming for a Mike Officer wine. Just needed a few more years. I recall the wine previously having a distinctive citrus/grapefruit flavor (I’ve noticed this in other Carlisle wines, but was less appealing in this application). Now, those flavors have evolved into more complex tropical qualities - ripe banana, coconut, papaya - alongside the traditional dark berry and spice notes more typical of zin. Highly interesting and highly appealing. Lesson learned - I drank my allocation too early/quickly... |
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2016 Chappellet Cabernet FrancNapa Valley more |
1/8/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 94 pointsTasted side-by-side w/ Alpha Omega's 2016 Cab Franc for the national championship game. The Chappellet came out of the gate with a gorgeous and perfumed nose (esp. compared to the AO which was shy and giving up almost nothing), but left both bottles to breath for 90 minutes before tasting. Nose was still floral, but added dark chocolate and oak to the equation. Neither bottle lasted long enough to take detailed notes, but the Chappellet was a bit smoother and, to me, had more layers of flavor. Wife preferred the AO, for what that's worth. In the end, however, they were much more similar than they were different... |
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2016 Alpha Omega Cabernet FrancNapa Valley more |
1/8/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 93 pointsTasted side-by-side w/ Chappellet's 2016 Cab Franc for the national championship game. The AO came out of the gate with a muted nose (esp. compared to Chappellet), so left both bottles to breath for 90 minutes before tasting. Nose had opened up a bit - dark chocolate, oak, and dark fruits. Neither bottle lasted long enough to take detailed notes, but the AO was the darker/bigger of the two...and my wife enjoyed it a tad more. Personally, I preferred the more perfumed and nuanced Chappellet a bit more. In the end, however, they were much more similar than they were different... |
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NV Xavier Vignon Cuvée SMCôtes du Rhône Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/6/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 89 pointsNose is tight on the pop...not giving much. Initial taste is all strawberries and muted dirt - all Grenache and no real Syrah notes. An hour later, a completely different experience! The wine has gained weight and the violet notes from the Syrah start to shine.paired well with dark chocolate. Smooth, but still some notable tannin. Let it breath or give it another 1-2 years. OK value at $24. 87 at open - 89 by last sip |
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2007 Gualdo del Re Suvereto I'RenneroMerlot more |
1/6/2019 - Philly NQ King wrote: 91 pointsMy last bottle...and first in 2 years. PnV. Nose is a nice blend of BdX dark fruit, cassis and graphite mixed with a good dose of Sangiovese-like acid and Tuscan dirt. Taste follows nose. Tannins still present, but nicely integrated. Acid, however, a bit aggressive and puckering. Let’s see where this goes with some air, but Initial impression = significantly more interesting than 2 years ago. |
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2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Exposition Two Weill a Way VineyardSonoma Valley more |
6/17/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 98 pointsThe greatest young wine I've ever tasted. Was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, but was absolutely singing after a quick 1 hour decant. Violets, perfume, Cuban cigar and asphalt...and a finish that sailed on for a full minute. Wow! 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2014 Carlisle Two AcresRussian River Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
3/2/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: NRI get the CdP reference, but don't expect any funk or nuance at this stage...it's all about the fruit. Much more aromatic and open on day 2 vs. PnP night 1. 90 upon opening, 92 with proper air. Doesn't feel like this is one for the deep cellar corner, but 2-3 years should do it good. |
| Red |
2013 Chalk Hill Estate RedRed Bordeaux Blend more |
2/15/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 92 pointsSignificantly better than prior years...but not quite up to Parker's rating. Tons of cocoa powder, ripe fruit and tannin (especially before the hour mark) - this is a massive wine that coats the palate. Tons of weight and flavor, but needs a tad more acidity IMHO and does have a slightly artificial taste profile. Overall, a very nice wine and priced about right. |
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2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Bedrock VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/14/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 94 pointsTasted alongside the Limerick Lane '14 Bedrock bottling. Great compare/contrast of the winemaker's styles. At initial PnP, the Limerick clearly had the better nose, more body, etc. Was a bit surprised and, honestly, a bit disappointed...but that didn't last long. After an hour of air, the nose just soared from the glass - so much lift, so much energy. My nose actually tingled with each deep inhale. Medium bodied (especially compared to the heavier Limerick), but - in the end - I'd put this on-par with their '14 Montafi and is one of the better Zins I've had in quite some time... |
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2014 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Bedrock VineyardSonoma Valley more |
2/14/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 92 pointsTasted alongside Carlisle's '14 Bedrock bottling. Great compare/contrast of winemaking styles. Limerick was darker in color, thicker in the mouth, and more immediately appealing. With air/time, however, we noticed a bit of palate fatigue from this one and started gravitating towards the lift and energy showcased by the Carlisle. Still a fantastic wine - Limerick rarely disappoints. |
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2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah North Coastmore |
1/27/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 89 pointsWhile certainly lifted (as a cool-climate Syrah should be) with a touch of smoke (just as I recall from prior vintages), it simply doesn't have the depth or complexity (yet?) as the '14. Finish is a bit short too. Give it a year or two, but still enjoyable now. |
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2016 Bedrock Wine Co. NouveauCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/27/2017 - Philly NQ King wrote: 80 pointsWhile certainly interesting, different, and a cool story to tell while contemplating the juice...it's ultimately not that good. |
| Red |
2005 Frenchman Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Sentinel Gap VineyardsColumbia Valley more |
1/28/2016 - Philly NQ King wrote: 80 pointsIt's been 2+ years since last sampling and - I suppose this is a positive - it's holding steady. Consistently below average and consistently disappointing...but not the grape piss others describe either. Tart? Yup. Slightly medicinal? Oh yeah. Drinkable, but why bother... |
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