| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Wind Gap Wines Syrah Griffin's LairSonoma Coast more |
10/25/2023 - matthyson wrote: 93 pointsPours deep ruby in the glass with a brooding nose of olive tapenade, dark fruits and candied orange peel. Crushed lavender and lead pencil shavings round out a lovely bouquet. Fresh, youthful, and utterly massive palate of ripe red fruits on the attack that quickly dissipates with 30+ minutes of air leaving hints of roast game, sawdust, dried cherries. A mouthfeel that comes and goes as tannic structure seems to assert itself then balance with the vibrant acid, alcohol, and fruit. 60+ second finish and an easy 5+ years of age worthiness ahead. |
| Red |
2007 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
8/29/2023 - matthyson wrote: 96 pointsPop and pour; slight bricking around the edges but shows more youthful than the vintage on the bottle. Wonderful bouquet that opens with notes of cedar, wild game and brooding raspberries. Secondary hints of spearmint, iodine, and an ever so subtle bell pepper rounding out the nose. On the palate, bright red fruits marry perfectly with supplemental flavours of olive tapenade and chinotto. Dusty smooth tannins support a beautiful structure with balanced alcohol and lip smacking acidity. An elegant wine drinking at its peak that keeps you coming back for more after a 40+ second finish. Outstanding. |
| Red |
2004 Maculan FrattaBreganze Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/11/2023 - matthyson wrote: 94 pointsStill fabulous; hasn’t lost a hint of structure in the past decade. Stunning aromas of dried cherries, roast game, and herbaceous notes of sage and evergreen; hints of graphite, tobacco, and black pepper round out the bouquet. Well structed palate with brooding dark fruits, notes of leather and milk chocolate round out a velvety mouthfeel and a 30+ second finish. Easily a half decade left in this beauty, but certainly drinking at its peak. |
| Red |
2021 Ursa Major Estate Winery Yo, I Think They're Talking About YouOkanagan Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
2/14/2023 - matthyson wrote: 89 pointsWild bottle variation |
| White |
2016 Little Farm Chardonnay Newish Oak Mulberry Tree VineyardSimilkameen Valley more |
8/17/2022 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsPours medium gold; explosive nose of gun flint, oyster shell, and stone fruits. Opens in the glass with further notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle and subtle hints of fennel fronds. Bracing acidity on the palate, wonderfully balanced minerality with an ever so subtle kiss of oak. Flavors of meyer lemon, limestone, and soft crème anglaise; complexity galore with an astoundingly refreshing finish that lingers for 30+ seconds. Chablis meets Sonoma is this exquisite chardonnay. |
| White |
2014 Little Engine Chardonnay Gold (Reserve)Okanagan Valley more |
5/28/2021 - matthyson wrote: 93 pointsPours deep golden, nearly amber, in glass. Toasty nose of warm vanilla and buttered bread with notes of lychee and honeydew as subtle hints of mint round out the bouquet. Tropical flavours on the attack; charred pineapple followed by hints of gun flint and limestone. While the vibrancy of the fruit is somewhat in decline, a rich mouthfeel and lovely acidity support the wine on the palate and through an impressive 45+ second finish. |
| White |
2013 JoieFarm Chardonnay Reserve "En Famille"Okanagan Valley more |
3/3/2021 - matthyson wrote: 91 pointsPours brilliant deep golden in the glass. Explosive nose of toasted coconut, lychee, and grilled pineapple. Mouth filling palate of toasted almond, brioche, and pineapple with hints of gunflint and honeydew. Lingering 30+ second finish on a well-aged chardonnay. Tertiary fruit flavors are present but muted, acidic levels would suggest this is time to drink up. Mature and well structured; solid value. |
| White |
2013 La Frenz Chardonnay ReserveNaramata Bench more |
2/27/2021 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsPours deep golden in the glass. Needs quite a bit of air to open, but rewarded with a bouquet of almond biscotti, carnalized pineapple, and hints of butterscotch. Secondary aromas of lychee and lemon curd round out the nose on this aged chardonnay. Rich and mouth filling on the palate; flavors of lemon, honeydew, and vanilla bean are dominant with hints of butterscotch that support a nicely balanced acidity and mature, but lingering fruit. Nearly a 60 second finish and enough structure to last a few more years; although it’s drinking perfectly now and likely won’t evolve further in the bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
2/1/2020 - matthyson wrote: 91 pointsPours deep violet in the glass. Expressive bouquet of crushed violets, iodine, barnyard ,and bing cherry with a palate dominated by black fruits. Perfectly balanced with will integrated tannins and a 40+ second finish. |
| White |
2008 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
2/1/2020 - matthyson wrote: 93 pointsPours golden straw in the glass. Expressive bouquet of lemon curd, pineapple and honeydew with hints of flint, smoke and green apple rounding out the nose. Palate coating fruit with a creamy mouthfeel; balanced with wonderful minerality and acidity that leads to a 45+ second finish. |
| Red |
2014 Little Engine Pinot Noir SilverOkanagan Valley more |
5/13/2020 - matthyson Likes this wine: 91 pointsPours medium purple in the glass. Expressive nose of beetroot, forest floor, rhubarb and cracked pepper; notes of dark cherry and hints of vanilla round out the bouquet. Medium body, concentrated on the front palate with brooding flavors of cherry, dr. pepper, and tilled earth. Well balanced acidity, fruit, and tannins; leading to a 60 second finish suggest several years of cellaring ahead on this bold, California style, pinot. |
| White |
2015 Ledlin Family Vineyards ChardonnayOkanagan Valley more |
4/19/2020 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsGiven it appears I have the only community holdings of this wine; anyone reading will simply have to trust me. Pours deep straw in the glass with an expressive bouquet of lychee, honeydew melon, and subtle hints of vanilla. Lovely balance with a rich palate buttered toast and notes of lime zest. A delicate minerality supports refreshing acidity and leaves a 30+ second finish. |
| Red |
2009 Boekenhoutskloof SyrahFranschhoek Valley more |
2/2/2020 - matthyson wrote: 89 pointsLikely 4-5 years out of its window but still an interesting wine. Would have probably been a solid 92-94 points a half a decade ago. |
| Red |
2007 Bacio Divino Cabernet Sauvignon JanzenNapa Valley more |
11/16/2019 - matthyson wrote: 94 pointsBrooding dark fruit and blackberry jam on the nose. Hints of asphalt, tar, forest floor, and mushrooms emerge to round out a wonderful bouquet. On the palate, stunning red fruits are supported by refreshing acidity and flawlessly integrated tannins. This perfectly balanced wine lingers on for a 45 second finish. Drinking at peak, but with structure to hold for a few more years. Exceptional wine; wish I had more. |
| Red |
2006 Viña Cobos Malbec Bramare Marchiori VineyardLujan de Cuyo more |
11/23/2019 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsStewed dark fruits on the bouquet with secondary notes of plum and raisin. Opens up in time to reveal layers of saddle leather and hits of menthol. Red current and raisin dominate the palate. Full bodied with completely integrated tannins to support the rich fruit. 60+ second finish on this mature wine that is drinking at its peak. |
| Red |
2005 Bacio Divino VagabondNapa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
10/21/2019 - matthyson wrote: 94 pointsTightly wound bouquet of raspberries complimented by slight hints of olive tapenade, iodine and hints of vanilla bean. Massive body on the palate and a real ‘wow’ on the attack. Flawlessly integrated tannins, alcohol and bright acidity complement the bold red fruit that lingers for a 45+ second finish. The Vagabond is likely drinking at its peak, but will hold for several years under ideal storage conditions. |
| Red |
2007 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain Districtmore |
10/21/2019 - matthyson wrote: 91 pointsBursting nose of eucalyptus, crushed violets and blueberries with subtle hints of barnyard. The bouquet is slightly overpowered by the heat of the alcohol, although not so much as to mask lovely hints of lead pencil shavings to round out the pleasant medicinal properties. Silky tannins on the palate, (albeit with prominent alcohol) refreshing acidity and a solid spine of dark fruits round out this wine that ends with a 30 second finish. Drink up over the next couple years. |
| Red |
2002 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valleymore |
10/23/2019 - matthyson wrote: flawedSlightly corked. Shame, still had great structure, colour, and acidity. |
| White |
2007 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
4/15/2019 - matthyson wrote: 89 pointsPours medium yellow in the glass. Wonderful bouquet of tart green apple, brioche, and hints of marzipan followed by elevated notes of stone fruit. Well-structured palate with bracing acidity and medium weight. Predominantly granny smith apple with hints meyer lemon and key lime pie. Less minerality than expected with brewers yeast type finish that lasts 20 seconds. |
| White |
2007 Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume La Pièce au ComteChardonnay more |
4/16/2019 - matthyson wrote: 88 pointsPours medium gold in the glass. Nose of bakers yeas and brioche followed by the slightest hints of butter scotch. Noticeable absence of fruit on the bouquet. Mouth filling citrus/lime/stone with hints of green apple, wonderful minerality and refreshing, vibrant acidity. A 30+ second finish keeps you coming back for more. Drinking at peak with likely another 2-5 years left. |
| Red |
2002 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Peppermore |
1/3/2019 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsExpressive nose of dark cherry and cassis with notes of espresso grind, cedar and leather. Silky tannins lead to an ever so slightly disjointed mouthfeel due to the apparent alcohol but nice fruit and acid keep it refreshing. Vibrant red fruit on the palate with hints of vanilla and white pepper leading way to a 30 second finish. Solid wine, likely drinking at its peak. |
| Red |
2013 Perseus Winery & Vineyards Cabernet Franc Select LotsOkanagan Valley VQA more |
11/4/2018 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsPours inky purple in the glass. Expressive bouquet of cassis, black cherry and graphite with hits of leather, tar, and damp earth rounding out the nose. Mouth filling and juicy on the palate as black fruit dominates. Dusty tannins and refreshing acidity round out this well balanced wine that will likely drink well though 2022. 45 second finish. |
| Red |
2016 Little Engine Pinot Noir SilverOkanagan Valley more |
11/2/2018 - matthyson wrote: 89 pointsPours deep garnet in the glass. Masculine nose with bright cherry, rhubarb and beet root dominating the bouquet while savory notes of dried herbs and hints of baking spice emerge over time. Juicy and mouth filling, though rather monolithic red fruit on the palate. Nicely balanced acidity with gripping tannins supporting a long, 30 second finish. Will likely benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar. |
| White |
2008 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
10/26/2018 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsDeep golden colour in the glass. Intoxicating bouquet of tropical fruits, limestone, brioche and butterscotch. Round mouthfeel with pineapple, lychee and graphite on the palate. Lovely balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality with a 30+ second finish. |
| Red |
2007 Round Pond Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherfordmore |
10/23/2018 - matthyson wrote: 92 pointsPours inky purple in the glass. Brooding nose of cherry and dark fruits followed by hints of orange peel, iodine, and faint menthol notes. With some air, opens further with subtle aromas of eucalyptus, pencil shavings, vanilla, licorice, and slight herbaceous qualities. Jammy red fruits on the palate, intermingling with notes of vanilla and oak. Well balanced acidity and dusty tannins are followed by a 30 second finish. |
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