| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| White |
2001 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge-HarmonySanta Maria Valley more |
1/26/2014 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 91 pointsRich, deep golden hue and lots of viscosity in the glass. Nose of ripe orchard fruit, poached pear, golden delicious apple, butterscotch, star anise, nutmeg, honey, popcorn, brown butter, motor oil... Lots of complexity and depth. On the palate, lushly textured, with sour lemon curd, ripe apple, pear compote and honey notes upfront, with lots of buttery and butterscotch notes to support. Nice tartness on the finish. Acid is still lively and 14.5 percent alcohol is in check, although somewhat noticeable. Quite good- remains balanced and complex for all its opulence, and doesn't verge into the territory of being obnoxiously oaked or unbalanced. Still drinking well, although I think now is the time to drink it. |
| White |
2004 Loan Sémillon Special ReserveBarossa Valley more |
4/30/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 89 pointsDeep gold color. Complex, evolved and ever-changing nose; notes of cedar and dry tobacco (despite no barrel aging), high-toned sweet herbs, pine needles, creamed corn, stone fruit and citrus. On the palate, medium bodied. Almost comes across as forward on the attack, but acid and green notes spring forward on the midpalate, and the finish not only lingers for a long time but continually evolves. Very interesting, but certainly not for everyone. |
| White |
2009 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Domaine EdenSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/26/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: NRDeep colour. Nose is dense, showing ripe stone fruit, hazelnuts, tangerine and orange, with lots of lactic notes, rancid butter character, and buttery oak. On the palate, nicely balanced, with adequate supporting acidity and good length. Rather oaky, and somewhat bourbon-like. Good. Reminiscent of a California take on Meursault. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine Parent Pinot Noir Bourgognemore |
4/17/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 88 pointsFresh and lively nose, with notes of red fruit, sauerkraut, brine, charcoal and pepper. Light and fresh; fine grained, vibrant and herb-tinged. Tart with light, chalky tannins. Here's a charming everyday Pinot that worked beautifully with a roast pork loin. Get a case or two. |
| Red |
2010 Maison Albert Bichot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos PrieurPinot Noir more |
4/11/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 88 pointsHigh-toned and delicate nose showing sour cherry fruit and floral character, with pickle juice/brine/sauerkraut notes. Toasty and smoky oak use is evident. Somewhat animal, as well. On the palate, lean, lithe and very acidic. Tannins are aggressive and fine grained, and oak isn't quite integrated. Length of finish is above average though. One to revisit in a few years. |
| White |
2010 Fouassier Sancerre Domaine Les Grands GrouxSauvignon Blanc more |
4/3/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 89 pointsClean, fresh and pure nose primarily displaying fresh citrus character, white flowers and deep riverbed minerality. On the palate, balanced and fresh, with poise and elegance. Precise and sharp, echoing the citrus notes on the palate, with some fresh herb and grass characteristics and distinctive minerality. Although not too complex aromatically, this has the class and length of finish to make up for it. |
| Red |
2009 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/29/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 90 pointsDense and purple. Nose was rather tight, but showed dark fruit- Creme de cassis and blackberries supported by a bit of well integrated French oak, and mint and herb nuances. Full bodied, but balanced. Creamy textured, with lush fruit. Tannins were quite angular and aggressive at first, but after a but of time became more round and integrated. Alcohol is a bit noticeable on the finish, but overall, a nice example of Napa cab. |
| White |
2008 Preiss Zimmer Riesling Vieilles VignesAlsace more |
3/29/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 88 pointsClean and fragrant, showing notes of green apple, citrus, pear and underripe stone fruit, with marked white flower, chamomile and honey characteristics. Classic Riesling petrol note is quite apparent, as well as paraffin wax character. Somewhat oxidative. On the palate, acidity is quite assertive. Rather light bodied, but very drinkable. Citrus driven and zesty, and very mineral. Nice length as well, although the finish hollows out a bit. Nice value. |
| White |
2011 Calera Viognier Mount Harlanmore |
3/16/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 88 pointsPretty aromatic profile, displaying ripe pear and stone fruit, honeyed tones and a veritable bouquet of flowers- Lily, white flowers, chamomile, rose petal and lavender all on display. A bit of a vanilla yogurt character is notable also, and a certain river-bed minerality. Any oak treatment is well integrated. On the palate, this is rich and quite lush, with ripe and honeyed pear and golden delicious apple notes leading the way, supported again by vanilla yogurt and a certain soapiness? Finish is somewhat hollow. Acidity is only moderate, but this manages to not come across as too heavy. Palate-coating texture, and high alcohol is discernible, but not problematic. Interesting. |
| Red |
2009 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant JesusPinot Noir more |
3/7/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: NRVery forward and dense nose, showing ripe plum, cherry and kirsch, with floral overtones of violet, lavender and rose petal. Classic Pinot "barnyard" character is present, along with something vegetal (olive brine perhaps?), and significant oak. Sweet vanilla, cinnamon and oak tones were really expressive at first, but integrated into the wine much better after a while. Still very tightly wound. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2006 Château SiauracLalande de Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/2/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 88 pointsStarting to develop, with some garnet appearing in the rim. On the nose, the fruit is starting to take on a slightly oxidized, dried character. Plum, cherry and a certain kirsch liqueur character are present on the nose, with notes of tomato leaf and smoked rosemary present as well as a certain "bloodiness". Cigar and cedar is starting to come forth as well. On the palate, fairly open and quite plush; plum and kirsch dominate. Tannins are forward and round, with a bit of sinew, displaying the character of the vintage. Decent, will be drinking well for the next few years. |
| Red |
2010 Domaine de Fontavin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Terre d’AncetresRed Rhone Blend more |
2/23/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 90 pointsLots of Mediterranean character here, with the nose showing ripe red and black fruits with a slight jammy quality, and a very apparent garrigue character, with emphasis on the lavender component. Notes of cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and black tea. Just a touch port-like. On the palate, full bodied yet balanced, with a chest-warming finish. Fruit comes across as somewhat macerated, tannins are upfront and quite mouthfilling. Ripe and rich, with notes of char on the finish that suggest oak usage, and a savoury character. Spicy and with a pronounced anise note. Nice, but still young. I think this will show nicely in a couple of years. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine Gauby Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
2/22/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 92 pointsTasted blind and drank casually so please don't mind the casual note. Secondary and tertiary notes have really come forward, with an upfront note of kirsch being the one dominant fruit element. Otherwise, very mineral and earthy; notes of scorched earth, fine minerality, mediterranean herbs, purple flowers and a very distinct barnyard note. Somewhat more fruit present on the palate, with cherry and plum present, but again, really dominated by earthy, mineral and garrigue notes. Very structured; tannins are focused and intense, and the wine still comes across as appropriately fresh and bright. You really taste the limestone here. Complex, poised and interesting. A very interesting wine. |
| Red |
2008 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/11/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 89 pointsSurprisingly deep colour for a Chianti here. Fresh and bright on the nose, showing red fruit, candied cherry, olive brine, charcoal and vanilla notes, as well as an animal, gamey aspect. Likely to be some brett present here? On the palate, a nice balance between structured and big, with lots of acid and aggressive, grippy tannins balanced by sweet, somewhat dried red fruit and a bit of oak. Some herbaceous notes on the long finish, and just a touch of heat shows through. Nice level of intensity though, and definitely to be consumed alongside a nice bistecca. |
| Red |
2011 Collin-Bourisset Côte de Brouilly Les Terres BleuesGamay more |
2/7/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 87 pointsNose is juicy, forward and inviting. Juicy, with a veritable fruit salad on display- Blueberry, blackberry and strawberry notes, and a sort of sweet black olive character. Has a confected quality that suggests carbonic maceration, as well as a bit of heat, and a savoury root vegetable character. On the palate, fruit forwardm light on its feet, tasty and refreshing. Palate-exciting acid and a bit of tannin. Very charming. A nice sipper on its own but definitely a versatile food wine. |
| White |
2010 La Chablisienne Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeChardonnay more |
2/7/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 89 pointsHigh toned and fresh on the nose; a lactic/vanilla yogurt note immediately springs forward, supported by green apple, white peach and citrus fruit, and an element of white lily. On the palate, this is quite acidic and very focused, primarily showing green apple and citrus notes with a bit of stone fruit, and a finish fading to a gravelly minerality. Good length. Nice overall. |
| White |
2009 Grgich Hills ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
1/21/2013 - braisedlambshank wrote: 89 pointsBright with a deep gold colour, and visible viscosity. On the nose, this is youthful and forward, showing tropical pineapple notes, supported by crisp green apple aromas, citrus, ripe pear, fresh cream, butterscotch, vanilla, brioche and smoky gunpowder. On the palate, full-bodied and textured, with concentration and richness quite evident. Tropical and a little bit oaky, but still balanced. Fresh, but no malolactic fermentation means that the acid is a bit hard. Alcohol is in check, and length is quite long as well. Not subtle, but fun. |
| White |
2010 Benton-Lane Pinot GrisWillamette Valley more |
1/17/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 89 pointsPale yellow colour showing some green hints. Fresh and aromatic nose; fruit-forward showing notes of ripe pear, green apple, honey, burnt orange and marked minerality. Medium bodied and acid driven on the palate, but rich texturally, with pear and orange notes, a honeyed texture, and crisp minerality. Briny, bitter note present on the finish. Oak use is felt rather than tasted. Decent length. Quite nice. |
| White |
2009 Château de Cruzeau BlancPessac-Léognan Sauvignon Blanc more |
1/14/2013 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 90 points100% Sauvignon blanc. Straw coloured. Fresh and vibrant nose, primarily citrus driven with lemon peel, lime juice, green apple and white flower notes, and wet stone minerality. Secondary notes of herbs and grass; tarragon perhaps? Notes of cream and hazelnut from barrique aging. Medium bodied and acid driven on the palate; fresh and lively, carrying on with lemon and green apple flavours. High-toned minerality, and cream notes on the finish. Nice example of a modern styled Bordeaux blanc. |
| White - Sparkling |
2002 Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs MillésiméChardonnay more |
12/31/2012 - braisedlambshank wrote: 91 pointsForward and seductive on the nose, displaying lemon curd, creme brulee, vanilla, ripe pear and golden delicious apple notes. On the palate, acidity and sweetness balance and give the impression of slight off-dryness. Very fine bead. Medium plus bodied and fruit forward, with apple pie and baked pear notes, fading to a brown butter and vanilla finish with hints of minerality. Long finish. Absolutely delicious, not the lithe and lean style I generally prefer for Champagne but a great example for its style. This has the necessary freshness to make it easy to drink, and is just starting to show some evolution. Come back in the next 5 to 10 years, although it's perfect for this new years eve as well. |
| White |
2008 Cantina Terlan Gewürztraminer LunareAlto Adige - Südtirol more |
12/24/2012 - braisedlambshank wrote: 86 pointsDeep, golden colour with that fantastic, over-the-top Gewurztraminer nose. Showing classic lychee and rose petals, as well as golden delicious apple, asian pear, nutmeg and candied ginger notes. Beautiful nose. On the palate, lush, oily texture with balanced acidity. Very slightly off-dry. Once again, lychee, asian pear and apple flavours dominate, with some spice notes on the finish. Finish is unfortunately rather hollow and shows some heat and bitterness, but a very cool wine nonetheless. |
| Red |
2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/6/2012 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 92 pointsPopped and poured- Probably should have treated this with a little more respect than that ! At first I found this surprisingly approachable, with a nose showing ripe, sweet red fruit and cherry liqueur with complex and ever changing secondary notes of composting leaves, motor oil, permanent marker, leather, smoke, tar and smoked meat notes. Oak use was notable, but not excessive. On the palate, this is quite full bodied without being overextracted. Nice acid balance, and although the alcohol level is somewhat chestwarming it's not problematic. Lots of upfront sweet, red fruit mingled with spicy notes and smoke. Round, integrated tannins, and a long finish. Still tightly wound, though, as it seemed to shut down a little, and continue to evolve throughout the course of the night. Nicely made- very seductive. One to revisit over the next 15 years or so. 7 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2007 Renato Ratti Barolo MarcenascoNebbiolo more |
12/6/2012 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 91 pointsRather fruit-forward nose (for a Barolo, that is), showing dried cranberry and cherry notes, with marked floral component and underlying tar minerality. Notes of dark chocolate and cream suggest oak treatment. On the palate, full bodied with ripe and rich red fruit flavours dominating, but remains balanced, with bright acidity. Less oaky on the palate. Chalky texture with a long, tannic finish. Very nice. Decidedly modern in style, but with classic Barolo character that should please traditionalists as well. I can see this aging well for 5-8 years, but frankly it's quite pleasing right now. |
| Red |
2009 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo PétalosMencía more |
12/2/2012 - braisedlambshank Likes this wine: 90 pointsEntry level Bierzo from Descendientes de J Palacios, a blend of several vineyard sites and 100% mencia. Purple, almost opaque colour with some fading to ruby at the rim. Displaying notes of roast plum, black currant, fennel, lavender, black pepper and liquorice on the nose, brown sugar and molasses suggesting oak use, with a high-toned raspberry element and underlying charcoal earthiness. On the palate, full bodied with acidity that remains lively and refreshing. Extracted texture, somewhat creamy, with firm, well integrated tannins. Flavours of blackcurrant, raspberry, liquorice and soy/umami notes, giving way to a stony, charcoal and mineral finish. 15 percent alcohol is well integrated, with heat not being particularly noticeable, and the wine still remaining relatively light on its feet. Punches above its weight for an entry level wine- very classy. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
1995 Domaine Heresztyn/Heresztyn-Mazzini Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les GoulotsPinot Noir more |
3/17/2011 - braisedlambshank wrote: 89 pointsLight ruby core with garnet rim. On the nose, a marked volatility is present, with sauerkraut and salt-and-vinegar potato chips being immediately noticeable. Still displaying some fruit characteristics, with rhubarb and dried cranberry being discernable, a somewhat herbal streak of rosemary, copper, and classic aged Burgundy notes of earth, mushrooms, something remniscent of the smell of a dank root cellar, and finally a hint of charcoal. On the palate, this is still drinking well, although the volatility on the nose is present on the palate. The fruit is drying out, with rhubarb and cranberry being most obvious, with notes of bell pepper, rosemary, thyme, charcoal and a sort of minerality. Chalky texture; somewhat sharp acidity. Tannins are well integrated and settling into a nice juiciness, and finish is quite long. Unique and interesting; not perfect but has a rustic charm all its own. Drinking nicely now, and seems to have the stuffing to go ~4 years more. |
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