| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Château Vrai Canon BouchéCanon-Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/31/2013 - Pierre Lim Likes this wine: 92 pointsBarnyard nose and lots of earthy components. POP - on the palate its got dominant licorice and blueberry and good balance of integrating the tannins here. Nice structure with a succulent silky smooth finish. Very well made wine and a great value... This is very good! Decanted the rest of the wine...will post second tasting note if there are any significant changes. Planning on decanting for about 3 - 4 hrs. |
| Red |
2009 Château d'AiguilheCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/31/2013 - Pierre Lim wrote: 88 pointsDecanted for two hours and the wine seems disjointed a bit. Two things jumped right off the bat on this wine - acidity level and sourness on the finish dominated this wine. I rated this initially an 87 pt wine... Wine from decanter was put back in the bottle and day 2 tasting was better. The nose was just all red fruit and cherries. Very sweet on the front palate and sour cherries coat the mid palate and finishes off with a nice tannic structure that will soften up over time. Note that on day one there was a spicy/heat component on the finish that is no longer apparent on day 2. I think this is where you lay down for at least another 5 yrs to see how interesting this wine develops. Opened this bottle bc I wanted to see if it was worth buying a case...not sure yet and will hold off to taste other 09 Bordeaux before I take the plunge. In the meantime I have 2 more bottles and and a 3 L in my cellar. |
| Red |
2009 Clos LunellesCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/10/2013 - Pierre Lim Likes this wine: 92 pointsPurple red. Nose of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. Lots of red fruit and sweet on the front palate and transitions to mid palate by showing a structure of tannins and a smooth long finish with a touch of spiciness. This wine is very fruit forward but love the balance of acidity and alcohol which gives it a succulent finish. Excellent and should be good for at least another 10 - 15 years easily. |
| Red |
2005 Château d'Arsac MargauxRed Bordeaux Blend more |
2/23/2013 - Pierre Lim Likes this wine: 93 pointsPitch dark - almost black in color. Blackberries and cherries, wonderful bouquet. Sour cherries on front palate with a beautiful long silky smooth finish. Very balanced and could easily cellar for another 15 years. I wish I bought more...excellent bottle! |
| Red |
2005 Château De La Cour D'ArgentBordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/19/2013 - Pierre Lim wrote: 87 pointsDark cherry red. Raspberry and cherries on the nose. Red fruit hits the front palate and lots of tart almost like cherry skins from the mid palate to the finish, which was decent. One dimensional and nothing special but would consider this a good QPR. A wine that would pair nicely with a casual dinner such as burgers and pizza. Definitely peaking and would drink this now to within a year. Rating this higher than my last bottle which was in the last 18 months. |
| Red |
2004 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Love GrassMcLaren Vale more |
2/17/2013 - Pierre Lim wrote: 85 pointsCherries on the nose. Strawberry on the front palate and black cherries on the mid palate, however the fruit is under ripe and has a short finish. Was hoping for a good QPR wine but disappointed overall. Seems like the grape has past its prime... |
| Red |
2000 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Hyde VineyardCarneros more |
12/23/2012 - Pierre Lim Likes this wine: 91 pointsRaspberry and cherries - lots of red fruit on the nose. Very solid wine and it is coming on its own. Had this 3 yrs ago and the tannins weren't as smooth. Sour cherries on the front palate and a nice transition to the mid palate. The finish coats your mouth and lasts about 45 sec to a minute with cherry and blueberry residuals. I rated this about an 88 pt wine 3 yrs ago and would now rate it 91+ pts. This wine is definitely peaking now and would say to drink within 2 yrs... |
| Red |
2005 Shafer RelentlessNapa Valley Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
2/24/2012 - Pierre Lim wrote: 94 pointsPitch dark purple. Dark cherries, boysenberry and maple syrup on the nose. Sour cherries and blackberries are very dominant which coated my entire mouth. Sweetness on the front palate but tannic structure takes over, however, it is well integrated with the fruit so the finish is very smooth and balanced. Make no mistake - this is a BIG wine! Could easily cellar for another 10 to 12 yrs and will be interesting to taste my other bottle in 4 to 5 yrs. Excellent - 94 pt wine. I have tasted other Shafer's and Relentless is my favorite due to the fruit and complexity of the wine. |
| Red |
2005 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead VineyardNapa Valley more |
2/24/2012 - Pierre Lim wrote: 95 pointsPurple. Cassis, spicy and dark berry fruits on the nose. Very well balanced fruit and tannin both on the front and mid palate with and a silky long finish. Can be paired with a great quality steak or can be enjoyed on its own. It's drinking well now but could easily age another 5 to 10 yrs. Also have noticed a good amount of residual sugar... I would rate this a 94+ to 95 pts - my opinion of course. |
| Red |
2000 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Willamette Valleymore |
1/20/2011 - Pierre Lim wrote: 92 pointsHad tremendous structure for an 11 yr old Pinot. Fruit was still intact - lots of character - very well made. 92 pts. |
| Red |
2005 Ovid Experiment K 1.5Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/5/2011 - Pierre Lim wrote: 94 pointsBought this bottle at Ovid winery and took to dinner at Salt House in San Fran. Wine was decanted and explosive aromatic nose right off the bat - blueberry and raspberry so prominent. It was a bit tight in the beginning but opened up nicely within the next 30 - 45 mins. Lots of black/dark fruit (blend was predominantly cab franc with a little petite verdot and cab sauv) but very well balanced. Nice tannin structure and could easily be cellared for at least another 5 - 8 yrs. This winery is next to Harlan and Screaming Eagle and would recommend to visit this impressive winery! Very well made wine! |
| Red |
2002 Opus OneNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/29/2010 - Pierre Lim wrote: 93 pointsElegant and very long finish. This wine is still young but is slowly coming together. Can't wait to drink this in the next 5 - 6 years. |
| Red |
2005 Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignonmore |
11/6/2010 - Pierre Lim wrote: 91 pointsNice bouquet. Very balanced with great fruit and nice long finish. |
| Red |
2008 Orin Swift The PrisonerNapa Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/6/2010 - Pierre Lim wrote: 93 pointsNice mid palate and long silky smooth finish. |
| Red |
2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
10/17/2010 - Pierre Lim wrote: 91 pointsVery well balanced wine. Great QPR. |
| Red |
2003 Ramey Diamond MountainRed Bordeaux Blend more |
2/12/2010 - Pierre Lim Likes this wine: 94 pointsWOTN at my wine party. Complex and silky smooth on the finish. Very well made wine. A wine that you could enjoy by itself or pair with a great steak. Wish I had bought more bottles. |
| Red |
2007 Heller Estate Pinot NoirCarmel Valley more |
1/28/2010 - Pierre Lim wrote: 90 pointsNew world - lots of fruit flavors. Good bouquet with great complexity and a nice long finish. This is a well made wine. |
| Red |
2006 Rutz Cellars Pinot Noir Sonoma CuvéeSonoma County more |
12/20/2009 - Pierre Lim wrote: 90 pointsFruit forward and food friendly. Lots of red cherries, strawberries with a nice long finish. Enjoyed drinking this Pinot.This is a good QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Paloma MerlotSpring Mountain District more |
11/26/2009 - Pierre Lim wrote: 92 pointsNose of chocolate, tobacco and dark fruit. Flavors of casis, lots of cocoa, with a long smooth mouth feel finish. Very balanced and youthful and will get better with age. Had this wine with our Thanksgiving dinner, but I think the wine is better as a stand-alone. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château Doisy-VédrinesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/26/2009 - Pierre Lim wrote: 93 pointsOutstanding nose and not too over the top on the sweetnesst- this is very well balanced. I wish it went longer on the finish or otherwise it would have been perfect. Purchased three yrs ago on futures and wish I had bought more... |
| Red |
2001 Château Faizeau Sélection Vieilles VignesMontagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/1/2009 - Pierre Lim wrote: 84 pointsBought in 2005 and cellared for 4 yrs. Disappointed after opening. One dimensional and it seemed that wine had more alcohol content than stated in bottle. Kept for 2nd day and did not get any better. |
| Red |
2004 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art SeriesMargaret River more |
6/6/2009 - Pierre Lim wrote: 93 pointsBig wine and full bodied. Loaded with blackberries, cherries, lots of fruit - new world. Great tannin structure and long finish. Very young wine that needs at least a couple of yrs to mature. This is a well made wine that will hold its own vs other high end Australian cabs. |
| Red |
2004 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
1/18/2008 - Pierre Lim wrote: 94 pointsThis was great. Blackberries and Cherries just coated my palate! New world and refreshing for a change. Very well made and would highly recommend. |
| Red |
2002 Château MonbousquetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/13/2007 - Pierre Lim wrote: 93 pointsOutstanding. Dark purple color. Mocha, cherries, and licorice on the nose. Dry but explosive fruit that coats all over your mouth - blackberries are prominent. Very complex and a long finish. This would pair well with an excellent steak. I wish I bought more. Enjoying this bottle in my NYC apartment. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2003 Château Doisy-VédrinesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
1/19/2007 - Pierre Lim wrote: 91 pointspale yellow. peach and honey on the nose. creamy sweet vanilla syrup with a little bit of spice. short to medium finish. this has a lot of acidity. this is an excellent sauternes. |
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