| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2016 Rombauer Vineyards ChardonnayCarneros more |
12/14/2020 - jlimberg Does not like this wine: 85 pointsI buy this for my wife when she's entertaining novice drinkers. This chardonnay is overfinished, over oaked. Tastes like cotton candy mixed with stripper perfume. |
| Red |
2006 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family VineyardNapa Valley more |
11/24/2020 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 93 pointsI cellared this magnum for a long time and was worried I possibly waited too long to open it. That certainly was not the case. Color was a deep garnet with layers of rose and rust colors on the rim. The nose was very expressive, very perfumed. Forest floor on nose with dark cooked fruit. The palate confirmed the nose. All the tannins have softened so it was immediately approachable. The palate was a little straight forward with typical merlot markers. The acidity was medium to medium plus and was very noticeable with the soft tannins. Everyone really enjoyed this magnum. |
| White |
2014 Donelan Chardonnay NancieSonoma County more |
11/24/2020 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 89 pointsVery easy drinking and approachable now. Drink up. |
| White |
2016 Signorello Estate Chardonnay Hope's CuvéeNapa Valley more |
11/24/2020 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsDrinks beautifully right now. Not as complex as I'd prefer but a very nice Napa Chardonnay. |
| Red |
2013 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon VasoNapa Valley more |
11/20/2018 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsAerated and decanted for 1 hour. Robust dark fruit. Very promising to drink in 4-5 years. I will give a more detailed tasting note in future bottles. |
| Red |
2003 Hedges Family Estate Three Vineyards Red MountainRed Bordeaux Blend more |
12/28/2015 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 88 pointsCellared well from magnum. Still bright in flavor. Tannins took backstage. Easy drinker |
| Red |
2006 Foppiano Petite SirahRussian River Valley more |
12/24/2015 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsDrinking beautifully right now. Tannins softened, but win still has a beautiful backbone. Very red and blue fruit driven, but plenty of leather and oak as well. |
| White |
2011 Donelan VénusSonoma County White Rhone Blend more |
12/17/2015 - jlimberg wrote: 86 pointsLean, like pretty much every 2011 CA wine |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2008 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Late HarvestRussian River Valley more |
12/11/2015 - jlimberg wrote: flawedFlawed bottle. So rare to find a dessert wine that is corked. This one was filled with volatile acidity with overwhelming nail polish remover aroma on the nose. Acidity was good and there was some candied butterscotch and apricot somewhere behind the flaws. Dissapointing. |
| Red |
2010 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Meredith EstateRussian River Valley more |
12/11/2015 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 92 pointsReally drinking beautifully right now. Paired with a smoked pork tenderloin with bourbon cherry sauce. Perfect pair. |
| Red |
2010 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Klopp RanchRussian River Valley more |
12/11/2015 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsMore dark and muted than the Meredith we drank from the same vintage. Not as straight forward, but also not as complexed. Opened up nicely with time. |
| Red |
2007 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Imagine RhapsodyStags Leap District more |
9/7/2013 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 93 pointsWell balanced, still showing a lot of new oak with heave cassis notes. Drinking beautifully now but would surely age at least 5 more years. |
| Red |
2007 Gramercy Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valleymore |
3/20/2013 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsSIGHT: Clear, but slightly opaque, bright, deep ruby with reddish salmon rim, medium plus concentration and viscosity. |
| Red |
2005 Artesa Tempranillo ReserveAlexander Valley more |
3/18/2013 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 88 pointsThis wine was consumed later in the evening after 3 other bottles in our group. It was perfect timing. Tannins softened, lots of expression of black and red fruit. Certainly lots of cocoa on the nose as well. Very enjoyable to drink, although it is time to consume if you have inventory. |
| Red |
2009 Tyler Pinot Noir La EncantadaSta. Rita Hills more |
3/18/2013 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsBright ruby with pink watery rim. Nose originally very similar to a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with cranberry, strawberry, and lots of fresh red fruit. Palate confirmed the nose. This seemed like a very straight forward wine. Luckily there was still some left after 45 minutes. Despite the wine appearing lean, it was not delicate. It opened up with amazing perfume and fresh herbal notes. This was a really fun Pinot. |
| Red |
2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Nicole's Vineyard Russian River Valleymore |
6/8/2012 - jlimberg Does not like this wine: 83 pointsVery lean, simple and watered down. Tart fruit on attack with little to no finish. Very disappointing. |
| Red |
2001 Ledson Zinfandel Old Vine Sonoma Valleymore |
2/21/2012 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 89 pointsSIGHT: Deep garnet core, layers of crimson, brick, salmon, and orange with clear rim. Medium plus viscosity and concentration. NOSE: bramble, raspberry jam, dried prune, old boot, molasses; PALATE: confirms nose...molasses, prune, cola, allspice; ASSESSMENT: Alc: medium plus, acidity: medium; tannins: medium - medium+; Medium finish and complexity. Very lush with extremely ripe fruit. A hedonistic Zinfandel |
| White - Sparkling |
2002 J Vineyards & Winery Vintage Brut Russian River ValleyChampagne Blend more |
11/24/2011 - jlimberg wrote: 88 pointsSolid Vintage Brut from J. Should improve over the next year or so |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV J Vineyards & Winery Brut RoséRussian River Valley Champagne Blend more |
11/24/2011 - jlimberg wrote: 83 pointsGreat way to start your party. Not much complexity here. |
| Red |
2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Robert Thomas Russian River Valleymore |
7/31/2011 - jlimberg wrote: 88 pointsWell extracted, bright vibrant deep ruby color. Nose and Palate very expressive of cranberry, strawberry, and cherry, with a hint of rhubarb. Certainly a red fruit bomb. |
| Rosé |
2010 J Vineyards & Winery Vin GrisRussian River Valley Pinot Noir more |
7/15/2011 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 86 pointsSimple, but enjoyable rose summer wine. Fresh strawberries were dominent on nose and palate. |
| Red |
2001 Jarvis (California) Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
6/24/2011 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 94 pointsSIGHT: Opaque, very deep garnet core, dark like coffee; outer rings of salmon. High concentration and viscocity. NOSE: dusty, cassis, leather, menthol, mint, blackberry, gravel, bell pepper, mushroom, dried strawberry, dark chocolate. PALATE: mushroom, mint, cassis, shoe polish, leather, cedar, bell pepper, soy, forest floor, allspice, chocolate covered cherries. ASSESSMENT: medium alcohol, medium to medium+ acidity, medium to medium+ tannins, medium+ complexity and finish. |
| Red |
1990 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special SelectionNapa Valley more |
6/29/2011 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 96 pointsSIGHT: Clear, bright, deep brown core fading to layers of brick and salmon. High concentration and viscocity. NOSE:clean, damp earth, leather, soy, bell pepper, barnyard, gravel, dust, cassis, dried black cherry, bramble, sawdust, toasted hazelnut, coffee saddle; PALATE: dry, cassis, soy, leather, oak, black cherry, gravel. ASSESSMENT: medium alcohol, medium plus acidity, medium tannins, high complexity and finish. Amazing acidity and balance. Fruit still evident. It's showing perfectly and can still hang on for more bottle aging. |
| Red |
2001 Twomey Merlot Napa Valleymore |
5/15/2011 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 91 pointsSIGHT: clear, bright, medium garnet fading to lighter garnet, brick red, and an orange meniscus. Medium concentration and medium plus viscocity. NOSE: expressive ripe fruit, baked blackberry, baked raspberry, cherry pie, baking spice, dill, mushroom, saddle, leather, potpourri, soy. PALATE: dry, dried raspberry, cedar box, leather, soy, blackberry, dry dusty earth. ASSESSMENT: alc: medium, acid: medium - medium+, tannins: medium - medium+, complexity: medium - medium+, finish: medium+. This merlot aged beautifully. Someone's loss was definitely my gain. |
| Red |
2009 Tyler Pinot Noir Santa Barbara Countymore |
5/14/2011 - jlimberg wrote: 86 pointsSIGHT: clear, day bright, light ruby core fading to flourescent pink. Medium concentration and light viscocity. NOSE: clean, moderate, cranberry, rhubarb, tart cherry, craisin, strawberry, rose petals, gardenias. PALATE: dry, strawberry, cranberry, rhubarb, tart cherry, cedar, vanilla. ASSESSMENT: alc: medium, acid: medium plus, tannins: medium - medium-, complexity: medium - medium-, finish: medium+. Extremely fruit forward, tart, lean. Very nice acidity, but no depth. A good summer red. |
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