| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Fortified |
NV Valdespino Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Don Gonzalo Oloroso viejoPalomino Fino more |
6/29/2020 - prof b wrote: NRI'd had this wine from a prior release and enjoyed it but this bottle came across as alcoholic and fairly simple. Drank over two weeks, with no change. |
| White |
2014 Zepaltas Chardonnay Babushka Keefer RanchRussian River Valley more |
6/29/2020 - prof b wrote: NRMy final bottle. Consistent with previous note. It saddens my that Ryan Zepaltas no longer has his own label, but at least I can get his wines at Copain. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2002 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Le MontChenin Blanc more |
6/27/2020 - prof b wrote: flawedbruised apple all the way. Fully on the road to oxidation |
| Red |
1982 Guido Porro BaroloNebbiolo more |
6/24/2020 - prof b wrote: 95 pointsRelatively recent purchase from Chambers. Good fill and sturdy cork. This took about an hour to open up, but once it did it was really nice. Red fruits and a licorice-like component (but not sweet) combined with the tertiary elements for a very interesting and lovely wine. Perfectly mature Barolo. |
| Red |
1995 Château FigeacSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/23/2020 - prof b wrote: NRRecent purchase from reputable source. 375ml. Solid, mid aged bordeaux. More air or time in the bottle would likely have improved this, but this was popped as a backup. |
| Red |
1974 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon California MountainNapa Valley more |
6/23/2020 - prof b wrote: flawedAlthough this bottle had nice fill and color, it was clearly over the hill. Only tertiary elements remained. Air did not improve it. |
| White - Off-dry |
2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
6/20/2020 - prof b wrote: 97 pointsI purchased this bottle a few months ago from a private cellar. While I had planned to decant it, the aromatics and taste we immediately appealing so we drank this over the ensuing two hours. Balance was perfect with just the right level of sweetness, fruit, and acid. Honeycomb, peaches, maybe a touch of really ripe pear. Truly intoxicating. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Lafouge Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru La Chapelle RougePinot Noir more |
6/16/2020 - prof b wrote: 90 pointsPurchased in release. Pop and pour and then consumed over ~2 hours. Not especially complex but a really nice mid weight burgundy with good balance. I enjoyed it, but will likely drink my other bottle soon. I just don't see tons of upside. |
| Red |
2004 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. CaterinaNebbiolo more |
6/16/2020 - prof b wrote: 95 pointsPurchased on release. Decanted two hours and consumed over the next three. This is a really nice wine. It had a balsamic and soy component that complemented the red fruits nicely. A long finish with solid acidity resulted in a wine that went well with fresh pasta with black truffles and poached eggs. This wine will continue to evolve but I'm not sure it will really improve, only change. Great now. |
| White - Fortified |
2000 Barbeito Madeira Cask 224Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia more |
6/9/2020 - prof b wrote: NROpened without planning for an impromptu event so this didn't get the air I like to give Madeira. Nevertheless, this showed a nice profile including figs, marmalade, and nuts. Solid acid balanced out the mild sweetness. |
| Red |
2006 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña BosconiaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
6/9/2020 - prof b wrote: NRDecanted for two hours and consumed over the next three. This bottle had a really interesting nose of red fruits and flowers while the palate offered the same red fruits with solid balancing acid. Really nice now, but a long life is likely for this wine. |
| White |
2017 Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett Alte RebenMosel Saar Ruwer more |
6/7/2020 - prof b wrote: NRSalil nailed the TN. |
| White |
2007 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du BourgChenin Blanc more |
6/4/2020 - prof b wrote: flawed375ml. Recent purchase from Chambers. Advanced with sherry like qualities. |
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