| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Domaine Tempier BandolMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
10/31/2023 - spv wrote: 93 pointsA gem - well put-together. At a really good place - glad I held onto this one for a few years! |
| Red |
2000 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
9/10/2021 - spv wrote: flawedReally bad. Hope it’s an off bottle. Smells oxidized. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2001 Bennett Lane MaximusNapa Valley Red Blend more |
7/15/2021 - spv Likes this wine: 88 pointsTrying to figure this one out. I thought these bottles had oxidized/faded early, and my last few were inconsistent. Haven’t tried one in about 7 years. This bottle is complex and and pretty well developed. More on the mouthfeel and finish than on the nose but plenty of dark fruit and a long finish. Glad I have a few left! |
| Red |
2005 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Meyer VineyardNapa Valley more |
4/13/2021 - spv Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill really excellent. Well balanced, smooth and full bodied. Dark fruits; long finish. |
| Red |
2018 Domaine Palon GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
1/17/2021 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsReally excellent. Medium bodied. Great QPR. |
| Red |
1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
1/3/2021 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsWow. Glad I still have this. Consistent notes with debdvino below... Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2002 Husic Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
9/11/2020 - spv Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis has held together really well — have had these for 15 years. At peak, drink soon, but still excellent. |
| Red |
2011 I Custodi Etna ÆtneusEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
9/10/2020 - spv wrote: flawedThis was odd. Incredible bottle variation in one six pack. First bottle was corked, second was very good. This was strong fruit forward on the nose with a cloying taste, but not terrible — just really odd. Several in our party liked it. |
| Red |
2008 Bodega Numanthia Toro TermesTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
9/6/2020 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsIn a great place. Super enjoyable. |
| Red |
2008 Bodega Numanthia Toro TermesTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
6/2/2020 - spv wrote: flawedCorked - but could tell that there is a very nice wine underneath. Looking forward to the next bottle. |
| Red |
2017 Pax Syrah Sonoma HillsidesRussian River Valley more |
5/25/2020 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsReally like this — I have now tried it a few times, and all bottles have been very good. It reminds me of a St. Joseph, as others have pointed out, although less astringent. Love the balance and mouthfeel. I also have the 2018, which I have tried once and is fabulous. |
| Red |
2001 Rotllan Torra Priorat AmadisGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
5/21/2020 - spv Likes this wine: 92 pointsOpened sealed OWC six pack... have had this for about 15 years. Really excellent, at peak, refined and well integrated, not too heavy. |
| Red |
2006 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
5/20/2020 - spv Likes this wine: 87 pointsWow! Still quite good! |
| Red |
1995 François Gaunoux Volnay 1er Cru Clos des ChênesPinot Noir more |
1/5/2020 - spv wrote: flawedOddly corked.... unmistakably musty on the nose, but still some complexity and interesting flavors underneath, but difficult to enjoy |
| Red |
2001 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna LazzairascoNebbiolo more |
12/17/2019 - spv Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis is wonderful. Evolved and complex. Very smooth and well integrated. |
| Red |
2001 Finca Allende Rioja AllendeTempranillo more |
11/20/2019 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsStill very good! Quite approachable, with good fruit. Glad I have a couple more of these! |
| Red |
2003 Meyer Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
11/17/2019 - spv wrote: 92 pointsThis is still great. Plenty of fruit, but a bit looser than the last bottle. Enjoyable! |
| Red |
2007 Tablas Creek Esprit de BeaucastelPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
3/31/2019 - spv Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is wonderful - have had these bottles for exactly 9 years (to the day) and it could easily pass for an old world CdP. In a very good spot! |
| Red |
2002 Bodega Numanthia Toro NumanthiaTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
2/19/2019 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsStill going strong! |
| Red |
2005 Domaine René Leclerc BourgognePinot Noir more |
1/22/2019 - spv Likes this wine: 89 pointsA nice surprise for a basic $32 Bourgogne I bought 10 years ago. Fruit still there, good structure, balance and finish. Enjoyable and glad I still had this! |
| Red |
2002 Husic Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/15/2018 - spv Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill in a really good place. Mature, complex and well-integrated. Glad I have a few of these left! |
| Red |
2007 Soter Pinot Noir Mineral Springs RanchYamhill-Carlton more |
11/28/2018 - spv Likes this wine: 92 pointsHas really come together well! |
| Red |
2004 Kilikanoon Shiraz CovenantClare Valley more |
5/28/2018 - spv Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis has held up very well since I bought it over 10 years ago. Outstanding value. It is quite full-bodied, with dark fruits and a long finish. A bit more alcohol than I prefer, but is still showing very well. |
| Red |
2006 Marc Sorrel HermitageSyrah more |
5/25/2018 - spv Likes this wine: 94 pointsCork was moldy on the outside. Used the Durand to remove it. Wine is well developed, full bodied and complex yet refined with lots of dark fruit and spicy overtones. Long finish. Surprisingly nice and in a very good place. |
| Red |
2003 Château PeyfolCastillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/20/2018 - spv Likes this wine: 87 pointsConsistent with prior notes but pleasantly surprised with how well this has held up |
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