| 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. |
| White |
2002 Domaine Bernard Morey et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La TruffièreChardonnay more |
11/24/2020 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 88 pointsPopped and poured. Despite having 18 years of age, this wine still had plenty to offer. The oak was more toasted, but it was so easy drinking. Still lively minerality with pleasant baked buttery apple notes on the back end. I'd guess that 2018 would have been a great time to open, but none the less, we really enjoyed this bottle. |
| 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. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
1995 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé La Grande DameChampagne Blend more |
12/10/2013 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 96 pointsBy memory, the greatest bottle of champagne I have consumed |
| 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 |
1961 Château Calon-SégurSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2012 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 88 pointsSIGHT: Rusty Brown, cola core with copper rim; NOSE: Wet forest floor, wet leaves, raisin, shoe polish, old boot, orange peel, dried mushroom; PALATE: leather, wet leaves, tea, dried cherry, leather, old boot, dust; ALC: med, ACID: med-med+, TANNINS: med-med minus, COMPLEXITY: med+, FINISH: med. Still drank cleanly. Flavor of tea leaves was very prevalent, acidity still good but I'm sure a lot of complexity has been lost. Still a joy to drink a '61. |
| Red |
1979 Château MargauxRed Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2012 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 94 pointsSIGHT: Cola Brown core fading to deep brick, rust, brick, salmon, copper, gold meniscus. Medium concentration and viscocity. NOSE: dust, truffle, black cherry, cassis, dry earth, tobacco leaves, dry leaves, roses, violets, raspberry, old cedar chest. PALATE: confirms nose with an additional cherry note. Medium to medium minus alcohol, medium plus acidity, Smooth tannins with a long finish. This wine changed a lot. Immediately it had a shoe polish and dusty chalk note. 20 minutes later it was very bright with surprising fruit and floral notes. 1 hour later it was very understated and fading. This wine drinks wonderfully, but I think it's at it's peak. |
| 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 |
1996 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/13/2012 - jlimberg wrote: 95 pointsDrinks amazing right now. Silky tannins, supple fruit, pyrozine, tar, mushroom, old boot, wet earth. Loved it. |
| Red |
1983 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/13/2012 - jlimberg wrote: 80 pointsStill had balance, but fruit was gone as well as really anything on the finish. I'm sure this was wonderful in a previous life, but it had certainly declined and faded away. |
| Red |
2008 Tohu Pinot NoirMarlborough more |
2/27/2012 - jlimberg Likes this wine: 90 pointsConsinstent style of Tohu Pinot with a funky Burgundian nose, pale color. This vintage shows a bit more ripe red fruit in it than previous vintages. Cranberries and craisin prevalent. |
| Red |
2009 Gérard Raphet Bourgogne Les Grands ChampsPinot Noir more |
2/21/2012 - jlimberg Does not like this wine: 83 pointsSIGHT: pale ruby fading to layers of pink with clear rim. Medium minus concentration and viscosity. NOSE: light perfume, granite, strawberry, melted black cherry. PALATE: muted with wet rock, strawberry, mineral water, new leather, ground white pepper, bubble gum. ASSESSMENT: medium to low alcohol with medium acidity. Medium minus tannins with not much complexity or finish. This wine could have been confused with a young gamay. Nothing memorable here. |
| 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 |
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