| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Reeve Wines Pinot Noir RhodaAnderson Valley more |
9/16/2021 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsIn a beautiful spot right now. Elegant, refined, understated fruit and long silky finish. Not unlike high end village Chambolle-Musigny. |
| White |
2018 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
1/17/2021 - haonusa Does not like this wine: 87 pointsFor lovers of classic Chablis, this ain’t it. Very soft, broad, open knit. Really pleasant flavors but none of the tidal pool, oyster shell, lime zest flavors that make me love Chablis. I usually like this producer but many 2018s from many producers seem to be in this category of soft wines with little raciness. |
| Red |
2018 BloodRoot Pinot NoirSonoma County more |
11/24/2020 - haonusa Likes this wine: 93 pointsGreat QPR. A nice blend of red and blue fruit, forest floor, earth, and sexy Pinot flavors. Very attractive nose and length for this level. Can’t get much better Pinot for this price point. |
| White |
2015 Reeve Wines Riesling McFadden VineyardMendocino County more |
2/26/2017 - haonusa Likes this wine: 94 pointsfantastic CA riesling. well balanced and vibrant. Good texture but light on its feet. |
| Red |
2012 Banshee Pinot Noir Sonoma Countymore |
11/4/2013 - haonusa Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery elegant Pinot for the money. beautiful nose of rose petal and forest floor. well balanced. really hard to beat for the price. Case buy. |
| Red |
2008 Banshee Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlandsmore |
6/9/2010 - haonusa wrote: NRRipping wine. Spicy nose, fragrant raspberry, blueberry, sassafras palate. Beautiful acidity and a touch of well integrated oak. This competes favorably with Roar Pisoni. |
| Red |
2008 Banshee Pinot Noir Sonoma Countymore |
6/9/2010 - haonusa wrote: 93 pointsVery serious Pinot at this price. Focused red fruits enveloped in a tightly wound package of fine mineral and tannins. Like drinking 1er cru cote de nuits with a hint of Russian River underneath the hood. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti EchezeauxEchezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
3/4/2010 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsAbsolutely loaded with stuff. Asain spices, deep red fruits, unmistakable gravitas in the mouth. Ridiculously young at this point though. |
| Red |
2007 Palari Terre Siciliane Rosso del SopranoNerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
2/27/2010 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsan early front runner for wine of the year. Aromatically complex. Dead ringer for a barbaresco aromatically and somewhat in the mouth. Superb balance and captivating layers of flavors. Stunning. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Viticoltori De Conciliis Selim Paestum IGTFiano more |
2/20/2010 - haonusa wrote: 90 pointsblend of aglianco and fiano.(70%) Very refreshing wine. significant apple skin structure. |
| Red |
2004 Castello Banfi Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
1/10/2010 - haonusa wrote: NRDrank over a three day period. Very tight the first day. Lots of cherry and leather but all balled up. Unwound nicely though. Very enjoyable on day 2. At this point I would say its a very good wine but not a great one. |
| White |
2002 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru BougrosChardonnay more |
1/10/2010 - haonusa wrote: 92 pointsVery rich for Chablis but still nice delineation. Baked pear and spice. Good acidity. Was nice accompaniment to dungeness crab on toasts. |
| Red |
2005 Vini Biondi Etna Outis NessunoEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
1/13/2010 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsReally interesting wine. Pinot like in some ways. Lithe, elegantly built but real energy below. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Pierre Morlet Champagne Brut Grande RéserveChampagne Blend more |
12/24/2009 - haonusa wrote: 92 pointsHad 3 different bottles of this on different nights over the previous holiday season. Found on sale for $39. Great price for this wine. I don't know the blend but I suspect higher in pinot noir as the structure seems evident to me. This is a fairly mouth filling glass of bubbles Great verve and minerality. A nice note of yeastiness plays off the minerals. Just a touch of sweetness perception. Nice stuff. |
| Red |
2004 Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Cuvée FlouretoRed Rhone Blend more |
1/4/2010 - haonusa wrote: 91 pointsDrank out of mag at dinner with Paul, Hannah, Joe, Nicole, Clay, Holly. |
| Red |
2003 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir SouthingSta. Rita Hills more |
12/24/2009 - haonusa wrote: 91 pointsDrank on Christmas Eve with family. Still drinking well and tasting fresh at this point. A fairly plush and forward style although not overblown by any means. Rich plum and dark berry notes. Rich texture. Some well integrated spice notes. |
| Red |
2007 Philip Togni Cabernet SauvignonSpring Mountain District more |
12/30/2009 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsJust released, obviously a little tight now but what a classy wine! Tasted blind and immediately thought Bordeaux. Pencil lead and currants. Fine tannins. This is enjoyable now but will be stunner in 5-10 years. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Jean Vesselle Champagne Brut Œil de PerdrixPinot Noir more |
12/19/2009 - haonusa wrote: 91 pointsHad a pretty nice mag of this champagne last night. I found it to be quite good. The color is more copper than rose. Understated nose of orange blossom, strawberry and maybe even tea. There's a nice mousse to it and feels about medium weight on the palate. Restrained pinot fruit in the mouth and a little saline quality on the finish . Great structure to this champagne as well. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les PruliersPinot Noir more |
12/18/2009 - haonusa wrote: 93 pointsLots underneath the hood here...unfortunately it is not on display yet. Even after 4+ hours in decanter, still pretty closed in on itself. Elegant but firm tannic structure. Red fruits buried below. A bit of iron/blood/minerals. Great energy but I'll wait at least two years to try another. |
| Red |
2005 Château Rayas Côtes du Rhône Château de Fonsalette ReserveRed Rhone Blend more |
12/12/2009 - haonusa wrote: 94 pointsUpon opening the stemmy quality is dominant but with air it fades to the background. Absolutely fantastic orange, tea, rhubarb on the palate. pointed minerality. My favorite element of this wine is the almost saline quality on the finish. This is one of those wines that practically vibrates with tension. Extremely well balanced. |
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