| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2016 David Frost Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, PinotagePaarl Red Blend more |
8/10/2019 - BlackIce Likes this wine: 87 points14% alcohol. Interesting blend that mixes nicely characteristics of three varietals at a very inexpensive price at Trader Joe’s. Can’t beat $7.99 USD price for this quality and in screwtop too. Great QPR. |
| Red |
2011 Col Solare Cabernet Franc Component CollectionRed Mountain more |
11/21/2018 - BlackIce wrote: 90 pointsThis was good but DEFINITELY not worth the price I paid for it.... |
| Red |
2015 Hin Areni Areni ReserveVayots Dzor more |
9/25/2018 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsA very drinkable and well made wine. Purchased at the winery in April 2018 in Armenia. Tasted the reserve at the winery. Just drank the bottle I purchased. It is both dry with some fruit and a little tannin on the back of the throat. The fruit component of Areni is somewhat similar to Plavac Mali which I've had in Croatia. Plavac Mali is a cross of Zinfandel and another grape. Areni is a local grape that has been in production for centuries. Areni is a delightful and delicious varietal. |
| Red - Fortified |
2010 Wellington Old Vine Port EstateSonoma Valley Red Blend more |
11/14/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 87 pointsOpened way too soon. Needs to integrate more. Has great promise. Won't open the next one for another year to see the progress. The fruit and oak need to integrate to be much better. |
| Red |
1998 Behrens & Hitchcock Cabernet FrancOakville more |
10/5/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 92 pointsThis was a Magnum drank over two days. Cork when removed on Day 1 was crumbly. But nose showed bright fruit not like a nearly 20 year old wine. On taste with no decant was also bright, fresh, slightly acidic, still tannic and well integrated. Not tasting like a typical Cab Franc. But delicious and extremely well made. Similar notes on Day 2. Fantastic! |
| Red |
2015 Matt Parish Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
9/25/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 89 pointsMore than likely drank this bottle received as a gift too young. This is a Napa Cab @ 14.5% alcohol. May not be built for aging but does drink quite well without food at this young age. There is lots of good fruit with a bit of tannin bite. Quite nice. Wish I had others to hold and drink over time to see the aging impacts. |
| Rosé |
2016 High Valley Vineyard RoséRosé Blend more |
8/27/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 89 pointsThis is made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. There is an alternative CT listing that shows Cab Sauv for this 2016 edition which is incorrect. In my opinion, this tastes similar to some of the best French Rosé's I've had in Paris not that my palate is esteemed. It is good when cold and as it warms up. The characteristics change over time. When cold, it is crisp and citrusy with a hint of minerality. As it warms, it takes on more of the combined notes of the red varietals it is made from with notes of strawberry with an acid backbone. Very well made and balanced. Did not have with food but drank over a span of a few hours. |
| Red |
2002 Wellington Syrah ReserveSonoma Valley more |
8/17/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 91 pointsI was worried as when I received this via "woot" a week ago, there was some leaking from the cork. After a week, I opened it and there was more evidence of leaking from cork. First day opened was Tuesday 8/15/2017 and I first thought "it was cooked". But it tasted fine. On Wednesday 8/16/2017, it was better - good fruit, not cooked plum flavors with some acidic bite. Very tasty. On Thursday 8/17/2017 (bottle finished), still good fruit and acid with some lead pencil notes which I like. Very good and well made. |
| Red |
NV Woodward Canyon Red WineColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/15/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsGreat QPR (Quality for Price). Purchased after tasting this at their site near Walla Walla. It was a special tasting and I don't recall the component of the NV (non-vintage). but as I recall, it was composed of an older vintage/varietal with some newer vintages (and varietals). Wish I had taken a pic of the components of this particular N.V. Screw top which makes it easy to transport/open! Meant to drink now not cellar. Great value for the price. |
| Red |
2008 Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Red Willow VineyardYakima Valley more |
7/2/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 92 pointsReally started to sing on Day 2. More balanced then with notes of pencil lead. Very nice. |
| Red |
2010 Chatter Creek MerlotYakima Valley more |
5/15/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsThis is getting better with time. Quite good actually given price. |
| Red |
2014 Woot Cellars Bonus Level!Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah more |
3/10/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsSeems to be getting better with time in the bottle. Typical of most "Wine Cellars" branded wines. |
| Orange |
2011 Erzetič Amfora BeloGoriška Brda White Blend more |
1/20/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 90 pointsPurchased at the winery in October 2015. Made in Amphora. A wine sometimes known as an orange wine. Excellent wine. |
| Red |
2011 Erzetic Amfora RdečeGoriška Brda Red Blend more |
1/16/2017 - BlackIce wrote: 89 pointsPurchased at Erzetic on a Slovenian Trip in Oct 2015. Don't recall how much I paid in Euro. But this was made in large Amphora. This red blend is the first of three Amfora purchased. Very well made with nice aged notes but crisp bramble notes. Excellent. |
| Red |
2011 Chatter Creek Cabernet FrancYakima Valley more |
10/2/2016 - BlackIce wrote: 88 points@ $11/bottle, this has great Quality for the Price. Low alcohol at 13.5%. Nose: Plum and blackberry combo. Nice spice note with some chalkiness. |
| White |
2014 Savage Grace Wines Chardonnay Celilo VineyardColumbia Gorge more |
6/30/2016 - BlackIce wrote: 93 pointsI agree fully with prior comments. This is OUTSTANDING. I drank over two days and it holds up. Nice crispness and 'tomato-like' flavors which I love. I think this is my favorite Chardonnay that I have tasted yet (from all regions). By the way, I am not a fan of the buttery Chards. This is not that at all. |
| Red |
2011 Outlier Syrah Midnight OilSonoma County more |
2/28/2016 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsPunches way way above the price point. aka great QPR. Nice spice and fruit even after opening this bottle shortly after receiving 8 bottles a few days ago (worried about 'bottle shock'). Low alcohol - 12.9% which I really like. |
| Red |
2012 Scott Harvey Zinfandel Vineyard 1869Amador County more |
12/21/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 91 pointsFantastic. Really starts to sing Day 2 and Day 3. will not open my other Magnum for awhile. |
| Red |
2002 Parducci Petite SirahCalifornia more |
7/29/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 86 pointsSynthetic cork. Needs a bit of air upon opening. Lots of sediment. Fruit is still there and is enjoyable after a few hours. Be patient with this. |
| Red |
2013 Savage Grace Wines Pinot Noir Underwood Mountain VineyardColumbia Gorge more |
7/23/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsStill a big fan... |
| Red |
2009 C.G. di Arie InterludeCalifornia Shenandoah Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/19/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsMy last bottle. Very good. Not outstanding but very good QPR on wine.woot. See prior tasting notes by me and others. |
| White - Fortified |
NV Wellington White PortSonoma Valley White Blend more |
7/19/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 88 pointsIf I recall from a recent Woot, this NV was bottled somewhat recently. I drank this both chilled and at room temperature. I preferred it at room temperature. My first white port. Was nervous initially at how this would be but trusted Peter Wellington. Glad I did. Unique yet delicious. Others have described it well. |
| Red |
2009 C.G. di Arie InterludeCalifornia Shenandoah Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
7/7/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 88 points3 years later and similar thoughts as my note in July 2012. Where does the time go? Drinks very well over 2 days. |
| White |
2012 Scheid Vineyards Chardonnay Gifft with Kathie Lee GiffordMonterey more |
4/19/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 89 pointsGreat QPR via wine.woot of a Scheid Vineyards produced Chardonnay in partnership with Kathie Lee Gifford (thus the Gifft designation). A nice balance of a bit of oak (especially when warming) but primarily a nice crispness/acidity. A great Chardonnay made in a bit of the "old style" and not the butter-bombs of late. |
| Red |
2007 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Lonely HeartRed Mountain more |
3/26/2015 - BlackIce wrote: 91 pointsHorrible QPR. Meaning, way too expensive but a great bottle of Cab/Petite Verdot that can age additional years. Should be had with a nice steak. In fact, it needs to be paired with food... |
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