| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2002 Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard CommandBarossa more |
7/2/2013 - diastole Likes this wine: 93 pointsThis wine is entering its prime drinking window. Strong in the glass for 1-2 hours. Classic Shiraz character. Deep purple. Floral and chocolate nose. Strong fruit with a nice finish. Drink now to over the next three years. |
| White |
2003 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
7/31/2012 - diastole wrote: 93 pointsHolding up well for an old lady. Rich oak nose. Mellow citrus and oak palate. Creamy texture. Long dense finish. |
| Red |
1998 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Sonoma Mountainmore |
6/14/2012 - diastole wrote: 90 pointsTobacco nose. Cherry and currant fruits. Emerging leather. Very soft tannins. Light finish. Still worthy. |
| Red |
2002 Titus Red Wine Lot 1Napa Valley Red Blend more |
6/14/2012 - diastole wrote: 93 pointsDeep purple, inky. Floral nose. Lots of berries. Faint pepper. Soft tannins. Nice full finish. Very pleasant. |
| Red |
1999 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist SeriesWashington more |
6/6/2012 - diastole wrote: 92 pointsFragrant, full-bodied and balanced. Drinking nicely. |
| Red |
2007 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Meredith EstateRussian River Valley more |
6/1/2012 - diastole wrote: NRWe were worried by recent posts. Wow, what a different experience. Must have emerged from its dumb phase for summer. Floral nose. Rich palate with lts of extracted cherry and currants. Well balanced with nice tannins. Short but pleasant finish. Based on recent post, might want to drink soon. |
| Red |
1995 Alexander Valley Vineyards CyrusRed Bordeaux Blend more |
4/20/2012 - diastole wrote: 93 pointsNot sure where I bought this or why I kept it, but what a suprise. Strong ruby. Hot nose that blows off to barnyards. Nicely balanced with strong fruits. Long finish, very smooth. Great wine/value. |
| Red |
1998 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon FayNapa Valley more |
4/20/2012 - diastole wrote: NROpens up after an hour. Browning edges. Soft floral nose. Balanced. Cherry and current. Surprisingly long finish. Probably passing its prime. |
| Red |
2007 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
4/2/2012 - diastole wrote: 93 pointsRich color. Medium fruit on the nose. Refined smooth palate. Well balanced. Drinking great. |
| Red |
2005 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
3/27/2012 - diastole wrote: NRBrown. Gone. |
| Red |
2001 Turley Zinfandel JuvenileCalifornia more |
3/26/2012 - diastole wrote: 91 pointsPoured without decanting and drank over an hour. Still has a lot of complexity. Full jamy fruit with soft spice. Amazingly enjoyable but heading over the hill. |
| Red |
1997 Mount Veeder Winery ReserveNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/25/2012 - diastole wrote: NRDecanted and served. Rich Bordeaux style nose right off the pour. Cherries and blackberries with mature tannins. Hint of tobacco. Smooth but short finish. Drinking well. |
| Red |
2000 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Peppermore |
3/22/2012 - diastole wrote: 93 pointsNo browns. Lots of fruit on the nose with a hint of sweet. Cherry and plums. No pepper? Thick tannins. Nice lasting finish. Great bottle.o |
| Red |
1997 David Bruce Cabernet SauvignonSanta Clara Valley more |
3/22/2012 - diastole wrote: NRDeep red. Tight nose better after 30 min. Structured berries with soft tannins. Medium but full bodied finish. Held up well. |
| Red |
2001 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Hyde VineyardCarneros more |
3/21/2012 - diastole wrote: NRStill drinking nicely. Even but after in glass for 30 minutes. We didn't decant. Lots of fruit and spice. Doubt it will get much better but drinking great now. |
| Red |
2004 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir BotellaSta. Rita Hills more |
3/19/2012 - diastole wrote: 92 pointsSoft floral nose. Balanced and still complex. Pepper and spice with noticeable cherries and complex tannins. Good with grilled meat. Nice. |
| Red |
1990 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
3/15/2012 - diastole wrote: NRThought it was gone but left it open for 1-2 hours and was surprised. Brown edges, sweet nose. Surprising cherries and currants. Nice finish. Not yet maderized but close. |
| Red |
1999 Freemark Abbey Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/13/2012 - diastole wrote: NRGood color with early browning. Disappointing nose. Not much fruit. Mainly tobacco and leather. Past time. |
| Red |
1994 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 25th Anniversary Dry Creek Valleymore |
3/10/2012 - diastole wrote: NRNothing left but Rutherford dust. |
| Red |
1997 Castello di Querceto / Querceto Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/9/2012 - diastole wrote: 80 pointsFound in back of cellar. We purchased on our first trip to Italy. Brown. Nice nose. Very little fruit left. Way over the hill. |
| Red |
1997 Charles Cimicky The Red BlendBarossa Valley more |
1/13/2012 - diastole wrote: NRRuby. Doughy nose. Cherry mouth. Light but lengthy finish. Drink up. |
| Red |
1995 Opus OneNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/1/2012 - diastole wrote: NRDrank out of magnum. Ruby no browning. Spice on the nose. Mature berries and soft tannins. Full bodied and well structured. Medium finish. Mature wine. Paired well with tenderloin of beef. Recommend consumption now. Might last another five years. |
| Red |
2002 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/1/2012 - diastole wrote: NRDeep ruby color. Mature fruits of blackberry and cherry. Soft tannins. Lengthy heavy finish. Drinking very well. |
| Red |
1998 Domaine de Nizas Coteaux du LanguedocRed Rhone Blend more |
12/30/2011 - diastole wrote: NRRuby. No browns. Spice on the nose. Moderate fruit. Medium finish. Still drinking well, but doubt much longer. |
| Red |
1982 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/30/2011 - diastole wrote: NRBrowning. Dull nose. Not much fruit, overshadowing tannic and tobacco taste. Well past its prime, whenever that was. |
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