Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2014 Long Shadows Wineries Cabernet Sauvignon FeatherColumbia Valley more |
5/31/2018 - Cresus Likes this wine: 93 pointsVery tannic when opened but mellowed our after 30 minutes. Beautiful wine. |
Red |
2013 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah SequelColumbia Valley more |
12/24/2016 - Cresus wrote: 89 pointsGood but lacking much character. Decanted for an hour. Not sure if it was a bad bottle but disappointing considering how delicious it was at the winery. |
Red |
2010 Sheridan Vineyard L'OrageYakima Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/5/2016 - Cresus wrote: 94 pointsLovely nose of blue fruit. Great balance and lingering finish. I love this wine. |
Red |
2013 Woodward Canyon MerlotColumbia Valley more |
5/14/2016 - Cresus wrote: 90 pointsNose of baked goods. Smooth and lacking the typical "merlot" taste |
Red |
2014 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
4/26/2016 - Cresus wrote: 89 pointsPretty one dimensional. |
Red |
2006 Philip Togni Cabernet SauvignonSpring Mountain District more |
12/26/2015 - Cresus wrote: 92 pointsBalanced and elegant. Very Bordeaux like and missing most of what identifies as a Napa cab. Beautiful wine that needed some time to open up. |
Red |
2007 Remoissenet Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru GrèvesPinot Noir more |
1/2/2015 - Cresus wrote: 91 pointsLovely nose of red fruit. Nice acidity. Very pleasant. |
Red |
2010 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valleymore |
12/23/2013 - Cresus wrote: 94 pointsIncredibly well balanced after a 4 hour decant. Smooth tannins and great minerality. Lovely blue fruit. Great bottle! |
Red |
2007 Stanton Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
12/22/2013 - Cresus wrote: 91 pointsThis wine is drinking very well although I wouldn't expect it to continue improving. Tannins are well integrated and it is very smooth. Nose is fairly 1 dimensional fruit. It's very pleasant but not as complex as I was hoping at this price point. |
Red |
2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/25/2013 - Cresus wrote: 92 pointsDelicious and very big. 3 hour decant and tannins will still pack a punch. Nose had prominent notes of cherry and eucalyptus. Very nice napa cab. |
Red |
2006 La Serena Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
6/2/2013 - Cresus wrote: 91 pointsSeemed a little shut down to me. Very tannic even after 2 hour decant. Seemed very chalky and lacking in fruit but showed promise. Just not ready and ill leave for another 2 years. |
Red |
2010 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope VineyardRussian River Valley more |
5/6/2013 - Cresus wrote: 91 pointsInteresting wine. Notes of earth and tobacco. Some anise. Pretty nor but a little light and somewhat 1 dimensional. |
Red |
2008 Groth Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
4/22/2013 - Cresus wrote: 92 pointsVery nice with lots of leather on first night. Tannins are mellowing out but could use more time. Nice notes of blueberry as well. |
Red |
2011 Dublin Ranch MerlotCalifornia more |
4/12/2013 - Cresus wrote: 79 pointsDrinkable. That's about it. Ok if you just want some booze. |
Red |
2008 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
3/23/2013 - Cresus wrote: 91 pointsNot as good as I remember. Fruit is still nice. Tannins are integrating but still need time. Some menthol. Wi be interesting to see what happens next. |
Red |
2008 Gordon Estate TraditionColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/9/2013 - Cresus wrote: 92 pointsVery fruity, almost jammy nose. Delicious with very nice finish. Tannins are very big so time to breathe was great. |
Red |
2011 Carmelle Comté TolosanMalbec more |
2/16/2013 - Cresus wrote: 78 pointsDisappointing. No complexity. Blah. |
Red |
2010 Barnett Vineyards Pinot Noir Tina Marie VineyardGreen Valley of Russian River Valley more |
1/20/2013 - Cresus wrote: 93 pointsDelicious pinot. Nose full of strawberries. Very smooth and balanced. |
Red |
2011 Silver Pony MerlotSonoma County more |
1/4/2013 - Cresus wrote: 79 pointsTastes like grape juice mixed with alcohol. No complexity, no interest. Smooth at least. |
Red |
2009 Château de RibebonBordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/22/2012 - Cresus wrote: 87 pointsNot as good as previous notes I've made. Not much fruit on the first day, pretty acidic (somewhat unpleasant). It improved on day 2 but was never anywhere near as good as it was last year. |
Red |
2011 Alderwood Creek Cabernet SauvignonCalifornia more |
12/8/2012 - Cresus wrote: 87 pointsSurprisingly decent from wine club. Nothing outstanding but we did finish the bottle. |
Red |
2009 Domaine du Prieuré BourgognePinot Noir more |
11/14/2012 - Cresus wrote: 90 pointsQuite nice for the money. Nose of sour cherries like candy, tobacco and earth. Very pleasant. |
Red |
2004 Philippe-Lorraine Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
11/14/2012 - Cresus wrote: 93 pointsOutstanding QPR. |
Red |
2006 Domus Vitae Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
11/14/2012 - Cresus wrote: 83 pointsGood but more like a Pinot than a brunello. Definitely a disappointing showing. |
White |
2010 De Loach Pinot Blanc Russian River Valleymore |
11/10/2012 - Cresus wrote: 88 pointsVery pleasant white. Grass and honey on the nose. Smooth and flavorful. |