| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2004 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Rockpile Road Vineyardmore |
2/16/2007 - efc wrote: 91 pointsWhile not your classic zin it had great depth in with dark blackberry and cherry. What was interesting was the almost mild chocolate taste and feel in the mouth. This was much better than the bottle I had last year, the funk is gone. Enjoy it, while not great depth or finish it has that certain somthing that brings it into the 90+ range like an unexpected date. |
| Red |
1997 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGTCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
2/6/2007 - efc wrote: 89 pointsGreat nose of violets, black currents and a wiff of oak. Somewhat closed as previously noted but complemented the risotto with chicken, figs, pine nuts and fennel. overall, a very nice bottle of wine. Too bad Stephanie's nose got stuffed up to really enjoy it. She did go home happy with some of the leftover white chocolate cheesecake. |
| Red |
2001 Cresta Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoSangiovese more |
2/3/2007 - efc wrote: 82 pointsThe wood and tannins overwhelmed the wine. So much so, it wasn't worth dirnking in my book, even after decanting. |
| Red |
2005 Buehler Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
1/28/2007 - efc wrote: 87 pointsNot everything I hoped for. While it had spice, pepper, and blueberry on the nose it didn't really give me the finish I was looking for. I guess the 90 point rating threw me off. I've been drinking Buehler since the 84 Cab and have always liked their wines. What I had was a nice wine but nothing that blew me over. |
| Red |
1997 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon Grand ReserveCalifornia more |
12/15/2006 - efc wrote: 84 pointsServed at my Christmas party and was surprised how harsh and tannic the wine was compared to other 1997 California cabs I had recently. Didn't really have a lot to offer and was one of the bummer's of the evening. |
| Red |
2002 Cloud 9 Zinfandel SEITYAmador County more |
12/15/2006 - efc wrote: 94 pointsGreat berry nose with a hint of vanilla. A wine that I didn't let go of at my Christmas party. Only the ones that were worthy got a taste of this one. |
| Red |
1988 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountainmore |
12/29/2006 - efc wrote: 91 pointsI agree with dhchamp"s assessment. A wonderful wine with a nose a finish that it is hard to beat for an older cabernet. Just wish I was having a steak at the time. |
| Red |
1994 Ravenswood Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
12/30/2006 - efc wrote: 91 pointsStunning example of Monte Rooso vineyard. Had a long deep nose that led one to believe that they were drinking an older bordeaux. Sip after sip was wonderful. |
| Red |
1994 Ferrari-Carano SienaSonoma County Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
12/30/2006 - efc wrote: 90 pointsAnother great wine Pepi provided me when he was at Schneiders. Now that he is at Calvert Woodley I had to thank him this evening for this and the La Jota 1988, Hess Collection Cabernet 1992, Gabererlli Reserve Zin 1994, and Carmenart 1997. All 90+ wines that show that properly stored wines in Cabin John, Md. are the place to be. |
| Red |
1990 Murphy-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
12/28/2006 - efc wrote: 90 pointsStunning Sonoma that has held its own. Undrinkable when I first received it on futures. Now a mellow wine with a great nose. One bottle to go. It shows you where wine can go when given time. |
| Red |
2004 Twenty Rows The GrapplerCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
12/2/2006 - efc wrote: 89 pointsA very nice wine. I don't think the blend detracted as another review noted. What was interesting was that I served it with a group that was not very experienced in drinking finer wine. The ratings I got from them was 98, 97, 97, and 95. Their response was that it in their wine life they hadn't had anything better in there lives so it deserved a score of that magnitude. I just loved the wine but then again I like zins. As far as they go it was very nice. Not as nice as the 2003 Richard Surat or some Dickersons in my time but something that I will buy again and be very happy. |
| Red |
2004 Sanctuary Estates Pinot Noir Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
12/1/2006 - efc wrote: 92 pointsHad in Williamsport with Erica and Natalie. Served with chicken with cumin, cinamon, lemon, onions. Earthy nose with a wife of dark strawberry. Layered on the palate with a cola edge I identify with Bien Nacido. Outstanding. Erica gave it a 92, Natalee 93, amd I 91. I'd like to see how it develops and whether the acidity comes down. |
| Red - Sweet/Dessert |
2004 Trinitas RevelationContra Costa County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/23/2006 - efc wrote: 87 pointsAn odd wine. Was expecting much more of a port like wine and didn't show that way. Autumnel with nougaet in the nose. Some other picked up chocolate, dried cherries and prune. |
| Red - Fortified |
2002 Four Vines Zinfandel Syrah PortPaso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
11/23/2006 - efc wrote: 87 pointsFor dessert for Thanksgiving. Nice wine with definite raisin/prune notes. While nothing that distinguishing about it. Everyone like it much more than the Trinitas. |
| Red |
2002 Rusden Zinfandel ChookshedBarossa Valley more |
11/25/2006 - efc wrote: 88 pointsTurkey day wine. Wonderful cedar nose with a tart almost cranberry edge. Must have been the influence of the cranberry sauce. Gave off an more rustic hue in the light. Overall a nice wine that was restrained and didn't hit you over the head like some of the over-extracted Zins out there. Who says you can't have Zin for Thanksgiving! |
| Red |
1997 Beckmen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara Countymore |
11/19/2006 - efc wrote: 91 pointsA wine that has totally hit it's stride. Everything you could want in a aged cabernet. Classic fruit that just enveloped your tongue. Enjoyed it with filets with red onion confit. Where elese are you going to get a Dry Creek cabernert like this...not many places. My head is still swirling. |
| Red |
2004 Turley Zinfandel JuvenileCalifornia more |
11/17/2006 - efc wrote: 89 pointsGreat nose of blackberry and vanilla that made it impossible to not just sit there and take in the aromas. A little short on the finish but the black fruits and underlieing coffee was outstanding. It married well with a balsamic/yellow pepper/proscuitto/red onion pizza. |
| Red |
NV Patrick Lesec Petite CrauSouthern Rhône Red Rhone Blend more |
11/17/2006 - efc wrote: 89 pointsA fabulous bottle considering it was coming on the heals of a Turley. Good concentrate fruit and a nish finish. Too bad I'm writing the review after ice cream. |
| Red |
2002 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 28 KalimnaSouth Australia more |
11/2/2006 - efc wrote: 87 pointsNice Aussie Shiraz and hit the spot with a pumpkin, sausage and penne. |
| White |
2004 Finca La Escondida Chardonnay ReservaSan Juan more |
11/1/2006 - efc wrote: 87 pointsNice note to have an overally fruity, buttery, oak driven chardonnay. I had it with my parents with simple chinese take-out and it really hit the spot. |
| Red |
2003 Trinitas Petite Sirah Old VineLodi more |
11/2/2006 - efc wrote: 88 pointsAs usual Matt Cline does a wonderful job with this wine. Classically Lodi with baked dried fruit and finiishes long. Wish I had more. |
| Red |
1997 Bighorn Ranch Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
10/27/2006 - efc wrote: 86 pointsGood cabernet overall. Nice perfumed nose. Dark plum notes in the nose. Dark cherry and plum on the palate. We had filets and with red onion confit which complemented nicely. Neither overpowered the other. Make sure that wine has time to breathe to develop. Its a wine that needs to be drunk soon. Best as the last glass of the meal. |
| Red |
2004 Navarro Correas Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet-Malbec Los ArbolesMendoza more |
10/15/2006 - efc wrote: 80 pointsA simple bottle of everyday wine. Some cherry notes. Great for a sunday night dinner with no expectations. |
| Red |
2004 RingBolt Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River more |
10/9/2006 - efc wrote: 80 pointsNo nose to speak of. Had a classic cab look to it. Overall a simple wine that didn't get in the way of anything. |
| Red |
2002 Shingleback Shiraz McLaren Valemore |
10/9/2006 - efc wrote: 82 pointsClassic Aussie Shiraz. Baked dried fruit. Not much complexitiy. Had a family dinner with roast chicken with rosemary and orange. |
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