| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Gorman Winery The Evil TwinRed Mountain Red Blend more |
12/2/2012 - Guppies wrote: 90 pointsFirst impression was cherry or raspberry taste, but not too much depth. |
| Red |
2003 The Terraces Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
8/27/2012 - Guppies wrote: 93 pointsFull bodied that opens up beautifully after a few hours |
| Red |
2004 Downing Family Petite Sirah Two Barrel Reserve Blockhouse VineyardYountville more |
4/7/2011 - Guppies wrote: 85 pointsVery overpowering acids, may be nearing its end. |
| Red |
2004 Carina Cellars IconoclastCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/22/2011 - Guppies wrote: 90 pointsExcellent wine, reaching its peak. Deep dark reds, very heavy cherry tastes, tannins are fully integrated. Excellent wine for its pricing. |
| Red |
2004 Ojai Syrah White Hawk VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
11/24/2010 - Guppies wrote: 92 pointsDeep dark & bold. Very smooth with loads of berries. This wine is aging wonderfully. |
| Red |
2005 Donkey and Goat Syrah Broken Leg VineyardAnderson Valley more |
11/23/2010 - Guppies wrote: NRI know I have tasted worse wines, but they are escaping my mind right now. Of course, a dry cork that deteriorates on opening did not start the bottle off right and it went down hill from there. Deep red cherry colour, bright acidic taste that just melts your tongue. Makes me long for a bottle of Mogen David to mix with it to give it a fruit flavor. I don't believe a rating is necessary - of course, this is all my opinion and I am sure this is probably the greatest wine out there for someone, just not for us |
| Red |
2002 Caparone Sangiovese Paso Roblesmore |
11/23/2010 - Guppies wrote: NRDefinitely turning brown, tangy, probably not much life left in this one |
| Red |
2004 Carina Cellars Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/27/2010 - Guppies wrote: 97 pointsFull bodied with loads of fruit. Excellent |
| Red |
2002 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake RockSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/23/2010 - Guppies wrote: 96 pointsNo reason to change my thoughts from previous bottle - this wine just keeps getting better and better.Wish my cellar had more of the same. |
| Red |
2004 Consilience Grenache Rodney Shull Vineyard Santa Barbara Countymore |
6/16/2010 - Guppies wrote: 85 pointsSeems to lack any aging qualities. Heavy in berries, missing depth, good mid-price wine that seems destined to go nowhere. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2006 Coup de Foudre Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/4/2010 - Guppies wrote: 95 pointsTannins heavy at first blush, but after decanted for 2 hours, WOW!!!! This wine will definitely grow with age and did tonight. Started with strong grape flavor, followed by oak and licorice flavors. End was one great wine. Glad we have a few to grow over the years because this wine is going to grow so much over the years. |
| Red |
2006 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Sri RedCalifornia more |
4/7/2010 - Guppies wrote: 92 pointsAnother great wine, especially with the price point, from a great wine maker. Deep dark almost purple colour, big berry taste, smoky - should continue to grow and become even better |
| Red |
2005 Big Basin Vineyards MandalaSanta Cruz Mountains Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
2/9/2010 - Guppies wrote: 95 pointsHeavy tar taste, deep, deep berries. Berries are very complex, aroma excellent - can't wait to see how this develops over the next few years |
| Red |
2006 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon GigglepotSouth Australia more |
1/10/2010 - Guppies wrote: 89 pointsOne and half years later this wine seems to have flattened out. Still lots of berries, great flavors but seems to be lacking any zing. As someone noted earlier, this could almost be served as a port. Still, not a bad wine to serve at a party. Definitely not a wine I would want to pair with any meal. After opening another bottle a week later, I don't believe this wine has too much life left, maybe 2 years, top. I am going to treat my remaining bottles as "Drink Now!!!" Otherwise, it will probably be good for a stew for another few years. Right now, lots of fun. |
| Red |
2005 Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonSpring Mountain District more |
1/6/2010 - Guppies wrote: 93 pointsStill a little young, but after letting it breathe, it definitely opens up. Deep dark purple, berries and tannins really kick in. This wine should be a barn burner in another 3 to 5 years. Looking forward to it. |
| Red |
2006 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Fairview RanchSanta Lucia Highlands more |
12/23/2009 - Guppies wrote: 93 pointsSlight metallic taste on initial pour but as it opened it turned into a great cinnamon/licorice taste. Loads of berries & earthy. Another great wine by a great wine maker. I agree with the previous poster as to comparing Fairview to Rattle Snake, very similar; however, while I would never turn down a glass of Fairview, between the two, Rattle Snake rocks!! |
| Red |
2005 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake RockSanta Cruz Mountains more |
12/22/2009 - Guppies wrote: 94 pointsThis wine is definitely growing with age. Still needs decanting for at least an hour, but "Wow!" does it open up. I am so looking forward to this over the next several years. Hints of cinnamon, smoke, loads of berries. The flavor just grows and grows. Thanks Bradley - You're the greatest!! |
| Red |
2005 Donkey and Goat Syrah Reserve Brosseau VineyardChalone more |
12/18/2009 - Guppies wrote: 89 pointsVery fruity but seems to lack depth. Hint of cinnamon. Just seems to be missing the "oomph" of a Syrah |
| Red |
2004 Jones Family The SistersNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2009 - Guppies wrote: 94 pointsWow!! This wine opened up so much after being neglected over night, had to open another bottle. Once you let it open, the flavors are just the bomb!! Fruity, smooth, dry. Deep dark red, very strong legs, great aroma. So happy I have a few more to share, just need to remember to open and let it breath before serving. |
| Red |
2001 Torrealba Cabernet SauvignonCurico Valley more |
12/9/2009 - Guppies wrote: 90 pointsLots of berries and very enjoyable wine for under $15 |
| Red |
2006 Carina Cellars ClairvoyantSanta Ynez Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
12/5/2009 - Guppies wrote: 70 pointsVery harsh to the buds. Acicdic, flat, no depth. Almost like a new young wine. Think I will leave the next 2 for a few years or use them for cooking. |
| Red |
2005 Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJNapa Valley more |
10/29/2009 - Guppies wrote: 94 pointsStepped back a year from the 96. Personally, I believe the 06 will prove out to be a little better; however, if it has the great depth of the 05, I will be satisfied. This wine has so much legs, the side of the glass looked like it was coated with a syrup. The smoky flavors of the fruits came rushing through. Looking forward to how this wine grows in another year or so. I have yet to find a Melka wine that disappoints, so it should not be surprising that he may have saved his best for his own vineyard. Great wine, great vinter. |
| Red |
2006 Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJNapa Valley more |
10/28/2009 - Guppies wrote: 92 pointsThis wine is growing better with age. Deep dark dark red, lots of depth, one great wine. |
| Rosé |
2008 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Aura Rose of SyrahCalifornia more |
9/27/2009 - Guppies wrote: 92 pointsNatalina & David; Gene & Doris |
| Rosé |
2008 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Aura Rose of SyrahCalifornia more |
7/18/2009 - Guppies wrote: 93 pointsAnother great one from Bradley brown. Light, crispy, watermelon & strawberries with hint of zesty lemon. Great on the patio in the hot Florida summer evening. |
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