| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| Red |
2006 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon KamiakinYakima Valley more |
2/12/2019 - ewineguy Likes this wine: 90 pointsWe had moved about 70 bottles from the Draper house to the new wine room in Heber. This bottle was actually a test to see how some of the wines held up to not "Perfect", storage. Beyond it''s Ideal drinking window, I was not expecting much. It was very good. It had lost a bit of its umph from earlier tastings but it mellowness was not offensive. The florals had died a way but the smoky meaty vanillaish licorice essence came through only a bit more mellow. I think that was my last one. |
| Red |
2012 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino RiservaSangiovese more |
12/29/2018 - ewineguy wrote: 92 pointsWow. Nice surprise. The extra year of aging comes shinning through. At 15% alcohol, I though it might burn some of the taste away, but it was delicious. Inky Dark and had great legs, the first thing that hit me was the herbaceous overtones of sage, and rosemary as well as a full dark fruit. There was an essence of leather and tobacco. It has the perfect balance of acidity, fruit forwardness and tannin. Glad i got a few left. |
| Red |
2013 Antinori TignanelloToscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend more |
8/9/2018 - ewineguy Likes this wine: 90 pointsI try not to read the tasting notes before posting, but it has been a while since I posted. I was tasting this for my wife. It was a deep dark purple and was fruit forward. I got plums and meaty spices on the nose. It was a bit viscous but not sticky. It was acidic but not offensive. Smooth is what my wife called it. She mentioned cherries and candy (honey of butterscotch?). It was nice but not overly complex. |
| Red |
2006 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGTSangiovese more |
12/24/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 93 pointsAs part of our usual Christmas Eve tradition, we headed out for dinner. Thank you to the team and crew at Piccolino’s for being open and fixing up a great meal. I brought the Sangiovese as I was intending to have the Veal Oso Bucco. Instead my son in law, Ryan and I enjoyed it. He had the lamb Oso Bucco, but I gave into the Lobster Cannelloni in lobster bisque sauce. So how did that work? |
| White |
2012 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay Proprietor Selection Carnerosmore |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les PerrièresChardonnay more |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 91 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| White |
2015 Bayten Sauvignon BlancConstantia more |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 89 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| Red |
2011 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Pastorale VineyardSonoma Coast more |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 91 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| Red |
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 92 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| Red |
2006 Grgich Hills ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
12/19/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsDevin and I held an impromptu Christmas Veranda Time and were pleasantly surprised to have 35 people show up despite some surprise rain and week before the Big Day. We opened a total of six wines, three white, three red, trying to cover all the bases not knowing what pot luck side dishes would arrive. The main staple was a tomato based chicken orzo soup that was a hit. |
| Red |
2011 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
12/20/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 89 pointsDevin and I had a nice dinner at Picollinos for our 36th anniversary. For a change, I wanted to try Sal’s house wine offerings and was pleasantly surprised. This Chianti Classico Riserva did quite well for a house wine. Unfortunately they brought glasses of wine (The Corvina blend and this Chianti simultaneously) The Chianti was very good. In the glass, it was dary purple in color and held the glass better than the Corvina. On the nose, subtle but fresh berries and cherries, and oak as in tree oak smells. In the mouth the expected burst of Sangiovese acid, (tannins had blown away but remnants remained), then an earthy feel. Though good, it did not match perfectly with the veal Oso Bucco and saffron risotto (which by the way was marvelous). The grade reflects the possibility that the bottle had been opened too long. Perhaps the magic lofted away. Nozzole is know for very good Chianti’s. |
| Red |
2011 Buglioni Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Il BugiardoCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
12/20/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsDevin and I had a nice dinner at Picollinos for our 36th anniversary. For a change, I wanted to try Sal’s house wine offerings and was pleasantly surprised. This Corvina blend was very nice. I was expecting this to be lighter in color than the bright red that presented itself. It was not inky or purple but red red. On the nose, I got cherries and nutty smell. It was not overly complex. On the palate, the hint of nuts might have been almond. The berries came through as well but not overwhelming. There was an earthy mineral feel to it. It accidently paired well, I’d say very well with my choice of starter, Zuppa di vongole e gamberi. It was a hearty tomato based broth and this Amarone Volpollechella worked well. Grading was tricky as a stand alone, maybe high 80s. Matched with the incredible soup in was low 90s. |
| White |
2014 Badenhorst Family Wines The Curator WhiteCoastal Region White Blend more |
11/4/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 89 pointsThis came highly rated from Wine spectator so I was interested in giving it a shot it was pale yellow big floral Roma but very dry and enjoyable for the price I can recommend it if you find it |
| Red |
2008 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valleymore |
8/8/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 91 pointsI enjoyed this by myself as o was the only one drinking red. We had family over for some prime rib-eye. After a Belvanie 14 Caribbean Cask, went looking for something special. Pulled this from the rack and opened about 45 minutes before tasting. Deep dark purple, but not as viscous as I was expecting. Nose was great, but not over the top. Some florals and a hint of berries. Deeper and richer in the mouth. Mineral like graphite like texture at first. Softend to a pepper like feel and taste. I'd agree with Triplet below as it was smooth almost to the point of being under sophisticated. Great glass of wine. Enjoyed a glass with the steak and one after. Look forward to finishing the bottle and glad i have a few more on the Eastwall. |
| Red |
2007 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/30/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 88 pointsThank you Dave Hanna for allowing Devin and I a chance to do something special. The Reserve Napa Valley is a special place with very special wines. It was a pleasure to try the 2007 and 2008 Reserve. |
| Red |
2008 The Napa Valley ReserveRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/30/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 94 pointsThank you Dave Hanna for allowing Devin and I a chance to do something special. The Reserve Napa Valley is a special place with very special wines. It was a pleasure to try the 2007 and 2008 Reserve. |
| White |
2011 Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les PerrièresChardonnay more |
6/30/2015 - ewineguy wrote: 91 pointsWe had a casual evening with BBQ Pork Sliders and Salad. I enjoyed a Belvanie Caribbean Cask, but Devin chose a white. I had this as part of a 2014 stash I bought. I did not give it a chance to breath as I wanted to get to my scotch. This was great. Pale straw colored and a nice mild fruit and floral nose. It was very subtle and not tropical, but more like orchard florals. The fruit continued on the tongue and then you got the mineral tingle so prevalent in many of the big burgs. This was not creamy at all, in fact it resembled more of a Sauvignon Blanc then a legacy Chardonnay. Not what you would typically have with pulled pork sliders, but what a great glass of wine. I think I have a couple more and glad i do. |
| White |
2010 Domaine Jean-Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les CailleretsChardonnay more |
9/17/2014 - ewineguy Likes this wine: 89 pointsWhat can I say I probably did paste this a bit too early but it was thoroughly enjoyable it was a darker yellow than I expected there was fruit there was citrus there was mineral but it was very subtle and quite enjoyable |
| Red |
2008 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa Valley more |
6/4/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsTo back up the amazing Figgins, I pulled two bottles of 2008 Mondavi Private Reserve from my locker at Hanna’s. They too were opened about 4PM so they had been breathing for about 4+ hours. Similar to its cousin from the North (Figgins) the Mondavi had big berries on the nose and some unidentifiable florals (which could have come from the ladies thanking us for the rounds of drinks?). Not quite as chewy as the Figgins, but smooth just the same. The tannins were smooth, but the acidics were present in an interestingly pleasurable way. If you were concerned, we shared these two bottles with plenty of people. It was a great paring with the incredible beef Sean and team Hanna’s put together. |
| Red |
2008 Figgins Estate Red WineWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/4/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 94 pointsReverting back to scotch, I watched as Ted and Mike Enjoyed the first sips of a 2008 Figgin’s Estate Cabernet. You are supposed to enjoy wine with all five senses and this time I also enjoyed watching them enjoy. |
| Red |
2009 Arkenstone ObsidianHowell Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/31/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 91 pointsInky purply with great legs. Viscous, but just this side of chewy. On the nose some florals but could not call them, and spice as well. In the mought as well as the nose some pepper and leather. Great cab for the great steaks at Hanna's. From locker 30. |
| Red |
2006 Finca Villacreces Ribera del DueroTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
5/31/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsFrom the locker at Hanna's. Wife loved the velvety smoothness of the Temp grape. A good minerally feel. I got some cherry and a musky kinda fruit. Nice and smooth. A fun pour. |
| Red |
2007 Gaja Barolo DagromisNebbiolo more |
2/20/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 92 pointsWe enjoyed this at Angelimi Oesterai in Beverly Hills CA. While it was not as dark as I expected, the lighter Ruby color presented itself well. Definitely not thick and chewy, but barolos are not supposed to be. Right away I got spices and minerals without an acidic tang. This was a fun one just to sip and analyse. In the mouth I got smked meat flavors, a touch of leather, and a hint of chocolate. I would and did give a 92. I will be looking for some for the cellar. |
| Red |
1991 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
1/24/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 90 pointsWe enjoyed a bottle of 1991 Napa Valley Silver Oak. I got this bottle act auction a while back. It was very good. The color was dark and almost a chocolate hew to it. I opened it 2 hours before dinner but did not decant as it was a large format. First whiff was very promising with a floral big black fruit thing going on. Maybe some plum or chalk smell. In the mouth, it was pretty acidic. The first could sips had a bite to it. I would also say there is a slight bit of oxidation going on. If this was stored properly for all these years (Always a question when you buy from auction), this one is reached and possible past its prime. I have one more and will be drinking it soon. |
| Red |
2011 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Signature SeriesCalifornia more |
1/16/2014 - ewineguy wrote: 89 pointsMy name is Brian and I am a wine snob. This was given us as a gift over the Holidays. I think I opened it to add to some stock while making stroganoff, and it was in our wine cabinet opened, but corked for about 9 days. I wanted a quick glass of red to walk around the house, so I figured what the heck. It was the right color for a CA cab and had no viscosity to speak of. I was not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised at the first whiff. Everything was subtle, but there were a hint of floral exotics and even dark fruit. The tannins had by now escaped so this was really mellow almost, boring. On the tongue, it was smooth and enjoyable. It lacked any complexity probably due to the nine days of being cooped up an open bottle. It’s lack of anything difficult going on reminded me of oh so many Merlots I have tried to enjoy. For the value (Even if I had paid for it), it is a nice table wine. |
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