| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2008 Clos du Val Chardonnay ReserveCarneros more |
5/13/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 90 pointsLimited production. Medium golden color. Rich lemon and vanilla oak aromas. Medium-full bodied dynamic palate – but very nicely balanced – with flavors of apple, lemon, and a light minerality culminating in a long toasty finish. Tasted at the vineyard. A phenomenal Chardonnay that’s poised to get even better in the coming years! |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Domaine Chandon Brut ClassicCalifornia Champagne Blend more |
5/11/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsMethode Champenoise. Light yellow color. Yeasty lemon citrus aromas. Crisp medium-bodied lemon apple palate. Dry medium length yeasty finish. Fresh and very enjoyable throughout; remains one of the better domestic sparkling wines available at this pricepoint. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Gatinois Champagne Grand Cru Tradition BrutPinot Noir more |
5/6/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 88 pointsExcellent! 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay from Aÿ. Medium yellow color with small bubbles. Fruit-driven profile throughout. Rich apple and yeast aromas. Medium-bodied palate of apple and citrus with a medium-long finish. Superb QPR for an entry-level Champagne. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne Blue Top BrutChampagne Blend more |
5/2/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsPale yellow color. Sweet yeasty nose. Tart medium-bodied palate with a lemon, apple, and mineral profile. Medium length finish. A perfectly acceptable entry-level non-vintage Champagne – not near as terrible some of the critics suggest. Tasting note from 187ml split. Tasted in-flight onboard ANA domestic. |
| Red |
2009 Cosentino Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Cab Californiamore |
5/2/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsDark garnet color. Blackberries, black pepper, and spice on the nose. Medium-full bodied fruit-forward palate: blackberries, pepper, and vanilla oak. Light tannins. Medium length finish. Altogether, more than drinkable and not a terrible choice for an airline wine. Tasted in-flight onboard United Airlines. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Graham Porto Six Grapes ReservePort Blend more |
4/20/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 86 pointsVery good. Dark purple color. Jammy plum nose. Sweet plum, spice, and oak flavors. Slightly hot medium-length finish. Great QPR – a little bit simple but nonetheless it’s hard to do much better at this price point. Impressive consistency. Tasted in-flight onboard American Airlines. |
| Red |
2009 Bogle Vineyards MerlotCalifornia more |
4/20/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsConsistent with my previous note. Bright ruby color. Ripe blackberry aromas. Medium-bodied fruit-forward palate showing blackberries, raspberries, and spice. Medium length finish. Very nice for a sub-$10 wine. Tasted in-flight onboard American Airlines. |
| White |
2008 Geyser Peak Chardonnay Alexander Valleymore |
4/18/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 86 pointsMedium yellow color. Oaky pear aromas. Medium-bodied palate with apple, citrus, and buttery toast notes. Nice structure and character for a bargain Chardonnay. Medium length finish. Great QPR. Tasted in-flight onboard American Airlines. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Palmer Vineyards Sparkling BrutNorth Fork Champagne Blend more |
4/17/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 88 pointsWow! Completely unexpected – far exceeded my expectations for a Long Island sparkling wine! 100% Chardonnay. Methode Champenoise. Disgorged February 2008. Light yellow color with medium sized bubbles. Light toasty citrus nose. Medium bodied palate with flavors apple, lemon, and toast. Medium length finish. Good QPR! By far – the nicest Long Island bubbly I’ve tasted. |
| White - Fortified |
1927 Domaine Bory Rivesaltes BlancGrenache Blanc, Grenache more |
4/8/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 90 pointsDrinking like an incredibly mellowed tawny Port after more than 80 years in the barrel – though it’s hard to believe this wine is actually that old. Pale amber color. Slightly nutty caramelized aromas. Light mouthfeel shows a little apple followed by walnuts and brown sugar. The finish is soft, but with good length. An interesting look into aged Grenache Blanc. “Super Cattle in Seattle” American Wagyu dinner at the Herbfarm. |
| Red |
2009 DeLille Cellars D2Columbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/8/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 89 pointsBordeaux blend of 55% Merlot, 39% Cab Sauvignon, 4% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 14.7% abv – though it doesn’t seem so. Dark red color. Inviting floral raspberry aromas. Nicely balanced medium-bodied palate showing a blend of plum and cherry flavors alongside some coffee/mocha and oaky spice. Medium-long finish. Still quite young – give this a couple more years and it’ll be fantastic! Served with wagyu ribeye cap in rosemary jus. “Super Cattle in Seattle” American Wagyu dinner at the Herbfarm. |
| Red |
2009 Gramercy Cellars Tempranillo Inigo MontoyaWalla Walla Valley more |
4/8/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 90 points3% Syrah. Dark purple color. Rather floral blackberry aromas. Beautiful full-bodied palate of blackberries, tobacco, and oaky spice. Long smooth finish. Terrific aging potential. Served with wagyu beef collar in Worcestershire sauce. Perhaps a little heavy for such delicate beef – but nonetheless a fantastic wine! “Super Cattle in Seattle” American Wagyu dinner at the Herbfarm. |
| White |
2009 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's LeapColumbia Valley more |
4/8/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 89 pointsExcellent! Pale straw color. Peach and mineral aromas. Medium-light crisp palate with lemon citrus and continued minerality. Nicely balanced acidity and restrained sweetness. Medium length finish. Served with wagyu tartare and smoked steelhead roe. “Super Cattle in Seattle” American Wagyu dinner at the Herbfarm. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Drappier Champagne Blanc de Blancs "Signature"Chardonnay more |
4/5/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 89 points2010 disgorgement. My first experience with Drappier. Pale straw color, vigorous bubbles. Doughy citrus aromas. Medium-bodied palate shows mostly apple flavors alongside some lighter floral citrus notes . Medium length finish. Excellent overall. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Champagne Fleury Champagne Fleur de l'Europe BrutChampagne Blend more |
4/5/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 91 pointsConsistent with previous note. Organic/biodynamic. Light golden color with small bubbles. Apple, dough, and some musty mushroom aromas. Slightly oxidized. Medium-full bodied palate: apple, flower, spice. Medium-long finish. Excellent QPR! |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut RoséChampagne Blend more |
3/30/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 88 pointsLight salmon-pink color. Bright yeasty cherry nose. Medium-bodied palate: cherries, strawberries, and toast profile. Medium length finish. Very enjoyable – a slightly more complex rosé version of regular NV Cliquot. Featured Champagne at Cerulean Hotel’s tower bar overlooking nighttime Tokyo – a perfect accompaniment to the atmosphere. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Sandeman Porto Founder's ReservePort Blend more |
3/25/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 84 pointsDark garnet color. Sweet cherry aromas. Medium-light bodied palate with sweet cherry, plum, and raisin flavors. Medium length finish, just a touch hot. Overall: a soft and easy-drinking port. Average QPR – I can think of some better entry-level port selections. Tasted in-flight onboard United Airlines. |
| Red |
2008 Kenwood Merlot YulupaCalifornia more |
3/25/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 84 pointsDark garnet color. Floral black cherry aromas. Nice medium-bodied palate with black cherry, plum, and cinnamon/spice flavors. Moderate tannins. Medium-long finish. Eminently drinkable. Tasted in-flight onboard United Airlines – a nice food-friendly choice. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne BrutChampagne Blend more |
3/25/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 86 pointsLight golden color. Medium-sized bubbles. Bright apple, floral, and yeasty aromas. Medium-bodied apple-citrus dominated palate with some supporting minerality. Crisp acidity. Medium length finish. Tasted in-flight onboard United Airlines. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Cuvée Flamme BrutWhite Blend more |
3/23/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsLargely consistent with previous note. Pale yellow color with medium-sized bubbles. Green apple nose. On the palate: straightforward, fresh, and light-bodied with apple, lemon, and light floral notes.A little minerality. Medium-short finish. Recent disgorgement. Remains a great Methode Champenoise choice for the pricepoint. |
| White |
2009 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand EstatesColumbia Valley more |
3/21/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 85 pointsLight golden color. Tropical butterscotch aromas. Medium-bodied palate with apple, citrus, butter, and oak. Medium-long oaky finish. Good QPR for oaky/buttery styled bargain Chardonnay – it’s hard to do much better at $8/bottle. |
| White |
2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Ethos ReserveColumbia Valley more |
3/18/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 89 pointsChardonnay from Horse Heaven Hills, Canoe Ridge, and Cold Creek. Incredibly bright – glowing even! – yellow color. Spicy lemon citrus nose. Medium-full bodied rich buttery palate with apple, butterscotch, and oak flavors. Long oaky finish. Great complexity! A nice buy if you’re looking for a well-balanced fuller-styled Chardonnay. |
| White - Sparkling |
1999 Alfred Gratien Champagne Brut MillésiméChampagne Blend more |
3/17/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 91 pointsOutstanding! Light golden color with medium-small bubbles. Sweet yeasty apple aromas still showing relative youth. Medium-full bodied rich mouthfeel with fresh apple and light toasty spice flavors. Medium-long finish. Definite improvement from over two years ago. Purchased at Alfred Gratien in Epernay – I wish their vintage wines were easier to find in the U.S. markets. Excellent – but still with room for further development. Ready to drink now, or anytime over the next five years. |
| Red |
2008 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Loriñón CrianzaTempranillo more |
3/14/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 87 points100% Tempranillo. Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe black cherries and light oak. Medium-light bodied palate showing cherry, spice, and light oak. Smooth tannins. Medium length finish. Good QPR. Enjoyed at Mesa Las Vegas – paired perfectly with Bobby Flay’s coffee-rubbed ancho chili filet mignon. |
| Red |
2010 Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do RoamSouth Africa Red Rhone Blend more |
3/13/2012 - BrandrB wrote: 83 pointsTable red blend: mostly Syrah with 13% Cinsaut, 7% Mourvedre, 4% Carignan, 3% Granache. Bright ruby red color. Fruity strawberry, cherry, and green pepper aromas. Medium-light bodied somewhat simple palate: ripe fruits, green pepper, and oak. Moderately sweet. Medium-short finish. Nice QPR. Very good: a simple, enjoyable, highly quaffable mid-week red. A solid buy at $8/bottle! |
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