| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 La Bastide Saint-Dominique Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/17/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 90 pointsWell balanced |
| Red |
2009 Portalupi Zinfandel Dry Creek Valleymore |
12/4/2017 - wailes wrote: 90 pointsStill very drinkable. |
| Red |
2013 Ermisch Family Cellars Pinot Noir Erendira's RiseWillamette Valley more |
9/27/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 89 pointsWell balanced Pinot noir. Not exceptional, but very drinkable. |
| Red |
2010 Firebrand Wines Cabernet Sauvignon SilverstrikeCalifornia more |
6/7/2017 - wailes Does not like this wine: 80 pointsTastes like cherry juice. Poured down sink. |
| White - Sparkling |
2008 Guy Dumangin Champagne Premier Cru BrutChampagne Blend more |
4/23/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 91 points50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Intense dry vintage champagne. Notes of almonds. Well balanced wine. Drinkable now, but should age through 2025. |
| Red |
2014 St. Amant Winery Zinfandel Old Vines Mohr-Fry Ranch VineyardLodi more |
4/23/2017 - wailes wrote: 87 pointsMore fruit and lighter than I like. Good value, but not a great wine. |
| Red |
2012 Saxon-Brown Zinfandel Stonewall BlockSonoma Valley more |
4/17/2017 - wailes Does not like this wine: 80 pointsAgree that it is a bad wine. More like diluted cherry cough syrup. Too much fruit. No body, tannins, or oak. Tastes like a cheap Pinot at best. |
| Red |
2009 Hendry Zinfandel Block 28Napa Valley more |
4/14/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 88 pointsIt has aged well. Needs to breathe for about an hour before drinking. |
| Red |
2011 Picket Fence Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley more |
3/30/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 88 pointsDecanted at 6:00 to have with grilled fillet. Wine was very acceptable. Dry, mellow with few tannins, blend of cherries & tobacco. Not very complex or jammy. Not a trophy winner, but tastes more like a $30 cab than under $20. Would buy again. |
| Red |
2013 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate ReserveNapa Valley more |
3/25/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 93 pointsGreat representation of Anderson CVV. Well balanced big complex cab. Decanted for 30 minutes and it was very drinkable. |
| Red |
2014 Macchia Zinfandel Mischievous Old VineLodi more |
1/21/2017 - wailes Likes this wine: 87 pointsA nice Dry Zin for the price. Jammy with blackberry black cherry notes. Great everyday wine, but good enough to share with friends. Great with burgers. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande CuvéeChampagne Blend more |
6/20/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: NRSpecial one year celebration. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Michel Turgy Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Selection Brut Blanc de BlancsChardonnay more |
5/11/2015 - wailes Likes this wine: NRGreat. |
| White |
2013 Poppy ChardonnayCalifornia more |
5/17/2016 - wailes wrote: 84 pointsI find this wine a bit acidic, Especially on thr finish. Dry. No oak and no distinctive fruit. Would serve at a party, but not to family members or knowledgable wine drinkers. Would be excellent for cooking. |
| Red |
2010 Casaeda Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/9/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: NRShared with Herman's good bye party. |
| Red |
2008 Napa Cellars Pinot NoirNapa Valley more |
5/5/2016 - wailes wrote: 86 pointsDecent above average wine. Drink in 2016 |
| Red |
2008 Forth Cabernet Sauvignon All BoysDry Creek Valley more |
4/8/2016 - wailes Does not like this wine: 85 pointsBitter on the sides of the tongue. Really not up to the quality that I buy. Better than the bulk supermarket wines, but that doesn't say much. Would be great for cooking as the flavors are deep. |
| Red |
2007 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Meyer VineyardNapa Valley more |
2/20/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: 92 pointsWow. |
| Red |
2014 Field Recordings Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Hinterland VineyardPaso Robles more |
2/13/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: 89 pointsYoung and not as deep as previous years. Did not decant, will next time Needs to age. Still packed with black cherries, plums, currents. |
| Red |
2012 Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
2/4/2016 - wailes Does not like this wine: 84 pointsWhat do you expect for $20? Beats bulk wines, but would not buy. |
| Red |
1986 Château Sociando-MalletHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/4/2016 - wailes wrote: 85 pointsProbably past its peak. Very mello. No distinctive fruit or tones. No tannins at all. Very drinkable, but nothing special. |
| Red |
2009 Segue Pinot Noir Sinigiani VineyardRussian River Valley more |
2/1/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: 89 pointsWell above average Pinot. Good complexity, but not memorable. |
| Red |
2010 Renwood GrandmèreAmador County Red Blend more |
1/31/2016 - wailes Likes this wine: 91 pointsBig full bodied Zin. Tastes of black cherries and chocolate. Classic depth and power inherent in old vine zinfandels. |
| White - Sparkling |
2004 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage BrutAnderson Valley Champagne Blend more |
8/23/2014 - wailes Likes this wine: 91 pointsGreat value. Small bubbles, flavorful dry sparkler. Opened a bottle of Crystal the night before and dollar for dollar I would choose this one. |
| Red |
2011 Frank Family Vineyards ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
8/22/2014 - wailes wrote: 88 pointsSeemed kind of flat with little fruit. Disappointing compared to other similarly priced Zins. |
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