Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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White |
2021 Hatzidakis Winery Assyrtiko Cuvée No.15Santorini more |
4/22/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 95 pointsStunning. The best white wine I've had so far this year. Has a unique flavor that I suspect is due to volcanic soil. Complex fruit and soil elements. Sip after sip it retains its freshness and pleasing finish. |
Red |
2015 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta NuovaSangiovese more |
4/22/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: NRGood fruit; pleasant, but this bottle was not the equal of others I've had. A bit awkward in the finish. Seems at peak now. |
White - Sparkling |
2007 Philipponnat Champagne Royale Réserve Non DoséChampagne Blend more |
4/15/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 97 pointsRich, complex; a delight. |
Red |
2007 Villa Matilde Cecubo Roccamonfina IGTRed Blend more |
4/15/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 88 pointsRustic in style; abundant fruit; moderate tannins. |
Red |
2003 Torrederos Ribera del Duero ReservaTempranillo more |
3/16/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 90 pointsQuite good. Excellent fruit, nicely balanced, smooth finish (was quite tannic when released). Has aged well. |
Red |
2018 Domaine Rion Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos St. MarcPinot Noir more |
3/16/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 92 pointsRich fruit flavors, unique. Terroir is evident. No doubt will only get even better with 5 more years, |
White - Sparkling |
1996 Bruno Paillard Champagne Assemblage BrutChampagne Blend more |
3/16/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 92 pointsA delight. Beautifully matured, complex. Yet fruit is very apparent despite age. |
Red |
2010 Domaine de Pallus Chinon PallusCabernet Franc more |
3/16/2024 - Bruce 1er wrote: 90 pointsNicely crafted, good balance, harmony. Soft tannins with a pleasant finish. |
Red |
2004 Riecine La Gioia Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
4/6/2023 - Bruce 1er wrote: 90 pointsNice fruit, body, and finish. Well-crafted Tuscan that was well made and that has held up nicely. |
White |
2008 Christophe Pichon CondrieuViognier more |
4/2/2023 - Bruce 1er wrote: 92 pointsQuite good, has matured nicely. Tastes like an old Burgundy. Complex fruit and toasted nuts, oak. |
White - Off-dry |
2008 Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Goldloch Riesling SpätleseNahe more |
1/8/2023 - Bruce 1er wrote: 93 pointsExcellent. Good fruit and nice minerality. Being a spatlese it has a rich sweetness that is balanced by ample acidity. And, only 7.5% alcohol. |
White - Sparkling |
NV Jérôme Prévost Champagne La Closerie Extra Brut Les BeguinesPinot Meunier more |
1/1/2023 - Bruce 1er wrote: 93 pointsConsistent with prior tastings. Elegant, balanced, with a citrus element. |
White |
2016 Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner "Hefeabzug"Wachau more |
1/1/2023 - Bruce 1er wrote: 87 pointsGood on the front end marked by significant minerality and acid in the finish Best with food. |
Rosé - Sparkling |
2011 Ultramarine Rosé (Late Disgorged) Heintz VineyardSonoma Coast Champagne Blend more |
12/25/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 95 pointsA real delight. Complex and unique flavors with rose petals, red currants, mandarin oranges. One of the best sparklers I've tasted from CA. (Disgorged 12.10.15.) |
Red |
2007 Sojourn Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coastmore |
12/25/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 93 pointsDelightful. All in balance with good fruit, acid and a soft finish. Everyone in our dinner party really enjoyed it. |
Red |
2006 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vandal VineyardCarneros more |
12/24/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 89 pointsPassed its prime having lost some of its vitality but still has decent fruit. Drinks like a typical CA cab. |
Red |
2004 Christophe Pichon St. JosephSyrah more |
12/4/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: NRThis was my last bottle of this wine, and i continue to find it awkward and disjointed with an unpleasant finish. |
Red |
1999 Viansa Barbera AugustoSonoma County more |
11/28/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 84 pointsAwkward on opening and decanting. Fruit so-so. Best with food. |
Red |
2009 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Sonoma Mountainmore |
12/2/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 92 pointsExcellent fruit (ripe black cherries, black berries, plums). Complex with a smoky earthy taste. After about three hours the various elements came together in a round, harmonious and mature wine. |
White |
2020 Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio BiancoCoda di Volpe more |
10/24/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 90 pointsGood structure and fruit. Finishes with a unique taste. |
White - Sweet/Dessert |
2008 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Clos du BourgChenin Blanc more |
9/17/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 97 pointsThis bottle was outstanding. Excellent fruit and sweetness perfectly balanced with acidity and a unique mineral finish. |
Red |
1990 E. Guigal HermitageSyrah more |
9/4/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 97 pointsClassic. Rich fruit and minerals. Roasted meat. Aging beautifully. |
Red |
2018 Domaine Pascal Aufranc Chénas En Rémont Vignes de 1939Gamay more |
8/27/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 89 pointsGood fruit and structure. Concentrated flavors of cherries, minerals and briar probably from the old vines and soil. |
Red |
1978 Louis Latour Corton-GranceyCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
8/16/2022 - Bruce 1er Likes this wine: 98 pointsIn excellent shape. Garnet with brick red rim. Fruit flavors on the front end and harmoniously blended with cherries prominent. Soft finish. A true delight. |
White - Sweet/Dessert |
2008 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Le MontChenin Blanc more |
7/14/2022 - Bruce 1er wrote: 95 pointsOutstanding. Ageing nicely. Complex with excellent fruit (limes, citrus, tropicals) with moderate sweetness nicely balanced against the acid. |