| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Château Sociando-MalletHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/3/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 91 points1 1/2 hour decant (mag decanter). Nose: Similar aromas as last bottle (notes on 12/12/18..graphite, tar, etc.) but much more muted. Palate: Very soft tannins in the 5+ years sideways in the cellar with black fruits, graphite but now with an elegant, medium finish. The tannins are very soft but that should not disuade you from decanting as upon pop and pour this was still closed. A slow ox might do the trick, but decanters recommended. Given the evolution my last bottle will only go 2-3 years max before consumption. Now 91+ points. |
| Red |
2018 Uggiano Chianti Classico RoccialtaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/27/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 90 points1 hour slow ox. Nose: Still the same cinnamon qualities along with additive moss, a touch of fusile mineral and earth. Really solid aromatics! Palate: Quite soft and evolved at this point (versus last notes on 7/30/22) in terms of the tannins and acid levels. Cherries with leather and some dust. This bottle is the best of the 4 even though all have been good. In a perfect spot I would drink this up over the next year max. Now 90+ points and a great QPR at only $15/bottle. |
| Red |
2018 Ridge Lytton SpringsDry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/24/2024 - Mattshank wrote: flawed2 hour decant (mag decanter). Well this was disappointing given how great the last bottle was on 9/22. While not corked nor any evidence of brett this was devoid of fruit for the most part and overly acid driven. No score given. |
| Red |
2016 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary Reserve Spring Mountain Districtmore |
4/12/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 94 points1 1/2 hour slow ox. Nose: Bright sweet red fruits and wet cement traces with that typical perfumy Spring Mountain aroma that is SO intoxicating! Unreal aromas. Palate: Red fruited with some blueberry and soft yet very present tannins and solid acid levels. Finish is lengthy yet fresh due to the acids. A wine of superb class and truly exemplary of what is possible in Spring Mountain. So glad to have one more in the cellar. Fantastic! |
| Rosé |
2020 Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine Rosé Vieilles VignesVin de France Rosé Blend more |
4/10/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 91 pointsVery similar to last notes on 6/8/22 but as I predicted the acids have finally folded in on this Corsican beauty. Still very minerally with decent acids but not the searing ones from years past. Went great with sushi but if I buy more of this in a newer vintage it will get a couple years sideways before consumption. Wonderful Rose and now 91 points (up from 89+). |
| White |
2020 Château d'Arche A d’Arche BlancBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
3/31/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 88 pointsI echo the thoughts of several reviewers here on this wine. It is pleasant with aromas and flavors of melon, pear and soft, rounded acids. For only $33 for a magnum it was a good value and went well with Pan Asian food. 88+ points. |
| Red |
2012 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don MelchorPuente Alto more |
3/23/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points1 hour slow ox. Nose: Complex aromas of minerals, peat smoke and hints of pencil lead. Palate: Blackberries with very balanced tannins and acids this late stage. Long elegant finish with traces of the pencil lead and minerality. Last notes were on 5/20/18 and this is still going strong although given the soft tannins I would say 2 years max before I finish off my last bottle. |
| Rosé |
2021 Kim Crawford French RoséVin de France Rosé Blend more |
3/14/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 87 pointsBasic Rose that gets the job done but not very memorable. Decent for the $10 I paid but would not buy again. |
| Red |
2017 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir StewartWillamette Valley more |
2/29/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 90 pointsNose: Lots of moss and chalk mineral. Palate: Good acid presence with bright red fruits. Good but not as good as the Athena bottling. |
| Red |
2010 Château LascombesMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/24/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points1 hour decant. Nose: Earth and pencil lead in abundance. Very Margaux. Palate: Soft styled with the pencil lead and loam showing with black fruits in a supporting role. Finish is long and elegant. Fabulous and perfect with fillets at Capital Grille. 92+ points. |
| Red |
2018 Stéphane Ogier Côtes du Rhône Le temps est venuRed Rhone Blend more |
2/17/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 90 points20 minute slow ox. Nose: Pretty aromas of assorted herbs, sage, perfumy roses and earth. Palate: This has really blossomed since my last notes (on 9/14/21). Soft tannins and just enough acid to give lift. Still has the spicy cherry profile with some white pepper hints. Really like where this is now so last bottle will be drunk over the next year. Now 90+ points. |
| Red |
2016 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Old VinesDundee Hills more |
2/4/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points1 hour slow ox. Nose: Beautiful aromas of fresh roses, black tea and some tree moss with slate minerals. Palate: Still nice acid levels with Bing cherries and perfect balance of acids to fruit. This could go longer but why wait? It is ideal now IMHO. Last and best bottle of this. Now 92+ points. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2018 François Villard St. Joseph RefletSyrah more |
1/28/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points2 hour slow ox. Nose: Earth, meat and olive tapenade. Palate: Spicy with meaty/gamey qualities, white pepper, soft tannins and a fairly lengthy finish. This was quite good for $33. 92+ points. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château ClimensBarsac Sémillon more |
1/26/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 93 pointsSimilar notes to last bottle on 8/14/15 but less tension and everything more folded in. Outstanding. 93+ points. |
| Red |
2009 Château Grand-Puy-LacostePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/26/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 94 points2 hour decant. Nose: Complex aromas of tobacco, graphite, cassis, fresh flowers and earth. Unreal! Palate: Perfect balance of dark fruits, graphite, pencil lead and an amazingly long balanced finish. Unreal good and one of the best Bordeaux wines I’ve had in quite some time! Went perfect with filet mignon. 94+ points. |
| Red |
1998 Robert Ampeau & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos du RoiPinot Noir more |
1/24/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 91 pointsNose: Herbs and soft cherry. Palate: Still good acid structure after 25 years of age. Cherries with traces of blood and iron. Delicious! |
| Red |
2012 Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Silex TautavelRed Blend more |
1/19/2024 - Mattshank wrote: flawedOver the hill. Pruny and maderized despite decent coloration. |
| Red |
2015 Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon EstateMoon Mountain District more |
1/5/2024 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points1 hour slow ox. Nose: Same Spring Mountain minerality as previous bottles. Cherries abound with mint hints. Palate: Red fruits with the minerals showing. Fabulous just like previous bottles and does not show any of the 15.2 % alc level. Given how soft the tannins are I would not decant this but rather slow ox it to eliminate the risk of over oxidation. |
| Red |
2016 Castello Banfi Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
12/31/2023 - Mattshank wrote: NR1 1/2 hour decant (mag decanter). Nose: Lots of wood/oak aromas with some earth. Quite rustic. Palate: Very oaky and not much fruit. From my past experience with this BdM from other vintages I don’t feel this bottle, while drinkable, was fully representative. Hence no score given. |
| Red |
2019 Lachini Pinot Noir Lachini Family EstateChehalem Mountains more |
12/24/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 89 pointsMuch more representative than last bottle. Now 89+ points. |
| Red |
2014 Château Canon-la-GaffelièreSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/21/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points1 1/2 hour decant (mag decanter). Nose: Complex aromas of graphite, wet earth, tar and loam. Just what classic BdX should yield. Palate: Very 2014 with a linear, focused style in the acid and tannin profile. Fruit is blackberry with the secondary tar, earth and loamy qualities coming through along with inky Stargazer lily. I've been cellaring these three bottles since 2017 and this was the right time to crack open the first. Drinking great with a good decant. Plenty of life left in this beauty. Nice effort. |
| Red |
2019 Jean-Philippe Marchand Nuits St. Georges Aux HerbuesPinot Noir more |
12/9/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 92 points2 1/2 hour decant (mag decanter). Nose: Complex aromas of Burg funk, topsoil, Stargazer lily, and iron. Classic NSG! Palate: Somewhat light but with soft tannins, good acid levels and precise red fruits. The pungeant Stargazer lily is evident with cherries and a fairly long, yet elegant finish. This was quite impressive and for only $40/btl on sale I will be reloading as this makes a great cellar defender while you wait for more backward Burgs to reveal themselves. |
| Red |
2015 Château Haut-GravetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/2/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 90 points3 1/2 hour decant (mag decanter). Nose: Inky, Stargazer lily aromas w/ black fruits and nuts. Palate: While quite acidic on pop & pour this opened up nicely after extensive aeration. Ample tannins and black fruits show with a trace of mineral bitterness. Overall pretty solid for a $24 entry point, but if you have this now or anytime over the next 3 years give it plenty of air first. 90+ points. |
| Red |
2019 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valleymore |
11/10/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 91 points2 hour slow ox. Nose: Garrique, moss and traces of petroleum & wet cement. Fabulous nose. Palate: Bitter minerals, soft styled tannins, and red fruits. Finish is elegant, but serve it chilled as I did to eliminate the alcohol heat (@55-60 degrees). 91+ points. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (2) |
| Red |
2017 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir AthenaWillamette Valley more |
11/8/2023 - Mattshank wrote: 91 pointsNose: Complex aromas of moss, spice and black cherry with hints of orange peel. Palate: Good spine of acidity with black cherries in abundance and soft yet present tannins that along with the acid provides solid tension levels. Great value at only $20/bottle. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
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