| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| White - Off-dry |
2022 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling SpätleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
5/8/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 95 pointsLight pale golden yellow in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of apples, sweet peaches, apricot & lemon peel with overtones of floral & spice notes, honey, stony, minerals & a hint of slate in the background. Medium bodied with an excellent concentration of well balanced & smooth texture, ripe fruit flavors of stone fruits of yellow peaches, nectarines & citrus, with honey, spices & minerals. Very good balance between the sweetness & firm acidity. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with extended airing but will develop further with additional aging. [A.P. Nr. 2 576 511 11 23; Alc. @ 7.5%] An excellent Spätlese & with a long life ahead of it. |
| Red |
2021 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/8/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 95 pointsDeep, dark garnet in color, almost opaque. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & blueberries with overtones of kirsch, garrigue & floral notes, dried Provençal herbs, earthy/dusty notes, spices, sandalwood, licorice, minty, minerals, pepper & a hint of cedar. Medium-full bodied with an excellent concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of sweet cherries, blackberries & dark plums with herbs, exotic spices, anise, pepper, mint, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. An outstanding vintage from this producer & a "must buy" for any serious Chateauneuf lover. An indicative blend of Grenache (Grenache), Mourvedre (Monastrell), Syrah, Counoise & Cinsault. |
| Red |
1995 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
5/8/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 pointsDark ruby in color with ever-so-slight clearing at the edges. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of mature, ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with overtones of cigar box notes of tobacco & cedar, earthy/dusty, some floral notes, leather, anise, mint, spices & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & plums, spices, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering smooth finish. Drinks quite well at present but at 29 years of age it appears to be close to if not at its peak of development, so best enjoyed soon. Fill was at lower portion of neck well above the shoulder; cork was stained on lower 1/8 but otherwise intact upon opening. |
| White |
2023 Wairau River Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
5/8/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 88 pointsPale, light clear in color, almost clear. Full, forward & attractive nose of citrus notes of grapefruit, lemons/limes & pineapple with overtones of floral notes & minerals & a hint of lemongrass in the background. Light bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, tangy, ripe fruit flavors of citrus of lemons/limes & white grapefruit, some lychee notes & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present & has a very good QPR when found at discount. |
| Red |
2021 Crous St. Martin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a L'an 1879Red Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsMedium ruby red in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & kirsch with overtones of garrigue & earth/dusty notes, floral notes, pepper, spices, tea, minerals & a hint of cedar. Medium bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & raspberries with herbs, spices, pepper, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. Very good QPR for a Chateauneuf of this caliber. |
| Red |
2020 Tablas Creek Le ComplicePaso Robles Adelaida District Red Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsMedium-dark reddish-purple in color; almost opaque. Full, fragrant, & attractive nose of lush, ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & kirsch with overtones of earthy/dusty & dried herbs, spice notes of pepper, anise, cedar, minerals & oak/vanilla undertones in the background. Full bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, plush, ripe, fruit flavors of blackberries, cherries & plums, pepper, spices, minerals & oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. An indicative blend of 77% Syrah, 15% Grenache (Grenache) & 8% Terret Noir. |
| Red |
2018 Clos Marie Pic St. Loup SimonGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 89 pointsMedium garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, raspberries & plums with earthy/dusty overtones, some floral notes, spices, herbs & minerals in the background. Medium bodied with a good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, lush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums with minerals, spices & herbs. Drink quite well at present but may develop further with additional aging. A lush, fruit forward & enjoyable Pic St. Loup. An indicative belnd of 45% Syrah, 45% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre; 13% Alc. |
| Red |
2020 Vignoble Edmond Latour GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep, dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & cassis with overtones of floral notes of violets & earthy/dusty notes, spices, pepper, minerals & hints of oak/vanilla in the background. Full bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks well with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. |
| Red |
2020 La Reserve Saint Dominique VacqueyrasRed Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep, dark reddish-purple in color; almost opaque. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, spices, pepper, olives, tar, minerals, dried herbs & a hint of cedar in the background. Full bodied with a good concentration of ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & a touch of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks well with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. Very good QPR. |
| Red |
2006 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 pointsDeep, dark garnet in color with no signs of aging. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & blueberries with overtones of kirsch, garrigue & floral notes, Provençal herbs, earthy/dusty, spice notes, some sandalwood, licorice, leather, minerals, pepper & a hint of cedar. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of sweet cherries, tart cranberries & dark plums with herbs, exotic spices, anise, pepper, mint, minerals & oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing & even at 18years of age, it should develop slightly further with additional aging. |
| Red |
2021 Turley Zinfandel Old VinesCalifornia more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsDark ruby in color. Full, forward, & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of briary & earthy notes, spices, pepper, dried herbs & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced, & smooth textured, lush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries and plums with spices, herbs, Oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. IMHO, I cannot see how this wine could possibly rate a mere "81" unless it was an off bottle. |
| Red |
2019 Opus One OvertureNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 pointsDeep dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward, & fragrant aromas of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with lovely overtones of dusty/earthy & floral notes of lilacs & violets, herbs, spice notes of cinnamon & cloves, cocoa, cedar, tobacco, minerals & oak/vanilla. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (94+). An indicative blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot & Cabernet Franc. |
| Red |
2015 Tenuta le Potazzine Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 pointsMedium-deep reddish garnet in color with ever-so-slight clearing at the edges. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, strawberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, cedar, herbs, spices, anise, cocoa/mocha, leather, minerals & a hint of balsamic notes. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & pomegranate with spices, herbs, cocoa/coffee & minerals. Long lingering supple finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but even at 9 years of age, it still needs additional aging to develop to its fullest potential at which time it may rate higher (94+). |
| Red |
2015 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois SourcesRed Rhone Blend more |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 pointsDark reddish-purple color with no signs of aging. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of garrigue & floral notes, pepper & Provençal herbs, earth/dusty notes, spices, minerals & a slight hint of oak in the background. Full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & plums with herbs, pepper, some spices, anise, cocoa, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing. At 9 years of age, it is only at the mid-point of its development. It should develop further with additional aging at which time it may rate even higher (94+). An indicative blend of Grenache (Grenache), Cinsault, Syrah, Counoise, Mourvedre (Monastrell), Muscardin, Terret Noir, Vaccarese, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc & Clairette. |
| Red |
1994 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
5/5/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 pointsDark ruby in color with some clearing at the edges. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe red fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with classic overtones of tobacco & cedar notes, earthy/dusty, leather, spices, herbs, cocoa/mocha notes & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of sweet cherries, berries & plums, spices, cocoa/coffee, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering smooth finish. Drinks quite well at present but at 30 years of age it appears to be at its peak of development, so drink up! An indicative blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. Fill was in lower neck; cork was stained 1/8 way up but intact. |
| Red |
2018 Monticello Vineyards (Corley Family) Cabernet Sauvignon Corley ReserveNapa Valley more |
5/2/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsDeep dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward, & fragrant aromas of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & some cassis with overtones of dusty/earthy & floral notes, spices, mint, herbs, cocoa, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Full bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with cocoa, herbs, minerals & a hint of vanilla/oak. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. |
| Red |
2021 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
5/2/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep, dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & plums with overtones of dusty/earthy & floral notes, cocoa, spices, herbs, minerals & a hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & plums, mocha, minerals, herbs, spices & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing and should develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (91+). IMHO, I do not see how it is possible that this well-crafted wine could rate a mere "82" unless it was an off bottle. I wish people who "trash" a wine would at least give their reasons for such a low score so we can see their basis for it. |
| White |
2021 Marcel et Blanche Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeChardonnay more |
5/2/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 pointsLight golden in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of citrus notes lemons/limes, grapefruit & pears with mineral/flinty overtones, some floral notes, spices, stony & chalky. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe citrus flavors of lemons/limes, grapefruit & green apples, chalky, spices, stony & minerals. Lingering crisp finish. Drinks quite well at present but should develop further with additional aging at which time, it may merit a higher score (93+). Very good QPR especially in light of the prices for many domestic Chardonnays of this quality. |
| White |
2023 LJ Crafted Wines Albariño Dunlap VinelandCarneros more |
5/2/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 89 pointsPale, light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of white grapefruit, lemons/limes & orange rind with overtones of floral notes of honeysuckle & minerals/stony in the background. Light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, zesty, ripe fruit flavors of grapefruit, lemons/limes & some tangerine with minerals. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present & probably is best consumed in its youth. |
| Red |
2020 Muralia Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
5/2/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsDark ruby red in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, raspberries & plums with overtones of floral & dusty/earthy notes, herbal notes, spices, pepper, tobacco, minerals & a hint of cedar. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & pomegranates with spices, dried herbs & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop slightly further with additional aging. An indicative blend of 50% Syrah, 30& Cabernet Sauvignon & 20% Sangiovese. |
| Red |
2019 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special SelectionNapa Valley more |
5/1/2024 - Vinnut wrote: 85 pointsDeep, dark, almost opaque purple (too purple?) in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of quite ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with lots of smoky oak/vanilla overtones, earthy/dusty, some spices, herbs, dark cocoa & some minerals. Full bodied with a deep concentration of plush, bordering on ripe jammy fruit flavors of sweet dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with a palate dominated by toasty oak/vanilla notes, some spices, cocoa, herbs & minerals in the background. Lingering off dry finish (RS?). Presently accessible with decanting & extended airing. However, I question its age-ability given its over-ripe/over-extracted fruit, high alcohol (15.9%) & lack of varietal focus. Might be a bit over the top for some with the combination of over-extracted/over-ripe fruit, high alcohol & dominating toasted oak/vanilla overtones. I have had past vintages of Special Selections (notes are here on CT) & it appears to me that they are moving in the direction of their regular Napa Cabernets. At close to $200, it's not a good value especially when there are so many other less expensive & better options available. |
| Red |
2019 Poggio Antico Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
5/1/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 92 pointsMedium-deep reddish garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blueberries & plums with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, herbs, spices, minerals & a hint of cedar & balsamic notes in the background. Medium-full bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, mulberries & plums with dusty notes, spices, some herbs & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may merit a higher score (93+). |
| Red |
2018 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Family CuveePaso Robles more |
5/1/2024 - Vinnut wrote: 85 pointsDeep, very dark reddish-purple in color, essentially opaque. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of dark fruits aromas of cherries, blueberries & currants with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, spices, cocoa/coffee notes, herbs, minerals & the ubiquitous oak/vanilla. Full bodied with a very good concentration of balanced & smooth textured, ripe dark fruit flavors of cherries, boysenberries & plums with spices, some dark cocoa, minerals & oak/vanilla. Short to medium finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing (90 minutes) but I question its age-ability given its soft & ripe (over-ripe?) nature. Nevertheless, I don't think it merits a score of "60," unless it was an off bottle. Certainly not a good value in today's buyers' market. |
| Red |
2018 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
5/1/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 pointsDeep dark reddish-purple in color. Full, forward, & fragrant aromas of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, blackberries & cassis with lovely overtones of dusty/earthy & floral notes, herbs, spices notes of cloves, cocoa, minerals & a bit of oak/vanilla. Full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with spices, herbs, minerals & vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging. An indicative blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc & 1% Petit Verdot. |
| Red |
2017 Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana Le SughereSuperTuscan Blend more |
5/1/2024 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 pointsDeep, dark reddish-purple garnet, close to opaque in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & currants with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes of violets, spices, dried herbs, anise, cocoa/coffee, minerals & some cedar notes in the background. Full bodied with very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe dark fruit flavors of dark cherries, blackberries & plums with cocoa, spices, herbs & minerals. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with decanting & extended airing although it should develop further with additional aging. An indicative blend of 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Sangioveto. Very good QPR. |
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