| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2003 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/31/2021 - bsclemson wrote: 95 pointsRed fruit, leather on the nose. Very smooth on the palate. Black cherry, raspberry, hint of chocolate, leather. Soft tannins. Long finish. This wine has not peaked and can lay longer. |
| Red |
2016 Monte Chiaro Terre della Grigia Riserva "Primum Vinum"Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
11/15/2020 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsFull body, more complex than Chianti. Dark cherry, slight pepper and mineral. |
| Red |
2016 Mollydooker Two Left FeetSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
7/19/2019 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsFull of rich flavor from first sip. Dark cherry, plum, some leather, fullness lingers. |
| White |
2014 Benovia Chardonnay La Pommeraie VineyardRussian River Valley more |
8/12/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 90 pointsGolden color. Apple/pear aroma. Slight butter, light oak, fruit on palate. Paired beautifully with sweet corn chowder with cayenne shrimp. |
| White |
2015 Arkenstone Sauvignon BlancHowell Mountain more |
6/8/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 90 pointsBright, acidic, balanced. Grassy, citrus, apricot nose and palate. Can hold longer. |
| Red |
2003 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon FayNapa Valley more |
6/7/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 93 pointsThis wine is still great. Beautiful berry on the nose. Early black cherry blackberry notes, smooth soft tannins finish. |
| Red |
1991 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside VineyardRutherford more |
5/20/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 90 pointsPast prime by a year or two but still good. Very soft on the palate. Mud decant!! |
| Red |
2003 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/26/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 95 pointsBig fruit aroma. Great legs. Beautiful soft tannins. Dark cherry, berry fruit and slight chocolate flavor. Long finish suggesting it can lay down a lot longer. |
| Red |
2014 Benovia Pinot Noir Tilton Hill Sonoma Coastmore |
4/22/2018 - bsclemson wrote: 88 pointsMineral aroma. Earth, spice, pepper notes early, then subtle fruit finish. Paired well with sockeye salmon. Likely would age well for at least a few more years. |
| Red |
2005 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ArtemisNapa Valley more |
12/17/2017 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsFruit, dark cherry aroma. Tobacco, pepper, dark cherry, earthy. Soft tannins. |
| Red |
2014 Benovia Pinot Noir La PommeraieRussian River Valley more |
10/2/2017 - bsclemson wrote: 93 pointsFruity light aroma. Medium body, bursting red raspberry. Can stand alone without food. |
| Red |
2004 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon FayNapa Valley more |
5/26/2017 - bsclemson wrote: NRGift to Kevin Casulo for Birthday. |
| Red |
1999 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valleymore |
11/12/2016 - bsclemson wrote: 93 pointsAwesome wine!! Full aroma, big fruit. Complex texture and fruit. |
| Red |
2008 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon SoloStags Leap District more |
7/29/2016 - bsclemson wrote: 92 pointsWell balanced. Full tannins. Dark berry flavors. Could still cellar at least 5 years. |
| Red |
2001 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveStags Leap District more |
5/8/2016 - bsclemson Likes this wine: 91 pointsDeep garnet color. Decanted well. Well balanced, dark berries, soft tannins with velvety texture. |
| Red |
2001 Grgich Hills Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/1/2016 - bsclemson wrote: 92 pointsDeep purple. Full fruit nose. Smooth tannins, cherry and hint of blackberry. Still aging very well. |
| Red |
2001 Castello Il Palagio Montefolchi Toscana IGTMerlot more |
2/26/2016 - bsclemson wrote: 92 pointsMerlot based Super Tuscan, full fruit aroma. Soft on palate, black cherry, followed by earth tones, tobacco, long finish. Still extremely drinkable after 15 years. |
| Red |
2001 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valleymore |
1/22/2016 - bsclemson wrote: 92 pointsSuperb bouquet. Full fruit!! Soft tannins. Fruit Forward. Smooth texture. A great value wine!! |
| Red |
2003 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ArtemisNapa Valley more |
10/23/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 88 pointsStill very drinkable. Soft tannins, cherry notes. Forward fruit nose. |
| Red |
2001 Beringer Vineyards Merlot Bancroft RanchHowell Mountain more |
10/3/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsAging well! Light fruit bouquet. Light tannins. Soft raspberry and cherry on the palate. Long, smooth finish. |
| Red |
2001 Beringer Vineyards Merlot Bancroft RanchHowell Mountain more |
10/3/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsAging very well! Light fruit bouquet. Light smooth tannins. Soft raspberry and cherry on the palate. Long, smooth finish. |
| Red |
2001 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
8/27/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 91 pointsFruity aroma. Soft and velvety tannins. Fruit forward with cherry and raspberry notes and a hint of vanilla. Still holding up very well. |
| Red |
2001 Franciscan Estate MagnificatNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/23/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 90 pointsSoft, fruity bouquet. Smooth tannins. Blackberry and cherry notes. Hint of licorice. |
| Red |
2001 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mount George VineyardStags Leap District more |
8/15/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 90 pointsFull fruit bouquet. Smooth, velvety texture on the tongue. Hints of cherry and wild raspberry. Aged very well at 14 years. This wine could still lay down longer! |
| Red |
2001 Castello Il Palagio Montefolchi Toscana IGTMerlot more |
5/17/2015 - bsclemson wrote: 89 pointsGreat legs. Full and fruitful bouquet. Hints of blackberry and cherry. |
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