| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Yantarnoye Saperavi YubileinoyeVedernikov more |
4/17/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 86 pointsAnother wine from the Don Valley appellation. Dark ruby color. The aroma of dried cherry, chocolate and light smoke. The taste of pomegranate and nightshade, pepper tones. Easy to drink, no defects. |
| White |
2014 Bodegas La Soterraña Rueda VeraliaVerdejo more |
4/17/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 87 pointsI bought it on the recommendation of the wine blog of Denis Rudenko. Active aroma of caramel and lemonade. The taste is fresh and invigorating. Medium-bodied. Slight bitterness characteristic of Verdejo in aftertaste. Perfect for summer. |
| White |
2013 Vedernikov Winery Riesling Gubernatorskoemore |
4/12/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 85 pointsMy third representative of the Don Valley appellation. The wine is almost colorless. Well, maybe with a faint straw color. Aroma is fluctuating - the apples, then citrus. The taste is fresh, lime and grapefruit. The finish is quite long with slight arugula bitterness. In general, a decent Russian wine but a little bit overpriced. |
| Red |
2014 Villa Zvezda Chateau Yuzhnoye Blend # 2Vedernikov Red Blend more |
4/11/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 85 pointsThe second wine, which I brought back from the Don Valley appellation. Ruby color with a purple hue. The aroma is quite spirituose at first. Give it a breath for 15 minutes and everything comes back to normal. Black pepper, dried black berries, hawthorn and chokeberry. Medium body. On the palate: dusty ground, pickled dogwood berries and dark berries. The tannins are not aggressive. In general, smooth wine, but it lacks the "wow effect". |
| Red |
2013 Bodegas Obalo RiojaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
4/4/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 89 pointsHad it without decanting. The aroma goes right up your brain: oak, smoke, spices. After such a strong aroma one expects that the taste will be just as powerful, masculine and uncompromising. But... The taste is surprisingly smooth with soft tannins. I would even say that in contrast to the smell the tannins are almost elusive. On the palate, dark berries and light tones of sweet-pea pepper. Finished the bottle up the next day - all leveled: the aroma became softer and the flavor got bolder. As a result, an excellent balance. |
| White |
2012 Tsimlyansk Wines Chateau SarkelVedernikov White Blend more |
3/26/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 83 pointsAs a result of my visit to the historical homeland brought 5 wines from the appellation of the Don Valley. The first one is 2012 Chateau Sarkel, a blend of Aligote, Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay. Immediately the verdict - well drinkable. First comes the aroma of fruit and ripe apple, melon. 10 minutes later it is transformed into a vegetable-herb: pickled cabbage, pumpkin, meadow grass. The taste more follows the herb-vegetable scenario. A little bit of oak. |
| White |
2013 Bodegas Iniesta Manchuela AI.8White Blend more |
2/14/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 85 pointsThe aroma of ripe apple, hay and vanilla. Color - light straw with greenish reflections. The taste of peach and some citrus. The finish is smooth, medium long. In general, Iniesta delivers not only on the football field. |
| White - Fortified |
NV Hijos de Rainera Perez Marin La Guita ManzanillaManzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda Palomino Fino more |
2/1/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 88 pointsLight yellow, even a little bit greenish color. Green apple and sandthorne on the nose. The mouth is nuts with a slight nice bitterness. Clean and robust finish. Serve chilled. Very nice overall. |
| Red |
2014 Waimea Estate Pinot NoirWaimea Plains more |
1/16/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 90 pointsBeautiful Pinot Noir with a deep structure. Clear ruby color. Aroma of cherry, plum and cornel.Soft tannins - first you don't notice them but then they develop nicely in aftertaste. Drank it within 3 days and on the third day it was still outstanding.Went really well with pork ribs baked in honey and mustard sauce. |
| Red |
2011 Casa Cadaval Trincadeira Preta Vinhas VelhasTejo more |
1/4/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 90 pointsDark brick color. Powerful aromas of dark fruite and berries. Mild taste of plum and cherry plum. Tannins are almost non-existent. A very interesting and well-balanced wine. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Aziende Agricole Vigne Dogerine Prosecco di Treviso Villa GrandaGlera more |
1/1/2016 - baralgin Likes this wine: 88 pointsFresh, mineral and bold. Medium acidity. Quite nice. |
| Red |
2008 Bodegas Fernando Castro Valdepeñas Castillo Santa Barbara Gran ReservaTempranillo more |
12/29/2015 - baralgin wrote: 82 pointsBlackcurrant and some berries. Some oak. Medium acidity. You can drink it or you can skip it. |
| Red |
2013 Luis Felipe Edwards CarménèreColchagua Valley more |
12/30/2015 - baralgin wrote: 80 pointsVery basic. Some berries and pepper. Ok with meat dishes but a no go as a standalone wine. |
| White |
2014 Feudi di San Gregorio FalanghinaFalanghina del Sannio more |
12/18/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 86 pointsMild and fresh. Green apple, a little bit of peach and white flowers on the nose. Tastes of green apple and lemon peel. Moderate acidity and minerality. It is definitely a summer wine but still it went well in December with fried perch. |
| Red |
2013 Sacha Lichine Blend No. 8Vin de Pays d'Oc Red Blend more |
12/15/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 87 pointsPlum and cherry plum. Low tannins. Quaffable. |
| Red |
2014 Romio Nero d'AvolaSicilia more |
12/14/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 87 pointsBlackcurrant and dark fruit. Well balanced. Lingering aftertaste. Good QPR. |
| White |
2014 Romio Pinot GrigioFriuli Grave more |
12/13/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 85 pointsLight straw color. Grean apples and meadow grass on the nose. Fresh and crisp taste with apple and pear notes. Medium acidity. Good with white fish. |
| Red |
2005 Grandes Vinos y Viñedos Cariñena Monasterio de las Viñas Gran ReservaGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
11/24/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 87 pointsDeep violet color. Cherry plum and hawthorn on the nose. Taste of wild berries and chokeberry. Pretty nice. Went well with pork baked in apple-quince. |
| Red |
2014 Finca la Blanca Cabernet Sauvignon Ribera de los MolinosSpain more |
9/15/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 84 pointsUnexpectedly quite drinkable cheap (only 4 $) wine. Some cherry, chocolate and red fruit on the nose. Taste of black berries. No point talking about complexity but well enough for every day. |
| White |
2013 Alamos ChardonnayMendoza more |
9/7/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 85 pointsStraw color. Tropical fruits, vanilla and caramel on the nose. Taste is prominent with oak at opening and lighter the next day. Clean and fresh finish. Medium acidity. Was good QPR for me. |
| Red |
2014 Coviñas Tempranillo Utiel-Requena Viño Enterizomore |
9/4/2015 - baralgin wrote: 80 pointsVery basic. Also semi-dry. Cherry, some plum on the nose. Can be saved with barbecue meat. |
| Red |
2014 Capel Vinos Tempranillo Ribera de los MolinosVino de la Tierra de Castilla more |
9/3/2015 - baralgin wrote: 80 pointsBasic budget wine. Cherry color. Dark fruits on the nose. Taste is smooth with some blackberry and chokeberry. No complexity to speak of. Ok for its price and a winner for a budget barbecue party. |
| White |
2014 Vinicola Serena Verduzzo Le Vigne Verdi Veneto IGTmore |
9/8/2015 - baralgin wrote: 80 pointsBasic budget wine. Slight aroma of citrus. Moderate acidity. No prominent features and couldn't really tell it from Pinot Bianco from the same producer. Ok for a picnic. Ok with white fish. |
| White |
2014 Vinicola Serena Pinot Bianco Le Vigne Verdi Veneto IGTmore |
9/8/2015 - baralgin wrote: 79 pointsSimple basic wine. Straw color. No prominent aromas. Ok for a picnic but that's about it. |
| Red |
2013 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Rèmole Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
8/25/2015 - baralgin Likes this wine: 89 pointsClear ruby color. Blackberry and black currant on the nose followed by chocolate after a half hour. Taste of spices and grass. Solid and balanced wine. Good QPR. |
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