| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2014 Sequoia Grove CambiumRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/6/2024 - phandley66 wrote: 96 pointsLot of earth, mushroom on the nose with just a glimpse of dark fruit. On palette big, luscious blackberry, caramel. Wonderfully smooth. Drinking really, really well right now. May continue to evolve but dang this is delicious. |
| Red |
1997 Ridge Monte BelloSanta Cruz Mountains Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/4/2024 - phandley66 wrote: 94 pointsMuch more approachable then last two bottles. Lots of cherry, cola. Not much tannin. Definitely at peak or slightly past. Would drink now! |
| Red |
1988 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWashington more |
2/24/2024 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 92 pointsHave been holding this in the cellar mostly because was my oldest QC vintage. Didn’t really have high expectations given the age. Beautiful nose, cherry pipe tobacco, musty earth. On palette surprisingly big. Lots of cherry notes, cassis, green pepper. Good finish. Pretty amazing for a 36 year old Washington Cab. Guessing not many of these left in cellars but if so drink up!! |
| Red |
2003 Bodega Numanthia Toro TermanthiaTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
11/5/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 92 pointsWow. Has really mellowed out in the last 2.5 years since my last bottle. Huge nose of earth and black cherry. Still a lot of menthol, tobbaco on the palette. But alla bit more balanced now. Surprisingly good acidity. Went really well with duck cassoulet. Big finish. Lots of earth and dark cherry on the finish. Should last for a while, but don’t hesitate to drink now. |
| Red |
2004 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
10/31/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 87 pointsMaybe an off bottle, but I suspect just past it’s prime. A bit thin, faded, not much finish. Showing chocolate notes, some stewed fruit, tobacco. Definitely drink up this is going downhill. |
| Red |
2018 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Pas de NomWillamette Valley more |
10/31/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 93 pointsGreat wine. Cherry notes, mineral notes, grilled meats. Long finish. Suspect will continue to evolve. Drink over next 10 years |
| Red |
2018 Arista Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
10/30/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 90 pointsNo spritz this time around. Nice mouthfeel, velvety. Pomegranate, tea, white pepper. Very tasty. Very fruit forward. Would drink over next few years. |
| Red |
2005 Antinori TignanelloToscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend more |
10/7/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 94 pointsDrinking really well. Cherry, cranberry, cassis, graphite. Very bright vibrant. Drink now. Opened an hour before pouring, no decant. |
| Red |
2000 Château Pavie MacquinSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/6/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 95 pointsBig nose of earth, tobacco On palette, lots of green pepper but not overly vegetal. Tons of cassis on finish with a hint of cherry and just a peak of oak. Great mouthfeel , velvety, unctuous. Long, long finish. Quite delightful. Would drink up over next 3-5 years, probably at peak. |
| Red |
2014 Hermann J. Wiemer Cabernet Franc Magdalena VineyardSeneca Lake more |
9/5/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 88 pointsLots of ripe plum in nose. Cherries, cranberry, menthol. A bit of burn on the finish. Past it’s prime perhaps but drinking well. Would definitely drink now. |
| Red |
2019 Venge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Star VineyardRutherford more |
9/4/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 93 pointsSuper rich. Black licorice on nose. Heavy mouthfeel. Lots of bitter dark chocolate notes, cassis. Oak on back end. Needs time, easily 5 years maybe more. But tastes now like it will be exceptional. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2000 Château Pavie MacquinSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/2/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 92 pointsLots of green pepper on nose. Lots of black fruit on palette, some cherry notes. A touch of moss, mushrooms. Nice finish. Definitely at peak (or slightly past). Definitely drink now. |
| Red |
2014 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Block 1Yakima Valley more |
8/18/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 93 pointsHuge wine. Enormous Lots of cherry, cassis, graphite, chocolate, earthy notes. Long long finish. Needs a few more years imo but seems to be developing nicely. Come back in 3-5. |
| Red |
2017 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa / Sonoma more |
8/17/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 92 pointsDrinking beautifully tons of cassis, vanilla, shows oak but well integrated. Big finish. Still tannic. Should age well for at least another 5 years but don’t hesitate to drink now. |
| Red |
2019 DeLille Cellars Pinot Noir Lonesome Rock RanchOregon more |
8/17/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 88 pointsPretty straightforward Oregon Pinot. Good, but not outstanding imo. Red fruit up front with tea on back end. Short finish, fades fast. |
| Red |
2014 Sheridan Vineyard Syrah SingularityYakima Valley more |
8/16/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 92 pointsNose of dried tea and raspberry. Lots of red fruit up front, charcoal. Huge mouthfeel, lots of tannin. Big finish. Really nice wine that should keep improving for a while. Would come back in 5 years. |
| Red |
2016 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Franc Boss BlockYakima Valley more |
8/15/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 94 pointsJust delightful Tons of earth, tobacco, cassis, tart cherry, forrest floor. Lots of layers of flavor. Huge mouthfeel , very rounded. Suprisingly complex wine. Long finish. Drinking really well right now, but should keep aging nicely. |
| Red |
2001 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d'Alba Gallinamore |
8/13/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 89 pointsWas pleasantly surprised by how well this is drinking. Had this bottle and a bottle of the 98 laying in the cellar for years. Have been keeping them more for sentimental reasons than anything, but had assumed they wouldn’t have held up this long. Not a lot showing on the nose, earth/dust, dried red fruit. On the palette, still showing a lot of red fruit, strawberry rhubarb, cherry cola and chocolate. Some alcohol burn on the finish, but not too bad. Wouldn’t recommend aging these 20+ years, but glad I did!! |
| Red |
2017 Sequoia Grove CambiumRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/23/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 90 pointsStill huge. Needs more time. Try again in 5 years. Super rich but has a ton of potential |
| Red |
2016 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Tonella VineyardRutherford more |
7/23/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 96 pointsDrinking much better than 2 years ago. Deep, rich. Lots of chocolate, cassis. Will likely improve but pretty darn good right now. Very classic Napa Cab imo. |
| Red |
2010 Andrew Will Champoux VineyardHorse Heaven Hills Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/10/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 89 pointsA bit on the lighter side. Drinking well but seems to be fading. Would drink over next couple years. Lots of green pepper, vegetal notes with some casis. Very Bordeaux esque. Just a bit thin and underwhelming. Drink up. |
| Red |
2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonWashington more |
7/4/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 90 pointsServed with a grilled ribeye. Drinking really well but probably at/close to peak. Nose of chocolate, earth, petrol. Big wine. Lots of chocolate , cassis, mineral notes. Bit of alcohol burn but overall good wine, drinking well. |
| Red |
2010 Montecariano Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico SuperioreCorvina Blend, Corvina more |
7/3/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 88 pointsNose of wet grass, earth, tart cherry. Took a few minutes for the funk to blow off. On taste, not a ton of fruit left. Good acidity, earthy with just a peek of cherry showing thru. Still drinking well, but not going to last much longer imo. Drink up. |
| White |
2019 Pride Mountain Vineyards ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
6/25/2023 - phandley66 Likes this wine: 89 pointsDrinking very nicely. Wouldn’t wait on this drink over next couple years. Well balanced, good minerality. |
| Red |
1997 Antinori TignanelloToscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend more |
6/3/2023 - phandley66 wrote: 94 pointsBest bottle so far. Huge nose. Lots of barnyard funk. Taste tons of fruit, strawberries , cherry, cassis with the earthy funk on the backend. Super tasty. Drink up!! |
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