Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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White |
2022 Francine et Olivier Savary Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeChardonnay more |
4/22/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 91 pointsLots of citrus and salty seashell scents, young and forward now with beautiful peach, apple and salted lemon flavors, good spine of mineral on the finish, light, complete, drinks well young, will be nice with more age as well |
White |
2022 Domaine des Ardoisières Argile BlancVin des Allobroges White Blend more |
4/20/2024 - whits wrote: 91 pointsLight golden color, the nose shows hints of pineapple and ginger, medium bodied with bright acids, the palate shows lemon and lime with a hint of saline, energetic, refreshing, delicious, well structured too |
Red |
2021 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du PyGamay more |
4/19/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 94 pointsExplodes out of the glass with scents of fresh strawberry, orange peel, and violets, the fruit is concentrated and the body is lifted, bright and clean acid, this vintage is a version that sports a magical mouthfeel, pops with flavors of strawberry, wild blueberry, stone and sweet mint, this is a talkative wine! And cellar worthy. |
White |
2022 Regis Minet Pouilly-Fumé Vieilles VignesSauvignon Blanc more |
4/15/2024 - whits Likes this wine: NRGreat match with lemon-garlic-ginger halibut, lemon and iodine nose, lemon, lime and mineral on the palate, leaves a long refreshing impression, light and easy to drink, lots of liquefied mineral |
Red |
2022 Comando G La Bruja de RozasVinos de Madrid Garnacha, Grenache more |
4/12/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 94 pointsLight red and transparent, red cherry candy on the nose, mid weight with tenderness, dry and lean, pushes flavors of pomegranate, cherry, herb and mineral, sense of elegance, mystic and lifted, on target |
Red |
2020 Domaine le Sang des Cailloux Vacqueyras Cuvée LopyRed Rhone Blend more |
4/12/2024 - whits wrote: 90 pointsDark red wine shows blueberries, licorice and peppercorn, opens well with time in the glass, the acid is medium at best, the tannin makes sturdy the structure of the wine, dark and sultry flavors of blackberry, dried purple fruit, plum, spice and earth, chewy, round and pleasant, really nice with steak |
Red |
2018 Cusumano Etna Alta MoraEtna DOC Nerello Mascalese more |
4/8/2024 - whits wrote: 87 pointsexpressive cherry and mushroom on the nose, polished, engaging, seems to take a modern approach to this appellation, the volcanic soils make presence, the nuances of cherry skins, leather, saline and lava rock all make an appearance, altogether is an Etna experience at the price point, it is a great wine, have it with some pizza |
White |
2019 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art SeriesMargaret River more |
4/8/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 94 pointsScents of tangerine and marzipan, balanced, classy, sharp acidity, the palate shows lemon sorbet, green apple, marigold, and lime zest, holds a good amount of energy, long finish, gets better with air, will hold up well but drinking nicely now |
Red |
2021 4 Monos Vinos de Madrid GR10Garnacha, Grenache more |
4/6/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 91 pointsAppears a light red velvety color, fantastic nose of red berries, the palate shows electricity from the attack, fresh and crunchy, fine tannins, flavors of pomegranate, cherry and mineral, crunchy, clean, spars with the tongue in a controlled fashion, distinctive and at a great price point today, drink but no rush |
Red |
2020 Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne La MyottePinot Noir more |
4/3/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 91 pointsTightly wound but unravels with air, scents of wild raspberry and violets, clean cut, pure and energetic, refined, silky texture, there are some complex nuances of tea leaves, dried plum, raspberry and spices, a slight bitter element actually gives a refreshing edge and overall it is a wonderful wine with cellar potential |
Red |
2018 Ada Nada Barbaresco ValeiranoNebbiolo more |
3/29/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 91 pointsPours out a pale burnt red color, transparent, opens with scents of cherry, sandalwood and dried flowers, ethereal, lifted, energetic and just minerally, the palate is also laced with dried cherry, tea leaves and leather, dry, medium bodied with balanced acid, soulful, food-friendly, priced well, a nice find! |
Red |
2016 Château Haut-Bages LibéralPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/28/2024 - whits wrote: 92 pointsOpens up with scents of cherry and coals, has a soft and elegant feel, picks up some richness with air, flavors hint at crunchy blackberry, cassis, graphite and charred meat, finish just keeps creeping, well balanced, continues to open in the glass, a short decant is reasonable, drinking well |
Red |
2020 Château PedesclauxPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/23/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 93 pointsOpens with air, scents hint at cocoa and blueberry, intense on the palate with bright and bracing acid, flavors of black cherry, raspberry, earth and a kiss of licorice on the finish, balanced between richness and vibrancy, very well made, an excellent value, serious wine at a sub-50 dollar price, hold or decant, a great match with Wagyu steak |
Red |
2020 Château Bellefont-BelcierSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/12/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for a couple hours, the nose shows scents of herbs, mint and tobacco, full bodied, dry, deep and complex flavors of blackberry, cigar, sage, mineral and black tea emerge, youthful tannins grip to the teeth but it is excellent and long, a perfect accompaniment with prime rib of beef, tons of cellar potential and really great value |
Red |
2020 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La BernardineRed Rhone Blend more |
3/10/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 92 pointsOpens with air, fresh red berry and celery scents, balanced, medium to full bodied range, forward with concentrated flavors of blueberry, raspberry and dried herb, some licorice on the finish, accessible and fresh, round and balanced, very nice now |
Red |
2005 Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots Vieilles VignesPinot Noir more |
3/6/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 93 pointsLooks deep ruby red with faded rose edges, opens further with aeration, notes of wet leaves, dried strawberry and plum on the nose, bracing acidity, dry, the fruit has faded, the nuances are splendid, hints at black tea, dried cherry, mushroom and mineral, features an extraction of the earth itself, drinking really well, going to pair with red wine braised short ribs |
Red |
2021 Francine et Olivier Savary Bourgogne-EpineuilPinot Noir more |
3/6/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 89 pointsLight red and transparent, sweet berry aromas fill the glass, clean amd precise, simply excellent, the palate shows red berry and mineral on the finish, still crunchy and ready to be enjoyed now, good amount of tension in the mouth, nice value |
Red |
2021 Mark Ryan Monkey WrenchColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
3/1/2024 - whits wrote: 88 pointsAroma of spice, peppers and new books, soft edges and smooth entry, picks up some nuances on the finish, flavor profile of chocolate, cherries, baking spice and cigar, easy drinking with a pleasant personality, medium weight and acid, gains some body with aeration, characteristic of Washington red blends in a flavorful but unstructured manner, therefore it drinks well now |
Red |
2019 Kaiken Malbec IndómitoLujan de Cuyo more |
2/25/2024 - whits wrote: 87 pointsdark as Argentinian Malbec should be, scents of meat locker and spices, open right away, the palate shows nuances of smoked meats, berries and green tobacco, a full bodied, straight-forward, expansive red at peak, would be excellent with a steak and chimichurri spread, drink now |
Red |
2021 Thistledown Shiraz The QuickeningBarossa Valley more |
2/24/2024 - whits wrote: 90 pointsDisjointed at first and then came together after some time with air, spice and peppercorn on the nose, silky tannins, not too ripe or fruit-forward, has a sense of refinement and uniqueness with umami character, flavors of blueberry, dried plum and spice, drinking nicely now, had with Korean meat jun, opened into a really nice wine |
Red |
2017 Jean-Claude Regnaudot Maranges 1er Cru La FussièrePinot Noir more |
2/23/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 93 pointsLet it breath a bit and it really blossomed, expressive scents of anise and cherry, medium bodied, minerally, balanced, dry, earthy palate, shows more mineral than fruit, has taken on secondary characteristics of dried red berry, flowers and cacao, nuanced and really nice now, will hold up well, clean and focused, in a nice spot now |
White |
2020 Matthiasson Ribolla Gialla Bengier VineyardNapa Valley more |
2/23/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 89 pointsPale straw color, juicy scents of peach and citrus, light and dry, pleasant and easy, delicious, shows lemon peel, green apple and stone flavors, bright and energetic, uplifts the palate |
Red |
2019 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon BluelineNapa Valley more |
2/17/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 95 pointsDecanted 2 hours, fragrant in the glass, aroma of cassis, flowers and mint, full bodied, balanced with lifted acidity and judicious oak, classy, complete, expressive flavors of blackberry, raspberry, dried cherry, leather and tobacco, still juicy with a long lasting finish, continues to open with no signs of slowing down, a winner Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
Red |
2010 Château Smith Haut LafittePessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/16/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 95 pointsDecanted for 3 hours and it showed best at that time, dense and dark appearance, notes of dried tobacco leaf, pen ink and spiced plum on the nose, full bodied, dark and sultry, sturdy tannin, flavors of iron, cigar, blackberry, cherry and dry earth emerge, long, nuanced finish, unique in the depth and darkness of character, this can already go now but will be even more interesting with more time, and it will be a graceful evolution |
Red |
2019 Château Le Puy Cuvée EmilienFrancs Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/15/2024 - whits wrote: 89 pointsI found this bottle to be tight with some mixed berry and earth on the nose, lots of tannic backbone with a brightness in acidity, flavors of cherry, tobacco and orange peel, never really opened even on the next day, still very youthful with potential to improve, hold longer |