| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2019 FEL Chardonnay Anderson Valleymore |
9/17/2023 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 92 pointsFound the perfect pairing with this wine. Linguine with sautéed prawns and homemade pesto. Just right, and so easy. |
| Red |
2018 Ridge Merlot EstateSanta Cruz Mountains more |
9/4/2023 - arthur05 wrote: NRShould hold off for a few more years. Big tannin, no complexity. |
| Red |
2016 Blackbird Vineyards IllustrationNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/9/2023 - arthur05 wrote: 89 pointsFruit forward and earthy on the nose. Lighter in body with more acidity than expected for a 2016. |
| Red |
2015 Hyde De Villaine Syrah Californio Hyde VineyardCarneros more |
6/13/2023 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 93 pointsReally enjoyed this Syrah with a smoked Tri tip, cantaloupe arugula, blue cheese salad and wild rice. Still big and bold, like most 2015’s, with dark fruit and meatiness. Should be great for another 5-10 years. I need more!! |
| Red |
2012 Ridge Monte BelloSanta Cruz Mountains Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/3/2023 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 95 pointsLOVE THIS 2012! Loaded with intense black fruit and great tannin. With much discipline, I look forward to trying it again in 5 years. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 Miraflores Zinfandel EstateEl Dorado more |
7/15/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 93 pointsDrank last night with a grilled smoked pork chop with nectarine chutney and it was a fabulous pairing. I am definitely a fan of this Zin! |
| Red |
2016 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Sweetwater VineyardRussian River Valley more |
7/2/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 95 pointsLove Rochioli, love Sweetwater vineyard. We had the 2016 with grilled scallops and cherry, plum, black rice salad and it was excellent! |
| Red |
2016 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva VendemmiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
6/15/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 90 pointsGreat with a casual Italian dinner. |
| White |
2018 J. Rochioli Chardonnay River BlockRussian River Valley more |
6/15/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 93 pointsStraw colored, slightly cloudy. Ripe lemon and pineapple, dried tarragon, white flower citrus honey, with a hint of vanilla. Bright acidity on the entrance, followed by some creaminess, and a lingering finish. |
| Red |
2013 Caymus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/15/2022 - arthur05 wrote: 89 pointsI was expecting more from Caymus. No depth or complexity, but a good crowd pleaser. Now I know what to do with my second bottle. |
| White |
2012 Domaine Génot-Boulanger Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les VergersChardonnay more |
6/8/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 90 pointsStraw colored, medium acidity, medium body with a lingering finish. Fresh ripe pineapple, ripe lychee, charred lemon peel, honeysuckle, and dried herbs de provence with some minerality and hint of petrol. Light oak influence. Drink now; should have tried a year or two ago. |
| Red |
2010 Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino Riserva MassimoSangiovese more |
4/11/2022 - arthur05 wrote: NRWell balanced |
| White |
2015 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Russian River Valleymore |
3/3/2022 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 89 pointsEnjoyed the wine, but it was visually cloudy. |
| Red |
2012 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountainmore |
3/14/2021 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 95 pointsBeautiful, fruit forward ,and silky, medium tannin, that I will look forward to it;s evolution. Thoroughly enjoyed, also because I love the intensity of the 2012 fruit. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2013 Clos Saint-André (Pomerol)Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/8/2021 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 89 pointsBig and brooding right now. More meaty and smoky without any discernible fruit on the nose or palate. Could easily be mistaken for a Syrah. Will see how it evolves after 4 more years. |
| White |
2013 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay BentrockSta. Rita Hills more |
2/13/2021 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 91 pointsLight, bright and racy, but fairly complex. Could be mistaken for a Chablis. Definitely a food pairing wine with light chicken and seafood dishes. Stay away from creamy sauces unless lemon/lime is a component. |
| Red |
2015 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
2/13/2021 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 92 pointsGreat, well balanced Russian River Pinot as expected from the Rochioli family. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les PruliersPinot Noir more |
2/2/2021 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 91 pointsPopped, poured and enjoyed with a hearty cream of mushroom soup. Nice earthy, dried cherry fragrance. Full bodied with more fruit extraction on the palate. I look forward to seeing how it evolves over the next few years. |
| White |
2016 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Drake Estate VineyardRussian River Valley more |
12/31/2020 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 90 pointsBright and citrusy medium bodied Chardonnay with faint essence of vanilla |
| White - Sparkling |
2016 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs BrutNorth Coast Champagne Blend more |
11/6/2020 - arthur05 wrote: 89 pointsI do love Schramsberg, but I'm not a huge fan of this 2016 Blanc de Noir. It's a little too grapey for my taste and lacking complexity. |
| Red |
2011 Bodegas Roda Rioja Roda I ReservaTempranillo more |
11/2/2020 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 92 pointsBeautiful aromatics full of rich berries and earth. Palate full of dark cherry and blackberry with some savoriness. Must drink now as its leaning to the other side |
| Red |
2014 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir Sweetwater VineyardRussian River Valley more |
9/13/2020 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 95 pointsBeautiful and well balanced, showing just the right amount of brambly red and black fruit with a hint of savory herbs and earthiness. Perfect with the smoked pheasant ravioli and sage butter we enjoyed last night! |
| Red |
2014 Littorai Pinot Noir The HavenSonoma Coast more |
8/2/2020 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 93 pointslovely brambly fruit, slightly earthy and herbaceous, with a silky finish. |
| Red |
NV Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Cuvée NV14Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/23/2020 - arthur05 wrote: flawedBottle was corked, but the next bottle of NV 14 was fine. |
| Red |
2013 Murrieta's Well Merlot Los TesorosLivermore Valley more |
4/14/2020 - arthur05 Likes this wine: 94 pointsBeautiful fruit, velvety tannin |
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