| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Wellington Victory ReserveSonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/15/2021 - pfc wrote: 93 pointsSo sorry to see this go. I wish I could replace it! |
| Red |
2016 Gaia AgiorgitikoNemea more |
8/23/2020 - pfc wrote: 86 pointsI was excited to try this, and there was nothing objectionable about it — but it was a little boring. A little too much alcohol, a little lacking in acidity, and not much going on beyond the pleasant oak. At $28, not a great QPR for my taste. |
| Red |
2009 La Grange aux Belles Anjou PrinceCabernet Franc more |
9/28/2017 - pfc wrote: 89 pointsClearly many of these are spoiled with something profoundly nasty given the reviews, but mine was not. Lovely and completely unobjectionable, if opinionated, Cab Franc. Chalk, sour cherry. Unfiltered. Would love another bottle. |
| Red |
2003 Nalle ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
3/2/2015 - pfc wrote: 90 pointsLovely despite having peaked; be in no great hurry to consume but it's not getting better, just aging gracefully. I wouldn't wait much beyond 2020 and even then only if you enjoy the peculiarities of time. |
| Red |
2007 Château Simian Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
11/4/2014 - pfc wrote: flawedcorked |
| Red |
2003 Iron Horse Vineyards Petit Verdot T Bar T VineyardAlexander Valley more |
1/23/2013 - pfc wrote: 91 pointsEither I'm crazy, or the bottle-to-bottle variation is high, or it's actually getting better--but this bottle was terrific. Really in a sweet spot right now. |
| Red |
2007 Viña Zorzal Graciano Navarramore |
11/30/2012 - pfc wrote: 89 pointsBetter on day three, improbably; give this one some real air. Pairs well with Pizza. |
| Red |
1971 Château La GardePessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/25/2012 - pfc wrote: 76 pointsOver the hill, alas. |
| Red |
2005 Havens Wine Cellars BourriquotNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/31/2012 - pfc wrote: 90 pointsNeeded to breath for a good two hours. Green pepper notes led to an improbable but /perfect/ pairing with a wakame salad with sesame seeds. |
| Red |
2008 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
1/24/2012 - pfc wrote: 91 pointsdisjointed upon opening; re-corked and a day later (and the next) it was heavenly |
| Red |
1997 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina RiservaSangiovese more |
12/9/2011 - pfc wrote: 84 pointsOver the hill, alas. |
| Red |
2003 Iron Horse Vineyards Petit Verdot T Bar T VineyardAlexander Valley more |
9/8/2011 - pfc wrote: 90 pointsManure on the nose; blackberry and hard candy, great long finish. Really in it's sweet spot right now. |
| Red |
2006 Wellington Syrah England CrestSonoma Valley more |
8/11/2011 - pfc wrote: 89 pointsPaired well with leg of lamb. |
| Red |
2004 Chase Zinfandel Hayne VineyardSt. Helena more |
7/9/2011 - pfc wrote: 88 pointsNo longer improving; drink quick. Also what vintage variation! After a few bottles of each, I'm certain the 2003 remains twice as good... |
| Red |
1986 Iron Horse Vineyards CabernetsAlexander Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/18/2011 - pfc wrote: 92 pointsTo my glee, the cork was like new: barely stained, and solid as a rock. A terrific cab that's not getting better, but is not far off its peak. It will hold up for another few years at least -- who knew? Paired perfectly with w/pork milanese, quinoa, and braised spring greens. I wish I had another. |
| Red |
2003 Querciabella Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/2/2011 - pfc wrote: 92 pointsWow, keeps getting better. Wish this weren't my last bottle. Sour cherry, menthol, great balance... |
| Red |
1988 Nalle ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
12/18/2010 - pfc wrote: 84 pointsVery thin--the life has left this one--but entirely drinkable; no spoilage or funk. Could taste the Nalle signature nonetheless. The '89 has been the best of the '88-'93 bottles I've scrounged up so far. |
| Red |
1993 Nalle ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
12/20/2010 - pfc wrote: 84 pointsLost most of its oomph but still some cherry and other fruit coming through. More interesting than great, but I enjoyed it. |
| Red |
2007 Elio Perrone Barbera d'Asti Tasmorcanmore |
5/17/2010 - pfc wrote: 90 pointsPaired well with Mexican lamb and mushroom mole. |
| White - Sparkling |
2004 Iron Horse Vineyards Ultra BrutGreen Valley of Russian River Valley Champagne Blend more |
4/3/2010 - pfc wrote: 90 pointsThe perfect bubbly for ceviche. Pepper, grass; great acid. Much better than I expected. |
| Orange |
2004 Vodopivec SoloVenezia Giulia IGT Vitovska more |
2/2/2010 - pfc wrote: 94 pointsFascinating wine. Cloudy golden hue. Honey, melon on the attack, mysterious mid-palette, long finish. Good acid. Held up well to lasanga, suprisingly. Loved it. Very unusual. |
| Red |
1987 A. Rafanelli ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
12/26/2009 - pfc wrote: 87 pointsFaded fruit but unspoiled and thoroughly enjoyable. Fabulous nose (easily 91 alone). Cherry, a little menthol, sticks. |
| Red |
2004 Wellington ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
1/7/2010 - pfc wrote: 86 pointsPowerful fruit; decent balance. Not amazing, but has a perspective, and no off notes. |
| Red |
2005 Brian Benson Cellars Syrah DennerPaso Robles more |
7/18/2009 - pfc wrote: 83 pointsPopped and poured half a glass at cellar temp, sans decant. Sweet, hot, fruity, and one-dimensional...yuck. Re-corked it almost full, stuck it in the fridge, and then had to leave town for a week. Upon my return, it had improved -- it had become more complex, balancing the sugar, and as it warmed to room temp it got better still. Nevertheless, not a good value at this price point. |
| White |
2006 Starmont Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
6/16/2009 - pfc wrote: 85 pointsMy initial taste wasn't impressive, but it came alive days later when paired with a sandwich of ham and brie on a baguette. |
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