| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2019 Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
11/4/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 89 pointsEarth, dried leaves, anise, clove, tobacco, red currant, and cherry. Medium bodied and dry. Would buy again. |
| Red |
2014 Marietta Cellars Syrah Gibson BlockMcDowell Valley more |
9/6/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: NRBad bottle/flawed |
| Red |
2018 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot BourgognePinot Noir more |
8/21/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium ruby with a concentrated core. Slight orange tinge at the rim. Aromas of cherry and forrest floor. Medium body. More cherry on the palate along with dark strawberry, dried herbs and dried leaves. Nicely balanced. |
| White |
2021 Familia Zuccardi Sémillon Polígonos del Valle de uco Tupungatomore |
8/10/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 88 pointsCitrus and mineral driven with notes of lemon, lime, and tart green apple. Racy acidity keeps the mouth watering for another sip. |
| Red |
2020 Riecine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
8/14/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsSofter than most Chianti Classicos I've tasted...Beautifully balanced, dry, medium bodied and smooth..with notes of rose hip, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tomato leaf, and a hint of minerality. A pleasure to drink. |
| Red |
2015 Ryan Cochrane Pinot Noir Solomon Hills VineyardsSanta Maria Valley more |
7/27/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsPale Garnet with orange/brown hues. This color definitely shows the age of this wine.Aromas of red fruits and spice. The wine is light bodied and dry with very little tannic structure left. The palate features notes of dark cherry, dark strawberry, cranberry, herbs, spice, and oak. Balanced and still drinking well. |
| Red |
2019 Domaine du Gour de Chaulé Gigondas Cuvée TraditionGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
7/23/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium garnet with magenta rim. Black and red fruit aromas on the nose. The wine is dry with medum+ body. The palate shows notes of herbs de Provence, oak, raspberry, blackberry, black plum, cherry, pepper, earth, and leather. |
| Red |
2020 Domaine la Roubine Côtes du Rhône Villages SabletRed Rhone Blend more |
7/23/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 87 pointsPale garnet with magenta at the rim. Aromas of red fruits and lavender. Medium bodied and dry. Red plum, raspberry, blackberry, black pepper, thyme, vanilla, and oak. |
| Red |
2018 François et Fils Côte-RôtieSyrah more |
7/23/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 93 pointsDeep purple with slight rim variation. Black pepper, earth and black fruits on the nose. The palate is dry, bold, complex, and full bodied. Flavors of black plum, black pepper, blackberry, black olive, violets, pencil shaving, and dried herbs. |
| White |
2020 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Les SinardsWhite Rhone Blend more |
7/22/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium yellow, with apricot and peach on the nose. The complex palate reveals notes of peach, papaya, apricot, white pepper, fennel, ginger, and oak. Medium bodied and dry. |
| White |
2020 Domaine Boissonnet CondrieuViognier more |
7/22/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsPale yellow with straw hues at the edge. Aromas of stone fruits like peach and apricot. Medium bodied and dry. Flavors confirm peach and apricot plus pear and a touch of minerality...as well as a warming note indicating medium+ to high alcohol. Long finish. |
| Red |
2015 Château Roland La Garde TraditionBlaye Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/16/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 86 pointsDrinkable, but not memorable. This wine is balanced and dry, with notes of clove, black currants, black plum, tobacco, pepper, and spice. |
| Rosé |
2021 Massimo Rivetti Langhe Pinot Noir Viarivetti22 RosatoLanghe DOC more |
7/12/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 89 pointsBone dry with notes of red fruits and herbs supported by lively acidity. Lovely rose, delicate and complex |
| Red |
2018 Pence Pinot NoirSta. Rita Hills more |
7/11/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 89 pointsTypical, but pleasing pinot from a dependable producer of this style. Cherry and oak, soft and balanced. Easy to drink and to pair with a wide range of foods. Good value in the sub $25 category. |
| Red |
2018 Austin Hope Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles more |
7/8/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 91 pointsMagnum - This is the Paso version of a Napa Cab. Dark fruits and oak on the nose. The palate shows flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, oak, vanilla, toast, anise, tobacco, and chocolate. |
| White |
2020 Pieropan Soave ClassicoGarganega more |
6/22/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium straw color with green hues. Notes of underripe lemon, lime juice, pear, honeysuckle, and minerals. Tart and dry. Acid medium+ alcohol medium- |
| Red |
2017 Houndstooth Pinot NoirOregon more |
6/21/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsAn alluring deep ruby color fades to a watery magenta at the rim. Spices dance on the nose. The wine is light-bodied, dry, and surprisingly complex. Notes of pomegranate, cherry, white pepper, leather, and spice. The savory, long finish keeps you curious, and perpetually reaching for another sip. An interesting, head turning pinot. I found this wine to be better on Day 2. Acid med+ Alcohol medium, Tannins low. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 Pursuit Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/1/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 88 pointsDecent Napa cab with blackberry, black plum, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, toast, earth, and oak. This wine is now 7 years old and still drinking well, but the tannins are definitely fading so do not hold for much longer. Drink 2023-2024. |
| Red |
2020 Lola Pinot NoirCalifornia more |
6/5/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 88 pointsLight bodied, balanced, and dry with standard red fruit notes of cherry and strawberry. Smooth and goes down easy. Solid QPR here. |
| Red |
2018 Beckmen Vineyards Syrah Purisima Mountain VineyardBallard Canyon more |
5/30/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 88 pointsLush notes of black, blue, and boysenberry bramble fruit. Additional notes of pepper, spice, mocha, oak, vanilla, bacon fat, game, and licorice. Tannins are medium, acid medium, alcohol high. |
| Red |
2018 Ippolito Cirò Classico Superiore Liber PaterGaglioppo more |
5/29/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 87 pointsNote: This wine drastically improved after breathing for an hour. |
| White |
2020 Robert Craig Chardonnay Gap's Crown VineyardSonoma Coast more |
5/11/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsA lovely Chardonnay with a judicious use of oak. Notes of pear, lemon, and apple play nicely with an endearing minerality. This is a very good bottle of wine, albeit an expensive one. Alcohol medium, acid medium+ |
| White - Sparkling |
2020 Raventós i Blanc Blanc de BlancsSpain Macabeo-Xarello-Parellada Blend more |
5/22/2023 - Stephen.Somm wrote: 90 pointsFresh, easy drinking, and delicious! Notes of lemon, herbs, and a touch of salinity. Great QPR here. |
| White |
2013 Fiddlehead Cellars Sauvignon Blanc HunnysuckleSanta Ynez Valley more |
5/8/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 91 pointsRich and round, with notes of notes of lemon, pear, papaya, and oak. Complex and confusing...but in a good way :) |
| Red |
2018 Ridge Botticelli Vineyard RockpileZinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
4/29/2023 - Stephen.Somm Likes this wine: 90 pointsIntense notes of blackberry, black cherry, and boysenberry dominate the palate, with a subtle hint of dried herbs on the finish. Drinking very well right now. Paired beautifully with a prime ribeye. Alcohol high, acid medium, tannins medium |
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