Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2017 Bodegas Monterebro Jumilla SelecciónSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
5/19/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRWhew, this was a bit of a rough ride - goopy alcoholic fruit. Maybe it just needs to come together in bottle? |
Red |
2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du ChâteauPinot Noir more |
5/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRRather full bore right now and big in fruit character. |
Red |
2017 Christophe Jolivet MarsannayPinot Noir more |
5/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRUnfortunately overshadow by the other (and I assume) more expensive burgundies surrounding it. With some earthy spicy (maybe stem inclusion?) notes to it. Not on the delicate side of Marsannay. |
Red |
2014 Bodegas Briego Ribera del Duero ReservaTempranillo more |
5/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRThis was a solid drinking black fruited with that touch of meat and smoke character Tempranillo. Now what is its price? |
White - Sparkling |
NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Cuvée de RéserveChardonnay more |
5/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRDisgorgement date was January 2018. And this was delicious. With a fine line and cut on the acidity and also great toasty notes and always that Le Mesnil smell. Beautiful. |
Red |
2017 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru BressandesPinot Noir more |
5/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRThis was just fantastic. No animal or brett funk now and just bold lusty fruit with good structure and tension. Killer fine drinking right now. |
Red |
2016 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve SelectionNapa Valley more |
5/17/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NROooh. Feel the red velvet. Inside the bottle velvety as well with its supple rounded fruit. |
Red |
2014 Trinchero Cabernet Sauvignon Mario'sSt. Helena more |
5/17/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRHas some of that dill pickle action going on the nose. Wonder if its got American oak on it? |
Red |
2016 Starmont Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/17/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRActually, the best rendition of Starmont Cabernet that I have ever had for its full rounded fruit character. |
Red |
2016 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
5/17/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRActually not to bad at all. Full fruit, rounded, gets the job done. |
Red |
2017 Domaine de Petit Roubié Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Faucon Cuvée PrestigeRed Blend more |
5/17/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRDidn't enjoy this combo . The Syrah - Merlot. Not sure that this is the right wine. |
Orange |
2017 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Ramato Colle ArgentoDelle Venezie Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris more |
5/16/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRStill lively and delicious. Darn tasty stuff. Wish TST imported it. |
Rosé |
2016 Domaines Ott Côtes de Provence Rosé Château de SelleRosé Blend more |
5/16/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRStill going strong right now. Rounded into itself and not as sparky but still delicious. |
White |
2016 Giampiero Bea Umbria LapideusTrebbiano Spoletino more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRBrian says its smells creepy. Fresh, not all that clean, lots of funky fermented lemon. |
Red |
2014 Leonetti Cellar Reserve Walla Walla ValleyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRShowing its oak but very complex. |
Red |
1992 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valleymore |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRStill with lots of fruit. And mineral and power. |
Red |
1995 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRWell this doesn't suck. Powerful lots of fruit and with a touch of savory. |
Red |
1992 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus VineyardOakville more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRWith some mint and green and yet still powerful fruit on the nose. Palate has a savory edge. Delicious. |
Red |
1983 Grace Family Cabernet SauvignonSt. Helena more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRWith some black licorice spice and savory notes. Mineral and very long. Palate is still fresh. |
Rosé |
2019 Domaine La Suffrene Bandol Millésimé RoséMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRVery nice sweet strawberry fruit on the nose. Nice mid palate, full but not without back bone. |
Rosé |
2018 Château de la Noblesse Bandol RoséMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NROrange zest on the nose, touch of grapefruit, apparently they once owned 10% of the appellation. 50% Mourvedre. Full and rounded on the palate. |
White |
2009 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art SeriesMargaret River more |
5/15/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRDelicious and drinking right in its prime. |
Red |
1996 Joseph Phelps Syrah Vin Du MistralNapa Valley more |
5/14/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRMedicinal and barnyard but all in a good way. Spicy fruit. Lean on the palate now. Still fresh and lively. |
Red |
2017 Miro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ReservePine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak more |
5/14/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRLoads of sweet oaky fruit. THat's pretty darn hot. |
Red |
2015 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherfordmore |
5/14/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NRLots of sweet oak on it. In a good way. Soft and totally integrated. |