| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Dominus Napanook RedNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/19/2022 - sbbulldog wrote: NRFathers day selection. For my tastes, I loved it, Rate? 93. At first it could have been almost any grape. With air, the lineage became more clear. Very nice blend, Bothe power and fruit. |
| Red |
2009 Stolpman Syrah Ruben's BlockSanta Ynez Valley more |
12/14/2019 - sbbulldog wrote: NRDry to the point of sour. So disappointing. I'm leaving it in the decanter and saying a little prayer. Day 2 was no better. Unlike almost all Stolpman |
| White |
2006 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate VineyardSonoma Coast more |
11/28/2019 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsI'm guessing that this Lauren has been about a dozen years in bottle. And yet, it seemed young with basic but not extravagant profile. I've enjoyed may Aubert Chardonnays over the years and the Lauren has usually been my favorite. The oak was quiet, the grass was barely noticeable and yet the balance was serene. Frankly, it could have been steel aged. |
| Red |
2008 A. Rafanelli Merlot Dry Creek Valleymore |
10/12/2019 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsA wow wine experience. Fruit dominates but there is a backbone. Wish I had a gas! Fantastic as a sub for a young Bordeaux with braised duck sumo. |
| Red |
2006 Aubert Pinot Noir Reuling VineyardSonoma Coast more |
9/5/2019 - sbbulldog wrote: 95 pointsThe color is off a bit to the orange side but the fruit is fresh. It does not come across as hot, despite the high ABV. I hope I have some more in my cellar! Aubert takes a fair amount of battering, I suppose from Burg aficionados. It's not Burgundy but it is drinking very well right now. |
| Red |
2010 Stolpman Gli AngeliSanta Ynez Valley Syrah more |
8/4/2019 - sbbulldog wrote: flawedSad corked and reductive. |
| Red |
2009 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherfordmore |
12/26/2018 - sbbulldog wrote: 90 pointsCredible wine for a small group Christmas prime rib dinner. Deep purple color, spicy and chocolatey finish. |
| Red |
2009 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir River BlockRussian River Valley more |
7/16/2018 - sbbulldog wrote: 95 pointsReally ready o go. Delicious, vibrant, and rich. Borderline plush, berry packed, long finish. |
| Red |
2001 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore OrnellaiaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/15/2018 - sbbulldog wrote: NRBackbone tannins indicate a long future. Never the less, a wonderful wine right now with a careful decant and enough air. Great way to celebrate a 30th. At Pane e Vino, the hands down best restaurant in Santa Barbara. |
| Red |
2000 Clos l'Église (Côtes de Castillon)Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/23/2017 - sbbulldog wrote: 90 pointsI'm guessing that storage accounts on the different reviews of this Bordeaux. I found it quite typical, fresh, alive, and more than just "quaffable". Then again, it was purchased on release and impeccably stored since. |
| Red |
2008 Arcadian Pinot Noir Fiddlestix VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
6/30/2017 - sbbulldog wrote: 90 pointsIf I want Burg, I'll buy Burg. Nice but not great. Ripe fruit, almost pruney but the tartness of acid keeps it in the range. Like not love. Maybe a Christmas wine. |
| Red |
2004 Château Pichon-Longueville BaronPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/10/2017 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsTotally exceeded my expectations. Dark blood red, fruit compote nose, and berry/slate/graphite palate with a very long finish. I have one other. Could enjoy now, but expect several more years, even if it may not get better. Great now! |
| Red |
2000 Château Pichon-Longueville BaronPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/21/2017 - sbbulldog wrote: NRYoung and beautiful to the eye (dark and royal), nose (rich berry with violets), and palate. Soft tannins and long finish. 93-95 |
| Red |
2009 Dehlinger Syrah Frei RoadRussian River Valley more |
6/30/2016 - sbbulldog wrote: 94 pointsDark in color, full dark fruit nose. Everything falls into place including a long finish. Lots of dark fruit and firm back bone. |
| Red |
2000 Château MontroseSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/5/2016 - sbbulldog wrote: 94 pointsTook a little air to open to a rose scented nose. On the palate, it is a Goldilocks wine, not to big on fruit (but it's there in spades, and not too acidic. In other words, balance and beautiful. Loving it. |
| Red |
2001 Arcadian Pinot Noir Garys' VineyardSanta Lucia Highlands more |
6/2/2016 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsI'm finding this lower alcohol wine fresh and young. Kirschy cherry on the nose, opaque dark purple, way more fruit forward than I expected, and a slightly astringent but not unpleasant long finish. |
| Red |
2004 Devitt Winery Cabernet SauvignonRogue Valley more |
1/3/2016 - sbbulldog wrote: 92 pointsAmazingly fresh, full of dark fruit, resolved tannins, and nice finish. A complete surprise! |
| Red |
2004 Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée CatherineSonoma Coast more |
11/17/2015 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsStill rocking'! Plush, mouth coasting, intense cherry, nice tart edge to an otherwise sweet character. |
| Red |
2009 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon Estate BottledRussian River Valley more |
11/13/2015 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsDark color follows through the tasting profile. A winner at first whiff. Dense, almost granular, but chocolatey cherry goodness abounds. Tight initially but evolves in the glass to reveal lots to like. Long finish. |
| Red |
2007 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
8/9/2015 - sbbulldog wrote: 91 pointsDefinitely black in nose. Fruity, grapey, but delicious.Nicely balanced, hint of tannins that fades away with air, long finish. Alcohol is a tad noticeable. |
| Red |
2001 Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon Sweetwater RanchNapa Valley more |
4/19/2015 - sbbulldog wrote: 92 pointsA pretty great wine. There is some controversy due to multiple releases. This was from the first. Fruit, grip, finish, it's all there. I don't know how you discern one release against another. but this one was a delight. |
| Red |
2007 Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard: Diane CobbSonoma Coast more |
3/1/2015 - sbbulldog wrote: 93 pointsJust where it ought to be, no sharp edges, pure, soft tannin, fruit, black cherries of course, but something extra, red fruit |
| Red |
1986 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/17/2014 - sbbulldog wrote: 94 pointsExceeded my expectations. Live fruit, mellowed tannins. Finally!!!! |
| White |
2008 DuMOL Chardonnay ChloeRussian River Valley more |
10/3/2014 - sbbulldog wrote: 90 pointsNice. |
| Red |
2004 Dominus Napanook RedNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/7/2014 - sbbulldog wrote: 91 pointsNot over the hill, but I wouldn't advise a decant. Pop and pour. Intense black fruits and chocolate. Lingering finish, with a hint of licorice/charcoal. Prime bone in ribeye ready to go! |
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