| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Sine Qua Non Syrah ♂Central Coast more |
3/14/2024 - Troon wrote: 95 pointsBottle decanted for an hour. The wine still showed some tannins. It is absolutely exquisite right now with hints of smoked meat and berries. A big finish and plenty of time left to enjoy. No need to be in a rush to drink this one. |
| Red |
2021 Tyrus EvanColumbia Valley Red Blend more |
2/19/2024 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsThis was a pleasant surprise primarily because I was unfamiliar with the label. It is a really nice QPR, and I see now that it is connected with Ken Wright. Ripe strawberry and bubble gum on the nose. Tart red fruit and some tannin on the palate. I like how the wine evolved during the night. I will seek out more. |
| White |
2020 Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot Montagny 1er Cru Les Gouresses BlancChardonnay more |
2/16/2024 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsEnjoyed this wine. Apple and floral notes on the nose. I get butterscotch and some oak on the palate. The finish is medium long. |
| Red |
2019 Convene Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
2/4/2024 - Troon wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for an hour. Red fruit and spice on the palate. I get a bit of cherry cola on the finish. Not surprisingly it reminds me of KB from the 05-10 era. The price is a lot more palatable than a 2019 KB Sonoma. It’s a solid Pinot at its price point. My only concern is how it hold up. I didn’t really see an evolution over the course of the night. |
| Red |
2014 Larkmead Vineyards FirebelleNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/26/2024 - Troon wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for 90 minutes. This is a decent wine with some complexity. It also has some elegance to it, which is a nice departure from your standard Napa red blend. My only struggle is the price point at $125. There are a lot of fantastic Bordeaux wines at that price. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Champagne Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs BrutChardonnay more |
1/18/2024 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsI enjoy this champagne on a night when I’m in the mood for bubbles. It has good structure and notes of green apple. It’s crisp and fresh. I think it’s a great QPR. |
| Red |
2018 Pont Neuf Pinot Noir La VougeRussian River Valley more |
1/11/2024 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsThis was a really nice domestic Pinot. I decanted for an hour. The nose was red fruit with more red fruit on the palate. Reminded me a little bit of a classic KB Sonoma. The wine improved as the night progressed, so I’d say you can easily enjoy this wine over the next few years and maybe longer. It’s a good effort for the price. |
| White |
2010 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les LysChardonnay more |
1/7/2024 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsDid not decant. The nose is fairly muted. It’s subtle and elegant on the palate with lemon and mineral. The finish was short, which leads me to say this wine should be consumed. It was good overall, but I have a few more to drink in the near term. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (6) |
| White - Off-dry |
1969 Müller Riesling Spätlese PrivatNiederösterreich more |
1/1/2024 - Troon wrote: 91 pointsDid not decant. Wine is still in holding strong. The had tropical fruit with petrol and citrus on the palate. The finish was medium once the wine got a little air. I always enjoy trying aged wines to experience their character. |
| Red |
2015 Long Shadows Wineries Cabernet Sauvignon FeatherColumbia Valley more |
12/24/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for 3 hours. Wine really opened up as the night went on. It f you are a Dunn fan, this wine is a must. It was only $60, which makes it even better. The fruit is subtle and elegant. I like that it’s not overwhelming fruit. Glad I have another bottle to try in a couple of years. |
| Red |
2014 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. OlmoNapa Valley more |
12/21/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for 3 hours. The tannins are still very present after decant. The nose is blackberry and raspberry. The palate is muted blackberry and cherry. I’ll wait another couple of years for the next bottle. |
| Red |
2014 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special SelectionNapa Valley more |
12/13/2023 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsI won’t knock the wine because it’s a preference thing. Wine is big jammy Napa. I prefer the Dominus and Opus as far as big domestics. |
| Red |
2006 Fuligni Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
12/9/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsPoured through filter into decanter with minimal sediment. Enjoyed over next 3 hours. The wine is mature, but still has soft tannins. Red fruit on the nose with ripe red fruit and cracked pepper on the palate. It is an elegant and enjoyable wine. I would consume in the next 2-3 years. |
| Red |
2010 Quilceda Creek Cabernet SauvignonColumbia Valley more |
12/3/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for an hour. Dark red fruit and eucalyptus on the nose. Red fruit and spice on the palate. A long finish with plenty of tannins. I bought this for my son’s birth year, and I think it should make it to 21 years without an issue. I’ll try again in 3 years. |
| Red |
2019 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Love Language Glowing RedCalifornia Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
11/22/2023 - Troon wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for 90 minutes. Some pepper and spice on the nose. Cranberry and cherry on the palate with a nice elegance. There might even be a sweetness on the back palate (don’t laugh, but like Smarties). The finish is medium-long. Enjoyable and unique wine. |
| Red |
2006 Château Le Gay PomerolRed Bordeaux Blend more |
11/10/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsOpened and decanted for one hour. Elegant nose with black fruit and a hint of bubble gum. There is red berries and graphite on the palate with a medium long finish. Very enjoyable wine. It’s peaking but it should hold for a couple more years. |
| Red |
2009 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountainmore |
8/18/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsI believe this is peaking. The tannins were quickly replaced with soft red fruit. The finish didn’t go on for as long as I expected. It is an excellent wine, but I see it as in its prime right now. |
| Red |
2007 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonMt. Veeder more |
8/18/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsIn a good place. I would say it peaked about 3 hours after opening. Initially it was very California in style. It did mellow a bit with time. I would say it’s time to drink and at it’s peak. There were classic cab notes with red berries and cherry on the nose. The palate is red meat and cherries. The finish is medium. |
| Red |
2000 Château Calon-SégurSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/18/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsI have to say this wine is in a good place right now. I don’t know that I would hold it another decade. It peaked about 3 hours after opening. I did a tasting comparing 4 wines all Bordeaux in style and greater than a decade old. Two were old world and two were new. This wine finished first. Other wines were Gloria, mayacamas, and Dunn. This wine was the best, but it was also most expensive. Still a fun comparison. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2018 Quilceda Creek CVR Columbia ValleyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
8/15/2023 - Troon wrote: 89 pointsDecanted an hour. Not sure what’s going on here. This vintage may be a dud (sample size 2). I usually love these wines, but both bottles have been heat and stewed prunes on the palate. I’m hoping it settles out over the course of the evening, but I usually find the 5 year mark to be when they start to sing. I’ve been drinking these wines for over a decade, so I’m not overly worried. I just hate to not love this wine. |
| Red |
2017 Corra Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/24/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for a little more than an hour. Enjoyed over the next 3 hours. Cherry tobacco on the nose. Initially there were chalky tannins and subtle fruit on the palate. Over time, more blue fruit and tannins softened. The finish is average. I’d rate wine higher if finish was longer. It’s a decent effort, but I’m stuck trying to determine if QPR is there at $150. |
| Red |
2012 Château GloriaSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/28/2023 - Troon wrote: 89 pointsI find Gloria to be an excellent value Bordeaux. I’m not sure on this vintage. Wine seems tannic for hours after opening and then just dies. It’s not bad, but I prefer the 2009 and 2010. |
| Red |
2020 Mollydooker Cabernet Sauvignon The Maitre D’South Australia more |
4/6/2023 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsDid the Molly Dooker shake prior to drinking. Blue and red fruit on the nose. It’s a slice of blueberry pie on the palate. A decent weeknight wine with dinner. |
| Red |
2019 Dirty and Rowdy Barbera Old Vine Mendocino Countymore |
3/28/2023 - Troon wrote: 90 pointsPretty straightforward wine. Red fruit and pepper on the nose. A lot of cranberries and tart cherries on the palate. It did smooth out a bit with air. It paired well with pasta with a hearty marinara. |
| White - Sparkling |
2009 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut MillésiméChampagne Blend more |
3/18/2023 - Troon wrote: 92 pointsNo formal note. This stuff is good. Really glad I have more bottles to enjoy over the next few years. |
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