| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2012 Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon EncostaSt. Helena more |
1/3/2024 - jbrekke wrote: 93 pointsTruly excellent. Right in my wheelhouse for Cabs. Nice menthol on the nose |
| Red |
2001 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Storico ListeNebbiolo more |
10/13/2022 - jbrekke wrote: NRNot a fan. Tried this wine a few times years apart. I find it thin and acidic with no other redeeming features. |
| Red |
2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm VineyardSan Mateo County more |
11/12/2020 - jbrekke Likes this wine: NRFantastic. Cherry and five spice. Great intensity with good balance |
| Red |
2005 Saxum Heart Stone VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
3/6/2020 - jbrekke wrote: NRSo impressive! Vibrant and youthful with impeccable balance. At peak. |
| Red |
2009 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru PoissenotPinot Noir more |
12/29/2019 - jbrekke wrote: NRBeautiful wine in prime form. Elegant deep red fruit profile with wonderful finish. |
| Red |
2009 Pian dell'Orino Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
12/24/2019 - jbrekke wrote: NRSimply beautiful. Soft tannins, full-bodied. In a great place right now. |
| Red |
2016 Joseph Phelps Pinot Noir Pastorale VineyardSonoma Coast more |
12/24/2019 - jbrekke wrote: NRA very feminine pinot - in a very good way. Beautiful perfumed nose. Fruit forward, but balanced. |
| Red |
2005 Domaine Francois Lamarche Clos VougeotClos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
12/1/2019 - jbrekke wrote: NRVery enjoyable. Still young. Initially tart cherry, mellowed over the next few hours with added complexity. |
| White |
2014 Aeris Wines Etna Bianco SuperioreCarricante more |
11/4/2018 - jbrekke wrote: NRLight with bracing minerality. Decent complexity. Overall nice wine, but not at the price point. |
| Red |
2011 Pian dell'Orino Rosso di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
10/12/2018 - jbrekke wrote: NRThis bottle was disjointed and disappointing. Surprising given the quality of the winery. |
| Red |
2012 Domaine de Vaccelli Ajaccio GranitSciacarello, Mammolo more |
9/24/2018 - jbrekke wrote: NRPleasant surprise. Akin to a lighter CdP with surprising complexity. Would buy again. |
| Red |
2006 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
8/19/2018 - jbrekke wrote: NROpened to air for two hours. Paired very nicely with beef short ribs. This is at its peak right now. Nicely balanced, smooth tannins. Very nice! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Les FremietsPinot Noir more |
8/20/2017 - jbrekke wrote: NRVery pleasant surprise. Completely balanced and ready to drink. Decanted for only 20 minutes. Not overly complex, but very enjoyable. Red fruits with hint of mushroom. |
| Red |
2006 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Santa Caterina D'Oro Vigna di PianrossoSangiovese more |
10/6/2016 - jbrekke wrote: NRNot a great showing. Harsh tannins, monolithic. Would hope for some improvement with age. |
| Red |
2006 Podere Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino PiaggioneSangiovese more |
1/5/2015 - jbrekke wrote: NRDecanted for one hour. Really impressive. Vibrant mid-palate with cherry/tobacco. May get better, but is excellent right now. |
| Red |
2002 Fattoria Galardi Terra di LavoroRoccamonfina IGT Aglianico more |
9/18/2013 - jbrekke wrote: flawedcorked. |
| Red |
2004 Constant Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Vineyardmore |
9/14/2013 - jbrekke wrote: NRContrary to previous reports, this wine is still approaching its peak. Very tight for the first hour, then opened up in a fabulous manner. After an hour the mid-palate was velvety soft. Nose initially reticent, but opened up with cedar and cassis. Lovely finish. Should be good over the next 5 yrs. |
| White |
2011 Schäfer-Fröhlich Riesling Vulkangestein trockenNahe more |
9/5/2013 - jbrekke wrote: NRImpressive minerality and acidity. Pairs well with asian food. This has many good years ahead of it. |
| Red |
2004 Clos Pepe Estate Pinot Noir Vigneron SelectSta. Rita Hills more |
7/4/2013 - jbrekke Likes this wine: NRExcellent wine. Patience pays off with Clos Pepe. None of the tartness that I have experienced with younger Clos Pepe wines. This was in a great place and will probably stay there for some time. Nice spice on the mid-palate. |
| Red |
2005 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir SouthingSta. Rita Hills more |
1/13/2013 - jbrekke wrote: NRDisappointing. Prunes throughout. No elegance, no complexity. |
| Red |
2001 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles VignesRed Rhone Blend more |
12/24/2012 - jbrekke wrote: NRPeaking right now. Nice mix of red fruits and plum/garrigue. Tannins resolved. Very nice. |
| White |
2010 Chester's Anvil Chardonnay Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
11/30/2012 - jbrekke wrote: NRMy first disappointing Chester's Anvil wine. Too much oak and general lack of finesse. Will put these away and see how they develop over time. |
| Red |
2006 Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonSpring Mountain District more |
11/25/2012 - jbrekke wrote: NRReally liked this. Brought to a party last night. No formal notes, but looking forward to the next one. |
| Red |
2000 Conterno Fantino Barolo ParussiNebbiolo more |
11/12/2012 - jbrekke wrote: NRAgree with previous post - a good barolo, but lacking in complexity. May improve over next few years. |
| Red |
2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan TerraceSanta Cruz Mountains more |
11/4/2012 - jbrekke wrote: NR15th Anniversary dinner @ Terraces in St. John. My favorite Rhys to date. Still young, but opens up after 30 minutes. Mix of red/black fruits. Beautiful five spice/cinnamon notes. Wonderful wine. |
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