| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2020 Domaine Arlaud Chambolle-MusignyPinot Noir more |
4/27/2024 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRInitially hesitant to open given it's still relatively young for the appellation, but glad I did. Dark purple, maroon. Intense nose of red fruits on opening, strawberries, rose petals. This evolved to a more reductive nose, mineral character as time went on. Palate was on the whole balanced with adequate amounts of acidity, not overpowering, with substance to it. Tannins were very subtle, almost imperceptible. This wine does however does remind me of excellent syrahs in Rhone, perhaps the vintage was a hotter one? I think this will improve in the future, but certainly very much enjoyable now! |
| Red |
2017 Antinori TignanelloToscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend more |
1/18/2024 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRNose of a melange of red fruits, tobacco and floral aromas to a lesser extent. Palate of wood, tea, cassis, blueberries. There was quite a bit of oakiness to this bottle. Tannins were present, but not too harsh, approachable at present. I enjoyed it but it fell a little short of expectations. Perhaps a couple more years of aging would make it more seamless. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2018 Penfolds Bin 389South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
1/18/2024 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRBrief note from a dinner with extended family. Nose was notable for forest floor, sous bois. Dark fruits on the palate, somewhat creamy, fine powdery tannins. Enjoyable drink, paired quite well with lotus rice with chinese sausage. |
| Red |
2015 Kumeu River Pinot Noir Hunting Hillmore |
12/31/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRPale maroon in glass. Intensely aromatic nose of cherries and dried strawberries, improved progressively over 2 hours. On the palate, crunchy red fruits, spice, black tea. Light to medium bodied, could not feel any tannins. Very drinkable, the only thing to mention, I felt was that the spice was a little overpowering at the beginning. |
| Red |
1995 Château Rauzan-SéglaMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRDark maroon, looks youthful for a 28 year old claret. Intense nose of barnyard aromas that blew away within a few minutes of uncorking. That evolved to a nose of dark fruits, blueberries, blackcurrant with the background of forest floor. Palate was elegant, sweet dark fruits, medium bodied with adequate structure in my view. On the palate it reminded me of the 95 Pichon Lalande which I had a few years ago. The palate was stronger than the nose on this occasion. |
| Red |
2016 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les CazetiersPinot Noir more |
12/24/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRMaroon colour, no signs of bricking. Intense nose of roses, with a hint of sweet cherries, red berries. Attractive sweet fruits on the palate, tannins were almost undetectable. Some spice/pepperiness towards the end. Paired with cold roast beef. One of the better bottles of red burgs drunk recently. |
| Red |
2009 Marc Sorrel Hermitage Le GréalSyrah more |
12/23/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRYouthful colour for its age. Amazingly aromatic nose of blueberries, wood, soil. Exceptional palate of red fruits, rich and silky with beautifully dissolved tannins. I fully agree with what Jancis Robinson refers to, the resemblance to the best of Burgundian wines. A lovely bottle paired with roast beef, finished the bottle wanting more! |
| Red |
2016 Domaine Jean Chauvenet Nuits St. GeorgesPinot Noir more |
12/22/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRQuite dark coloured maroon. Fragrant with a slightly atypical nose of dark berries. Feels heavier than what I would have expected. Raspberries and blueberries, slightly tannic on the palate. It was alright, not spectacular. |
| Red |
2017 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Cairanne Peyre BlancheRed Rhone Blend more |
11/25/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRNose of garrigue, herbs and red fruits. Moderate tannins, sweet red fruits on the palate, easy to like. Good value for everyday drinking. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2016 Château Doisy-VédrinesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/19/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRGolden, appears darker than expected of its age. White flowers and mild botrytis on the nose. Unctuous, with some tartness towards the end to balance out the sweetness. Easy to like, albeit a little 2 dimensional. |
| Red |
2011 Ulysse Cazabonne Pauillac The Wine SocietyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
10/29/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRInitial nose of barnyard that blew away after some decanting. Nose of dark fruits, blueberries. Rich and bold on the palate with blueberries, there were some dried orange peel notes towards the end. Tannins were still perceptible, it still has years to go in my opinion. Enjoyable. |
| White |
2017 Bogle Vineyards ChardonnayClarksburg more |
10/15/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRNose of apples and oak. Rich, hints of marzipan and on the off dry end of sweetness. Enjoyable, good value for the price. |
| Red |
2016 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate Willamette Valleymore |
10/14/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRMore oak on the nose than I would have liked. Some red fruits on the palate, silky, easy drinking. Improved on the second day, however nothing to write home about. |
| Red |
2015 Prophets Rock Pinot Noir Home VineyardCentral Otago Bendigo more |
9/22/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRA relatively youthful dark maroon colour. No decanting required. Intense nose of sweet red fruits, strawberries, cherries, compote, and roses that gradually dissipated. There was a very subtle hint of oak. Had the classic cherry aromas associated with Pinot Noir. Palate was equally pleasant, red fruits, with a touch of salinity. Very drinkable, tannins were imperceptible. I was very much surprised by this bottle, reaffirming my view that there's tonnes of value to be had in NZ PNs. Delicious! |
| Red |
2014 Domaine de Montille Volnay 1er Cru TaillepiedsPinot Noir more |
9/9/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRDecided to open this bottle as an earlier bottle (different wine) was corked. Light maroon in colour, does appear slightly aged than it actually is. Nose of cherries, red fruits. Recognisable nose of a red burgundy. Palate wise, there was an enjoyable lightness, measured amount of red fruit and acidity, although would have preferred more of the fruit. There was a minerality aspect towards the end, there was some sappiness, albeit almost imperceptible, perhaps down to the style of winemaking with whole bunches? One for the repertoire, no obvious faults, but leaves more to be desired |
| Red |
2014 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des EpeneauxPinot Noir more |
9/9/2023 - Saint B wrote: flawedCorked bottle, unfortunately. Cardbox, and ? ammonia aromas, extremely tannic and bitter. |
| White |
2020 Tissot (Bénédicte et Stéphane / André et Mireille) Chardonnay Arbois Patchworkmore |
9/7/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRClear light straw colour. Citrus, lemons, sulphur, struck matchstick on the nose. Palate had a complementary acidic tone to it, lime with salinity and minerality palpable. Enjoyable and unique wine, I think it's a good example of the terroir. |
| Red |
2015 Lemelson Vineyards Pinot Noir Thea's SelectionWillamette Valley more |
8/4/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRStrong influence of oak on the nose, with some cherries too. Palate of cranberries, wood and black tea. Easy drinking but not spectacular |
| Red |
2021 Felton Road Pinot Noir MacMuirCentral Otago more |
6/25/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRQuite closed at the moment. Sharp red fruits on the nose. Unremarkable palate. I think this will need some more time to develop. |
| Red |
2014 Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburnmore |
6/25/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRNose of strawberries, saline notes. Palate was pleasantly floral and long. Enjoyable |
| White |
2008 Felton Road RieslingCentral Otago more |
6/25/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRUnique, aged bottle of riesling. Darker yellow from the age. Petrol, kerose aromas. Sweet on the palate with notes of pears. |
| White |
2014 Felton Road Dry RieslingCentral Otago more |
6/25/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRLight, pale yellow in colour. Apple-y aroma, very slight lemongrass on the palate. Decent but not exciting |
| White |
2012 Felton Road Chardonnay Bannockburnmore |
6/25/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRCompared beside the Elms 2011 Chardonnay. Sharper and steely on the nose, more delineated, citrus, subtle lemongrass. Palate and nose was better compared to the Elms '11 |
| White |
2011 Felton Road Chardonnay ElmsCentral Otago more |
6/25/2023 - Saint B wrote: NRTasted side by side with the Bannockburn Chardonnay 2012. A richer, buttery nose although less defined compared to the Bannockburn. |
| Red |
2013 Montevetrano Montevetrano Colli di Salerno IGTRed Blend more |
5/6/2023 - Saint B Likes this wine: NRDrank with minimal aeration over 2 days. Better on the second day. Nose of warm dark fruits, spice, walnut. Palate of dark fruits, blueberries, blackcurrant that lasts for a good minute. Tannins are almost resolved at this point. Could feel the warmth of the vintage. Enjoyable at this stage, however I think it is certain to benefit for a few more years in the cellar. |
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