| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 The Paring Red WineCalifornia Red Blend more |
5/23/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 83 pointsFull bodied flavours of blueberry, vanilla and oak. Still some hard tannins, so maybe in a few years the fruit will calm down a bit and the oak will integrate better, and this will become more enjoyable. For now, too OTT for me, and not my style. |
| Red |
1998 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée RéservéeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/22/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 94 pointsSome definite funk (brett?) when first opened, that mostly blew off over several hours, but was still always in the background, but not overpowering. Beautiful core of red fruit, spice and meat. Well balanced wine. Still a bit tannic. My first Pegau. Need to acquire more! |
| Red |
2000 Solo Maremma Maremma Toscana IldenioSuperTuscan Blend more |
5/16/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 89 pointsStarted out a bit rustic, then gets real smooth and supple. Nice red fruits, saddle leather and a touch of spice. Excellent QPR at $19. Should be great for a few more years easily. |
| Red |
2007 Atticus John Cabernet SauvignonSt. Helena more |
5/6/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 85 pointsPaired well with a steak. Medium bodied, soft tannins, and as someone else said - simple - but also tasty and a nice QPR. |
| Red |
2005 Inniskillin Merlot ReserveOkanagan Valley VQA more |
5/1/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 85 pointsPaired nicely with grilled pork chops and fried potatoes. Medium bodied, some tannins, darker fruits. Probably will last a few more years. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yeclamore |
5/1/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 84 pointsPaired nicely with chicken fajitas. This ain't gonna improve. Drink up! |
| Red |
2005 ReignacBordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/1/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 91 pointsTasted very nice with one hour of air, and continued to improve. Firm tannins and dark fruits. |
| Red |
1995 Château Grand-Puy-LacostePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/25/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 94 pointsMedium to full bodied. Soft, supple dark fruits. Mushrooms and earth. Great complexity. Tannins still noticeable, and I'm sure this will continue to improve. |
| Red |
2007 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon AffinityNapa Valley more |
4/25/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 90 pointsFull bodied, lush black and some blue fruits. Improved after several hours in the glass. Day 2 and it was even better, with the fruit still going strong and the tannins more integrated. |
| Red |
2005 Haut-Médoc du Haut BeyzacRed Bordeaux Blend more |
4/10/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 86 pointsPopped and poured and drank over 2 days. Day 1 seemed a little disjointed and out of balance. Lots of acidity and tannin but little fruit. Day 2 the tannins have softened. Medium bodied, dark cherries and a bit of tobacco. |
| Red |
2005 Château Faizeau Sélection Vieilles VignesMontagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/10/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 90 pointsPopped and poured. This could have used a decant, as it improved immensely after an hour. Great balance. Lush and smooth without being overripe. No noticeable oak. Drinking great right now. |
| Red |
2007 Famille Perrin / Perrin & Fils Vacqueyras Les ChristinsRed Rhone Blend more |
4/10/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 83 pointsDay 1 - First thing I noticed was the alcohol. However it also had gobs of ripe fruit, and a bit of spice. A decent quaffer. Day 2 - This was a hot, alcoholic mess and undrinkable. |
| Red |
2008 Saint Cosme Côtes du RhôneSyrah more |
4/3/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 87 pointsMedium bodied, supple red fruits and meat juice. Not much in the way of complexity, but a decent quaffer. |
| Red |
2007 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de BeaucastelRed Rhone Blend more |
4/4/2010 - dmalcolm Likes this wine: 89 pointsLush and full-bodied. Currants, lavender, and smoke. Soft and ripe, but the alcohol is also apparent. |
| White - Sparkling |
1995 Dom Pérignon Champagne OenothèqueChampagne Blend more |
3/26/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 94 pointsMedium bodied and youthful. Intense aromas of nuts, dough and lemon. Drank over the course of an hour, and the last sip was the best. |
| Red |
2001 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rancho del Oso VineyardHowell Mountain more |
3/27/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 88 pointsMedium bodied, dark fruits, a touch sweet. I don't think this will improve any further. |
| Red |
2001 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Quarry VineyardRutherford more |
3/27/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 91 pointsMedium to full bodied, dark fruits, nice concentration. Drinking well right now and several more years left. |
| Red |
2003 Cave de Tain HermitageSyrah more |
3/29/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 89 pointsMedium bodied with purple fruits, flowers and lavender. Smooth finish and food friendly. Drank this over 2 days and it was a little more lush on day 2. |
| Red |
2006 Luna Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/20/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 90 pointsPopped and poured. Medium to full bodied, dark fruits and a bit muted. Didn't really open up that much over the course of a few hours, so corked it back up. Day 2 and it was considerably smoother and more lush. |
| Red |
2005 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
6/17/2009 - dmalcolm wrote: 88 pointsPopped and poured. Beautiful nose of dark fruits, tobacco, leather and menthol. A bit astringent at first, but the tannins softened and it opened up over the course of a few hours. Medium bodied. Needed decanting and or a few more years of bottle age. |
| Red |
2005 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
3/6/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 86 pointsMedium bodied, black currants, a little pruney. I don't see how this will improve. Drink up! |
| Red |
2006 Delas Frères Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands CheminsSyrah more |
3/5/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 88 pointsMedium bodied, smooth tannins. Dark cherries, a bit of pepper, bit of leather. Showed well. |
| Red |
2006 Torbreck Woodcutter's ShirazBarossa Valley more |
2/26/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 86 pointsA little too much acid and alcohol than previous bottles, but overall a decent Shiraz. |
| Red |
2006 Qupé SyrahCentral Coast more |
2/26/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 80 pointsPopped and poured. Jammy, blueberry and prominent oak. The rest ended up down the drain. |
| Red |
2004 Saxum James Berry VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
2/21/2010 - dmalcolm wrote: 93 pointsWow, this was sublime... From magnum, double decanted for 3 hours, no spritz. Dark ruby. Ripe, soft dark fruits and nice balance. |
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