| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2007 Spring Valley Vineyard UriahWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/19/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsOne hour decant. I found this wine to be in a good place. Lots of blue/black fruit, medium to full bodied, with nice tannin structure. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2008 Retro Cellars Petite Sirah Pope ValleyNapa Valley more |
5/18/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsTwo hour decant. Deep purple, bordering on black. Full bodied. Wonderful nose, rich flavors. Lots of potential. Will try to hold off for a few years before opening another. 91+ |
| Red |
2009 Betz Family Syrah La SerenneYakima Valley more |
5/4/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 pointsTook a good hour to open up but when it did it was wonderful. Full-bodied with lots of red and black fruit. If I had more I'd wait a good 1-2 years to get the full monty. |
| Red |
2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
4/13/2013 - fredman wrote: 88 pointsStill a puppy. |
| Red |
2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
4/5/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsSimply put: There is nothing not to like about this wine |
| Red |
2006 John Duval Wines Shiraz EntityBarossa Valley more |
3/30/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 pointsOne hour decant. Full body, nice upfront fruit, everything in harmony, mild tannins, long finish, good QPR. Nothing negative to report. |
| Red |
2005 Ojai Syrah Melville VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
3/23/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 pointsAnother strong effort from a "somewhat" under-the radar producer. Year in and year out Ojai wines always seem to border on outstanding. Good QPR for the high quality. |
| Red |
2008 Herman Story Casual EncountersSanta Barbara County Red Rhone Blend more |
3/3/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 points2 hour decant. Big, big boy. Lots of dark fruits, spices, black licorice, dark chocolate. Has the balls to go for at least another 5-8 years. |
| Red |
2010 Avennia Syrah ParapineYakima Valley more |
2/28/2013 - fredman wrote: 93 pointsDecanted 1 ½ hours. This is a wonderful wine: dusty, minty, black and blue fruits; balanced, with soft tannin. |
| Red |
2006 Spring Valley Vineyard UriahWalla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/23/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsOne hour decant. Nice array of dark fruits, bittersweet chocolate, and spice. |
| Red |
2009 Fall Line Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valleymore |
2/22/2013 - fredman wrote: 87 pointsOne-half hour decant. I've enjoyed this wine more in the past than I did tonight. A bit too "tangy" for my taste. The fruit was more hidden than before. |
| Red |
2008 Produttori del Barbaresco BarbarescoNebbiolo more |
2/15/2013 - fredman wrote: 87 pointsP&P. Light ruby. Not a lot going on at first. Opened up a bit after 15-20 minutes to show some red fruits, white pepper. Decent bottle. |
| Red |
2009 Mark Ryan Dead HorseRed Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/14/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 points1/2 hour decant. Took another 30 minutes to completely open up but when it did it was wonderful. |
| Red |
2007 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah SequelColumbia Valley more |
2/9/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 pointsP&P from a 375ml. Nice array of upfront blue and red fruits. Long finish. A steal for $14.00. |
| Red |
2008 Mark Ryan Syrah Wild Eyed Red Mountainmore |
2/9/2013 - fredman wrote: NR1/2 hour decant. Muted. Kept waiting for the fruit to come to the forefront but it insisted on playing hide and seek. Have had this wine on several occasions without a muting problem so I'm not sure if this bottle was shutting down or simply fading away. |
| Red |
2009 Fall Line Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valleymore |
2/8/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsP&P. Enjoyable fruit/spice/mineral combo. Really nothing negative to report. Good QPR. |
| Red |
2008 Herman Story Syrah White Hawk VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
2/2/2013 - fredman wrote: 92 points2 hour decant. Deep purple. Not for the faint of heart, this big boy featured sweet plums, figs, viscous black cherry nectar, mocha, a pinch of nutmeg and a whiff of smoke. A hearty pot roast was its worthy companion. A lot of bang for the buck ($28.). |
| Red |
2010 Carlisle Three BirdsSonoma County Red Rhone Blend more |
1/27/2013 - fredman wrote: 90 pointsP&P. The Grenache shines through in a wonderful mix of red raspberries, fresh roses and sweet spice. Excellent QPR. |
| Red |
2009 Baer Winery UrsaColumbia Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/25/2013 - fredman wrote: 91 pointsP&P. Actually preferred this to the highly regarded '08. Dark chocolate covered cherries, fresh blackberries, and a dollop of slightly burnt coffee grounds. Smooth tannins. Drink or hold for the next few years. |
| Red |
2010 Carlisle Syrah Bennett Valleymore |
1/19/2013 - fredman wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for one hour. Interesting wine. Roses, peaches, mulled spice, blueberries, and smoke combine for an unusual (not in a bad way) tasting experience. Looking forward to following this ones evolution. |
| Red |
2010 Fall Line Winery Tempranillo Boushey VineyardYakima Valley more |
1/5/2013 - fredman wrote: NR1/2 hour decant. Muted nose. Not much showing at this time. Strawberry, spice, and smoke deciphered in the background, but really not enough to give an honest appraisal as of now. I recommend to hold for at least a year and see what blossoms. |
| Red |
2003 Merus Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/1/2013 - fredman wrote: 97 pointsJust a wonderful wine. Sweet blackberries and black cherries, a hint of oak, finishing with soft tannins. Mark Herold doing what he does best...great Cabernet. |
| Red |
2009 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon PalermoNapa Valley more |
12/30/2012 - fredman wrote: 90 points1/2 hour decant. Nice array of dark fruits. Nothing earth shattering but a very good wine at a good price ($28.00). Would have liked to have bought more. |
| Red |
2011 Bodegas La Cartuja PrioratRed Blend more |
12/26/2012 - fredman wrote: 88 pointsCandied rose petals, perfumed nose; sweet black and red fruits with a medium-length finish. Was expecting maybe a bit more but that's what you get when you're an occasional points whore (RP 93). |
| Red |
2009 WesMar Pinot Noir Balletto VineyardSonoma Coast more |
12/25/2012 - fredman wrote: 87 pointsOne hour decant. Mainly strawberry on the nose, with a touch of garden hose. Nice array of bright red fruits on the palate,with a somewhat tart finish. Pinot noir is not my favorite varietal so please take these notes for what they are worth. |
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