| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château GuiraudSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/29/2011 - Edward A wrote: 94 pointsPurchased from Binnys, stored at 55 deg. Popped and poured. A prime example of how a Sauternes should taste. Lucious honey, apricot, and pear. Long finish and balanced. Drinking well now. |
| Red |
1983 Château MargauxRed Bordeaux Blend more |
11/24/2011 - Edward A wrote: 98 pointsGift from private collection stored in ideal temperature and humidity in custom cellar. Cork was split mid-way, but bottle was otherwise perfect. Decanted. Initial nose was very complex with dark currant and cherry notes, definitely farm-y, but cleared shortly thereafter. After decanting for 4 hrs, served with Thanksgiving dinner. Beautiful orange tinged hue. Delicious full body with very rounded tannins. Nice cedar notes on the palate, even a vague hint of mint. Earthy, well-balanced, delicious. |
| Red |
1998 Château Le Bon PasteurPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/10/2010 - Edward A wrote: 92 pointsPurchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. Decanted 1 hr prior to consumption. Has old-world bouquet with some farminess on the opening nose. Medium bodied, tannins nicely softened. Not much acidity. Smooth texture with balanced fruit. |
| White - Sparkling |
2001 Schramsberg Vineyards J. SchramNorth Coast Champagne Blend more |
8/3/2010 - Edward A wrote: 92 pointsPurchased direct from cellar club. Stored at 55 deg, chilled, popped and poured. Beautiful light golden color. Very fine bubbles. Flavor was deep but not overpowering with good balance of acidity. Excellent dry sparkling! |
| Red |
2001 Château Calon-SégurSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/19/2010 - Edward A wrote: 88 pointsReceived as gift. Stored at 55 deg. Decanted for 1 hr. Medium ruby color. Rich nose that led to deceptively disappointing medium bodied taste. Acidity was unexpectedly prominent. Tannins were controlled. Medium length finish. |
| Red |
2006 Gros Frère et Sœur Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de NuitsPinot Noir more |
8/18/2010 - Edward A wrote: 89 pointsPurchased retail, chilled, popped and poured. Nice medium bodied wine with light finish. Good for price point. |
| Red |
2005 Del Dotto The David Napa ValleyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
7/18/2010 - Edward A wrote: 93 pointsPurchased at the winery. Stored at 55 deg. 14% ABV. Blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc. Beatiful dark ruby color. Toasty complex nose. Full-bodied flavor with dark deep fruits and graphite. Nice long finish. Has the boldness of california cab with the added complexity of a bordeaux. As good as when tasted at the winery. |
| White |
2007 Serge Dagueneau Pouilly-Fumé Les PentesSauvignon Blanc more |
8/18/2010 - Edward A wrote: 90 pointsPurchased retail, chilled, popped and poured. Medium body with a blunted crisp finish. Good for price point. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2002 Château Clos Haut-PeyragueySauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
8/18/2010 - Edward A wrote: 90 pointsPurchased retail, stored at 55deg. 14% ABV. Chilled, popped, poured. Apricot and honey on the nose. Flavor is a more pronounced apple. Medium body, alcohol is subdued. Medium length finish. |
| Red |
2004 Ramey Syrah Sonoma Coastmore |
6/26/2010 - Edward A wrote: 91 pointsPurchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. 14.8% ABV. Deep dark color. Nose was immediate fruit bomb and high alcohol content was very evident. Initial palate also with loads of fruit. After 30-60 minutes, the abundance of alcohol rounded out nicely to reveal balanced Syrah, typical of the varietal. Strong but not overpowering. Tannins have already smoothed out. Very drinkable right now. Finish was medium length, somewhat shorter than expected based on the initial nose. |
| Red |
2005 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvée du PapetRed Rhone Blend more |
4/26/2010 - Edward A wrote: 92 pointsPurchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. 15% ABV. Popped and poured. Red-purple color. Wonderful bouquet of fruit. Complex flavor of graphite with dark and light fruit. Tannins are still too pronounced, however. Smooth finish. Definitely needs more time. |
| Red |
1994 Château ClinetPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/11/2010 - Edward A wrote: 88 pointsPurchased from HDH, stored at 53 deg. Decanted for 2 hrs prior to consuming. Initial complex nose, but on the palate, the tannins were still very rough and offset with a strange acidity. Earthy tones on the palate. Medium finish. |
| Red |
2001 Château Clerc MilonPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/15/2010 - Edward A wrote: 89 pointsConsumed at Old Hickory steakhouse, Gaylord Nat'l, Wash D.C. Ruby colored. Nose with hints of dark fruit. Full-bodied flavor with elements of charcoal and tar. Well-balanced finish. |
| White |
2007 Jean Rijckaert Mâcon-VillagesChardonnay more |
4/27/2010 - Edward A wrote: 88 pointsNice, daily drinking white from the Macon. Good price point. Crisp, but not overly bright. |
| White |
2008 Kim Crawford Sauvignon BlancMarlborough more |
4/27/2010 - Edward A wrote: 88 pointsGood daily drinking Sauv Blanc. Crisp, refreshing. |
| Red |
2005 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountainmore |
4/27/2010 - Edward A wrote: 90 pointsPurchased direct, stored at 55 deg. Very "CA cab". Dark ruby color. Lucious nose. Tannins are still a bit harsh and could use some more aging. Mellows as it breaths, but still a bit rough after a few hours. Hold. |
| White |
2007 Domaine Thomas & Fils Sancerre La CreleSauvignon Blanc more |
4/27/2010 - Edward A wrote: NRBasic Sancerre for everyday drinking. Crisp with decent body. No oiliness. Good value. |
| Red |
2004 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
4/27/2010 - Edward A wrote: 94 pointsPurchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. Popped and poured. Garnet color. Initial nose was well balanced and rounded. Class CdP flavor - tannins were surprisingly toned down already. Well balanced medium-full body. Long finish. Saving the other bottle, but drinking well already. |
| Red |
2005 Core Elevation Sensation Alta Mesa VineyardSanta Barbara County Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
7/26/2009 - Edward A wrote: 92 points3rd bottle from collection. Popped and poured. Ripe nose. Spicy peppery palate. Full-bodied with delicious long finish. Similar to bottle #1, better than bottle #2. |
| Red |
2005 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas ValbelleRed Rhone Blend more |
7/16/2009 - Edward A wrote: 93 pointsPurchased from HDH. Stored at 53 deg. 14.5% ABV. Popped and poured. Dark color. Nose has leather and wood tones. Palate with lots of dark fruit, hint of chocolate. Spicy. Tannins a bit pronounced, but controlled, esp. with food. Long lingering finish. Some more cellaring would round out the tannins a bit, but very drinkable now with a meal. |
| Red |
2005 Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard 887 St. Helenamore |
7/11/2009 - Edward A wrote: 93 pointsBought at winery in 2008. Stored at 53 deg. Popped and poured. 14% ABV. Garnet color. Very toasty nose with notes of blackcherry and chocolate. Full-bodied with firm but controlled tannins. Lots of tasty oak on the palate with predominant dark fruits. Lengthy 60 sec+ finish. Should hold well in the cellar, but tastes delicious now. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2000 Robert Mondavi Winery Sauvignon Blanc BotrytisNapa Valley more |
6/22/2009 - Edward A wrote: 94 pointsBought at winery. Stored chilled. 11% ABV. Popped and poured. Golden yellow color. Bright fruity nose. Flavor was more crisp that most Sauternes. Lower %ABV made it less heavy which was a pleasant change. Delicious honey flavor but some acidity from the Sauv Blanc peeks through. Nice long finish. Excellent! |
| Red |
2007 M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum LapidemCôtes du Roussillon Villages Latour Red Rhone Blend more |
6/16/2009 - Edward A wrote: 87 pointsPurchased retail. Grenache, Syrah, Carignan blend. 14.5% ABV. Popped and poured. Medium purple color. Straight-forward nose without much complexity. Medium/full-bodied. Lots of pepper and spiciness on the palate. Tannins are controlled. 20 sec. finish. Had expected a bit more based on recommendation. Not a bad QPR table wine. |
| Red |
2000 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/13/2009 - Edward A wrote: 92 pointsPurchased from HDH. Stored at 53 deg. 13% ABV. Decanted 1 hr. Initial nose was a bit "farmy", but evolved into something more deep, dark, and complex. Deep rich purple color. Very earthy flavor with cassis, smoke, and wood. Softened tannins. Smooth round finish. Delicious now or could hold a few more years. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1998 Château GuiraudSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
5/29/2009 - Edward A wrote: 90 pointsPurchased from retailer, stored at 53 deg. Popped and poured. Signs of past seepage along side of cork that was not apparent until capsule was removed. Golden color. Nose had a stronger smell of alcohol, but other notes were consistent with previous bottle. Predominantly apple flavor on the palate. Abbreviated finish. |
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