| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 Château Haut-MauracMédoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/25/2015 - freedomjim Likes this wine: 91 pointsExcellent wine! I enjoyed this with a filet with blue cheese sauce. Classic Cab-heavy Bordeaux. Drinking really well and as you'd expect of a Haut-Medoc with 10 years aging. Looking back, this was an excellent QPR purchase at $18.99 from WineAccess. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Luberon Les ArtèmesSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
10/14/2015 - freedomjim Likes this wine: 91 pointsStill drinking really well!! I opened this to pair with a filet mignon the first night. It went really well as expected: very smooth, classic traits of a Rhone with some age on it. Four days later (yes, 4!), I finished it with baked penne, and it was still quite nice. Great wine. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine La Florane Côtes du Rhone Villages VisanGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
3/14/2012 - freedomjim wrote: NRConsistent with others' reviews. This is a nice Rhone wine, with consistent Rhone aromas (barnyard funk, fruit, etc) and taste. I have one bottle left and look forward to it. |
| Red |
2003 Château TalbotSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/18/2012 - freedomjim wrote: 92 pointsTerrific wine. Paired well with beef tenderloin medallions, sauteed vegetables, roasted Yukon gold potatoes and creamy bleu cheese sauce. Red and dark fruits in the nose, very balanced palatte, and smooth St. Julien finish. Wished we had more! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Luberon Les ArtèmesSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/17/2012 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsSolid Rhone wine. Perhaps it is still somewhat young - on first pour, the finish was slightly harsh. Dark fruit and barnyard on the nose, dense fruit on the palatte and some spice to the finish. After 1st and 2nd hours decanting, the edges smoothed out and it was quite pleasant. Another WineAccess success. This was the first bottle opened after 2 years on cellaring. It clearly has several years to go. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Fontaine du Clos Vacqueyras Château Font ClosRed Rhone Blend more |
1/16/2012 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsClassic Rhone nose and palatte. We popped this bottle after dinner, on its own. This wine demonstrates what is possible from CDP's neighbor appellation. Solid fruit, a slight peppery finish, and an overall smooth product. Having had this wine in cellar for over 2 years, this was the first bottle opened, and it did not disappoint. I will look forward to later bottles, especially with food. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine les Grands Bois Côtes du Rhône Cuvée les Trois SoeursRed Rhone Blend more |
4/29/2011 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsServed at 56F, decanted. Very good wine over several hours... has the structure to hold up the next day as well. |
| Red |
2006 Baron D'Alevin BourgognePinot Noir more |
4/27/2011 - freedomjim wrote: NRPleasant wine - nothing special but quaffable. Agree with the strange aroma, and slight bitterness or something. Not bad, though. |
| Red |
2007 FIN Cabernet Sauvignon Finnegan's LakeCalifornia more |
3/2/2011 - freedomjim wrote: NRVery pleasant, smooth Cali Cab at a good price. Enjoyed with bleu cheese burgers. |
| Red |
2000 Australian Domaine Wines Shiraz SheerazLimestone Coast more |
1/23/2011 - freedomjim wrote: NRSolid wine. While nearing its end, it's still quite drinkable for anyone who still has it or comes across it. Hearty Shiraz with classic spicy, even fiesty finish. A pleasure. |
| Red |
2006 Domaine La Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée RomaineRed Rhone Blend more |
12/29/2010 - freedomjim wrote: NRDrinking really well! Quite smooth, pleasantly fruity and a joy to drink with food or by itself. |
| Red |
2010 Georges Dubœuf Beaujolais NouveauGamay more |
11/20/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsReally good wine. Classic Beaujolais, with the freshness of Nouveau. Flowery, filled with light red fruits and that slight bittery twist that gives a pleasant pucker but is not harsh. Unlike some previous notes, my family and I have had several bottles of this and have not been disappointed by any. I think there may be some bottle and/or lot variation out there. - If this is an indication of the 2010 Beaujolais vintage to come, I think there is much to look forward to. The rating reflects both my description and the excellent QPR when purchased for about $8-10. |
| Red |
2007 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Montueil la LevadeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/28/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 90 pointsClassic Rhone ruby color. Intense but medium fruit on the palatte. Slightly jammy texture. Smooth, long finish with a little spice and pepper. This wine is showing very nicely and quite enjoyable. At about $13 on purchase, good QPR. |
| Red |
2007 Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yeclamore |
12/27/2010 - freedomjim wrote: NRWill not give a rating on this yet. A decent wine, it was somewhat harsh. It got better for a little while and then became harsher. Quite fruity, nice color, but the harsh finish was distracting and detracted from its other good qualities. Perhaps my other bottles will be better. |
| Red |
2006 Bodegas San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud Las Rocasmore |
12/26/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsClassic ruby color. Medium body. Nose- red fruits. Palatte- red and some dark fruits, a little spice. Fairly smooth, moderately long finish. Good wine, good qpr. A hit year after year. |
| White |
2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône BlancWhite Rhone Blend more |
12/24/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 87 pointsHarsh finish on first night. Second night- this really opened up. Very quaffable. Recommend a decant and/or overnight bottle aging. Still a nice wine; have with food. |
| Red |
1983 Château Malescot St. ExupéryMargaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 92 pointsExtremely smooth. Rusty color. Very mild fruit. Even if it's outside the CT drinking window, this is still a nice wine. Went very well with Chateau Briand beef w/ bleu cheese sauce. A crowd pleaser. |
| Red |
2001 Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
9/25/2010 - freedomjim wrote: NRMy last two bottles of this were still quite nice, despite the recommended drinking window. All were pleased. Drink up if you got it! |
| Red |
2007 Clone 5 Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles more |
12/24/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 89 pointsVery approachable right out of the bottle. A smooth, fruity cab that performed on its own and with cheeses. Good wine, good value. |
| White |
2008 Les Costières de Pomérols Picpoul de Pinet Hugues de BeaulieuPicpoul Blanc more |
8/27/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 84 pointsNice wine... without distinction. Perhaps a small amount of citrus, some minerals. Overall, very little flavor but quite quaffable. Easy to drink and guilt-free at around $12. |
| Red |
2006 Château BernadotteHaut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/18/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsStill young, but a nice Bordeaux with pleasant aromas and a classic Medoc palatte. Good qpr at about $15 on sale. |
| Red |
2007 Domaine les Grands Bois Cairanne Cuvée MaximilienRed Rhone Blend more |
6/13/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 91 pointsGreat wine. Aromas of dark fruits and red fruit as well. The palatte follows similarly. A very fruity wine, well-concentrated. It went well with horseradish-encrusted filets with creamy bleu cheese sauce. Quite smooth. I look forward to seeing this wine with some more age on it. |
| Red |
2006 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux-de-ProvenceRed Rhone Blend more |
4/10/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsParker's 88 is fair. This is nothing particularly special, but it's a very nice wine that pairs well with food or can be drunk by itself. The mouthfeel is a bit thick, though the palatte is nicely fruity. Drank over three nights, first paired (unconventionally) with Alfredo. Purchased in Kansas, this costs around $22, and if you find it at that price I would recommend you find something else. If it's around $15, then it's worth the price. Still, this is a very good wine in a uniquely shaped bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Clone 5 Pinot Noir Central Coastmore |
3/19/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsNice red fruit. Decent pinot... part of the score is for QPR... this is a nice wine at a value price for pinot noir. Good with food or by itself. |
| White |
2007 Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolinomore |
3/18/2010 - freedomjim wrote: 88 pointsVery dry- light and with notes of minerals. A pleasant wine, drinking well, went nicely with hot crab dip. |
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