Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Red |
2018 Caduceus Cellars Garnacha Airavata Eliphante BlockYavapai County more |
5/10/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsCranberries, redcurrant, hints of spice like nutmeg and a mild floral aroma. The prior note mentions a cotton candy element, and that tracks for me as well, although it's more on the nose, not the palate. |
White |
2021 El Enemigo ChardonnayMendoza more |
5/9/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 pointsLemon, apple, hint of cream, strong grassy herbs, and a punchy finish resplendent with acidic bite tempered by stone washed minerality. Powerful. |
White |
2018 Heritance Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley more |
5/7/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 94 pointsI am absolutely astonished at the price I got these bottles for -truly an incredible value. |
Red |
2021 Chronic Cellars Purple ParadisePaso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
5/6/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 90 pointsMy prior note applies. |
Red |
2021 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Seven OaksPaso Robles more |
5/5/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 87 pointsA simple & solid Paso Robles cab I have been enjoying for a couple decades now, this particular bottle of J Lohr Seven Oaks has mint, blackberry, and cassis with a fair bit of structure on a freshly uncorked pour. Fine on its own, but better with a meal. Tonight it will be paired with meatballs or stuffed bell peppers, corn, and sautéed artichokes. Over time I expect it to blossom and reveal the chocolate and vanilla tinged cherries I recall from prior bottles of this vintage. |
Red |
2019 Cellier des Princes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Les EscondudesRed Rhone Blend more |
5/4/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 pointsAfter a 30 minute decant it was cherries, cherries, more cherries, and... garrigue. |
Red |
2021 Chronic Cellars Purple ParadisePaso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
5/3/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsCedar, mild tar, light herbs, and blue and black berries. There is depth to this full bodied red blend. The end structure is a worn shagreen suggesting this has maybe 2-3 years or so left as far as my palate goes. |
Spirits |
2003 Domaine du Cardinat Bas ArmagnacWhite Blend more |
5/2/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 95 pointsAdd a drop or three of water to a tulip glass of this Bas Armagnac for it to fully blossom, and then it's just gorgeous. |
White |
2021 Substance Sauvignon BlancWashington more |
4/30/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 92 pointsLemon zest, grapefruit, chamomile, and a pleasant minerality. The finish has a moderately tangy crescendo which releases to a honeyed, grassy peach note. While not robust, this SB rings all the bells nonetheless. |
White |
2022 Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Delle Veneziemore |
4/27/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 89 pointsThis 1.5L bottle was used to make white sangria. I took a taste or two beforehand, and found it surprisingly nice for the price, thus the 89 score. |
Red |
2020 Richard Bruno Cabernet Sauvignon Giacone Vineyard Paso Robles Estrella Districtmore |
4/27/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: NROn its own this wine is an 84, as per the notes from a bottle I drank earlier. Fine to drink with an appropriate meal, but not a standalone or standout bottle by any means. |
Rosé |
2022 Brunnhilde Claux Notre Terre RoséVin de France Rosé Blend more |
4/25/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 92 pointsMy prior notes apply. Quite nice. |
Red |
2020 Richard Bruno Cabernet Sauvignon Giacone Vineyard Paso Robles Estrella Districtmore |
4/24/2024 - Dozhdbog wrote: 84 pointsFirst impression. |
Red |
2021 Vinos Del Viento AventuraSpain Red Blend more |
4/22/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsStrawberries, fresh raspberries, loam, and a touch of licorice to both nose and palate. On the lighter side of medium bodied with moderate structure and a slightly peppered finish. For the price this is a very good daily sipper on its own or with various pasta dishes, pork tenderloin, ham sandwiches, risotto, paella, and others. Should be in fine fettle for another 3-4 years. |
Red |
2017 Garabel BaroloNebbiolo more |
4/21/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsMy prior note applies. Paired very nicely with porcini risotto. |
Red |
2019 Vinos Del Viento Garnacha Tinta MontecitoCampo de Borja more |
4/19/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 pointsCherries, raspberries, a note of vanilla, and a touch of sandalwood are exhibited in high clarity on both the nose and palate. The mouthfeel is smooth, medium bodied, with a refined finish that meets the fruit notes and holds them in a prolonged fashion. Really delicious. I bought several, and I intend to buy several more. |
Red |
2018 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico RiservaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/17/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsA very good Chianti with resplendent cherries & raspberries cradled in herb rubbed fine grained leather. Elegant and went very nicely with wagyu tritip and stuffed portobellos. |
Red |
2019 Château La Roque de ByMédoc Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/15/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 87 pointsAnise, mocha, beach scrub, and dark berries. Smooth, with fine grained tannins and a touch of uplifting acidity on the moderate lilt of a finish. It presents nicely enough, but is not as robust as I was hoping for. |
Red |
2021 Horse & Plow Cabernet Franc Rancho Rocoso VineyardBennett Valley more |
4/15/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 92 pointsNicely structured notes of blackberry, herbs, and leather. The umami typical to Cab Franc was held in check at the finish. Pared very well with short ribs. |
Red |
2021 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Roblesmore |
4/13/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis wine -so common at markets across California- is really quite good. Heavy notes of cassis and cherry with herbal overtones -oregano and a touch of fennel. The ending is pleasantly secco and works loam and a little tobacco into a long finish. You can taste the skillful use of new French Oak in the barrels. |
Red |
2018 Château du Bernat LatriqueBordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/11/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 pointsClean and clear linearity of flavor. Blueberries, spiced & roasted stone fruit, a little brambleberry, some tobacco, and dusty minerals. Elegant & delicious. |
White |
2020 Orsolani Erbaluce di Caluso La Rustiamore |
4/10/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 pointsMy prior notes apply. |
Red |
2019 Viña San Pedro Sideral Cachapoal ValleyRed Bordeaux Blend more |
4/9/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 pointsNotes of blackberries, venison, meadow flowers, and red plum. Medium body with a lingering herbal finish and refined tannins. |
Red |
2020 Rutherford Lane Cabernet Sauvignonmore |
4/9/2024 - Dozhdbog Does not like this wine: 69 pointsA combo of port and effluent. Overly sugared and refined/processed to the point of insanity. |
White |
2020 Substance ChardonnayWashington more |
4/8/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 88 pointsSolid Washington Chard. Buttered apples spritzed with lemon. |