| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Owen Roe Cabernet Franc Rosa MysticaYakima Valley more |
5/30/2022 - jfagan wrote: 89 pointsStill interesting but clearly starting to dry out. Tasted over two days. Drink up. |
| White |
2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Cuvée KaratasSonoma County Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/11/2021 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsThe first of my 6 bottles. Day 2 after mistakenly leaving it out on the counter for 24 hours. Brilliant yellow/gold with bright highlights. Exceptionally complex aromas include exotic citrus, honey, lanolin and some high-toned savory herbs. Just wonderful palate entry--viscous but so fresh and lively. The citrus components really come the forefront. Racy acidity is perfectly balanced by luscious ripe fruit. The finish is eternal. Wow! And the good news is that I have another 5 bottles. Now to 2030 at least. Purchased on release and properly stored. Disclaimer: I've represented Morgan since his first release, the 2007 vintage. |
| White |
2014 Hospices de Beaune Saint-Romain Cuvée Joseph Menault Cuvée Joseph Menault Élevé par Domaine PonsotChardonnay more |
3/21/2020 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsBrilliant medium yellow. Mineral accented citrus, some orchard fruit and fresh herbs on the nose. Bright, fresh and long on the palate with lemon, tart apple and sweet spice flavors. Refreshing and long-lasting finish. This is still quite primary. I expect it will flesh out and open up more with a few more years in the cellar. Drink 2023-2028. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2004 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année RoséChampagne Blend more |
3/19/2020 - jfagan Likes this wine: 94 pointsWow! Haven't had one of these in awhile. Laser focused, bright beam of high toned strawberry, red cherry juice and exotic spice. Plenty of richness and depth, very long on the palate, unquestionably delicious but I really think this has plenty of upscore potential. A real treat. I have A few more bottles and hope I can keep my hands off them for a few more years. |
| Red |
2012 Brittan Vineyards Pinot Noir Basalt BlockMcMinnville more |
10/28/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about an hour and tasted over two days. Dark crimson with a thin clear rim. Black fruit, fresh and roasted spices open the aromatic stage. There's some grilled citrus, too. The texture is bright but viscous with the sort of tension I usually associate with Burgundy--Cote du Nuits, if so, more Chambolle that Vosne. There's some sweet stuffing near the finish which is long and satisfying. This very interesting wine could use a few more years in the cellar and will continue to impress for years thereafter. 93pts. 2022-2030 |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Monte Rosso VineyardSonoma Valley more |
9/14/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Medium crimson color. Initial aromas are bright and closely held. They include high-toned spicy red fruit. The flavors are also bright and lively with black and red fruit, baking spices and a bit of licorice. With a bit of time this wine becomes very pretty and lifted. There is bright acidity and the tannins are well integrated. This is quite precocious but should drink well for several years. 93pts. Drink now through 2025. |
| White |
2005 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
10/2/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsBrilliant deep golden color. The nose is still quite fresh with preserved lemons, lanolin, honey. The rich flavors reflect the aroma and add more ripe citrus, and some orchard fruit. Quite rich and viscous with adequate acidity that helps carry the flavors into a moderate finish. This doppelganger of a top White Bordeaux should be drunk soon. 92pts. |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Papera RanchRussian River Valley more |
8/22/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsTasted over two days. Day 1: I'm lovin' the Bedrock '11s, a cooler vintage that ripened fully but retained laser-focused, crystalline acidity. Beautifully bright aromas of red and black fruit, high toned spices and old vine wonderfullness through a brilliant lens of freshness. Day 2: Softened and fleshed out dramatically but still featuring the "cool fruit" of the vintage. I think I prefer Day 1 with a good decant. 93 pts. Now through 2024 |
| Red |
2009 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
8/24/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about an hour. Medium light color with a wide, clear rim. With a little coaxing the nose shows briary red fruit and high-toned sweet spices. On the palate the wine is fresh and gently sweet with ripe but vibrant red fruit and a nice soft viscosity. The tannins are present but well integrated and the finish is long and satisfying. I would drink this before the 2005 or 2008. Drink now through 2024. 93 pts. |
| Red |
2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Bryce VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
8/11/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for 2 hours. Medium dark crimson. Ripe, forward aromas of black fruit, pan-roasted sweet spices and savory herbs. Ripe and viscous on the palate, the flavors reflect the aromas. The acidity is adequate and the tannins are still a bit rough. This is a big, ripe wine with moderate 14.0% abv. Perhaps will not improve. 91pts. Drink now through 2022. |
| White |
2012 Trimbach RieslingAlsace more |
8/9/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsLight yellow-gold color. Complex aromatics that include ripe lemon, wet rock and some high-toned Alpine herbs. This wine is more forward and developed at this point than I expected. Exceptionally well balanced flavors greet the palate with more ripe citrus, minerals and some late harvest like notes. This can be enjoyed now with or without food. Very persistant and refreshing. 11 more bottles! Drink now through 2024. 92pts. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2005 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Savoya VineyardYamhill-Carlton more |
6/29/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about 2 hours. Medium color with a clear rim. Gorgeous aromas of black fruit, sweet and savory herbs and some baking spices. Structured on entry with firm but accessible fruit lifted by lively acidity. More red fruited on the palate. The tannins are well integrated and the flavors flow seamlessly into a long, memorable finish. The better '05s are really showing well these days. 93pts. Drink now to 2022. |
| Red |
2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Griffin's LairSonoma Coast more |
6/21/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsQuick note. Dark, smooth and rich, this is "open for business" and delicious. Black plum, licorice, baked black fruit flavors, viscous, long. Spot on to drink now. |
| Red |
2013 Mount Eden Vineyards Pinot Noir Domaine EdenSanta Cruz Mountains more |
5/9/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsPnP and tasted over a few hours. Medium color. Clear rim. Initial notes of strawberry and sweet spice add more savory elements with some coaxing. Gently sweet palate first palate impression includes flavors of red and black fruit and sweet spices carried by good acidity and well integrated tannins. The whole package is persistant in the finish. Drinking great right now. |
| Red |
2011 Andrew Will Cabernet Sauvignon Mays' Discovery VineyardHorse Heaven Hills more |
4/25/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted about an hour. Deep crimson/purple. Very thin clear rim. Savory nose is complex with roasted red fruit and baked spices. The bright flavors offer "cool fruit" and hints of menthol and red currants. There is plenty of acidity that carries the flavors into the finish. I think this is unlikely to develop positively from here. Drink soon of hold onto a bottle in case I'm wrong. |
| White |
2013 Domaine Clos des Rocs Pouilly-Loché Clos des RocsChardonnay more |
4/7/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsMedium yellow with some gold. Fresh, lively and very complex, the nose offers a perfect blend of ripe citrus and crushed rock minerality. The broad palate includes preserved lemons, orchard fruit and sweet herbs. Viscous, medium bodied and quite persistent, this wine offers everything I could hope for in an everyday White Burgundy. Drink now through 2022. |
| Red |
2002 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Canary Hill VineyardWillamette Valley more |
3/29/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsMedium dark color. Clear rim. Smoky black fruit with baking spices first greet the nose. Ripe and viscous on entry with mostly black fruit flavors highlighted with spice and sweet herbs. Big, ripe and powerful, this wine is balanced and "spot on" for the vintage. Good acidity and well absorbed tannins lead to a long and serious finish. 92 pts. Drink now through 2022. |
| Red |
2002 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance VineyardWillamette Valley more |
3/15/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 95 pointsOpened and tasted over two days. Medium color with a clear rim. The color shows no sign of age. The nose is fresh and lively with sweet spiced red fruit and briar. The palate displays the gentle sweetness I associate with great Pinot. Again, fresh with layers of red cherries, blackberries, Asian spice and sweet herbs. The flavors build on the palate with concentration yet the wine remains "light on it's feet." The finish is exceptionally long and satisfying. An Oregon "Grand Cru" for sure. 95pts. Drink now through 2024. My last bottle. |
| Red |
2009 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Old Vine Ribbon Ridgemore |
2/12/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about 2 hours. Medium color with a clear rim and a touch of bricking. With a little coaxing the nose shows sweet spiced red fruit with high toned herbal notes. Gently sweet on entry, medium bodies and elegant, the flavors include fresh red cherries, berry pie and a touch of iron. Nicely balanced, fresh, excellent structure, this is a real classic example of PGC and the Ribbon Ridge AVA. Very fine. Drink now through 2024. |
| Red |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Lorenzo's HeritageDry Creek Valley Red Blend more |
2/5/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsDecanted about an hour. Medium dark color, thin clear rim. Gorgeous, complex aromas of sweet spices, red and black fruit. The initial palate impression is viscous, soft and gently sweet. Black fruit, licorice, cinnamon and baking spices lead the flavor parade with red fruit elements following. Perfectly balanced with ripe but apparent tannic structure, bright acidity and a long satisfying finish. This is rocking good and drinking well now. 93 points now through 2023. |
| White |
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Cuvée KaratasSonoma County Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
11/21/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsClear, bright, medium yellow gold. The nose show all I hope for in a White Bordeaux styled wine--preserved lemons, honey, wool and some sweet spices. Dry, luscious but focused flavors echo the aromas with citrus, spice and lanolin wrapped in a richly textured and full-bodied impression. More than adequate acidity helps to carry and lift the long, satisfying finish. Drink now through 2021. |
| Red |
2011 Owen Roe Cabernet Franc The Pearl Union Gap VineyardYakima Valley more |
1/13/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsCoravin'd for about an hour. Very dark crimson purple with a thin clear rim. Lovely complex nose of savory herbs, cigar and olive tapenade. Bright, lively and silky on entry, the flavors feature licorice, black plum and dark spice notes. Fresh acidity lifts the flavors and soft tannins are fully integrated. The finish is long, balanced and ethereal. Great example of Owen Roe's excellence with this variety. Now through 2025. |
| White |
2013 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate BlancColumbia Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsBright yellow with gold accents. The nose is slowly showing preserved citrus, lanolin, spice and honey. Deep and powerful on the palate, the still primary flavors are showing citrus zest, spiced pear that are deep and concentrated but quite bright, young and juicy. The oak is nicely integrated with the fruit. While this continues to evolve at a glacial pace, it is a pleasure to drink now but will reward several more years in the cellar. |
| Red |
2012 Holloran Pinot Noir Meute de Chiens VineyardWillamette Valley more |
12/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted 1 hour. Medium ruby red with a clear rim. With some coaxing, the nose shows fresh red and black cherries, baking spice and a touch of licorice. Gently sweet on entry with fresh flavors of mostly red fruit and lots of sweet spice. The flavors are persistent and nicely balanced. This is a lovely example that will continue to improve for several more years. |
| White |
2013 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru VaillonsChardonnay more |
11/30/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine: 93 pointsPnP. Brilliant yellow tinged with gold highlights. Great nose of sea breeze, dried grasses and citrus. Luscious first palate impression lead to ripe but juicy flavors of orchard fruit, tart lemon preserves and that brine-y minerality. Long and luscious on the finish. Really classic and a great value. The Droins are really making great Chablis! Drink now to 2022. |
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