| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Sparkling |
2015 François Pinon Vouvray Pétillant Brut Non DoséChenin Blanc more |
5/4/2024 - MJHDC wrote: NRAn amazing bottle, esp. for the price. This still has loads of honey/citrus-type fruits (esp. for dry Chenin) and white florals, as well as good structure, balanced with lively bubbles and acid. There is a luxurious creaminess and very long finish. Beautiful! |
| Red |
1980 Filippo Sobrero & Figli Vino da TavolaBarbera more |
4/29/2024 - MJHDC wrote: NRTook a flyer here, a lot of good notes on Filippo Sobrero, who is described by the Wassermans as a very traditional producer, including within Monprivato and Villero, that can produce disappointing but sometimes potentially magnificent wines. Not sure where this Barbera was grown, but in a lesser vintage, it was really not much more than a pale rose that, while sound, never developed after opening into anything of real interest. |
| Red |
1975 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real ReservaTempranillo more |
4/27/2024 - MJHDC wrote: NRMy bottle was faded red, with modest cigar box aromas, and a long tangy finish. Of course a superb pairing with Patatas a la Riojana, and even the day after with an acidic BBQ chicken. Quite nice Reserva, the '75 vintage is rated as a "VG" |
| Red |
2018 Domaine Zafeirakis LimnionaTirnavos more |
2/16/2024 - MJHDC wrote: NRInteresting bottle, my vote is that it most akin to a mid-weight sangiovese. Floral and fragrant, wonderful to smell, it has savory/bitter flavors. Food-friendly (in my case lamb youvetsi). |
| White - Sparkling |
2015 Agustí Torelló Roca (AT Roca) Brut Nature Reserva Clàssic Penedès Esparter Parcel La UnicaMacabeo more |
2/10/2024 - MJHDC wrote: NRAfter an earlier bottle of this may have been off, this one was compelling. Lovely yeast, baked bread aromas, mixed with florals. Light bubbles. Long finish, superb balance, great wine, esp. for the price! |
| White |
2011 Immich-Batterieberg Enkircher Batterieberg RieslingMosel Saar Ruwer more |
12/21/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRExcellent bottle despite a partially raised cork and even a tiny bit of seepage. Very elegant, multi-layered aromas, superb texture (the Fisch-Rayer 10 year review is spot on). Again for me the 2011 vintage is turning out some unexpected pleasures. I should have more of this very fine producer in the cellar! |
| White |
2018 Esteban Celemin Vino de Mesa Las AvutardasAlbillo more |
12/10/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRAs a pop and pour, this was underwhelming, but after letting it sit at cold temps for a day or two, it really blossomed! The note from CSW compares it to a Rhone, and I can see that particularly in the aromas and weight, although the balance and texture reminds me of something from NW Spain. A real treat but give it time to open |
| White |
2018 Clos Guirouilh Jurançon SecManseng Blend more |
11/18/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRThis is drinking beautifully. The Manseng blends from SW France are so underrated, I need more like this in the cellar. Crisp, green apple, a bit of saltiness, lovely acidity |
| Red |
2016 Trapan Teran Terra MareIstra more |
10/30/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRElegant wine, medium to full body, 13%, with plenty of plum and other dark fruit flavor and a lovely herbal streak. |
| White |
2009 Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz Siebeldinger Im Sonnenschein Riesling Großes GewächsPfalz more |
10/19/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRExcellent bottle, lots of energy and zing, with lime and mineral notes. Easy to drink for GG |
| Red |
2013 Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Chambolle-MusignyPinot Noir more |
10/22/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRThe Louis Boillot wines are quite undervalued relative to their peer wines, and this bottle of village Chambolle was delicious. It was a gorgeous brilliant ruby, a shade darker than I expected but still Chambolle in character, with an elegant but deep perfume. This vintage is acidic, but with silky tannins and plenty of crisp red apple-cherry and cranberry fruit. |
| Red |
2019 Tenuta Di Castellaro YpsilonTerre Siciliane Red Blend more |
10/16/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRVery solid QPR from Lipari, red fruits, crisp, and easy to drink, first time with Corinto Nero, which may originate from Corinth |
| Red |
2003 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Rocche dei BroviaNebbiolo more |
10/13/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRMy bottle was smooth, elegant, and lighter bodied. It continued to improve over the evening but it is fully mature. A little rust/scorch on the nose to remind you of the hot vintage, some (but not a lot of) strawberry and cherry fruit, more autumnal spices. The attraction here is the silky texture, so the food pairing is important; for me, it matched best with a Braised Beef Agnolotti in a truffle sauce. |
| Red |
2021 Bodegas Frontonio Garnacha MicrocosmicoVino de la Tierra Valdejalón more |
10/6/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRI love this relatively lower octane, gulpable Garnacha, so smoothly textured, marked by classic spice, red fruit, cherry and herbal tones. A great buy and ambassador for old vine Garnacha from Aragon. |
| Red |
2019 Textura Wines Dão Textura da EstrelaRed Blend more |
10/6/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRVery good bottle, deeply colored and full flavored red blend, but with nice lift and low alcohol. Nice find! |
| Red |
2011 Heinrich Mayr (Nusserhof) Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Riservamore |
9/11/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRI have had 1 or 2 bottles of various older vintages of this wine (a longtime favorite) and was getting concerned because the wine was a bit off, but this bottle had all of the classic Nusserhof Lagrein features -- super dark color, lots of dark berry and plum fruit, pulled together in a very balanced wine that is medium-bodied, and plenty fresh and food friendly. Great wine! |
| Red |
2019 Castello di Uzzano Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/5/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRSolid, classic Chianti, pretty easy to drink now with food. A beautiful dark color, medium body, lots of bitter cherry, herbal notes. A nice weeknight red! |
| White |
2021 Lyrarakis Dafni PsaradesCrete more |
8/19/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRLovely wine, many thanks to the Lyrarakis family for cultivating this variety and for their skill in vinifying it. For the price especially, this has great freshness and lovely Greek herbal character. Definite re-buy! |
| Red |
2014 Lectores Vini Montsant Montsant Vieilles Vignes "La Deva" La DevaRed Blend more |
8/31/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRThis looks like it's not bottled anymore, which is too bad, for this was delicious with a slight chill. Tons of Grenache character, with lovely spicy, floral, and lavender notes, without any heat/roasted notes. So easy to drink - bravo M. Touton and Sr. Torres |
| Red |
2018 Vino Lauria Terre Siciliane ScoglittiFrappato more |
8/3/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRI'm much more in the Eric Guido camp as to my bottle, which has the lighter body, strawberry/pinot aroma that marks a Frappato, and it has an interesting herbal component. In my market this is $18 and is a fine value IMO. |
| White |
2005 Domaine Luneau-Papin Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie "L" d’OrMelon de Bourgogne more |
7/19/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRA good bottle of aged Muscadet from a quality vigneron has got to one of the French wine world's great pleasures. This particular bottle was just about perfect. It's developed even more richness and depth, with plenty of stony, herbal, and lemony aromas/tastes to keep it refreshing and impeccably balanced. Purchased in 2013 - will be looking out for other late releases from Luneau-Papin |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Adami Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Asciutto Rive di Colbertaldo Vigneto GiardinoValdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Glera more |
7/10/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRLove this Prosecco, it has the quintessential light body and a hint of sweetness, but with enough acidity and far more complex floral aromas than most bottles. Great drinking on a summer weeknight |
| White |
2014 Gilbert Picq & ses Fils Chablis Dessus La CarriereChardonnay more |
5/18/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRDrinking very well, with a jolt of juicy fruit, esp. for Chablis, but at the same time marked by classic mineral, oyster shell, and acidity. Tremendous value, and will be seeking out more Picq. (My bottle had just a bit of seepage but thankfully no noticeable effects) |
| Red |
1986 Château Haut-BatailleyPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/7/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRMy bottle was exceptional, and punched above its weight. Classic Pauillac, cigar box, deep berry fruit, some tobacco leaf. Smooth, and medium body, every drop was savored! |
| Red |
2014 Château de la Bonneliere Chinon Le Clos des Roches St. PaulCabernet Franc more |
3/27/2023 - MJHDC wrote: NRLoved this for its textbook cab franc character, elegance, purity and long finish. Bravo! |
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