| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 G.D. Vajra Barolo RaveraNebbiolo more |
4/23/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 93 pointsCoravin. I liked this so much that I opened another bottle within a week. This may be a vintage that I drink young. 93 |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
2021 Folicello Il RosatoEmilia IGT Lambrusco more |
4/21/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 87 pointsLightly sparkling, red fruited, dry (not sweet). Good quality, nothing special among Lambrusco but good overall. 87 |
| Red |
2019 Bodega Numanthia Toro TermesTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
4/20/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 88 pointsMom's 65th Birthday (Meso Mediterranean, Santana Row): Robust red with plenty of spice and tempranillo character, a bit rustic on the tannins, good restaurant wine but overall a bit simple. 88 |
| White |
2022 Torres Pazo das BruxasRías Baixas Albariño more |
4/20/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 90 pointsMom's 65th Birthday (Meso Mediterranean, Santana Row): No detailed notes, but a white wine full of character and food friendly, great value at a mediterranean restaurant. 90 |
| Red |
1993 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
4/20/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 93 pointsMom's 65th Birthday (Meso Mediterranean, Santana Row): From magnum (2nd magnum opened). Similar to first note, slightly more aromatic intensity in this magnum but fairly similar. 93 |
| Red |
1993 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
4/20/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 93 pointsMom's 65th Birthday (Meso Mediterranean, Santana Row): From magnum. Cork removed with Durand. Wafting blackberry and eucalyptus while decanting the bottle. Color as expected for 30+ year old cabernet; medium aromatic intensity with blackberry, some eucalyptus, less prominent than while decanting; palate is full bodied, elegant mouthfeel with restrained alcohol, balanced profile with some residual black fruits, fresh acidity throughout; medium length finish. Definitely at maturity even from magnum, ready to drink up now and would not age these much further. Classically made cabernet, as I would expect from Dunn. 93 |
| White - Off-dry |
2022 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese feinherb "Meyer Nepal" #11Mosel Saar Ruwer more |
4/19/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 94 pointsCoravin. Greenish-yellow; aromatic, lemon-lime, minerals, a bit of herbals and mint; medium bodied, vibrant medium-plus acidity throughout, barely off dry (feinherb), nice weight from the spatlese ripeness without any density and while maintaining great lift, low 8.5% alcohol, lime, some saline; finish is long. Exceptional riesling with fabulous balance. These will age obviously, but they are also drinking fabulously now. 94+ |
| Red |
2018 G.D. Vajra Barolo RaveraNebbiolo more |
4/18/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 93 pointsCoravin. Light-med ruby, slight bricking typical for nebbiolo, overall a bit more purple/darker than the 2018 Bricco della Viole; medium intensity aromatics, not as pretty and red fruited as BdV, a little black cherry and violets; the palate is really where this shines, light bodied but with a dense sweetness and purity of fruit throughout, youthful tannins but surprisingly well integrated and very drinkable, alcohol is listed as 14.5% but integrated better than BdV, a bit of black cherry and early savory soy; finish is medium-plus to long and slightly tannic. Vajra is always impeccable, totally different profile than the BdV so in some ways not really comparable. I love the red fruitedness and elegance of BdV, but this Ravera seems so phenomenally well put together and full of life and intensity that I enjoy it as well. 92+, lovely Barolo for the price. |
| Red |
2018 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle VioleNebbiolo more |
4/17/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsCoravin. Pale ruby color, very slight bricking common in young nebbiolo; aromatic, red fruited, red currant, florals, very elegant; palate is light bodied, fabulously youthful and fresh red fruits, very high and youthful tannin, high 14.5% alcohol (noticeable but not out of place for a warmer year), nice persistence of flavor through the midpalate; medium-plus length finish with nice complexity. An excellent barolo from a warm year, showing all the elegance and red-fruitedness that I expect from this vineyard. Obviously youthful and will evolve nicely over the medium term. 92+, potential for more if the alcohol integrates well. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1986 Château ClimensBarsac Sémillon more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 94 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): From a 375mL. Fabulous color, golden-orange; orange peel, citrus, slight grapefruit; palate is medium-full bodied, vibrant medium-plus acidity throughout, balanced alcohol(12.5%?), off dry sweetness; finish is long. This is a superb wine with plenty of growth ahead of it. 94 |
| Red |
1988 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Marie BeurrierRed Rhone Blend more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: flawedDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Flat, likely corked. |
| Red |
2012 Domaine d'Eugénie Vosne-RomanéePinot Noir more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 89 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Slightly cloudy, primary red fruit, slightly high toned, slight bit of funk; less intense aromatics than the Mugneret; palate is youthful, richer red to black fruits, medium-plus acidity, Balanced alcohol; finish is medium length. Young and with slight oak, still needs time to develop mature notes. 89 |
| Red |
2002 Gérard Mugneret Vosne-RomanéePinot Noir more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 91 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Light ruby, age-appropriate bricking; aromatic, mature aromas with forest floor sous bois, Asian spice, red fruited; palate is mature, red strawberry, forest floor and sous bois; medium length finish. This is fully mature, wonderful aromatics, ready to drink now for this village level wine. 91 |
| Red |
2002 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton-BressandesCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Gorgeous pale ruby color, youthful still; aromatic, strawberry; palate is light bodied, youthful red fruit, medium-plus acidity; medium length finish. Really lovely burgundy, but a bit youthful and needs more time. 91-92+ |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
1928 Château ClimensBarsac Sémillon more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 95 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Deep tawny, high shoulder, fairly good condition; aromatic, some crème brûlée, slight caramel, brown sugar; palate is medium bodied, dry, some botrytis, caramel without being sweet, touch of brown sugar; long finish. Absolutely wonderful, incredible balance, stage 4 Sauternes with basically no sweetness but lots of flavor. Lacking the intense complexity of top wines like the ‘67 Yquem, but an exceptional experience and a good purchase from K&L. 94 |
| White |
2014 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chateniere Blanc Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): Golden, richly aromatic, almost caramel apple (but not oxidative); palate is full bodied, nice balance, not the most complex palate but lovely balance and character; medium finish. 91-92 |
| White - Sparkling |
2017 Huré Frères Champagne L'Inattendue Blanc de BlancsChardonnay more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 91 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): 2017 vintage, 2022 disgorgement. 3g/L. Green-yellow, clean, crisp aromatics, green apple; low dosage, nice balance, green apple, crisp; medium finish. Lovely crisper champagne. 90-91 |
| White - Sparkling |
NV De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée 3A Extra BrutChampagne Blend more |
4/16/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsDinner with the wine group (La Bohème, Palo Alto): 2017 vintage, 2022 disgorgement. Golden, excellent color; aromatic, lemon-lime, brioche; palate is well balanced, fresh but with slight richness, nice acidity, low to no dosage?, nice balance; medium finish. Very nice. 92 |
| Red |
2006 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San GiuseppeNebbiolo more |
4/15/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsStood up and decanted off 1-2oz fine sediment. Light-medium ruby, slightly darker than the lighter nebbiolo style, slight bricking; aromatic, black cherry, tar, a bit of savory soy and umami; palate is light bodied, high tannins which are integrated (for nebbiolo), balanced 14.5% alcohol, richer and blacker fruits; medium length finish. A well balanced barolo at early maturity showing some savory and tertiary complexity, but certainly with plenty of life left in it. A darker style of barolo, which isn't always my preference among barolo, but objectively a good wine. 92+ |
| Red |
2018 Cappellano Barbera d'Alba Gabuttimore |
4/13/2024 - aagrawal wrote: NRStood up for months, still fine sediment swirls in the last 2-3oz decanted off. Deep ruby, youthful color; high intensity aromatics, smoky, black cherry, plums; full bodied, high acidity, high alcohol (14.5%) which shows just a bit in this warm year, low-medium tannin, black fruited; medium length finish. One of the best Barberas produced, though it does show the warmth of the year. Barbera has such a unique texture and flavor profile, and it's incredibly food friendly. In line with other Cappellano Barbera in terms of overall quality and complexity (high). |
| White - Sparkling |
2017 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru BouzyChampagne Blend more |
4/12/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 93 points100% Pinot Noir, Disgorgement date March 2022, zero dosage. Golden with hint of pink, gorgeous fine bead; high intensity aromatics, citrus, a bit of strawberry fruit, a savory component which is quite nice; palate is medium bodied, refreshing medium-plus to high acidity throughout, a midpalate richness which balances the zero dosage well, fabulous fruit flavor including some red fruitedness (strawberries again), citrus oil; medium-plus finish. This is very nice, and it reinforces my notion that I particularly love Marguet's Pinot Noir or Blanc de Noir cuvees. 92-93, which is excellent for their village-level appellation. |
| Red |
2008 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Garblèt SuéNebbiolo more |
4/10/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsStood up for weeks, decanted off significant sediment in the last 2-3oz. Light ruby with bricking as expected for nebbiolo with some age; aromatic, tar, balsamic, strawberry; palate is light bodied, high tannin, medium-plus acidity, red strawberry fruited, some savory tarry complexity, well balanced; finish is medium length with slight tannin showing. A nice barolo showing some maturity and excellent balance. 92 for now, potential for 93 with some more air and a bit more complexity. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2014 Château Clos Haut-PeyragueySauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
4/9/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 87 pointsFrom 375mL. Light golden; Aromatic, orange spice, slight glue/adhesive; palate is medium bodied, medium alcohol (13%), medium acidity, a bit of orange fruit though not quite the concentration I would want, slight crystallized ginger; finish is short. This is less unpleasant than my last half bottle 4 years ago, showing less alcohol, though short length and not showing any notable depth. Passable sauternes, 87. So many better options in the same price range (Doisy Daene, Doisy Vedrines, Coutet.) |
| White |
2017 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le MontChenin Blanc more |
4/7/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 92 pointsYellow-golden; aromatic, quince, wet wool, pear; medium bodied, barely off dry, richly textured, medium-plus vibrant acidity throughout, quince fruit; finish is medium-plus length. Very nicely balanced, overall youthful, drinking well now but will likely continue to evolve for a decade. Perhaps a small step up from my bottle 4 years ago. 91-92 |
| Red |
1996 Château Calon-SégurSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/6/2024 - aagrawal wrote: 94 pointsStood up for months and decanted off age-appropriate sediment. Deep ruby with age-appropriate bricking; medium-plus intensity aromatics with blackberry, capsicum, tobacco, smoky cedar, forest floor; palate is medium-full bodied, refreshing medium-plus acidity throughout, very balanced medium alcohol (honestly could be 12.5%), perfect balance of some residual youthful fruit with early tertiary complexity and fully integrated tannins; medium length finish. This is superbly balanced bordeaux at maturity, showing impeccable fruit and additional complexity. Ready to go immediately after decanting, but this should have a few years left in it. (Also ready to go now, and I'll start drinking through my bottles.) Unlike my note from 2018, this wasn't at all thin through the midpalate and seems balanced throughout. Of note, none of the rustic tannin-heavy feel of most St. Estephe. The balance on this is really a standout. 94 |
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