| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2015 Fattoria Galardi Terra di LavoroCampania IGT Aglianico more |
3/31/2024 - jim_crane wrote: NRIn a really nice spot right now. Day 1 - decanted for about an hour. Nicely balanced acidity and tannin. Warm fruit. Humming. Day 2 - held together. A bit drier. Just a nice, even Italian red. Nothing pronounced and nothing understated. |
| Red |
2016 William Cole Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée ClaireNapa Valley more |
3/29/2024 - jim_crane wrote: NRMissed our expectations. Hoping for lush Saint Helena fruit. This one is green and angular. Maybe shut down. |
| Red |
2015 Tertre RôteboeufSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/29/2024 - jim_crane wrote: NRAdmittedly, we are drinking this early but Kyle said that I should ignore the ready to drink report. We opened it because the 16 Napa cab we popped first was way off. It drank like an 18. Just not ready. |
| Red |
2011 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva AsiliNebbiolo more |
2/18/2024 - jim_crane wrote: flawedCompletely oxidized. Bummer. |
| White |
2017 Aubert Chardonnay Powder House VineyardSonoma Coast more |
11/16/2023 - jim_crane wrote: NRCrazy how honeyed this young 17 was. Grew up super fast and showed mature curves and finesse. Excellent while totally unexpected. Remarkable. |
| Red |
2019 William Harrison Cabernet Franc Rutherfordmore |
10/20/2023 - jim_crane wrote: NRThird night with this one. Closed the first two. Showed some depth tonight. Tasted the 2019 Rutherford reserve today which is on fire. Recommend to hold the franc for now and enjoy the reserve while you wait. |
| Red |
2019 Majuscule Wine RD (Rive Droite)Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/19/2023 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NR2019 RD comes out of the bottle like a laser and zings the palette. Decanted half of it. One hour tames it. Back to pouring from bottle and it’s wound up again. This one needs a ton of air. It’s smooth, juicy fruit with a decant. Needs time. |
| Red |
2018 Artesa Cabernet FrancAlexander Valley more |
3/26/2023 - jim_crane wrote: NRToo oaky and buttery. A fat franc. |
| Red |
2019 Kamen Estate Writer's BlockMoon Mountain District Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/2/2023 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRSyrah really comes through. This is bold, meaty, and juicy. A fun drink. Amazed that it does not drink like 15.5%. |
| Red |
2016 Cobb Pinot Noir Jack Hill VineyardSonoma Coast more |
11/26/2022 - jim_crane wrote: 93 pointsThis is a confident California Pinot. Dark garnet and youthful glow. Juicy nose. Wild strawberry. On the palate, this lifts through the midpalate. Shows some dill with the fruit. Finishes rich. Subliminal oak. Kyle wants more earth and minerality. He said 95. |
| Red |
2000 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d'AlbaNebbiolo more |
11/26/2022 - jim_crane wrote: 96 pointsFour hour decant. Served with rack of lamb and Gorgonzola risotto. Kyle said 97. We disagreed on the palate. This is remarkable. The color is like a tawny port. It glistens. We could look at it all night. The nose has classic Italian age. Menthol, iron, light dust. Red fruit. Energic and alive. Impresses across the entire palate. High acidity at the mid palate. Drying tannins at the back. Amazing level of tannin for the age and color. Does not look dense enough for these tannins. Chenille texture. Body is deceiving. Drinks light at first glance and then gains weight throughout the super long finish. This goes on far beyond one minute, two minutes…super happy with this bottle. |
| Red |
2014 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGTSangiovese more |
10/14/2022 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRPresents full bodied with an approachable fruit forward palate. Velvety tannins. Provoking conversation. Still, falls off quickly. Surprised it’s Sangiovese. Missing cherry. Not confused. Just outside of expectations. Geez, this reads like a mess. It’s a great wine. Drink up and enjoy it! Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2009 Staglin Family IneoRutherford Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/2/2022 - jim_crane Likes this wine: 90 pointsDrinking so well. Nose of mature fruit. Energetic. Acidity is super bright. Tannins are still integrating. Creamy body. Medium. Anise. Traditional cab notes. Cigar. Blackberries. Cloves. Ready with room to go. Wonderful! 50 + 4 + 13 + 15 + 8 |
| Red |
2009 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon CaravinaNapa Valley more |
8/28/2022 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRLet’s just say that this is drinking superbly and has some time left. Just an overall excellent wine. |
| Red |
2009 William Harrison Rutherford RedRed Bordeaux Blend more |
8/14/2022 - jim_crane wrote: NRWow! Drinking wonderfully. |
| Red |
2013 Caprili Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
3/2/2022 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRDecanted for two hours and drank over the next three. On opening, it was shut down and giving nothing. The decant is essential as the nose opened into dark fruit and deep earthiness. Seems to be just approaching the next level of development. It’s good now but this has some room to improve in my mind. Lovely and looking forward to the next bottle in a few years. |
| White |
2014 Lillian Winery RoussanneSanta Barbara County more |
3/2/2022 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRLast bottle. Has aged nicely and taken on a rich body and full mouthfeel. Drinking well at this moment. |
| Red |
2011 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva AsiliNebbiolo more |
1/9/2022 - jim_crane wrote: NROpened with a PNP on Saturday night and that was not the right move. Closed and unimpressive. I was frustrated with it. On Sunday, the aromas, textures, and flavors emerged to my pleasure. Dry earth and floral notes plus some leather. Supple tannins provide a soft grip. Bright acid and medium body. Surprisingly juicy fruit. Very nice wine. Will provide ample decanting next time. |
| Red |
2000 Château Lagrange (St. Julien)Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/25/2021 - jim_crane wrote: NRJust lovely. Dense garnet. Matured into earth, saddle leather. Acid is fresh, silky tannin. Holds on through the entire drink without losing power. Long finish. Proves that you don’t need to spend a pretty sum to get a wine that will deliver when it grows up. |
| Red |
2016 Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle FigeacSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/24/2021 - jim_crane wrote: NRNice QPR. Picked it up for $22 at Costco. Had with ribeye. Easy. Nothing fancy but would do it again for a cap to a long travel day. |
| Red |
2010 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRutherford more |
10/10/2021 - jim_crane wrote: NRUncorked one hour ahead. No decant. Wonderful. Still showing youthful fruit. Tannins are more robust than I expected and are superb. Classic Staglin nose. A great wine. |
| Red |
2015 Bodegas Burgo Viejo Rioja Palacio de Primavera Vendimia Seleccionada ReservaTempranillo more |
8/27/2021 - jim_crane Does not like this wine: NRMeh. Has an indication of the deeply earthy underbody of the riojas I like but this one is too clothed in an odd vanilla and green olive character. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2007 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
5/28/2021 - jim_crane wrote: NRWith Jaime. Really good. Aged but not tired. We do think that the hedonism from a cult wine is gone. We may have been more impressed had this been younger. Not nuanced like an aged wine might show but not out of sorts. Hmmm. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Rosé ReserveChampagne Blend more |
5/23/2021 - jim_crane Likes this wine: NRLiked this a lot. Sunday afternoon in the late day sun. Soft and creamy with ample fruit. Mousse is delicate and lifting. Enjoyed that it’s not bone dry. Perfect finish to a weekend of home projects. |
| Red |
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
5/15/2021 - jim_crane wrote: NRAbsolutely my kind of nose. Reminds me of a Pegau cuvée Laurence. Palate is unexpected. Almost frizzante. Wow. Still frizzante. Wishing it was smoother. |
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