Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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Rosé |
2014 Renegade Wine Co. RoséColumbia Valley Rosé Blend more |
7/12/2015 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 90 pointsThis is an amazing rosè for $10!!! Would be a great one at 2x the price. Gorgeous watermelon flesh color, nose of fresh cherries, tomato Vine, strawberry. Great balance of acid and fruit with lingering finish, would pair well with a wide array of summer fare. Blend of 50% Syrah, 21% Cinsault, 18% Grenache , 6 Counoise, 5% Mourvedre. |
Red |
2008 Eric Ross Pinot Noir Saralee's VineyardRussian River Valley more |
6/11/2015 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 88 pointsMore oak Than I remembered but integrated well, good weight and texture. |
Red |
2006 Mounts Family Winery Cabernet Franc Mounts VineyardDry Creek Valley more |
6/7/2015 - SonomaWilliam Likes this wine: 90 pointsOn the beefier side but has held up perfectly fruit still intact and would go a few more years |
Red |
2008 Tablas Creek MourvèdrePaso Robles more |
6/7/2015 - SonomaWilliam Likes this wine: 91 pointsWonderful, still vibrant and bright |
Red |
2009 La Clarine Farm Syrah Sumu Kaw VineyardSierra Foothills more |
3/8/2015 - SonomaWilliam Likes this wine: 90 pointsStill bright, fresh, vibrant. |
Red |
2005 Williamson Wines Merlot Amour Dry Creek Valleymore |
12/18/2014 - SonomaWilliam wrote: NRFruit is holding up quite well, as is the oak which unfortunately was still quite prevalent. This is more like a Bordeaux blend then Merlot, |
White |
2012 Isaac Fernández Selección Godello Ribeira Sacra Adrasmore |
11/16/2014 - SonomaWilliam Likes this wine: 92 pointsThis is a wonderful Spanish white, after open my first bottle from Garagiste, earlier this year I promptly ordered a case, which just came in. |
Red |
2010 Château Courac Côtes du RhôneSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
11/16/2014 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 86 pointsRecently acquired from Garagiste. Have tried it over the last few days without much change in my opinion, although I do like it a bit better day two. |
Rosé |
2012 Donkey and Goat Grenache Gris Isabel's Cuvée McDowellMcDowell Valley more |
6/18/2014 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 93 pointsone of the few rose' that is as good year 2 as year one. Go Grenache Gris! |
Rosé |
2013 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas RoséPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
4/9/2014 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 89 pointsrefreshing new 2012 Rosé from Tablas. 73% Grenache, 22% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise. |
Red |
2012 La Forge Estate Cabernet SauvignonVin de Pays d'Oc more |
12/27/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 87 pointsCabernet Sauvignon from the Languedoc. |
Red |
2012 Fortant Malbec Vin de Pays d'Oc Hills Reservemore |
12/27/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 88 pointsMalbec from the Languedoc. A nice change from higher alcohol, ripe, fruit forward Malbec common these days. |
White |
2012 Les Domaines Paul Mas Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc St Hilairemore |
12/27/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 85 pointsI had higher hopes for this wine, and wanted to love it, as it sounded great on paper. |
White - Off-dry |
2012 Fortant de France Muscat Vin de Pays d'Oc Coast Selectmore |
12/27/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 87 pointsOne the more interesting value priced Muscats I have tasted. From the Languedoc. Cold, slow fermented, aged 3 months sur lies, which shows in its rich texture. |
White |
2010 Domaine de L'Églantière (Jean Durup) Chablis 1er Cru FourchaumeChardonnay more |
12/9/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 88 pointsGood Premier Cru chablis for the money, but lacking the depth and brightness of others |
Red |
2010 Domaines de Miquettes SyrahVin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes more |
11/3/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 90 pointsUnfortunately I didn't take tasting notes, but a wonderful value northern Rhone style syrah |
Red |
2007 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en demi-muidCentral Coast Red Rhone Blend more |
11/3/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 92 pointsa better CdP style wine then half of the over ripe ones coming out of Chateauneuf du Pape that have gone Parker-ish. Classic, well done. Very sad to see this is my last bottle. |
Red |
2011 Domaine Coursodon St. Joseph SiliceSyrah more |
10/17/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 93 pointsStunning N Rhone Syrah from a great family I visited in Jan. Classic Saint Joseph - 11 months in mostly neutral puncheons. Celery salt, tart red fruit, olive brine, incredible lingering finish. Oak notes by others not detected . Especially 2nd day. Time may have helped it, but after spending a half day with them I can attest very little new oak is used on this particular wine. |
White |
2011 Château de Bellevue (André Chatenoud) Sauvignon GrisBordeaux more |
10/14/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 90 pointsHaven't delved much into this Bordeaux variety, clearly something I must fix. Like many gray skinned grapes, it has great texture. |
Red |
2011 Ermitage du Pic St. Loup Pic St. Loup Tour de PierresRed Rhone Blend more |
10/11/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: NRBlend of Syrah (primary) with some Grenache and Mourvedre from the Languedoc. |
Red |
2012 Régis Bouvier BourgognePinot Noir more |
10/11/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 87 pointsa great entry level priced Burgundy. Not complex but solid with good red fruit, some earthiness, good finish. |
Red |
2010 Domaine Duseigneur Lirac AntaresRed Rhone Blend more |
10/11/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 89 pointsDeep concentrated color for 60% Grenache 40% Mourvedre, the more muscular side of these, but not overdone. |
White |
2011 Champ Divin Chardonnay Côtes du Juramore |
10/11/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 88 pointsGood but not great chardonnay from the Jura. Not as interesting as what usually buy from the region. |
Red |
2008 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant en foudreCentral Coast Red Rhone Blend more |
8/15/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: NRAlways a fan of BDV and Randall. |
White |
2012 Cline Cellars CashmereCalifornia White Blend more |
8/15/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: NRInteresting blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Muscat Canelli, and trace 4% Viognier. |