| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2008 Château de Saint Cosme GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
6/29/2012 - ksigerman wrote: 89 pointsPopped and poured. On night 1, it showed a lot of bitterness without much fruit. By night 2, the bitterness had mostly dissipated and some of the wine's character began to show through. Restrained earthiness, good tannic structure, and some bright fruit. By night 3 it was finally hitting its stride, with more fruit and an almost oxidative quality, as well as pepper and other spices. In the future, will decant for at least a few hours before drinking. |
| White - Sparkling |
1998 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande DameChampagne Blend more |
4/12/2012 - ksigerman wrote: NRSince I'm writing this a month late, I won't give a rating. I'll just say that this was awesome, a truly incredible bottle of bubbles. |
| Red |
1984 De Loach Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valleymore |
2/23/2012 - ksigerman wrote: NRDefinitely past its prime but still in good shape. Very faded flavors of dark fruit and spice. Brick orange in color. Was tasty and interesting. |
| White |
2008 DeSante Sauvignon Blanc Old VinesNapa Valley more |
12/14/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 92 pointsThis is outrageously good! At first you mainly smell the classic citrusy grassiness and taste the same, though with more depth and intensity than you would normally expect. Then the wine begins to open up and you get the incredible minerality and the herbaceous notes - I get an ridiculous amount of dill on the nose. Well-balanced, intensely perfumed and flavored - this is one of the most fascinating white wine's I've tasted. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2005 Château d'Armajan des OrmesSauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/3/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 87 pointsNot bad. Light bodied, somewhat hollow. Classic Sauternes flavors but lacking a good structure. |
| Red |
2007 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
12/1/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsOne of the most interesting CdPs I've had. Very funky on the nose, with a little fruit. Light bodied, filled with bright fruit on the palate, good acidity, then dissolves into a rich earthiness. Finishes with an almost nutty flavor. Very different, very good. |
| Red |
2006 Famille Brunier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine La RoquèteRed Rhone Blend more |
11/28/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 91 pointsContinues to be a fantastic wine, a great example of everything I love about CdP. |
| Red - Fortified |
1994 Smith Woodhouse Porto VintagePort Blend more |
11/24/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 92 pointsDecanted about 4 hours. Very clear with little sediment. Classic port flavors of caramel, chocolate, raisins, with quite a bit of brighter fruit still noticeable. The acid and tannin structure suggest that this will continue to improve for at least the next 5 years and will last much longer than that. Kind of wish I had waited - but it was delicious nevertheless! |
| Red |
2006 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Galets BlondsRed Rhone Blend more |
11/5/2011 - ksigerman wrote: NRSomewhat disappointing. I am a big fan of CDP and I drink lots of them. Was really looking forward to this one, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Light color, tight nose. Very tannic with intense flavor of fruit and spice. A little bitterness and a noticeable alcohol taste. It was good but I won't pay for it again. Note: I did not decant this wine like I originally intended and I suspect that decanting might have helped, plus it might also be a bit too young, so I'm not leaving a rating. |
| Rosé - Sparkling |
NV Ayala Champagne Brut Rosé MajeurChampagne Blend more |
11/5/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 89 pointsNot a bad Rose. Classic flavors of red fruit with some yeasty notes, but all very light. |
| Red |
2006 Famille Brunier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine La RoquèteRed Rhone Blend more |
10/22/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsGot this on sale and it is a fantastic deal. Floral, spicy nose; light-bodied but full-flavored on the palate with bright red fruit and earthy undertones layered with subtle spices. Stocked up on this one. |
| Red |
2007 Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
10/4/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 88 pointsFairly light-bodied, lots of fruit, a bit of spice, decent structure with light tannins. Improved over the course of the few hours it was open, but overall nothing too impressive here. One flaw that stuck out to me was a clear taste of alcohol on the mid-palate and the finish. Dissipated a little after a while but didn't go away. Have had CDPs and even CDRs that were better than this one for about the same price. |
| Red |
2004 Tormaresca Castel del Monte Bocca Di LupoAglianico more |
10/2/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsHuge wine. Nose seems closed at first; someone else called it dusty, and I agree. Opens up considerably after a while. Big mouthfeel, super-concentrated flavors, but not just for the sake of size. A great deal of complexity - lots of dark fruit, some earthy notes, some sweet notes. Threw some sediment in the bottle. Overall, I'd say it's a good deal for something with this much well-balanced volume. |
| Red |
2007 Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
10/2/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 89 pointsVery big, intense CDP. Dark, red fruit, spicy notes, and a big mouthfeel. Main reason it didn't get a higher score was the considerable heat on the back end - otherwise a very good wine. Would pair with roasted meats. |
| Red |
2005 Serjna Barolo San GiovanniNebbiolo more |
1/25/2011 - ksigerman wrote: 88 pointsNot a bad Barolo, especially for the price, but very old-world in style. Dry, very earthy, surprisingly little fruit or vibrancy considering its youth. Basic floral notes along with classic Barolo tar. Just OK. |
| Red |
2004 Spinelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tatonemore |
12/29/2010 - ksigerman wrote: NRMuch too funky with no structure or fruit to balance it, and this is coming from someone who usually likes the funkier, more earthy wines. Poured most of the bottle down the drain. Didn't score in case it was a flawed bottle, but would probably give it a 78 or so. |
| White |
2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña GravoniaViura, Macabeo more |
12/29/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsDeep golden color. Very unusual, but delicious all the same (probably not for everyone, though). Fishy, salty, malty on the nose. Nutty, oxidized flavor on the palate, along with a kind of stewed, caramelized fruit profile as well. |
| White |
1999 Chateau Musar BlancBekaa Valley White Blend more |
12/5/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 91 pointsDeep golden color. Apricot came through most clearly on the nose, along with hints of honey. Rich and full-bodied on the palate. Slight petrol/rubber taste initially and a bit off-balanced immediately after opening. Then, after a few minutes, the acidity (definitely still there) and the bitterness harmonized beautifully with the flavors, which were the same apricot and honey notes and tropical fruits. Same unique, oxidized style as most Musar wines. Thoroughly enjoyed and will look for this again. |
| White |
2007 Vignobles Mathieu Tijou Savennières Chateau L'EperonniereChenin Blanc more |
11/25/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 91 pointsDeep golden color. Rich honey and almond on the nose, then dry, well-balanced acidity on the palate. Luscious texture. |
| Red |
2005 Domaine Roche-Audran Côtes du Rhone Villages Visan Pere-MayeuxRed Rhone Blend more |
11/13/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsExcellent CDR with some age on it. Rich but not heavy. Earthy, "barnyard" on the nose. Good red fruit and good acidity on the palate covered with a lot of greener, herb flavors. |
| Red - Fortified |
1997 Ferreira Porto VintagePort Blend more |
11/13/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 90 pointsRelatively young. I would expect this to soften over the next few years without losing quality, though not necessarily gaining quality either. Lighter bodied than some others, but quite intense, with the caramel/raison flavors balanced by a good deal of more vibrant fruit. Fairly well-balanced. |
| Red |
2008 De Bortoli Cabernet Sauvignon Deen De Bartoli Vat 9South Eastern more |
11/6/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 89 pointsWonderful wine, especially for the price. Strong flavors of herbs and licorice at first, softening as the bottle is open into more rich, dark fruit. Very full-bodied, somewhat tart. I'll be getting a few more of this one. |
| Red |
2006 Tenuta Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana IGTmore |
10/3/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 85 pointsQuite good, especially considering the price ($7.00 on sale). Definitely heading back to stock up on this tasty, well-structured, everyday wine. |
| Red |
2007 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de BeaucastelRed Rhone Blend more |
9/28/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 92 pointsDecanted 1.5 hours, drank with pork tenderloin. Fantastic CDR, definitely worth the money. Not hot or unbalanced at all. Lots of spice (especially pepper) and savory flavors coming through with a good amount of ripe, tart cherry as well. Light, well-integrated tannin but still possesses a great deal of structure. Looking forward to seeing how this develops over the next 2-3 years. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine de Carobelle GigondasRed Rhone Blend more |
9/18/2010 - ksigerman wrote: 88 pointsDecanted ~4hrs. Not bad stuff. Black cherry color, fairly light in body, but still has a good amount of structure. Lots of tart fruit, and extremely peppery. Definitely tastes young - I'd say will be much better in a couple years. About on par with a good CDR, and priced about the same. |
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