4/18/2024 - PKvector Likes this wine:

J&P 4.5/5

4/17/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine:

The 2023 iteration of Rombauer's North Coast Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from multiple vineyards within Sonoma County (77%) and Napa County (23%). Comprised entirely of Sauvignon Blanc, it was fermented and aged for 3-4 months in a combination of stainless steel (89%), neutral oak (9%) and concrete (2%). Pale yellow in color, it aromatically offers scents of pink grapefruit, white peach, ginger and lemon verbena. Light-to-medium-bodied, fresh and without any heat from its 14.2% alcohol, it delivers flavors in line with the aromas, adding a hint of spicy oak. Solid on the mid-palate and concluding with good length, this is a well-crafted white that should be at its best over the next couple of years. Bottled under screwcap, it was clean and immediately expressive after opening. Drink now-2026.

4/18/2024 - Jzizzle Likes this wine:

Still evolving, still very nice...

4/18/2024 - LEEJV123 Does not like this wine:

Medium light body, round, short.

4/18/2024 - MdeCarabas Likes this wine:

Utterly beguiling
Immediate opening has depth and richness on nose which is unusual. Blackberry, pie crust and sandalwood, fades out
Blackberries, blackberry liqueur, black cherries, faint incense, acidity brings flavors out perfectly balanced
Rich, deep, long finish
Truly lovely 🥰
Agree with JLHKISS - rhubarb

4/18/2024 - Onirac Likes this wine:

Very interesting profile, has a refreshing tartness that I am really enjoying.

4/18/2024 - BPaff Likes this wine:

Blood orange and cherries, earth, dried florals. Plenty of acidity and freshness with some earthy savoury flavours developing.

4/18/2024 - 3daywinereview.com wrote:

Another great bottle. Can’t be many wines on the planet under $25 that are this great.

4/18/2024 - Wine Cave Creeker Likes this wine:

This may be my favorite Williams Selyem Pinot of all time. Perfectly balanced with notes of black cherry, black licorice and raspberry. I wish I had more!

4/18/2024 - Jhpozza Likes this wine:

Awesome Rioja. Delicious nose. Deep and complex.

4/18/2024 - John from GR Likes this wine:

I was afraid that this would be grape juice and alcohol. What a pleasant surprise. Yes, it is light on tannins and heavy on fruit. Not a wine for rating. Just enjoyable. Goes quite well with mint Oreo cookies.

4/18/2024 - sjp1323 Likes this wine:

Consistent with prior notes.

4/18/2024 - dlduchon Likes this wine:

I like rustic, old school Bandol, so I enjoyed this very much. Tasty and contemplative.

4/18/2024 - Robwild Likes this wine:

Dark inky color. Good structure with medium tannin. Spice, cassis, chocolate and oak.

4/18/2024 - Richard123 Likes this wine:

Nice example of Ribera, tending more towards the oak and bitter tannins than some. Good fruit in depth adding balance.

4/18/2024 - Vine wrote:

We decided to open this to honour Enrico Scavino who passed away late February 2024.

Incredibly fresh; young. Light on its feet. Liquorice, iodine, leather, fennel, on the nose. Beautiful long finish. The first of 6 bottles, plus we have a 6 bottle case of the Bric del Fiasc from the same vintage. One or two a year for the next 5 or 6 years.

A great Barolo.

4/18/2024 - Cameldeej Likes this wine:

Blackberries, dark fruit on the front. Finish leave lot to be desired.

4/18/2024 - cultdrinker wrote:

Delicious. Abundant fruity nose, powerful pleasant well-balanced flavors of earth and blackberry predominate in the taste, and an aftertaste that refreshingly lasts for minutes on end. No history for this cuvee (this 2021 vintage is its year of birth) but should definitely have a long and tasty lifetime in vintages to come.

4/18/2024 - Sashimie wrote:

Pale straw. Peach and apple on the nose.
In the mouth, rich melon, tangerine, with vibrant acidity on entry. Fruit and zest carry into the mid which finds ginger tang and iodine mineral and white pepper spice. Active mouthfeel in a long finish with citric acidity playing with salt and spice. Deep sticky throatfeel with ample salivation.

4/18/2024 - SCosgrove Likes this wine:

Just delicious!

4/17/2024 - Conchetta Likes this wine:

Our go to red wine well balanced

4/18/2024 - Geaux Tigers wrote:

Vanilla bean crème, unripe cherry, dill, earth/barnyard notes, herbal notes. Old school rioja, and dare I say this can go many years or needed more air. I probably underestimated the amount of air (2hrs) this could take.

4/18/2024 - Alexander Smith Likes this wine:

Lush and juicy Pinot Noir with heaps of Strawberries and red fruit, cola notes along with anise, spice and a little cardamom the mid-palate is velvety, a succulent finish.

4/16/2024 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine:

This wine is the ultimate motivation. Having gone through knee replacement surgery a week ago and having pain medication to support recovery was going well… until my lovely spouse popped this open to enjoy in front of me. End result is already tapering on pain meds, no chance of addictive behavior, just want my PT back. (Pinot Therapy)

4/18/2024 - nhaining Does not like this wine:

Brick hued. Tobacco on the nose but in the mouth the dark fruits are thin and unbalanced by a lot of acidity.

4/18/2024 - Conchetta Likes this wine:

Body of pear, acidity of mint, mineral, not sweet, good balanced white

4/18/2024 - SlowPour Likes this wine:

Brought to Janina’s

4/18/2024 - Goldielux23 wrote:

Not decanted. Somewhat light in aroma and translucency. Initial bouquet of plum. Taste is bright and citrusy; almost feels like a rose Txakoli or similar, almost adjacent to a white wine.

All things considered, very enjoyable and distinct from many other Riojas of similar vintage and price.

4/18/2024 - Ulaa Likes this wine:

It is rare I get my hands on something this old. The score is very subjective from me. 10 years ago I think I would have given this a mid 90.
The cork wasn't flawed, however it did disintegrate when opening. Most of the cork was still in the neck and I had to filter out the bits. Even with the filtering there was a LOT of sediment in this wine. The wine is very much past its best, but the fruit was hanging in there and still had distinct flavor. I desperately wanted to love this. Gamey, meaty, mushrooms, leather, all the characteristics of a great, aged, rich, red even if they were beginning to overtake the fruit flavors.

Do not hold on, pair this now with something rich and meaty, enjoy with friends and imagine what this was like 10 years ago.

Penfolds, Koonunga Hill
1994, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz/Cabernet

Appearance.
Clarity : Clear
Intensity : Deep

Colour
Red : Tawny

Nose
Condition : clean
Intensity : Medium

Aroma Characteristics :
Primary: Black fruit (Black Plum), Herbaceous (Tomato leaf), Spice (White Pepper) Ripeness (Jamminess)
Secondary: Oak (Smoke, Coffee)
Tertiary: Leather, forest floor, earth, mushroom, tobacco, meaty

Development : tired/past its best
Notes
Although this is marked as tired past its best, it was still delicious

Palate
Sweetness : Dry
Acidity : Medium(-)
Tannin : Medium(-)
Alcohol : Medium
Body : Full

Flavour
Intensity : Medium(+)
Primary: Red Fruit (Red Plum), Black fruit (Black Plum, Bramble), Herbaceous (Green bell pepper), Spice (White Pepper)
Other (cooked fruit/Jammy)
Secondary: Yeast (Biscuit, pastry, bread, toast, dough, cheese, yoghurt), Malolactic Conversion (Butter, Cream, Cheese)
Tertiary: Leather, forest floor, earth, mushroom, tobacco, meaty

Finish : Long

Quality Level : acceptable
Readiness for drinking : To old

Score 16
Appearance Not Sharp 1
Colour A bit faded 1
Aroma Average 2
Sugar, Dryness Appropriate 2
Flavour Balanced, rich 2
Astringency (reds) Balanced Tannins 2
Overall
Top Rank 2 Average 1 Rot Gut 0

4/12/2024 - Kayecheg Likes this wine:

Very dense, oaky, buttery.

4/18/2024 - Cameldeej Does not like this wine:

Not very fond of Pinot to start, and this confirms my penchant for a Tempranillo or Granache.

4/15/2024 - Kayecheg Likes this wine:

Fruit balanced by minerality. medium body. smooth

4/18/2024 - mbronstein101 Likes this wine:

Pear and vanilla. Very smooth

4/18/2024 - rustyRudy Likes this wine:

Light gold. Silky smooth. Lemon curd, pineapple, mango, with a beautiful finish

4/18/2024 - mrkurtz Likes this wine:

Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, jalapeno, stewed bell pepper. Fresh and savory. A little bit of a saline note that accompanies berries.Fine tannin.

4/16/2024 - La Cave d'Argent wrote:

This deep-to-opaque crimson wine is a blend of 77.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.6% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Merlot and 0.4% Cabernet Franc, aged for eight months in French oak (50% new). Serially tasted over a three-hour period from a bottle that had been popped and poured, it fully opens after the first hour to reveal aromas and flavors of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, Asian spices and pipe tobacco. Medium-to-full-bodied, low-to-medium in acidity, seamlessly alcoholic (14.5%) and with fairly well-integrated oak at such an early stage, it wraps its flavors with plentiful sweet tannins, stays solid in the middle and finishes with medium length. This is a very credible "workhorse" Cab from a winery that offers several other bottlings that sell at a significant premium. Drink now-2032.

4/18/2024 - lazy Likes this wine:

Decanted 30 minutes. Medium-dark purple-ruby. Smelled black fruit: blackberries, cherry, then leather, gravel, vanilla; the taste reprised. Big body balanced by acid and tannin, intense, finishes medium and fruity. Good stuff.

4/17/2024 - devraj Likes this wine:

Medium yellow in color. Initially reductive which quickly blows away to showcase superb aromas of yellow citrus oils, lemon curd, peaches, hint of melted butter and dried florals. Concentrated and palate staining flavors of yellow citrus and orchard pit fruits, saline notes, very good acidity and a very long, powerful finish. Superb.

4/18/2024 - Vino-Rater Likes this wine:

On the Nose:

The 2020 Domaine Derey opens with enticing aromas of black cherry and raspberry, delicately interwoven with a hint of game, showcasing the wine's complexity and the distinctive character of its terroir

On the Palate:

This Pinot Noir gracefully unfolds with vibrant notes of cherry and blueberry, accentuated by subtle hints of minerals. The palate is a testament to the wine's elegance, offering a harmonious blend that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying

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4/18/2024 - Miceri Likes this wine:

Dark clear red; dense nose, dense fruit; sweet attack, medium bodied with mild spices, nice rich middle; not many nuances; plain nice drinking

4/18/2024 - OttawaB Likes this wine:

Took an hour or so to fully open up. Medium to full bodied. Dark berry fruits, cassis, spices. A bit mulled or muddy in mouthfeel, not clean and crisp in flavours. Medium acid, dusty ripe tannins, but on the slightly bitter side. Nice wine. Kind of average for the price.

4/18/2024 - WoodieBayArea wrote:

wow... this was fantastic!!... poured it and was darker than any chard from Rhys I've ever seen -- had me worried, and my wife frightened (she hates smoke and age and roundness)... anyway, none of the above came out on the palate after about three hours of decant... this was - yes - rich on the palate but with great acidity and lift... just the right balance... fantastic, reminded me of the days when we were still drinking 20-year-old white burgs (from the '80's) and loving this experience

4/18/2024 - Cameldeej Likes this wine:

Smooth, lots of lemon overtones.

4/18/2024 - prasm Likes this wine:

PnP, consumed over 2 hours. Appearance: Clear, medium garnet with edge browning. Nose: Clean, medium intensity with developed aromas of dried cranberry, leather, tobacco, and musty earth. Palate: Dry, medium acid, medium tannin, medium+ body, medium+ intensity, 14.5% abv with developed flavors of dried red fruit, spice, and tobacco with a medium+ finish.

Balance: Very Good-Excellent
Length: Excellent
Intensity: Excellent
Complexity: Very Good-Excellent

This has aged well and is showing excellent intensity and length. The fruit here is definitely showing some age but there is still a solid spice and acid driven back-bone giving it a nice lift. Should drink well for a couple more years, but I doubt it will improve from here.

4/18/2024 - WoodieBayArea wrote:

loved this again, but it suffered from the comparison to the 2010 version had the night before... this is great in all respects, bold yet not cloying, great acidity with citrus fruit, full minus body with some complexity (minerals??)... just had this instinct that it would be even better in about 5 years

4/18/2024 - catlady wrote:

Funny taste at the finish.

4/18/2024 - LopedeAguirre Likes this wine:

Much improved since last bottle 6 months ago, great balance, very subtle nuances of chocolate, vanilla, coffee and cedar.

4/18/2024 - ssouth wrote:

2018 Anaperenna by Ben Glazer. Barossa Valley. Alc 14.5%
Shiraz 82%. Cab Sauvignon 18%
Deep purple
Nose in unmistakably Aussie
Palate: High toned rich blueberries and blackberries with bramble and currant jam. Clearly some oak notes with spice and vanilla. Some spearmint on the finish. Stiil pretty tight. Really good

4/18/2024 - weirdwine Likes this wine:

nose: very rustic and tannic smelling, dry roses, dry flowers

taste: tannic, but smooth, not at all rustic tasting, probably needs to open up a bunch, red berry taste, lightweight and nice chilled.

paired with homemade, from the garden tomato sauce, turkey meatballs, and a tricolor spaghetti from eatly. probably not the best pairing, but ok together!

4/18/2024 - Ulaa wrote:

Xanadu Chardonnay, 2015
2015, Margaret River, Australia
Chardonnay

Tasted on a summer afternoon in Sydney Australia, not tasted with food but pairing suggestions added. I found this a light, friendly, rich Chardonnay. This is one that I think even the ABC crowd would enjoy.

Appearance.
Clarity : Clear
Intensity : Pale

Colour
White : Gold

Nose
Condition : clean
Intensity : Light
Aroma Characteristics :
Primary: Citrus Fruit (Lemon), Stone Fruit (Peach), Tropical Fruit (Banana) Floral (Honeysuckle)
Secondary: Malolactic Conversion (Butter) Oak (Toast)
Tertiary:

Development : fully developed

Palate
Sweetness : Dry
Acidity : Medium(-)
Tannin : Light,
Alcohol : Medium
Body : Medium(-)

Flavour
Intensity : Medium(-)
Primary: Green Fruit (Apple), Citrus Fruit (Lemon), Stone Fruit (Peach)
Secondary: Malolactic Conversion (Butter)

Finish : Medium(-)
Notes
XXX

Quality Level : very good
Readiness for drinking : drink now not suitable for aging

Score
Appearance Clear 2
Colour Appropriate 2
Aroma Excellent 3
Acescense (whites) Major Flaws None 2
Sugar, Dryness Appropriate 2
Flavour Balanced, rich 2

Overall score 18