Tasting Notes for karaseke

Fruit/Vegetable Wine

N.V. Cadillac Winery Raspberry Leahy’s Leahy’s Rock Vineyard Michigan (view label images)

2/17/2024 - karaseke wrote:

flawed

Cork leaked, wine had a metallic taste. Did not drink.

Comment

White

2018 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Jackson Estate Sable Mountain Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

9/26/2020 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

The vanilla notes are there, but overpoweringly, smooth and soft on palate.

Red

2005 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard Sonoma Valley (view label images)

9/1/2020 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Dark and plummy, Brandy notes, rich on the palate

White

2018 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/8/2020 - karaseke wrote:

79 points

This wine was very tart. Better with food than a stand alone wine. Probably would opt our of this one next time as we have had better sauv blanks.

White

2013 Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc Napa Valley White Blend (view label images)

4/25/2020 - karaseke Likes this wine:

89 points

Smooth to the palate, maybe in the fourth quarter, very nice

Comment

White

2013 Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Lewis Vineyard Carneros (view label images)

11/10/2019 - karaseke wrote:

91 points

With a depth of body, bright and bold.

White

2015 Domaine de Saint-Lannes Côtes de Gascogne Blanc Colombard (view label images)

11/10/2019 - karaseke wrote:

84 points

Dry, citrusy, but with a bit of the Colombard nose. Crisp and better chilled.

Red

2011 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Small Block Reserve Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Oakville (view label images)

10/25/2019 - karaseke wrote:

85 points

Still had decent amount of tannins. Wood smell on the nose. Slightly acidic.

Rosé

2018 Verterra Winery Pinot Noir Rosé Leelanau Peninsula (view label images)

10/23/2019 - karaseke wrote:

86 points

Strawberries, light pink, crisp and dry. Very nicely done.

Comment

Red

2016 Paul Dolan Vineyards Zinfandel Mendocino County (view label images)

10/11/2019 - karaseke wrote:

86 points

Enough tannic backbone, not a fruit bomb. Kind o chewy and could be brighter.

Red

2013 Estate 1856 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

10/9/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Very purple, blackberries, nicely balanced

White

2016 Dutton Estate Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Dutton Palms Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

10/6/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Hint of oak, fresh lemon, crisp.

White

2015 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Reserve Carneros (view label images)

10/4/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Yellow toned, tartness smoothly balanced, rich, but not overly buttery

White

2017 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County (view label images)

9/17/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Very redolent of tropical aromas, crisp, and a bit of lemongrass

Red

2010 Wente Vineyards Pinot Noir Reliz Creek Arroyo Seco (view label images)

9/15/2019 - karaseke wrote:

92 points

Maple like, butterscotch, toasty aromas, peppery finish, dark cherry on the palate, still has quite a bit of pep

Red

2016 Torres Tempranillo Sangre de Toro Catalunya (view label images)

9/2/2019 - karaseke wrote:

84 points

Use for making sangria, so difficult to say how it stood on its own two feet

Red

2012 De Loach Zinfandel Nova Vineyard Lake County (view label images)

8/27/2019 - karaseke wrote:

92 points

powerful, yet smoothly drinkable, no cherry pop zin.

Red

2008 Bremer Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/22/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Mellow, balanced fruit and tannins

Red

2011 Robert Hunter Pinot Noir Reserve Hunter Farms Sonoma Valley (view label images)

8/22/2019 - karaseke wrote:

91 points

Rich fruit, not your strawberry Carneros pinot

White

2012 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Nth Degree Livermore Valley (view label images)

7/31/2019 - karaseke wrote:

Wine was not drinkable, tawny & yellow colored, past the point of no return

White

1994 Firefly Ridge Johannisberg Riesling Central Coast

7/25/2019 - karaseke wrote:

flawed

Cork dried out, wine not drinkable

Comment

Red

2011 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (view label images)

7/5/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Leaner character, fruit on the nose, but not lush. Tannins there.

White

2013 Rusack Chardonnay Reserve Santa Maria Valley (view label images)

6/30/2019 - karaseke wrote:

87 points

Golden straw, smooth mouthfeel, slightly musty character

White

2017 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River Ranches Sonoma Coast (view label images)

6/15/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Yeasty, almond nose, smooth balanced fruit

Rosé

2018 Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Rosé Winemaker's Release Russian River Valley (view label images)

6/16/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Light and bright, strawberries and raspberries

Red

2011 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

6/8/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Light fruit, with more cherries, well integrated

Red

2001 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder (view label images)

5/18/2019 - karaseke Likes this wine:

91 points

Still drinking well with slightly raisiny aromas. Dark fruit, smoothly integrated. Opened with Coravin and still quite good 10 days later.

Comment

Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Codorniu Napa Pinot Noir Grand Reserve Brut Rosé Carneros Napa Valley (view label images)

4/21/2019 - karaseke wrote:

92 points

Salmon colored, fresh, noirish

White

N.V. Roblar Windmill White Santa Barbara County White Blend (view label images)

4/19/2019 - karaseke wrote:

86 points

Easy drinking, running toward tartness, pleasant fruity nose.

Red

2013 Brys Estate Pinot Noir Old Mission Peninsula (view label images)

3/21/2019 - karaseke wrote:

85 points

Dark fruit, strawberry/blackberries/currants

Red

2003 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

3/23/2019 - karaseke wrote:

88 points

Still kicking, maybe on the downside, but tannins and fruit remain fresh

White

2016 Mari Vineyards Chardonnay Old Mission Peninsula (view label images)

3/25/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Vibrant fruit, yeasty flavors, nicely oaked

Red

2010 Wente Vineyards Grenache Small Lot Livermore Valley (view label images)

3/22/2019 - karaseke wrote:

88 points

Tightly fruited, currants and darkfruit

Red

N.V. Cadillac Winery Chocolate Orange Michigan Red Blend

3/17/2019 - karaseke wrote:

84 points

Very redolent of chocolate, but not to the exclusion of the wine, well done

White - Sweet/Dessert

2012 Martinelli Muscat of Alexandria Jackass Hill Russian River Valley (view label images)

3/17/2019 - karaseke wrote:

84 points

A spicy muscat, nice viscosity

Red

2012 Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast (view label images)

3/14/2019 - karaseke wrote:

85 points

Darker and richer than some pinots, not much nose

White

2009 Breggo Cellars Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)

3/11/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Thickish, yellow, rich tasting, less fruit, but still enough acidity

Red

2011 French Valley Vineyards Merlot Leelanau Peninsula (view label images)

3/6/2019 - karaseke wrote:

87 points

Dark fruit, well integrated

Red

2013 St Ambrose Cellars Merlot Lake Michigan Shore

3/5/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Very dark, plummy and berry flavors with integrated tannins make it excellent food pairing option. Nose has a slightly cedarish aroma.

Red

1988 Guenoc Langtry Meritage Red North Coast Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/28/2019 - karaseke wrote:

90 points

Threw off quite a bit of sediment, but still showing young

Red

1987 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (view label images)

2/27/2019 - karaseke wrote:

87 points

Heavy sediment, gotten a bit pruned, but still hanging in with ripe fruit

Red

2007 Standish Merlot Sibbett Mendocino (view label images)

2/26/2019 - karaseke wrote:

88 points

For its age, dark & deep, lots of sediment thrown, still has life, but cork in bad shape

Red

2014 Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Dolcetto Leelanau Peninsula (view label images)

2/18/2019 - karaseke wrote:

87 points

Light, red like a pinot noir with berry nose paired with roasted salmon and herbs

Fruit/Vegetable Wine

N.V. Silver Leaf Vineyard Cherry Passion Leelanau Peninsula (view label images)

2/18/2019 - karaseke wrote:

86 points

Light cheery nose and taste on palate, well balanced, very pleasant

White - Sparkling

2014 J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée XB Russian River Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

2/18/2019 - karaseke wrote:

88 points

Definitely dry, lemons, citrus nose, nice mousse

Red

2011 Beckmen Vineyards Cuvée Le Bec Santa Ynez Valley Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/8/2019 - karaseke wrote:

89 points

Still a bit tight, more dark berry than jammy fruit despite 46% Syrah.

Red

1988 Edouard Delaunay & Ses Fils Bourgogne Pinot Noir (view label images)

2/7/2019 - karaseke wrote:

Too old, metallic, gave off gas upon opening, poured down the sink

Red

N.V. Cogdal Vineyards Merlot Lake Michigan Shore (view label images)

2/2/2019 - karaseke wrote:

82 points

Tart, acidic flavor, not much nose

White

2013 Bel Lago Vineyard Auxerrois Blanc Leelanau Peninsula (view label images)

1/31/2019 - karaseke wrote:

88 points

Yellow straw colored, crisp, but rich mouth feel

Red

2014 Ferrari-Carano Trésor Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/30/2019 - karaseke wrote:

92 points

Bright, well balanced, lush red fruit

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