http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=194 These are my recent CellarTracker tasting notes. © 2003-09 CellarTracker! LLC. All rights reserved. "CellarTracker!" is a trademark of CellarTracker! LLC. No part of this website may be used, reproduced or distributed without the prior written permission of CellarTracker! LLC. eric@cellartracker.com http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=631235&iNote=1248607 1248607 Tasted by MarkC. I can see where this wine is going, but the oak doesn't seem integrated right now. Plenty of Syrah character, but also shows a weedy, vegetal element that was off-putting to all of us tonight. I'd say give it at least a year, maybe two, and let the oak integrate. (PE: 87) - Tasted 11/15/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=527360&iNote=1248599 1248599 Tasted by MarkC. Wow. Not sure there's much more to say. Had against an '01 Rieussec, and the SQN was by far the winner. In 20 years it may be a different story, but today the Noble Man was hands down the best wine. Mango, apricot, honey, all delectable, plenty of acid and loads of yum. (PE: 98) (98 pts.) - Tasted 11/15/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=443790&iNote=1238153 1238153 Tasted by MarkC. Still needs some air. At first, popped and poured, this was outstanding (95 points) but with air it really came on. Lemon oil and hazelnut predominate on the nose. The finish is simply rich, viscous, white and yellow citrus fruits with nutty elements and a bit of the tropics thrown in for good measure. I notice a bit of nutmeg or allspice as well. Continues to be one of my all-time favorite white wines. (PE: 97) (97 pts.) - Tasted 11/7/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=693991&iNote=1238151 1238151 Tasted by MarkC. Wow. Even with "travel shock" potentially in the mix, this was pretty awesome. A nice return to 2004 levels of enjoyment. Huge amounts of clove and hard spice on the nose, along with dark fruits. The palate showed berry compote, strawberry, a nice backbone, and a long finish. Excellent! (PE: 97) (95 pts.) - Tasted 11/7/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=319933&iNote=1236795 1236795 Tasted by MarkC. Solid Zinfandel, especially for the vintage. Was not unlike some of the Turleys I've had from '05, with perhaps a bit more fruit and a bit more complexity. This was a little more tart than I'd've preferred, however, and seemed to miss something on the finish. (PE: 88) (88 pts.) - Tasted 11/6/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1340&iNote=1236317 1236317 Tasted by MarkC. Once again I opened a Sauternes waaaaay too early. I think these are "fine" when they're young, but to me the epitome of Sauternes is when they are 15+ years old, and they take on some additional weight and lose a bit of the acid/backbone. This was nice, and I can see where it's going, but it just didn't wow me. (PE: 88) (93 pts.) - Tasted 11/3/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=224495&iNote=1236302 1236302 Tasted by MarkC. I struggle a bit with this wine. It is definitely Pinot Noir, but at the same time this bottle seemed so far from center that it almost pushes me into the camp which says this could be Syrah. Heady aromas, massive palate, lush fruit--all the hallmarks of an impressive wine, but lacking the elegance that, honestly, I think these wines can have. (PE: 90) - Tasted 11/3/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=395486&iNote=1236299 1236299 Tasted by MarkC. This has been the most Old World of the last several vintages (at least to my palate) and it continues in the vein, but it seems like it's going through a bit of a transformation as well. The nose showed great--very SQN-like. The palate is heavy with black pepper, but also shows dark red and black fruits, hints of fruit compote, beef blood, graphite, and leather. I think another year or two and it will start to really open up. (PE: 95) - Tasted 11/3/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=185415&iNote=1233159 1233159 Tasted by MarkC. Still short of its peak. After an hour, (and at a cooler temperature) I would have rated this 2-3 points less. However, at room temperature, and with 2+ hours of air, this is singing. Viscous, minerally, with hints of tart apple, loads of lemon oil, bits of tropical fruit, and plenty of acidity. What a spectacular wine. (96 pts.) - Tasted 11/2/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=185868&iNote=1223309 1223309 Tasted by MarkC. Definitely not a wine for somebody who wants elegance, subtlety, or even what would typically be varietal correctness. This is a huge, massive wine. The nose leaps out of the glass, with dusty mocha and fruit notes. The palate is filled with tons of plummy fruit, chocolate, cinnamon and a hint of chocolate. The alcohol (16.9%) shows a little, but is surprisingly balanced by the fruit. Too bad there isn't a bit more tannin to back up the rest of the wine, or else this would really be an extraordinary wine. My guess is that it will fall to pieces in a few years as the alcohol takes front and center, but it's kind of enjoyable right now. (PE: 92) (90 pts.) - Tasted 10/25/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1791&iNote=1221847 1221847 Tasted by MarkC. Still hugely tannic, with only a bit of fruit showing. Shows a lot of potential, but I'm not sure it will ever get there because of the structure. Also showed noticeable dusty notes (Rutherford dust?) that took away from the overall enjoyment. I really did want to like this. Will be interesting to have the last bottle in maybe 5+ years and see if it every comes together. (PE: 87) - Tasted 10/24/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=305384&iNote=1221523 1221523 Tasted by MarkC. Popped, decanted, and poured. Waaaaay too young, but shows hints of greatness. Tightly wound structure, with a blast of dark cherry and blackberry fruits. Inky, with some hints of coffee. I think this will be stunning in about 6 years. Need to keep hands off for at least 2-3 more years. (PE: 92) - Tasted 10/23/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=224468&iNote=1217186 1217186 Tasted by MarkC. From the bottle, this was a bit disjointed. Showed good fruit (orange, tropical fruits), some sweet oak/butterscotch, good backbone. But they come across as separate components, and it was a bit offputting. With dinner (scallops and a parsnip crème), it really came alive as the components knit together. It became a wonderful combination of the components, in a seamless package, with supple mouthfeel, sweet fruit, and good structure. (At room temperature and with 4 hours of air, the wine by itself finally showed like it did with food.) (PE: 95) (91 pts.) - Tasted 10/19/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=369964&iNote=1209681 1209681 Tasted by MarkC. This was slightly corked and I couldn't get past it... (flawed bottle) - Tasted 10/9/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=225161&iNote=1209680 1209680 Tasted by MarkC. My only crime opening this bottle was not giving it enough air. I thought about having Carolynn decant it during the day, but then before I knew it we were home and scrambling to put on some food for our friends. It was interesting, sharing this with friends who enjoy wine, but are not wine geeks. I didn't say anything about it until we were halfway through the bottle, then I mentioned that this was a Parker 100-pointer. My buddy said "really?" I think it was one of those moments when a person can't reconcile their own experience with that of a professional. Not that he didn't enjoy it, but I believe he was expecting it to do something transcendental. Interesting perspective on points. As for the wine itself, I had another bottle of this about 18 months ago (also popped and poured), and it hasn't budged much. Intense nose, meat intermingling with perfume and black, black fruits. The palate got better over the course of a couple hours with air--it was just too tight at first, although still delicious. Tannins are quite noticeable, but there's plenty of fruit and other stuff going on to help you forget about them. The finish lasts and lasts--more of the fruit, the meat, some licorice. The problem I have with this wine at this point is that it's good, and I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I think it will be so much better when it hits its peak. (PE: 97) - Tasted 10/9/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=25719&iNote=1209673 1209673 Tasted by MarkC. Popped and poured, this was best right out of the bottle, then started to show some prune-y notes that I wasn't crazy about. Not too bad for a 7-year old Zinfandel, and I'd like to think that maybe the fruit will soften and round out a bit with some more time, perhaps another 2-3 years. Alas, I won't know because this was my last bottle. (PE: 88) (88 pts.) - Tasted 10/11/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=286&iNote=1209671 1209671 Tasted by MarkC. Very solid wine, even to my non-Francophile palate. Showing well at 10-years old, this had plenty of dark fruits, with a streak of leather and teriyaki through the middle of it. Had some earthy undertones that detracted a little for me, but I don't think these are flaws, just my preferences. Maybe I can get my head around BDX after all! (PE: 90) (92 pts.) - Tasted 10/12/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=14183&iNote=1199154 1199154 Tasted by MarkC. Deep black fruits, dusty coffee, and kirsch on the nose. The mouthfeel is less intense than I remember it from 10 months ago. Tannins are more noticeable, fruit seems to be down a notch on the mid-palate. Finish is long and intense, with tasty cranberry notes punctuating the riper, darker fruit flavors. Maybe in a bit of an "in between" phase? (PE: 92) (92 pts.) - Tasted 10/3/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=8493&iNote=1193633 1193633 Tasted by MarkC. Shortly after I got into wine, I remember seeing this wine on the shelf shortly after it had been awarded a "95-100" score in barrel. It was a splurge purchase for me, and I was completely disappointed when it ended up with an 88. Furthermore, not knowing that I needed to actually try wines myself, I believed I needed to hold onto this for years and years. That said, it was a decent bottle of wine, showing some grace and elegance, although I don't imagine this will get any better. Tobacco and dry currant surrounded by soft tannins, there's a bit of a hole in the mid-palate which kept this from getting into the 90s. Very drinkable, but not exciting. (87 pts.) - Tasted 9/22/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=305720&iNote=1188485 1188485 Tasted by MarkC. Nice stuff. Definitely better at the warmer end of the spectrum--there's almost too much bite when it's around 50º. However, at 65 degrees it shows nice, soft, citrusy fruit with some toasty notes, grass, good balance. This is an example of why I love Aubert Chardonnays. (94 pts.) - Tasted 9/23/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=438073&iNote=1188367 1188367 Tasted by MarkC. Fairly straightforward, well-made, good fruit, but seemed to be a bit one-dimensional and lacking a bit of acidity that would have made it a lot more enjoyable for me. (PE 86) (90 pts.) - Tasted 9/21/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=374249&iNote=1185036 1185036 Tasted by MarkC. Wow--this was a completely different wine than the one I had 9 months ago. I could tell from the first sniff that this was a whopper--loads of concentrated fruit and spice on the nose, with a palate to match. Dark blue and red fruits, with beef blood and roasting spices. Quite tannic, but the fruit was big enough that it helped me forget about them. While the previous bottle seemed a bit like a wallflower, this was approaching the "in your face" level. Maybe these just need some time? (Personal Enjoyment: 96) (92 pts.) - Tasted 9/18/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=111242&iNote=1184247 1184247 Tasted by MarkC. Had very low expectations given some of the stuff I've read. This ended up being a very pleasant surprise. Actually got better with an hour of air. Initially it showed mostly leather, tea, some tobacco. The tannins are still noticeable, but they are not harsh. With time, however, some spicy plum and cranberry came through, providing nice balance. I'd guess this may have some more life left in it--would be interesting to taste at 20 years, but this was my last bottle. (91 pts.) - Tasted 9/19/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=551785&iNote=1181617 1181617 Tasted by MarkC. Very enjoyable. One of those New World wines with Old World structure and breeding. Fruit is great--I get pomegranate, raspberry--and it is ripe, but not goopy or overdone. I found a nice streak of dusty coffee, too. There's almost more acidity than I would prefer, but it's got some great zing which prevents the pondering that can so often occur. Once again, Jeff is making the grade! (91 pts.) - Tasted 9/14/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=71637&iNote=1178689 1178689 Tasted by MarkC. 18 months since my last bottle of this, the fruit is either fading or it was hiding in this particular bottle. Still a very good bottle of wine, it went well with mozzarella-stuffed chicken. It seemed to be missing the unctuousness and the lemon/apple of previous bottles. Plenty of oomph, with carmel-ly undertones, a bit of melon, some roasted nuts. If this is an indication of how these are aging, for me it's time to drink up as I love the fruit-forward exuberance in their youth. (90 pts.) - Tasted 9/13/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=551787&iNote=1178680 1178680 Tasted by MarkC. Really nice Cabernet. Kind of reminded me of a TRB-style wine (wonder if that was something that rubbed off on Jeff?). Nice New World fruit, but also classic Cabernet structure and flavors. Enjoyed over the course of two evenings, this is a wine that has a lot of tannins at this stage, and needs at least an hour, preferably several, before it starts to show its stuff. I can see the WS score in the future, although it's quite nice right now. (91 pts.) - Tasted 9/11/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=586166&iNote=1173749 1173749 Tasted by MarkC. I thought this was awesome. Having just arrived into London from LAX and being exhausted and simply wanting a glass of wine may have impacted that somewhat, but it was still quite tasty. Deep, brooding fruit, with scents of bacon and grilled meats. Tannins were not overwhelming, and there was pretty good acid to balance the fruit. Very nice job... (92 pts.) - Tasted 9/7/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=328881&iNote=1169934 1169934 Tasted by MarkC. Wow--this wine has gotten better and better with each bottle. I think the SQN whites tend to need some time (at least a year or two) before they start to show their best. This showed some rich white and yellow fruit, a bit of lanolin, some nice Christmas spices, and plenty of mouth-coating deliciousness to make it easy to finish the bottle (amongst two people). I just had another bottle a month ago and this was just as good--what a great place for this wine right now. (96 pts.) - Tasted 9/4/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=504334&iNote=1169294 1169294 Tasted by MarkC. Very tasty wine from Mike Officer. I'm always a bit leery of Mourvedre-based wines, because, to me, they tend to be a little on the dry side, with the deep, dark fruit hiding behind a wall of drying tannins. This was was tannic, no doubt, but it seemed to break through the barrier to some extent, and showed plenty of dark blue and black fruit flavors. This would probably be better with a couple more years of age on it, but, sadly, this was my only bottle. (92 pts.) - Tasted 9/3/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=120706&iNote=1168133 1168133 Tasted by MarkC. Had with seared foie gras appetizer--spectacular. Incredibly dense, rich, and was a good foil to the light and savory foie gras. Best Noble Man I've had--this bottle ranked up there with the Inamorata... (96 pts.) - Tasted 8/31/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=261144&iNote=1165280 1165280 Tasted by MarkC. This tasted well-made, and there were not any flaws, but it just didn't do it for me. It did get better with some air (there was a hint of bitterness that disappeared after 45 minutes). Definitely Pinot Noir--quite frankly, this tasted pretty restrained and bordered on elegant. However, the midpalate and finish were a bit thin, without the weight of the attack. (Enjoyment Points: 80) (88 pts.) - Tasted 8/30/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=93475&iNote=1163689 1163689 Tasted by MarkC. Arguably past its prime. Mostly hot, without the sweet, caramel that I remember from a few years ago. This bottle is probably at least 5 years old, but I would have thought it would last much longer. (Enjoyment Points: 84) (89 pts.) - Tasted 8/29/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=557927&iNote=1163688 1163688 Tasted by MarkC. After 20 minutes or so, the nose has become expansive, rich, and very SQN-like. I will confess that the palate, so far, is pretty tight, and that this could almost pass for Syrah. Unlike the '05 vintage, I think I'd give the nod to the '06 Syrahs at this point, but this is still phenomenal in its vigor and exuberance. The tannins are pretty noticeable, but the fruit is packed and stacked and incredibly vibrant. - Tasted 8/29/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=636707&iNote=1160218 1160218 Tasted by MarkC. Great nose, solid palate, what a great improvement over the last couple vintages where I had to work to find any enjoyment. These still aren't up to the level of the '02s, but they are enjoyable. Plenty of fruit, richness, and nice backbone. Red and dark red fruit on this one, somewhat hiding the Atlas Peak altitude character, but still quite tasty. (92 pts.) - Tasted 8/25/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=224302&iNote=1156823 1156823 Tasted by MarkC. Not sure where this one came from--no barcode label, and wasn't in a slot so maybe this was a replacement for a corked bottle?!? Definitely a decent bottle, but for some reason wasn't working for me tonight. Solid red fruit, with some Zinfandel bite and the telltale Turley flavors. (87 enjoyment points) (91 pts.) - Tasted 8/22/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=166952&iNote=1156108 1156108 Tasted by MarkC. Solid Bordeaux blend, with plenty of deep red fruit and prominent tannins. There is a bit of overripeness to this that mars what would otherwise be an outstanding wine, although, for me personally, I quite enjoyed it with a big steak. I think another 5+ years and the overripeness would go away, the tannins would integrate, and this could be a stunner. (93 enjoyment points) (89 pts.) - Tasted 8/21/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=328881&iNote=1148096 1148096 Tasted by MarkC. Wow--this was spectacular. Had at the Quarter Kitchen with, sadly, a crappy main course of hamachi. The wine, however, stole the show. Intense, rich, viscous, and more integrated and balanced than previous bottles. Clearly a wine that needs some age and, based on how it went, some air. I'd guess this wine's best days are in front of it, and I would say that this is my 3rd favorite SQN white after the Rien Ne Va Plus and Hoodoo Man. (96 pts.) - Tasted 8/6/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=631284&iNote=1148089 1148089 Tasted by MarkC. Has plenty of stuffing at this point--in fact, it is waaaay to young, even for my palate. The fruit was almost hard to taste through the tannins, and there was good acidity to balance things out, but I think this needs hours of decanting to be approachable right now. - Tasted 8/12/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=3978&iNote=1148083 1148083 Tasted by MarkC. Solid wine, especially given the vintage. A bit short on fruit, but the structure was still holding things together, and there were nice elements of currant, eucalyptus, red berries, cedar, and tea. Probably doesn't have a ton of life ahead of it, but I'd guess it will stand for up to 5 years. (89 pts.) - Tasted 8/14/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=631207&iNote=1145753 1145753 Tasted by MarkC. Really jonesing for a Carlisle something tonight, grabbed this (with a screwcap), popped and poured. Compared to the Zins I've been having the last two years (05/06 Turley) this was so incredibly good. Rich, vibrant black and red fruits with a hint of chocolate raspberries. Not super-complex, but plenty of structure and good balance. (91 pts.) - Tasted 8/11/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=178072&iNote=1143899 1143899 Tasted by MarkC. Solid Pinot. Initially it seemed to be a bigger, more bold style, but after a few minutes in the glass it "settled down" and tasted a bit more elegant. My favorite glass was the one I had 3 hours after opening--rich berries, plenty of structure, balanced acidity. Based on this last glass it would've rated 91+ points. (89 pts.) - Tasted 8/9/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=98734&iNote=1139749 1139749 Tasted by MarkC. Very enjoyable. As I've had a few "older" Martinelli Pinots, I'm wondering if they might not benefit from a bit of aging. The intense, over-the-top fruit is gone, and what's left is a very California-styled, but balanced and tasty Pinot. Nice strawberry, good acid, medium finish--went great with salmon. (91 pts.) - Tasted 8/4/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=639217&iNote=1136179 1136179 Tasted by MarkC. Only okay--wonder if it's an off bottle or just in a weird place. Seemed disjointed, oak was noticeable and not at all balanced, a bit of heat, and the fruit seemed to be missing. No TCA that I could notice, just weirdly dissatisfying. - Tasted 8/1/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=636698&iNote=1134446 1134446 Tasted by MarkC. Best, most Turley-like Turley I've had in a while. Solid Zin with that Turley oomph. Needed some air to maximize the flavors, but came on nicely after an hour. Huge improvement over '05 and '06, but still short of prior vintages. (88 pts.) - Tasted 7/31/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=76199&iNote=1128294 1128294 Tasted by MarkC. Haven't had this one for almost 3 years. Waxy, white fruit nose, with hints of spice. Rich, full-bodied mouthfeel. Hints of nutmeg and allspice. Seems like it has shed most of the fatness that existed last time, and the fruit has definitely receded some. Not sure that this will get any better... (93 pts.) - Tasted 7/25/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=5614&iNote=1127140 1127140 Tasted by MarkC. My last bottle, this was quite tasty. Still showing plenty of fruit, and starting to show secondary flavors of tea and saddle. Probably has some life left, but for my palate I'm glad I finished this when I did. (92 pts.) - Tasted 7/24/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=5546&iNote=1117502 1117502 Tasted by MarkC. Good stuff. Initially a bit tight out of the bottle, but after 30+ minutes it started to show quite nicely. Dark fruits, a bit of spice, richness that I don't remember from the last bottle of this. Not my favorite Bulladoir, but quite nice--nice enough that my wife wanted a glass, and she's been avoiding wine lately. (92 pts.) - Tasted 7/16/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=27267&iNote=1115947 1115947 Tasted by MarkC. Very solid showing. Tannins are softening, but still somewhat show up the currant and strawberry fruit. Interesting, subtle flavors, and, to me, much better than the regular bottlings. (93 pts.) - Tasted 7/14/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=224448&iNote=1112451 1112451 Tasted by MarkC. Took some time to open up. Initially had some strange floral notes and was a bit disjointed. However, after an hour or more of air, and combined with swordfish and potatoes, this really started to sing. A surprisingly good match with the food, they played off each other quite well. The wine showed some lime, honeysuckle, along with good acidity but also a rich mouthfeel and good weight. (92 pts.) - Tasted 7/11/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]> http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=622925&iNote=1104089 1104089 Tasted by MarkC. Incredibly dense, giving up some primary fruit flavors, but nearly impenetrable otherwise. I know I opened this WAY too early, but I was in the mood for a Carlisle and this was handy. That said, I'd guess that in 5 years this will be a smokin' good wine. - Tasted 7/4/2009. $ FIND THIS WINE on WINE-SEARCHER.COM $]]>