| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2019 Titus Petit VerdotNapa Valley more |
3/6/2024 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: NRThis was an extremely balanced wine, and that showed beautifully. Tobacco, leather, fine tannins and rich dark fruit made it very drinkable and pleasurable. Sometimes these wines seem "brooding" in a way that the earthiness overpowers the fruit. This wine was in harmony across all components |
| Red |
1998 Joseph Phelps InsigniaNapa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/18/2022 - Paradigm Media wrote: NRSpectacular. Showing better than the ‘97. Blackberry, ripe plum, even a little smoke. Tannin and acid began to be more prominent after 30 minutes. Open to honor Kim for Ashton’s graduation from nursing school. Touch of herb at the end, perhaps sage or oregano. Incredibly enjoyable |
| Red |
2019 Chappellet ZinfandelNapa Valley more |
3/23/2022 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 90 pointsSurprisingly complex zinfandel that had a lot of spice components. The wine felt more like a rhone in my mouth. Great fruit, and the herbal components were positive. I will let this sit for later in the year to see if it changes. |
| Red |
2011 John Anthony Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
5/1/2021 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: NRThis wine is still showing well. It has mellowed, but layers of blackberry, rosemary, cocoa and a fine "dustiness" make it a lovely CA cabernet. |
| Red |
2009 Titus Petite SirahNapa Valley more |
2/28/2021 - Paradigm Media wrote: NRGorgeous fruit. Still powerful with king finish. Dark blackberry, cocoa and smooth. Made bison chili |
| Red |
1997 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Clos de la ServoisinePinot Noir more |
12/2/2020 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 88 pointsThis is still a lovely wine at 23 years old. The style is lighter, but the fruit is still very pure. Cranberries, persimmon and light earth. The wine continued to improve for a couple of hours and developed a little bit of strawberry on the nose. |
| Red |
2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
3/26/2020 - Paradigm Media wrote: NRThis wine was nearly perfect. Lots of fruit initially when opened, and a slightly floral nose. After an hour, it revealed more tobacco and cedar notes - but still rich, ripe fruit (plum, blackberry) but not jammy in the least bit. Longish finish and nice acidity for an '05. I had opened a half bottle prior that was well past. The 750 ml was flawless |
| Red |
2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Montecastro Ribera del Duero Montecastro y LlanahermosaTinto Fino, Tempranillo more |
12/25/2018 - Paradigm Media wrote: 88 pointsIron in the nose when first opened. Decanted 30 minutes and furuit began to show. Very nice |
| Red |
1999 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del DueroTempranillo more |
12/1/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 86 pointsSurprised at how well this wine showed. Balanced fruit and still has enough backbone to enjoy over the course of 2 hours |
| Red - Sparkling |
NV Cantina Puianello Lambrusco Reggiano Contrada Borgoletomore |
10/29/2018 - Paradigm Media wrote: NRI liked it. Deb didn't like it. Grapey nose, but well balanced wine. With the right food pairing, I think this is a winner. |
| Red |
2008 Ridge Three ValleysSonoma County Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/11/2018 - Paradigm Media wrote: 94 pointsThis wine was outstanding. Amazing finish. Bright fruit, layered flavors and balanced perfectly. Cannot believe how good this is at 10 years old |
| Red |
2001 Château des AnnereauxLalande de Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/30/2018 - Paradigm Media wrote: 86 pointsExcellent. Fresh earth plum. Surprisingly fresh. Good value |
| Red |
1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
9/29/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 91 pointsOutstanding even in. Half bottle. Surprised by the fruit after 30 minutes. |
| White |
2017 Elizabeth Spencer Chenin Blanc Mendocinomore |
8/18/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 88 pointsSurprising balance. I had expected more of a fruit forward style, but this had great acid and tasted great for over two hours of drinking |
| Red |
2012 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del DueroTinto Fino, Tempranillo more |
8/18/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 94 pointsBeautiful wine. Decanted for an hour and it became plush and rich, while maintaining some rustic quality. Tobacco, cigar combined with blackberry to give it a balanced feeling. Long finish. Even though this is relatively "young", it's a great wine right now. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine du Coulet (Matthieu Barret) Cornas Billes NoiresSyrah more |
6/25/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 90 pointsInteresting wine that took 90 minutes to open up. Concentrated fruit, blackberry, white pepper and rustic when first tasted. After it had come to temp and had been opened for a while, more layers of flavor began to show and the finish lengthened. |
| White |
2013 A. et P. de Villaine Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Les Clous AiméChardonnay more |
4/24/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 92 pointsNice wine and drinking very well. The nose is floral and mildly "funky", but in a pleasing way. Pear, lime and great acidity. A mild smokiness at the end that contributes to a long finish. This was easy to drink on it's own - and perfect for summer. |
| Red |
2014 Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot NoirEola - Amity Hills more |
3/25/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 92 pointsDelicious and affordable OR Pinot. Bright fruit - without being overly sweet. Cherry, raspberry and some herbs on the finish. Almost a smoky sensation |
| Red |
2013 Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Franc Calistogamore |
3/16/2018 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 85 pointsFriday Company wine tasting. Lovely bouquet of flowers. Balanced acidity and enjoyable. |
| Red |
2009 Del Dotto Pinot NoirSonoma Valley more |
12/27/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeautiful Pinot Noir. We loved this wine. Strawberry, raspberry - but refined. Baking spice on the nose with some green herbs. Very long finish. The wine improved on every glass. This may have been one of the 10 best CA Pinot's I have ever had. |
| White |
1985 Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault Les ChevalièresChardonnay more |
10/29/2017 - Paradigm Media wrote: 82 pointsIt's past it's prime. It is a little maderized right now - and has an older wine "fink" to it. it was still enjoyable, and was better when it came directly out of the cellar and was cooler. The warmer it got, the less fruit showed through (which was surprising). |
| Red |
2010 Kapcsándy Family Winery EndreYountville Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/10/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 90 pointsNice bordeaux style blend. Long finish, took an hour to open up |
| Red |
2005 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/30/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery nice. Surprising amount of fruit that continued to develop while it opened over a two hour period. Classic "dusty" earthiness that I love with Rioja. |
| White |
2014 Clos des Lunes Lune d'ArgentBordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
9/30/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 84 points70 Semillion, 30 Sauvignon white bordeaux. Easy drinking and good mouth feel. This wine paired easily with salads, and was good on it's own prior to dinner |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Serene Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
9/30/2017 - Paradigm Media Likes this wine: 89 pointsBright cherry, balanced acidity and a longish finish. Wine drinking extremely well. |
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