| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2009 Buchegger Pinot Noir ReserveNiederösterreich more |
5/8/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: 90 pointsMedium red, black cherry and alcohol nose, muted cherry palate. Reminds me of good Oregon pinots. |
| Red |
NV Empty Bottle Zinfandel Winexpert Eclipse Old VineLodi more |
4/23/2015 - topher18 wrote: NRReally starting to smooth out. |
| Red |
2013 Les Vignerons de l'Enclave Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Cuvée PrestigeGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
4/10/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: 85 pointsDusty nose. Great color. A bit austere on the palate but very nice. Spectacular QPR! |
| Red |
2014 Empty Bottle Côtes du Rhône Winexpert SelectionRed Rhone Blend more |
3/19/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRComing together nicely after just two months in bottle. |
| White |
2011 Celler Cal Pla Priorat Mas d'en Compte BlancWhite Blend more |
3/16/2015 - topher18 Does not like this wine: NRToo much oak. Tastes a little bit oxidized. I think it's really the over-the-top oak that messes this wine up, though. The first bottle was the same. Unfortunately, I still have a bottle left. Not bad enough to dump down the drain, but not good either. |
| White |
2013 LaCheteau VouvrayChenin Blanc more |
3/3/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: 89 pointsFloral, honeysuckle and light citrus nose. Light and tangy but somehow creamy as well. Finish lingers nicely. Tremendous QPR and one I would buy again at TJ's. |
| Red |
2014 Empty Bottle Pinot Noir Winexpert EclipseSonoma County more |
2/23/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: NROff to a promising start. Needs a few months to smooth out, but I believe this batch will prove to be very good. It's already a big mouthful of flavor. |
| White - Off-dry |
2013 La Croix de Maunay VouvrayChenin Blanc more |
2/6/2015 - topher18 Likes this wine: 87 pointsFresh, bright and just a little sweet. Really nice. |
| Red |
2012 Les Vauclusiens RasteauRed Rhone Blend more |
2/2/2015 - topher18 wrote: 84 pointsIt's ok, but not something I would look for again. |
| Red |
2010 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir "Méthode à l'Ancienne"Anderson Valley more |
1/30/2015 - topher18 wrote: NRCork showed signs of starting to leak. The first glass was slightly off with a vinegar tinge but drinkable. Miraculously the bottom half of the wine in the bottle was perfect and delicious |
| Red |
2000 Il Marroneto Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
1/16/2015 - topher18 wrote: flawedVery disappointed that Garagiste would even sell this crap. Of six bottles I bought, four were vinegar. I know that they don't guarantee wine older than 10 years, so buyer beware, but this stuff makes me question buying anything further from them. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| White |
NV Empty Bottle Winexpert International SelectionItaly Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris more |
12/23/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRDrinkable for serving on Christmas Eve after a smidge more than a month in bottle. Should get even better with more time. |
| Red |
NV Empty Bottle Zinfandel Winexpert Eclipse Old VineLodi more |
12/22/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRNext bottle tried four months after bottling. Not a lot going on with the nose, but there is a little blackberry. Flavors are also muted, with the same blackberry but perhaps some raspberry and plum. Acidity is a touch high compared to the fruit. Finish is mid length. |
| Red |
NV Empty Bottle Zinfandel Winexpert Eclipse Old VineLodi more |
11/24/2014 - topher18 wrote: NRTried a bottle on the three month anniversary of bottling. Harshness is gone. Aroma and flavor is emerging. It's drinkable now and will hopefully be ready for family debut at Christmas. |
| White |
2012 Handley Chardonnay Mendocino Countymore |
11/21/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: 91 pointsClear light golden color. Apple, lemon and a hint of oak on the nose. Very nice texture, seems really nicely balanced. Mid length finish. |
| White |
2011 Celler Cal Pla Priorat Mas d'en Compte BlancWhite Blend more |
11/16/2014 - topher18 Does not like this wine: 83 pointsDeep golden color. Potent oaky nose with citrus and something savory that I can't identify. Overwhelming oak on the palate. Oily texture. Finish is long and a little bitter. I'll be interested to see if the second half of the bottle is better tomorrow. I'm thinking that this wine would be better if decanted. |
| Red |
2012 Pedroncelli Merlot Bench VineyardsDry Creek Valley more |
11/14/2014 - topher18 wrote: flawedMedium purple-red with a nearly clear meniscus. Musty basement smell over faint red fruit. I believe this bottle is corked. |
| Red |
2011 Handley Pinot Noir Mendocino Countymore |
10/17/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: 88 pointsVibrant clear dark red. Bing cherry, mint and lemon hints on the nose. Palate is more subtle, based around the cherry. Light tannins. Finish lingers and is a bit sour. |
| Red |
2010 La Conreria d'Scala Dei Priorat Black Slate EscaladeiGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
9/21/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: 90 pointsDeep purple color. Cherry cola and blackberry aromas. Dusty, restrained black fruit flavors. Moderate tannins. Long finish with bright acidity. |
| White |
2010 Handley Meyer Vineyard Anderson ValleySémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
8/8/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRStill delicious! |
| Rosé |
2012 Handley Pinot Noir Rosé Handley Estate VineyardAnderson Valley more |
7/11/2014 - topher18 wrote: 89 pointsPretty dark rose pink color. Not a big nose, but I'm drinking it a little chilled. I get some watermelon there. Strawberry and watermelon on the palate. Nice, but the acid is a bit sharp. Good finish. |
| Red |
2014 Empty Bottle Pinot Noir Winexpert SelectionNew Zealand more |
7/9/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRContinues to develop nicely in bottle. No rough edges left and getting a bit more nuanced. I'm liking it. |
| Red |
2011 Handley Zinfandel Vittorio VineyardAnderson Valley more |
5/10/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery very good, especially the second half of the bottle the second day. Savory cherry and dark berry flavors and excellent balance. Very long finish. |
| Red |
2014 Empty Bottle Pinot Noir Winexpert SelectionNew Zealand more |
4/28/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: NRFirst bottle sampled, about 1 month after bottling. I expect this wine to develop over six months. |
| Red |
2009 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir Deep End BlendAnderson Valley more |
4/13/2014 - topher18 Likes this wine: 93 pointsCompletely delicious! |
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