| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2014 Truett-Hurst Old Vine Zinfandel Red RoosterDry Creek Valley more |
9/8/2018 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 88 pointsDefinitely better with food. When I read the negative reviews, I got concerned and decided that we better get rid of this one. But it really was an excellent pairing with our barbacoa and chimichurri soft tacos and the charro beans. The jammy fruitiness was a great match with the heat of the southwest flavors of our food. Definitely not a wine to drink with steak or prime rib, and not a great sipping wine without food, but I wouldn't rule this one out for pairing with spicy foods. |
| Red |
2013 Peju Province Winery PiccoloNapa Valley Red Blend more |
2/13/2018 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 92 pointsLovely ruby color. Beautiful nose of blueberry, grass, vanilla, and cherry. Slightly tannic, but still easy to drink. Very fruity and dry on the palate. Would pair well with any red meat; we paired it well with beef/bean chili. Continued to drink it after we were through with our meal, and we desperately wanted some chocolate (or cheese - cheddar would be OK, but blue or Stilton would be awesome) with it. So glad we bought 6 bottles! More to come! |
| Red |
2008 Parsonage Syrah Rocco ReserveCarmel Valley more |
9/5/2017 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 99 pointsWhat's not to like?! My husband said this was absolutely the best wine he's ever put in his mouth. We paired it with a red-wine glazed lamb chop, rosemary zucchini, and mashed potatoes. For a 2008, we were surprised that the color was still a beautiful ruby. The nose was a rich Carmel Valley memory. I got some chocolate and almond, maybe some hazelnut, and I wish I could identify all the succulent aromas, but I'm not very good at that. The wine is not tannic, but there's a little pepper when you swirl it in your mouth. Again, I wish I could identify everything in the mouthfeel. This is not a very educated review, but this is one excellent wine! |
| White |
2016 J. Rochioli Sauvignon BlancRussian River Valley more |
5/4/2017 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 93 pointsOne of the best sauvignon blancs I've had in awhile. Lovely minerality and citrus, with the addition of some pineapple that makes it stand out from some of the others. Yes, it's pricey for a SB, but it's special! |
| Red |
2011 Humanitas Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/4/2017 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 90 pointsDark ruby, almost morphing to garnet in the glass. Nose is somewhat oaky with mature hay and grass, some ripe berry and a hint of chocolate. There is also some kind of green vegetable that I cannot discern. The mouth is lovely, rich, smooth, and a little fruity with not much tannin at all. Easy-drinking wine that pairs well with a grilled steak. |
| White |
2011 Jefferson Vineyards ChardonnayMonticello more |
10/21/2015 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 90 pointsPale yellow in the glass with varied legs (some slow, some medium, and some fast - I've never seen that before). Subtle nose with a little pear and fresh, sweet grass. Drinks like a French white Burgundy. Very smooth and lovely. Perfect paired9 with roasted salmon with a mayo-caper-dill sauce and roasted asparagus with browned butter sauce. Loved it and would buy again. |
| Red |
2010 Enoport Cabeça de Toiro ReservaTejo Red Blend more |
9/23/2015 - Arkiefoodie Does not like this wine: 70 pointsNot feeling the love. Nothing on the nose. Very berry taste - blueberry, blackberry, dark cherry. Mildly tannic. Blah. Just blah. Only saving grace is that it might be a mild red wine to introduce to someone who hasn't liked red wine in the past. Would not buy again. |
| Red |
2008 Palumbo Family Tre FratelliTemecula Valley Red Blend more |
5/3/2014 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 90 pointsGorgeous dark ruby in the glass. Huge sweet plum on the nose with a hint of oak. Luscious mouthfeel with cherry, plum, and little to no tannin when paired with food (steak, rosemary potatoes, and parmesan asparagus). A little tannin after food was finished, but not overpowering. This wine really grew on me the more I drank and the longer it was open -- would suggest decanting. It's still a young wine with a high alcohol content. Would do this one again ... glad we have another in the cellar which we will decant next time. One of the best Temecula wines! |
| White |
2012 Domaine Laporte Sauvignon Blanc Le BouquetVal de Loire more |
4/5/2014 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 89 pointsVery pale straw in glass -- delicate-looking and almost colorless. Fresh and fragrant on the nose -- pineapple, sour apple, lemon, and maybe some subtle floral notes. Drinkable without food, it has well-balanced acidity and minerality. A little sour on the finish, but not at all unpleasant. Would pair nicely with delicate white fish, cream sauces, and salad. Would definitely buy again. |
| Red |
2010 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
9/21/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 89 pointsMedium garnet in color. Looked a little thin in the glass. Yummy nose with orange, mild leather, mild chocolate, some hay, and plum. Little to no tannin, easy to drink without food. I got a little vanilla and raisin on the palate. We were disappointed with our pairing it with a heavily seasoned grilled sirloin strip. I think it would have been better with pasta, chicken, or braised beef (pot roast). It's a nice wine, but not a "wow." |
| White |
2011 Buehler Vineyards ChardonnayRussian River Valley more |
7/10/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 89 pointsVery refreshing and crisp, no oakiness. |
| Red |
2007 Carmel Ridge Cabernet SauvignonMonterey County more |
7/7/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 90 pointsLuscious dark ruby with well-formed legs in the glass. Complex nose -- berries, chocolate, hay, leather and more. The mouth is rich and jammy, dry but not very tannic so it's fine to drink without food, but awesome paired with a grilled steak. Would be really fantastic paired with chocolate! We would definitely buy this again -- by the case! |
| Red |
2011 Altovinum EvodiaCalatayud Garnacha, Grenache more |
7/3/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 90 pointsUnfortunately I didn't take any notes last night, but we loved this wine and would buy it again. It paired nicely with grilled pork chops. |
| Red |
NV Locations F-1France Red Blend more |
6/28/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 92 pointsLoved, loved, loved this wine. Dark ruby in the glass. Nose of currant, raisin, blackberry, plum, and mushroom, and maybe just a hint of chocolate. Very well-balanced and pleasant/easy to drink with or without food. Dry with just the right amount of tannin. Would definitely buy this again, by the case! |
| White |
2011 Clos du Bois Chardonnay Sonoma ReserveRussian River Valley more |
5/17/2013 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 88 pointsGreat wine! Buy more! I don't usually get excited about chardonnay, but this was a really good one. |
| Red |
2006 Valdipiatta Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoSangiovese more |
5/17/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 93 pointsOMG! Awesome wine! Deep, dark plum in the glass. Fresh and earthy, slightly berry nose. Delicious mouth with just enough tannin (none with food), some pepper and spice, which dominate without food. Paired beautifully with spaghetti and spicy marinara!!!! We bought two bottles of this at the winery and now wish we had bought at least a case!!! I can't say enough good things about this wine; I'm blown away! |
| Red |
2010 Biltmore Estate Pinot Noir ReserveRussian River Valley more |
5/10/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 86 pointsLooked a little thin on the pour, but turned medium garnet in the glass. Lovely nose of orange, with a hint of strawberry and something green -- maybe kiwi or honeydew. Great to drink without food as there is little to no tannin. Pepper came out when paired with salmon with maple/mustard seed sauce and green beans with seasoned ham. We have another bottle that we brought back from NC and we are looking forward to enjoying it again. |
| Red |
2008 Jean Farris Winery CuvéeKentucky Red Blend more |
4/8/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 87 pointsWonderfully rich fragrant nose of berries, plum, and dark cherries. Pleasant to drink, but better with food. Got a little tannic once we had finished our stuffed mushrooms. Would buy again. |
| Red |
2010 Georis Carmel Valley Hacienda WineRed Blend more |
4/3/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 88 pointsReally nice, easy-drinking red with mild tannins, that became a little more pronounced with food (paired with polenta with pancetta and tomato sauce). Would definitely buy again. |
| White |
2009 Palmaz Vineyards Chardonnay AmaliaNapa Valley more |
2/14/2013 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 90 pointsPale straw in color. Unique nose of raisin, fig, and green apple. Mouth is fresh, tart, creamy, and oaky at the same time. It is hard to justify $45 for a chardonnay, but this is very good. |
| Red |
2008 Palumbo Family Syrah Clone 877Temecula Valley more |
2/5/2013 - Arkiefoodie Likes this wine: 91 pointsBeautiful dark ruby in the glass. Nose of plum, dark cherry, licorice, chocolate, and freshly mowed grass or hay. Luscious jammy mouth with blueberry, cherry, a bit of citrus, primarily orange. A nicely balanced wine. |
| Red |
2011 Wild Horse Pinot NoirCentral Coast more |
2/4/2013 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 75 pointsThis wine was young, non-tannic, and easy to drink, but it was nothing special. Our food overpowered it, and we enjoyed it more after dinner without food. |
| Red |
2009 Sister Creek Vineyards Pinot NoirTexas Hill Country more |
12/2/2012 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 86 pointsYoung. Great with pork tenderloin. Easy sipping. |
| White |
2009 Rosenblum Cellars Viognier Kathy's CuvéeCalifornia more |
11/30/2012 - Arkiefoodie Does not like this wine: 75 pointsNot my favorite viognier. Nose of old hay and manure. Flavors of pineapple, pear, and apple with lots of minerality, but something about it just doesn't mesh for me. Maybe would be better with food, but I won't be buying this again. |
| White |
2010 Michel Picard VouvrayChenin Blanc more |
11/23/2012 - Arkiefoodie wrote: 84 pointsPaired well with Thanksgiving turkey. A little on the sweet side for my taste, but my husband liked it enough to say he'd buy it again. |
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