| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Carlisle Zinfandel Carlisle VineyardRussian River Valley more |
9/24/2022 - The Dabbler wrote: 93 pointsVagenius is right on with the herbs. Initially thought pine but thyme and bay leaf nails it with some air to the wine. I would add cherry on the nose and Sonoma Pinot like raspberry cream finish along with the Zin black pepper. Nice acidity, very enjoyable already! |
| White |
2018 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valleymore |
8/18/2020 - The Dabbler Likes this wine: 92 pointsSecond bottle in last 30 or so days. This really works for me when I want an oaky California style Chardonnay. Try this with bone in cowboy ribeye for change up from the red with steak pairing. The fat from the ribeye brings out a buttery ness from the oak in this wine and the acid cuts the fat nicely. Fun pairing for a warm summer night! |
| Red |
2007 Domaine Chante Cigale Côtes du RhôneRed Rhone Blend more |
1/8/2020 - The Dabbler Likes this wine: 88 pointsNo recent reviews so thought I would share. This is ready for business pnp. Nice weekday wine. Good acidity so needs food. Medium weight with pepper, blackberry and tobacco notes. Really enjoyed with chicken cutlets. Really nice QPR. |
| Red |
2017 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Bucher VineyardRussian River Valley more |
11/8/2019 - The Dabbler wrote: 93 pointsFunky French nose with barnyard. WOTN at WS Millbrook pickup for me. Planning on laying this one down for awhile. |
| Red |
2017 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Calegari VineyardRussian River Valley more |
11/8/2019 - The Dabbler wrote: 92 pointsAbundant red fruit with raspberry. Delicious stuff! @ WS Millbrook pickup. |
| Red |
2008 Celler Marc Ripoll Sans Priorat Closa Batllet Black Slate GratallopsGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/9/2019 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsBlack Licorice, blackberry, spice and slight heat. Worked well with coal oven pizza. |
| Red |
2005 Cuvelier Los Andes Colección BlendValle de Uco Malbec Blend, Malbec more |
12/25/2010 - The Dabbler wrote: NRNeeds time or long decant, very tannic. |
| Red |
2001 Chateau Lafayette Reneau Cabernet Sauvignon Owner's Special Reserve Special SelectionFinger Lakes more |
1/16/2010 - The Dabbler wrote: 83 pointsVery fine grain sediment. I didn't get to prepare this bottle correctly. I would make sure to stand upright for a minimum of 24-48 hours before serving so it can settle. I didn't do this so it had a little bitterness until day two when it settled. Ready to go with proper treatment. |
| Red |
2000 Chimney Rock ElevageStags Leap District Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/14/2009 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsStood upright for a couple of days then popped and poured. This one is ready to go no decanting needed. |
| Red |
2004 Palmina BarberaSanta Barbara County more |
2/6/2009 - The Dabbler wrote: 88 pointsOpened and drank half on Friday. Finished on Sunday. I preferred this on Sunday because intially it was all fruit on the front end. By Sunday the front end mellowed and the wine was more balanced. If I had more I would either decant or leave in the cellar a little longer. |
| Red |
2003 Melville Syrah EstateSta. Rita Hills more |
11/1/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 84 pointsI almost gave up on this one. But based on skm95t's tasting notes I let it air out for awhile. I initially thought it might be mildly corked with a bit of wet dog on nose. The palate and finish was also off during this time. It eventually blew off but took three hours in the decanter to come around. After the decant it drank pretty nicely. |
| White |
2006 Chateau St. Jean Fumé BlancSonoma County Sauvignon Blanc more |
10/10/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsReally nice value. Lemon citrus with refreshing acidity. Paired up nicely with my grilled calamari, octopus & shrimp. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Taylor (Fladgate) Porto 40 Year Old TawnyPort Blend more |
3/29/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 94 pointsOpened on Christmas Eve and drank over the course of the winter. Was very tight night one and would open a few days before or decant if I did this again but decided at the last minute to open to share with family and friends for the holiday. Later occasions right though March this wine was absolutely stunning! Layered and complex like a symphony in a glass. Carmel, toasted marshmellow, creme brulee, butterscotch just delicious to slowly savor sips of this on a cold winter evening! |
| White |
2000 Pierre Sparr Riesling BrandAlsace Grand Cru more |
9/28/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 88 pointsGorgeous golden color. The nose is the best part with a deep flinty, sulfer breath that goes on and on. The palate had some weight to it more along the lines of Chardonnay then Riesling. Dry through the mid palate but a little sour on the finish. |
| Red |
2005 Clos FourtetSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/14/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 93 pointsGot a very small sample at Zachys with purchase. Deep purple color. Very concentrated and intense with balanced acidity. Showing black fruit and licorice but tight right now. Long, long finish. Score should certainly improve with time. |
| White |
2006 Columbia Crest Riesling Grand EstatesColumbia Valley more |
9/6/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: NRDefinitely lacks acidity. |
| White |
2006 Brander Cuvée NatalieSanta Ynez Valley White Blend more |
9/5/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsOn the palate off-dry when entering but finished dry! Nice fruit, good acidity and fragrant nose. This matched up nicely with a variety of dishes at our local Greek restaurant. Very food friendly. I need to get more of this! |
| Red |
1988 Château Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/29/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsCork was not saturated thoughout as others experience but was dry and brittle at the top, however the wine was not spoiled. Decanted for about two hours and could have used even more time. Barnyard nose with some fruit holding on the palate. Acidity in balance. Nice experience. |
| White |
2004 Lincourt Chardonnay Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
6/10/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: NRSeems a bit tired! Lack of fruit. Enjoyed this more in its youth! |
| White |
2006 Greek Wine Cellars (D. Kourtakis) Roditis KourosPatras more |
6/1/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 84 pointsNice pleasant bottle that was enjoyed by all with a variety of fish and shellfish at Varka. Light-bodied, very crisp, lemon and light acidity. Good food match or just drinking on a hot day kind of wine. |
| Red |
1999 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et BlondeSyrah more |
5/29/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 92 pointsNice experience for this Rhone rookie. The nose was intoxicatingly complex showing leather, smoke, meat, mineral to faint sweat sock. Quite different from the Santa Barbara Syrah's that I have been enjoying as well. If I could do this one again I would enjoy with simpler flavors to let the wine show better then competing with the wonderful layered and complex dishes at Cafe Matisse. The last glass on day two was equally compelling. I don't see a reason to "drink up" its still got life left, but it is drinking nicely. |
| White |
2006 Château de Montfort VouvrayChenin Blanc more |
5/29/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 84 pointsOff Dry. Simple but pleasant with spicy food. Try with spicy asian cuisine. |
| Red |
2002 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valleymore |
3/29/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsOut of 375 ml. Fair amount of sediment stand upright for a couple of hours if you can. I didn't and the tannins from the sediment made the wine a little bitter a first but came together with a little time. Very nice! |
| Red |
2001 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
3/1/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 89 pointsOut of 375ml. Popped & poured, started out very light but put on weight and spice after a short time in the glass. Could probably benefit from decanting. Very nice! |
| Red |
2003 Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
2/2/2008 - The Dabbler wrote: 88 pointsPopped and poured out of 375ml. Drinking nicely, drink up! Good balance between fruit & oak, nice finish, enjoyable wine. |
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