| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| White |
2011 Rias Baixas VanidadeSpain Albariño more |
1/29/2014 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 89 pointsOk, ok.... I actually bought a few bottles of this wine because of.... forgive me for saying this .... "the label". I know, I know.... this is taboo in my book and every bottle of wine I have ever had with a "cutesy" label has turned out to be quite unimpressive. But the vibrant colors caught my eye and it just had a fun "confetti" look to it! And I was fresh out of Albarino at home so this filled that lonely space in my cellar. Well, in my opinion, this venture paid off and I feel I got more than my moneys worth with this wine. |
| Red |
2010 Château Millegrand MinervoisSyrah Blend, Syrah more |
1/15/2014 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 87 pointsI have never had a bottle from this Chateau so thought I would give it a try. It received a medal from the Concours Des Grands Vins De France and I usually enjoy many of the wines that compete there. This red is a blend of 35% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 25% Carignan, & 10% Mourvedre. Sounds interesting enough. A nice ruby red color in my glass and notes of plum, black raspberry, graphite, and spice on the nose. The mouth feel is medium bodied and fairly lush. Flavors of plum, dark forest floor berries, spice box, and earth. On my second tasting, I found some mushroom, tobacco, and a light oakiness on the finish. A good wine but it finished rather short. Complex enough with all the different flavors but it still seemed to be missing something that would have made it exciting in my glass! This is not a bad wine, rather tasty, but I felt it was holding back. This is a 2010 and it was opened an hour or more before tasting. This would pair well with medium cheeses, pork, pizza, burgers, or even a mushroom burger. If there is a nice sale on this wine, I may try it again on a different vintage. If you have a 2010 vintage of this wine, I would drink it before the end of 2014. Winesplashing!! |
| White |
2010 Silver Leaf Vineyard ChardonnayLeelanau Peninsula more |
6/6/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 89 pointsOne of the best places to travel in the midwest to taste wines is Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula. Beautiful lakes, rivers, rolling hills, and valleys await you as well as some fantastic wines! Dozens of wineries and vineyards look forward to lavishing your taste buds with wines they have lovingly prepared for you. One of those wineries is Silver Leaf Winery located in Suttons Bay on the majestic Leelanau Peninsula! We have recently opened up a bottle of 2010 Silver Leaf Chardonnay and were very impressed. In our glass, this wine was straw colored with a clear, golden tint. On the nose, enticing aroma’s of fresh pear, apple, mandarin orange, and vanilla oak. Over the palate, the chardonnay was medium bodied, velvety, with a bit of oiliness. Flavors of fresh citrus, Bosc pear, Mandarin orange, and oak teased my taste buds! As the wine opened up more, noticeable flavors of ripe apricot, vanilla, and a hint of honey led to a crisp, yet lingering finish. A great tasting wine for all occasions and would pair well with summer salads, roasted chicken, pork, or a creamy alfredo pasta. Also a Grilled Fish with Citrus would be a nice pairing if you use a less delicate fish like salmon, tuna, or swordfish. |
| White |
2010 Pelee Island Winery Chenin Blanc Ontariomore |
5/16/2013 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsWhat a delicious and savory white from Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada! The color was daybright yellow in my glass. Aroma’s of citrus, pineapple, and melon tantalized my senses! Mouth feel was medium in weight with a good acidity level. Flavors of young white peach, melon, and pineapple abound! On my second sip, more tropical fruit, mineral, and flinty notes came through. Clean and refreshing with a crisp, lingering finish. Great tasting wine that would pair well with summer salads, seafood, pasta’s with a white sauce, and vegetarian dishes. |
| Red |
NV Ventosa Vineyards SaggioSeneca Lake Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/17/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 89 pointsWhen you can't make it to Napa or Bordeaux, then the next best thing is to visit your local wineries! The New York Finger Lakes is a 7 hour drive away from us but worth the time in its beautiful landscape and great tasting wines! Last spring, we went to the Finger Lakes and stocked up on wine from many different wineries. This is one wine that we wanted to let age for a year and is one of the last bottles from our 2012 Finger Lake Wine Adventure. The Ventosa Vineyards Red Blend Saggio IX (non-vintage) was worth the wait! In our glass, this wine was clear with a deep garnet color. On the nose, aroma's of dark berry, plum, pencil shavings, and spice! On the palate, medium bodied, soft, with a nice tannin structure. Flavors of ripe blackberry, plum, clove, and spices greeted my taste buds! On the second taste, hints of mint, black raspberry, and a slight dustiness followed through to a long finish. We used a Vinturi to areate the wine which smoothed out some of the stronger tannins. But the finish still had a nice bite, which we like! This is a wine that would pair well with a grilled ribeye, spicy lamb, pasta with a tomato based sauce, eggplant dishes, and medium to strong cheeses. This wine was very nice and had a wonderful finesse about it! We give the Ventosa Vineyards Saggio IX Red Blend an 89 point rating. We liked the balance of flavors between fruit, spices, and herbs. If you purchased a non-vintage bottle of the Saggio IX, we think you can drink it now or let it age until the end of 2014. WineSplashing!! |
| White |
2009 Bottega Vinai Pinot GrigioTrentino more |
3/28/2013 - WineSplash wrote: 89 pointsSorry to say this is the last bottle from the case I purchased a year ago. Hoping I like the newer vintage. This is a delicious and refreshing Pinot Grigio from the northern Italian region of Trentino. Daybright yellow in color and clear. Wonderful aromas of citrus, lemon peel, melon, and floral. Medium weight in body, soft, with a slight oiliness. Bright flavors of lemon, fresh melon, pineapple, and a hint of honeysuckle. A second sip showed more tropical fruit, ripe peach, and mineral notes. A nice acidity leads to a long, mouthwatering finish! This Pinot Grigio would pair perfectly with roasted chicken, fresh green salad, pasta with a white cream sauce, fish, and medium cheeses. I really enjoyed this Pinot Grigio and if you have a 2009 vintage, I recommend to drink it before 2014. It is excellent right now! WineSplashing!! |
| Red |
2007 Filus Malbec ReserveMendoza more |
2/12/2013 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsInky purple with deep ruby tones. On the nose, black plum, dark fruits, anise, and menthol. Medium to full bodied mouth feel, robust, with some big tannins across the palate. Flavors of ripe plums, tart black cherry, leather, and tobacco spice. A few sips later brought out notes of black currant and a hint of smoke. Lots of heat detected from the tannins on the long finish. Or maybe from the present alcohol which is 13.9%. Pair this wine with a grilled steak, stewed beef, braised lamb, sausage, or medium to sharp aged cheeses. |
| Red |
2008 Röbller Vineyards NortonHermann more |
2/6/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis is one serious wine! One that can compete with the Cabernets, Merlots, and Cabernet Francs of the world. And you rarely (if ever) hear about it unless you visit Missouri, Virginia, or the Carolina’s. This is the Norton grape variety and it is one that you need to put on your Wine Bucket List. Now we haven’t tasted all Norton wines from around the country but this one from Robller Vineyards in Missouri is a great choice! In our glass, deep garnet color with ruby highlights along the edge. Wonderful aroma’s of briar berries, spice, petrol, and vanilla oak burst from our glass! The mouth feel was full bodied, velvety, with a medium tannin structure. Flavors of spicy blackberries, ripe plums, oak, and herbs danced on our palates! As the wine opened up a bit more, subtle notes of tart cherry and vanilla oak led into a long, elegant finish. Wow, what a ride! This wine would pair well with most grilled red meats, sausage, ham, or a spicy vegetarian meal. |
| Red |
2004 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
2/3/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 92 pointsAnticipation is one word we would use to describe our thoughts about this wine. We had this wine in the cellar for over 4 years and felt it was time to release the genie from the bottle! The wine was deep garnet in color with a ruby rim. Aroma's of fresh blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, & a hint of violets aroused my senses! The mouth feel was full bodied, velvety, with a soft tannin structure. Vibrant flavors of blackberry, ripe black plum, mocha, and cedar. As the wine opened up a bit more, flavors of vanilla and a hint of herb became more pronounced. Lush and complex with a long finish. Pair this wine most red meat dishes, pasta with a tomato meat sauce, medium to strong cheeses, or a portobello mushroom burger. |
| Red |
2010 Stephen Vincent CrimsonCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/23/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 88 pointsWe have always found the Stephen Vincent wines to be easy going and have good flavor and value. This wine follows suit with a provocative blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet. In our glass, the Crimson has, well, a deep red crimson color. On the nose, enchanting aromas of dark berry, cassis, and even a hint of cinnamon spice! The mouthfeel is lush, full bodied, with warming tannins. Flavors of blackberry, plum, and spice arouses my palate! As the wine opened up a bit more, other flavors of ripe raspberry and toasty oak became more pronounced. The complex fruit and spices continues through to a clean finish. Pair this wine with medium to sharp cheeses, grilled red meats, a spicy pasta with tomato sauce, or a greek salad (with or without lamb). |
| Red |
2005 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's ReserveAlexander Valley more |
1/16/2013 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 91 pointsWe have been looking forward to opening this wine and have only had good reviews from friends and from wine critics! This wine scored 92 points with Wine Enthusiast and 90 points with the Wine Advocate. We have always been fans of Souverain wines anyway so this one brings us back to its classic wine making style! We bought this bottle for $32 and worth every penny. In our glass, deep burgundy, even opaque in color. On the nose, hints of dark berry, black currant, anise, and herbs. On the palate, medium to full bodied, velvety, with a soft tannin structure. Flavors of blackberry, dried currant, spices, and toasty oak dance on our palate! Complex but with a long smooth finish that whispers leather, coffee, and more sweet oak! A wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley! |
| Red |
2009 Rebel Wine Malbec The ShowMendoza more |
1/10/2013 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsWe are never sure what to expect when we bring home a Malbec from the store. Many times we are very impressed with the flavors of the wine and other times a bit disappointed. But we are finding more quality Malbecs as time goes on. Winemakers are becoming more experienced and vines are getting more mature and producing much richer fruit. A friend of ours suggested we try “The Show” Malbec and we are glad we did! We love the bucking bronco and bright colors on the label! But we are much more swayed by whats IN the bottle than a bright, showy label. In our glass, the wine was a deep garnet color, almost purple! Aromas of dark fruit, ripe blueberry, vanilla, and smoke. The mouthfeel was full bodied, yet velvety over the palate. It has some nice tannins but not overly tight in the mouth. Flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry, white pepper, and toasty vanilla oak. As the wine opened up a bit more, we detected more spice, earth, and soft floral notes with a nice lingering finish. This is a great food wine and we enjoyed it with baked pork tenderloin. It would also pair well with most barbecued red meats, ribs, pasta with a tomato based sauce, or medium to strong cheeses. |
| Red - Fortified |
NV Sandhill Crane Vineyards 840Michigan Red Blend more |
12/25/2012 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 93 pointsWe love most styles of wine and port is one those styles that we drink in celebration or on a cold night. Well, just our luck, we got both last night when we celebrated a cold Christmas night with a very nice red port from Sandhill Crane Vineyards! One of the only wineries in our local area. We purchased this wine from the winery itself last summer and knew we would save it for the holidays. It is a 500ml bottle and was around $49 in price.... but worth every penny. When we opened the bottle and discovered fragrances of dried plum, tobacco, and sweet caramel. It had a very deep, garnet color in the glass. The mouthfeel was full bodied, soft, with velvety oils. Beautifully sculpted edges that rounded out any harsh tannins over the palate. Sweet flavors of vanilla, ripe plums, figs, and herbs. A long, smooth finish that pronounced even more vanilla and a hint of tobacco. Very smooth, sweet, and balanced with a warming sensation from the higher alcohol level. This is definitely a fortified wine that is made to replace a sweet dessert and would satisfy any vanilla or caramel lovers fantasy! Full, lush, and polished. |
| White |
2009 Colaneri Estate Winery Riesling ReserveNiagara Peninsula VQA more |
12/20/2012 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 90 pointsSome wines you sip and taste and others you "experience". This Stellucha Riesling Riserva is one to experience and enjoy. We call the wines we bring home from our wine journeys "Postcards" and this is a wonderful postcard from our past trip to the Niagara region in Canada last summer. We enjoy the wine and relive our trip through our Liquid Postcard and laugh about our experiences! |
| Red |
2005 Château Cantenac ClimatSt. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2012 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 91 pointsThis is a wonderful wine to experience from the Saint-Emilion region of France. It is 80% Merlot and it really shows it on the palate. We decanted the wine for 30 minutes prior to tasting and also used a wine aerator on the pour. Deep garnet color with ruby edges. On the nose, pomegranate, smoke, and wild spices! The mouthfeel was full bodied, silky, with a firm tannin structure. Flavors of red plum, blueberry, earth, and smoke on the first taste. As the flavors lingered, notes of mushroom, cranberry, and more smoke became pronounced on the long finish. Very nice and a good balance between fruit, smoke, and earth. A great wine to drink with food and we paired this wine with a seared chicken breast with a spicy tomato sauce base. We also think it would pair well with strong cheeses, grilled red meats, spicy tomato based pastas, or eggplant. |
| Red |
2006 Concannon Vineyard Petite Sirah Captain Joe'sLivermore Valley more |
11/29/2012 - WineSplash Likes this wine: 89 pointsConcannon wines are always a family favorite and the quality is always there. Received the Captain Joe's Petite Sirah as a gift and have been looking forward to popping it open.... which was tonight! On the nose, scents of mint, dark berry, and petrol. Medium to full bodied, soft on the palate, with a nice velvety consistency. Flavors of blackberry, ripe blueberry, and herbs. Long, juicy finish that shows even more dark berry and brambly tones. We had this great wine with a pork roast cooked in a crock pot with a barbeque rub and it paired perfectly! It would also pair well with medium to strong cheeses, roast beef, pasta with tomato meat sauce, or lamb. |
| White - Sparkling |
NV Tabor Hill Grand MarkLake Michigan Shore Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay more |
11/11/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsWe fell in love with the Tabor Hill Grand Mark sparkling wine years ago and consistently purchase a few bottles a year for our family celebrations. This sparkling is done in Brut style and is made from hand picked Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Grapes. It was voted Michigan Best Sparkling Wine in 2007 and has won Best in Class! We picked up a few bottles last July and opened one this weekend for a family birthday party! On sight, daybright yellow with lots of lively bubbles. The nose had aromas of fresh apples, citrus, and toast. Over the palate, the wine was medium bodied, effervescent, with a good acid structure. Flavors of Macintosh Apples, citrus, and a bit of toast on the finish. Nice mouthwatering finish that is refreshing and lively! A great sparkler for appetizers like medium cheeses, shrimp cocktail, raw vegetables and dip, or fruit. Would also pair well with a fresh salad, chicken, seafood, or roasted turkey! |
| Red |
2007 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
11/4/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsMany people we know have been raving about this wine and we finally gave in and bought a bottle. We bought it on sale for $14 so it definitely is a good value for a 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet. On sight, this wine is a very nice garnet color with ruby hues on the edges. On the nose, there were aroma's of dark berry, plum, and vanilla spice. We seemed to get a sense of high alcohol and saw that it was at 13.9% which is just right for a big cabernet. Over the palate, the wine was full bodied, smooth, with a firm tannin structure. Flavors of ripe blackberry, loganberry, and toasty oak excited our palate! It was very fruit forward but had a nice balance of herb and spice on the long finish. As the wine opened up further, hints of olive oil and tobacco came through on the finish as well. We had this wine with a nice grilled steak and it was a wonderful combo! We would also pair it with most red meats, pasta with a tomato sauce, medium to sharp cheeses, or a Grilled Eggplant Parmesan. |
| Red |
2007 Bogle Vineyards PhantomCalifornia Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
10/20/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 90 pointsWe have been saving this wine for a cool, blustery, Autumn night like tonight. The sun has been setting in the late afternoon and the smell of fallen leaves is in the air. And with Halloween only 10 days away, we felt it was time to release the Phantom! This mystical presence is a blend of Petite Sirah, Old Vine Red Zinfandel, and Old Vine Mourvedre. A whimsical, playful wine that is deep, dark, fun, and zesty! No 'tricks' here since this wine was a real 'treat'. On sight, the Phantom had a reflection that was a deep, dark, and garnet in color. In our glass, magical aromas of dark berry, black currant, cedar, and spices cast a spell on my sense of smell. On the palate, the Phantom was full bodied, rich, and eerily velvety. Enchanting flavors of fresh blueberry, ripe blackberry, cedar, and vanilla spice. Hints of cinnamon and earth led into a lush, eternal finish that made you thirsty for more! The Phantom was more than good, it was supernatural! We would pair this hauntingly tasty wine with most hearty dishes, red meats, barbeque, and medium to strong cheeses. |
| Red |
2009 Martín Códax Bierzo Cuatro PasosMencía more |
10/17/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 84 pointsWe LOVE the wine label! Eye catching paw prints in shiny neon red! We LOVE that this wine was blended by Eric Solomon at a Martin Codax property in Spain! We LOVE that the wine was aged in French & American Oak (2 months) and that Robert Parkers Wine Advocate gave it 90pts! All in all, this should be a wonderful wine and at $11 a bottle, you can't go wrong. This wine wasn't wrong, but it just wasn't right. It's not corked so I am assuming that this is what it is. On sight, it is a nice garnet color and very deep. On the nose, red berry, black cherry, red licorice, and spices jump from the glass! We really felt we found another winner! On the palate, this wine was medium to full bodied with soft, round tannins. Flavors of red berries upfront with red licorice, and some pencil lead. Lots of earthiness, alcohol, and quite of a short finish. We had this wine with grilled pork chops with cherry barbeque sauce. Probably a very good pairing for this wine. Other good choices may be medium to strong cheeses, grilled barbeque chicken, pasta with tomato based sauces, pizza, grilled portofino mushroom, or a good burger. |
| Red |
2009 Augusta Winery Nortonmore |
10/13/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsThere is a belief out there that wines that you buy from wineries while on vacation seem to taste better than what they really are. We have experienced this personally many times. You are having a great time, trying a lot of wines through the day, and the fun and atmosphere makes everything taste just a little bit better. Then you get home and open that same bottle of wine and wondered why you bought it. Well, we are glad to say that this is NOT the case with the 2009 Augusta Winery Norton (Cynthiana). We visit friends in the Augusta area every October and never miss the chance to stop by the local wineries. Augusta Winery is always a stop we look forward to on our wine weekend adventure! The bad news for us is that we just drank our last bottle of Augusta Winery Norton last night. The good news is that we go back to Augusta to visit our friends in 2 weeks! We are hoping it comes soon because we are already craving another bottle of Augusta Winery Norton now! |
| White |
2009 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Founders' EstateCalifornia more |
10/9/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 85 pointsThere are many names that stand out in the world of wine. One of them is the Beringer name. When you hear that name, you can always be assured that you will be sipping a decent glass of wine. And after a long day at work, this wine really hit the spot today! On sight, this chardonnay was daybright with a yellow hue. On the nose, aroma's of tropical fruits, apples, and a hint of oak. On the palate, this chardonnay was medium in weight with a definitive round mouthfeel. Bright flavors of pear, citrus, and pineapple burst forward like an ocean wave! A clean, crisp finish with a touch of light oak. Pair this chardonnay with most any chicken dish, medium cheeses, grilled fish and seafood, pasta's with a cream sauce, and fresh salads. |
| Red |
2009 Beaulieu Vineyard Pinot Noir Coastal EstatesCalifornia more |
10/3/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 85 pointsLife is a bowl of cherries and so is this wine! If you enjoy a Pinot Noir with a cherry explosion, you have found your golden calf. We tend to buy wines and keep them for a few months (or longer) until we drink the wines that are currently on our "On Deck" wine rack. When those are depleted, we race into the cellar and choose another 12 wines to go "On Deck". We didn't keep this one in the cellar long but felt it should go nicely with tonight's meal. In our glass, this wine was a bright, ruby color. On the nose was ripe cherry, raspberry, and cinnamon spice. This pinot noir was beckoning to be baked in a Cherry Pie! The mouthfeel was medium body, soft, and silky. Even though this is a dry wine, flavors of sweet ripe cherry burst over my palate! Hints of plum, dried cranberry, and light spices followed into a nice, silky finish. Not a long finish, but left you with the feeling of wanting more! We paired this pinot noir with bbq pork chops with a sweet bbq sauce. It went together perfectly! We feel it would also pair well with any pork dish, medium cheeses, roast turkey, salmon, or a healthy salad. |
| Red |
2008 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja CrianzaTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/29/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 88 pointsAs the Michigan nights get progressively cooler, bigger, bolder red wines are in order to keep the heart pumping and to stay warm. We were glad with our decision to open up a good Rioja like this one. As they said in The Christmas Carol, "A Cheery warmly goodly wine that will race through your veins with little torches". Which could be a slight exaggeration, but warm enough to tap out a quick review on this wine. On sight, this wine was deep ruby in color. On the nose, ripe raspberry, cherry, and a hint of vanilla flirting with my senses. The spicy and exhilarating fragrance has teased us enough! The mouthfeel was full bodied, rich, and a sensation of some tight tannins. Flavors of black cherry, ripe raspberry, toast, and vanilla spice! Complex layers which lead into a good lengthy finish. Pair with medium to strong cheeses, spicy bbq ribs, grilled steak, and tomato based pastas. |
| Red |
2009 Chilensis Carménère ReservaMaule Valley more |
9/24/2012 - WineSplash wrote: 85 pointsWe are big fans of wines that offer different flavors than your usual red or white wine. The Carmenere grape is definitely one of those grapes of difference! On sight, this carmenere had a nice deep ruby hue and was clear. On the nose, intoxicating aroma's of dark fruits, vanilla, tobacco, and green pepper abound! Medium to full bodied on the palate with some edgy tannins over the tongue. Flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, and black pepper tease the senses. The finish showed more cherry, vanilla spice, and was still fairly tight. The finish was a bit short but still had some good flavors and nicely structured. I would pair this wine with medium to sharp cheeses, bbq or spicy red meats, or a tomato based pasta. |
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