| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White - Off-dry |
2006 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling AusleseMosel Saar Ruwer more |
3/29/2024 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 87 pointsNot bad. Not great. Very mellow. No acid. Has not developed the complexity one would hope for in an aged Riesling. Tastes like gourmet apple juice. |
| Red |
2013 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir River BlockRussian River Valley more |
3/27/2024 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 91 pointsMay have hit its peak. Good, but not as good as 18 mos ago. Rather than opening up over a few hours it went a bit flat, lost its balanced oomph, which is what made it great. |
| Red |
2018 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Summit BlockRussian River Valley more |
3/5/2024 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 91 pointsClassic big RRV pinot. Drink now. |
| Red |
2016 Tuck Beckstoffer Pinot Noir Semper HomageSonoma Coast more |
12/17/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 88 pointsHeavy juice. Nicer tertiary components arising with age but still some heat. Could settle into something great in a few years or may have already peaked. |
| Red |
2011 Bibbiano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del CapanninoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
11/14/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 90 pointsMedium body, sour cherry similar to 3 years ago but now with nice tertiary flavors. Leather, tobacco, mushroom. Great QPR. |
| Red |
2016 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Little Boot VineyardRussian River Valley more |
11/8/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 94 pointsAgree with prior notes. Excellent night one. Precipitous drop on night two after pumping air. Drink now. |
| Red |
2017 Càntele Salice Salentino RiservaNegroamaro more |
10/26/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 89 pointsEasy drinker. Good value. Pairs well w red sauce pasta. |
| Red |
2017 Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir Block 10Russian River Valley more |
10/9/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 93 pointsQuintessential RRV Pinot. Big red fruit, well-balanced, in a good spot. Paired well with grilled salmon, of course. |
| Red |
2014 Front Porch Farm MourvèdreRussian River Valley more |
9/18/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 95 pointsBrick red. Smells like violets, fresh leather and chambord. Tastes like raspberry jam, cigar box and beef broth. Well balanced tannins and lots of acidity. This has a lot of life left. Wish I had more. |
| Red |
2013 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valleymore |
9/16/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 94 pointsWell-aged, still big flavors of cassis, blackberry, vanilla and a bit of eucalyptus but now also some leather and earth. Color turning from purple to purple-crimson. Maintaining acid and balance. Seems at its peak but will hold for several years. |
| White |
2016 Château de Beauregard (Joseph Burrier) Pouilly-FuisséChardonnay more |
7/16/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 90 pointsLemon, toast, oak, decent acidity. Very good. From 375. |
| Red |
2017 Ram's Gate Pinot Noir Bush Crispo VineyardRussian River Valley more |
7/9/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 86 pointsDeep red color, raspberries and flowers on the nose. Taste disappoints. Flat. Rather like a thin low budget pommard. Not bad, just not very good. |
| Red |
2015 Louis Jadot PommardPinot Noir more |
5/22/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 83 pointsNot much going on. Some savory flavors. Not awful but not worth the calories. Boring. From 375. |
| Red |
2015 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen VineyardEola - Amity Hills more |
4/29/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 95 pointsBenefitted from some time. Peaking. Great balance of red cherry with savory notes and acidity. Light but full. Excellent with grilled salmon. |
| Red |
2010 Heitz Cellar Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
3/27/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 94 pointsExcellent. Well balanced classic CA cab. Fruit and earth and tannin and acid perfectly integrated over 13 years. Should continue to peak for at least a few more, but no reason to wait. Paired well with NY Strip and Jackson’s fondant potatoes. |
| Red |
2014 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & BoltsCalifornia more |
3/7/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 93 pointsBig but balanced. Tasty. |
| Red |
2012 Saxum Heart Stone VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
3/7/2023 - BillyRayValentine Likes this wine: 93 pointsAgree with recent tasting notes. Better first night than second. Drink soon. |
| Red |
2014 Kistler Pinot Noir Russian River Valleymore |
2/5/2023 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 89 pointsAgree w tasting note from Tony Ling. Very enjoyable pinot. Would drink now. Fruit is still there but softening - the faint bitter tinge at the end is not softening. |
| Red |
2016 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Harmony Lane VineyardSonoma Coast more |
1/8/2023 - BillyRayValentine Likes this wine: 92 pointsRed fruits, nice acidity, well balanced. Elegant Sonoma coast pinot. Drinking well now. |
| White |
2016 Xavier Gerard Condrieu Côte ChatillonViognier more |
12/26/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 87 pointsLemon zest, honeysuckle, bitter apple, burnt toast, flint, gravel and graphite. Very mineral forward. Low acid. Thin. Better, richer, on night two, so might have more time to improve, or not. Meh to disappointing. |
| Red |
2013 J. Rochioli Pinot Noir River BlockRussian River Valley more |
12/20/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 95 pointsAging well. Still nice amount of cherry, and acid to balance with sage, mushroom and earthy flavors developing. Excellent pairing with grilled salmon. |
| Red |
2015 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir LaurèneDundee Hills more |
12/13/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 93 pointsMuch much better than 18 months ago. High hopes for the next few years. From 375. |
| Red |
2010 Saxum Terry Hoage VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
12/10/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 96 pointsWow. What a difference 30 minutes makes. Astringent and unpleasant immediately after opening. After 15-30 minutes it smooths out and sings. Agree with recent tasting notes on flavor profile. This is an amazing wine, should carry for several years but in a perfect spot now. Paired beautifully with skirt steak and fondant potatoes, courtesy of Chef Jackson. |
| Red |
2012 Roland Rapet CortonCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
12/1/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 84 pointsA Thanksgiving disappointment. Meh at best. Fruit fell flat, tannic, low acid, boring. Did not even finish the bottle. Cheap for a Grand Cru Burg, and it shows. Not a deal. Bad QPR. |
| Red |
2005 Hospices de Beaune Volnay 1er Cru Santenots Cuvée Jéhan de MassolPinot Noir more |
12/1/2022 - BillyRayValentine wrote: 89 pointsA bit past its prime or in a funky spot. Good but not amazing. Better 5 years ago. Some fruit still there but mostly faded along with the acid. Dusty. |
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