| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2019 Girolamo Russo Etna 'a RinaEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
2/15/2023 - WG Johns@n wrote: 89 pointsIt’s ok but a notable step down from the contrada bottlings (Feudo, San Lorenzo, etc). Give it at least a few hours. Probably best to lay down a few years but this is not a bottle I’d buy in quantity. It’s very representative of the style but the underlying material quality doesn’t compare to the premium bottlings. |
| Red |
2012 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
2/5/2023 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis bottle has come into its own. I only wish I bought a case. This was my 3rd of 5 and will note a major improvement over the prior 2. Excelllent floral bouquet and soil tone aromatics. No signs of bricking. Tannins more or less fully resolved. Prime drinking window and looking forward to watching further positive evolution. |
| White |
2014 Aeris Wines Etna Bianco SuperioreCarricante more |
1/26/2023 - WG Johns@n Does not like this wine: NRToo bad. The first bottle was fine. This has the sherry-like quality with a rancid hit. There’s a well-made wine underneath it all. |
| Red |
1999 Louis Jadot Pommard 1er Cru Les PèzerollesPinot Noir more |
12/25/2022 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 92 pointsFrom memory. Tertiary elements and dark fruit. Tannins are still evident but resolving. Northing out of balance at all. |
| Red |
2015 Marie et Pierre Bénetière Syrah Vin de France Cordelouxmore |
10/2/2022 - WG Johns@n wrote: 91 pointsA Panzer bottle. |
| Red |
2016 Bernard Levet Côte-Rôtie AméthysteSyrah more |
12/25/2020 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 93 pointsMy first experience with Levet, and it was fantastically feral (along with the requisite violet, forest and mushroom signatures). I'll defer to others on more tasting notes and focus on decanting. Since these are best consumed with age, I started decanting 48 hours in advance. First decant was overnight (~12 hrs.) Poured back into the bottle and refrigerated. Audouze'd the morning prior to serving, it was big hit with rack of lamb and root vegetables. |
| White |
2015 Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd SteinertalWachau more |
12/23/2020 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis is definitely not your everyday pedestrian GV. Kosinski's 11/2016 is spot on. I see potential for some modest upside over the next 2-4 years, but it's drinking so well now. I have not had a GV like this before, and I would not hesitate to reload. It's easy for the price tag to give someone some serious pause. I (and my dinner guests) are glad I took a chance on this bottle. Buy with confidence. |
| Red |
2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow VineyardAnderson Valley more |
12/23/2020 - WG Johns@n wrote: NRMy bottle was not like some of the recent reviews. It was not bad but seemed to be in a dumb phase. On opening the cork was ~1/3 saturated. A very one dimensional wall of dark fruit was all that it offered with maybe a hint of the signature AV violet and forest floor/tertiary elements. This was given plenty of air, and it never evolved over ~90 minutes. A 2012 consumed over a ~6 month period earlier this year (Coravin'ed) proved to be much more representative of my experience with BW. |
| White |
2011 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
12/21/2020 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis bottle is in an amazing place. Nothing out of balance but the oak treatment steps back and the lemon oil and mineral profile become more prominent as the bottle warms. The acidity remains strong 2hrs after opening. No decant necessary. The Wente, Hyde, and Mt. Eden clonal selection is apparent in a very very good way. Consumed with truffle risotto and preceded by a 2015 Alzinger Steinertal Grüner. Yet another reminder why Rhys deserves your attention. |
| Red |
2013 Frank Cornelissen Munjebel VATerre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese more |
3/16/2020 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 92 pointsA great bottle with a suboptimal cork not suitable for use with a Coravin. Etna volcanic ash character with dark berry helps pinpoint the origin. The bottle was very clean and is best consumed at room temp and best with air. There was some carbonic qualities upon opening that wil eventually blow off. I actually left a glass out overnight, returned to bottle, and consumed later that evening with much enjoyment. |
| White |
2014 Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Vin de France Cuvée Parcellaire Monopole BretonnièreChenin Blanc more |
12/22/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis wine deserves a major upgrade. Probably the best QPR I’ve ever had for a white wine. Makes me want to buy a case no questions asked. Great golden hue that is misleading. Massive electric and mineral components with high citrus. In short, this wine has it all. Enamel stripping acidity that will allow for a glacial tasting study. Great job here! Paired well with a citrus salad and homemade Mac n’ cheese. |
| Red |
2014 AR.PE.PE. Rosso di ValtellinaNebbiolo more |
12/19/2019 - WG Johns@n wrote: 87 pointsMeh. Not worth the discounted price I paid ($27). It would definitely give me pause before diving into more expensive bottlings. Maybe vintage is a larger factor? I see little to no upside in continuing to cellar. |
| White |
2012 Ceritas Chardonnay Peter Martin RaySanta Cruz Mountains more |
8/9/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 94 pointsMy last '12 PMR and likely the top Ceritas experience for me. This poured clear and looked almost identical to a '09 Dauvissat Forets that was next to it. More prominent acid than the Forets, and the saline/mineral components are turned up to 11. |
| Red |
2014 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Etzel BlockRibbon Ridge more |
7/28/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 90 pointsA very well made wine with enough funk to let you know its origin. This trends on the darker side of the Pinot spectrum and a good comparator would be a village Gevrey Chambertin (should you need a reference point). I gave this 10+ hours of air over two days and served with picahña. It was great but was definitely eclipsed by a Girolamo Russo Nerello Mescalese that followed. It definitely pushes the QPR for me. |
| Red |
2016 Girolamo Russo Etna FeudoEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
7/27/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 92 pointsMy first of a few GR's I pick up at the winery last August. This was a fantastic effort that will promise additional upside with about 3-4 years and likely keep for an additional 5-7. Double decanted starting 24 hours ahead of serving with 5 hours each day. This regimen was definitely a wise move. |
| White |
2011 Ceritas Chardonnay Charles Heintz VineyardSonoma Coast more |
7/13/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 91 pointsIt is fine but ready to be consumed. Acid has taken a back seat to the oak treatment. It will not fall off a cliff anytime soon but no more upside. Best to pair with a rich dish. |
| White |
2011 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter-Bass VineyardSonoma Coast more |
6/23/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 90 pointsThese need to be consumed within the next 6-12 months. My first bottle 6-ish years ago was excellent. The high acidity that was present then is a mere afterthought in this bottle. There is some nice material and you can tell it is a well made wine. But any hopes for extended aging are called into question with this bottling. |
| Red |
2009 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
6/16/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 93 pointsRevisiting again four years after my last bottle. This is headed in the right direction and is another great reminder of why it is great to support Rhys. Some '09 flabbiness was there in the form of low acidity. The whole cluster is much more integrated this time as tertiary characteristics are becoming prominent. Any improvement will be modest, so now is a good time to open one. |
| White |
1996 Weingut Knoll Riesling Federspiel LoibenbergWachau more |
3/12/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 93 pointsA damn fine bottle. I gave this little air. Upon opening the wine looked way young for a 22+ year old bottle. The super light gold then got darker for the last few glasses. A mineral bomb with light petrol and flint on the nose with lemon oil. Acidity was high on opening and then settled down. This has the structure to go another 10-15. I do not see much room for improvement in the already great bottling. Paired well with a black cod. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine Jamet Côte-RôtieSyrah more |
3/10/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 93 pointsFrom 375ml. The day prior to consumption, I decanted for 4 hours. The following morning I decanted for another 5. Smoked/aged meat, olives, a salty brine note on the palette (separate from the olive note). A clear winner with more upside. Would check back in 5 years but see this going for 12-15. Paired well with venison backstrap. |
| Red |
2011 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Chambolle-MusignyPinot Noir more |
2/7/2019 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 91 pointsIt is encouraging to see this bottle turn the corner as recent notes suggest. My bottle is reflective of this trend. Very much in the zone. Excellent light, airy Chambolle red-fruit character with no detectable green notes. It would be nice to revisit in 3-5 years as an experiment, but I do not see further improvement. |
| Red |
2012 Vini Biondi Etna Rosso Cisterna Fuori Contrada RonziniEtna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese more |
10/18/2018 - WG Johns@n wrote: 88 pointsPurchased directly from the winery. By its taste, you would think it was 15+ years old. This bottle is likely not a prime example but I see no benefit in aging further. Lots of leather, some minor dark berry elements. Noticeable heat and tannins. Definitely consume with foods such as pasta and strong cheeses. |
| White |
2016 Benanti Etna BiancoEtna DOC Carricante more |
8/21/2018 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 91 pointsConsuming this at Vineria Modi in Taormina. Maybe there is slight location bias but this delivers for its price, especially with 45 minutes of air. Probably a top 5 wine in terms of salinity. Yes it is mute with a short finish but a perfect accompaniment to the local white fishes you’ll see on menus here. I’m trying this in advance of ordering any Etna Bianco Superiores. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (5) |
| Rosé |
2014 Domaine Tempier Bandol RoséMourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more |
7/7/2018 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 92 pointsAbsolutely singing. The fruit is fading but the strawberries and melon rind armoas are very much intact. Glycerine, herbaceous. I only wish I had more. A great accompaniment to shrimp and grits and a very satisfying brunch at Husk in Nashville. |
| Red |
2008 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
12/1/2017 - WG Johns@n Likes this wine: 92 pointsPatience (and a Coravin) is a virtue with this bottling. I read the below notes with some concern and decided to take the plunge on my lone bottle (and first of 4 bottles of Rhys I purchased in the fall of 2011). I poured my first glass about 5 weeks ago. Gave it about an hour of air and it remained one dimensional. Tasted like an uninspiring $15-20 CdR. The same for glass 2 which followed about week later. |
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