| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2004 Bodega Weinert MalbecMendoza more |
8/12/2010 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsSolid, still strong tanins, strong fruit. Reminicent of a fruity cab sauv, more than a Malbec. |
| Red |
2006 Super Hero Wines InZINeratorCalifornia Zinfandel more |
8/14/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 87 pointsDark fruit on the nose with a hint of cinnamon. Flavor is slightly less fruity; still some alcohol heat; and cinnamon appears in taste, too. A bit earthier and tarter than I recall the 2004 being. Still, it is a good drinker. |
| Red |
2005 Woot Cellars PolyphemusSonoma Valley Red Blend more |
7/4/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 87 pointsOaky and tannic, fruity and smooth. Still an easy drinker. Not gonna blow anyone away, but shouldn't scare anyone away either -- this is a red's red and perfect for a large party or drinking allll afternoon long. |
| Red |
2005 Woot Cellars Emergency Holiday ProvisionsSanta Barbara County SuperTuscan Blend more |
7/2/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 88 pointsStill drinking well right out of the bottle. Sour cherryies, balanced by earthy leather. Mouth feel on the thin side, but crisp enough to make this work. Lingering finish begs for another quaff (no sippin' this wine!). Slight alcohol taste detracts a little, but the strong flavor counters this nicely. Still loving this wine! |
| Red |
2003 Ty Caton Cabernet Sauvignon Caton VineyardSonoma Valley more |
6/29/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsVery good wine! Well balanced, pleasing but not overpowering tanins. Slightly earthy and oaky; green pepper, leather, slight smoke (?). Drinks well right out of the bottle. Highly recommend. |
| Red |
2004 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Countymore |
5/25/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 86 pointsDrank over three days -- day two was best. Solid, tasty wine. My still benefit from time in the bottle. |
| Red |
2007 Cline Cellars CashmereCalifornia Red Rhone Blend more |
5/25/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 88 pointsI was recommended this wine by a Wegman's clerk when I asked for a red to go with grilled salmon, but stated that I am not a fan of Pinot Noir. Just as described, this wine is very soft and supple; dark fruit, slight acidity, and very wonderful mouthfeel (full, yet smooth). The wine went VERY well with the salmon (served over salad) and is drinking terrifically on its own. |
| Red |
1998 Mill Creek Vineyards ZinfandelDry Creek Valley more |
5/24/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 88 pointsI really liked this one. At 11 years old it was just starting to get that aged rasiny taste, but only just. Mostly it was smooth, slightly spicy, green peppery, and went well with BBQ ribs. VERY balanced, very easy to drink. Delicious! Only reason I am not scoring it higher is because there wasn't a particular WOW factor to it -- otherwise this is one that will always please and keep me reaching for the next glass. |
| White |
2007 Goosecross Cellars Chenin BlancNapa Valley more |
5/13/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsSee full description here: http://wine.woot.com/Forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=3190981 |
| Rosé |
2007 Pedroncelli Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Dry Creek Valleymore |
5/11/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 89 pointsLight, refreshing. Hints of cherries and strawberry. Slight acidity keeps it from being too sweet. Easy to drink -- excellent on a warm summer afternoon. Solid enough to pair with food (went well with spaghetti in meat sauce). |
| Red |
2005 Mandolina BarberaSanta Barbara County more |
5/1/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 74 pointsI did not like this wine. Thin, slightly sour, and lacking any pleasantness at all. The alcohol was very prominent both on the nose and the taste, even after being open for well over an hour. Flavors did not improve over the course of the evening, nor after a couple of days in the fridge. Very disappointing. |
| Red |
2005 Ty Caton Field Blend Red Caton VineyardSonoma Valley Red Blend more |
5/3/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsStill a favorite of mine. Easy to drink, plenty of flavor, and nicely balanced. |
| Red |
2005 Scott Harvey Barbera J&S ReserveAmador County more |
5/9/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 92 pointsTerrific wine! Smooth, balanced, and easy to drink, this bottle disappeared very quickly. No stand out flavors for me; some slight earthiness and hints of fruit from time to time. Tanins and acid very well balanced -- each showing through, but never over powering. Went well with a home grilled burger and on its own. |
| Red |
2005 Veramonte Primus The BlendColchagua Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
4/7/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 86 pointsDecent. Drank fine - smooth, balanced. Not my favorite flavor profile: tannic, earthy, woody. But good none-the-less. |
| Red |
2004 Woot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Monkey PrizeNorth Coast more |
4/5/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: NRMmmm ... lovin' the Monkey Prize. Sadly, my last bottle. |
| Red |
2003 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mood HillDry Creek Valley more |
3/30/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsThe nose on this one belies a ton of oak, underneath which are dark purple grapes (I know, it's wine, but I smelled grapes this time). The oak comes through on the taste as a woody undercurrent, but is not overpowering. Rather, there is a juicy fruitiness (not the gum) to this wine, with a slight edge of spice to it. This makes for a very interesting and delicious wine. My sense is that this wine is drinking very well right now, and comes off as very balanced. |
| White - Off-dry |
2007 Mandolina Moscato Lucas & Lewellen VineyardsSanta Barbara County more |
3/29/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 87 pointsOK, I know it's Moscato, but it was still sweeter than I was expecting. That said, it was refreshing and quite tasty, with definite citrus and floral scents and flavors. The mouth feel was just a tad thick, giving it a hint of syrupy feeling, but not so much so that it got in the way. The low ABV make this an easy bottle to finish in a single night. |
| Red |
2007 Mandolina DolcettoSanta Barbara County more |
3/26/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 83 pointsMaybe it's me, but everything is tasting acidic this week. Nose is very faint. Flavors of candied cherries; quite tart on the finish, but again like a candy. Much improved after being open for over an hour. |
| Red |
2005 Woot Cellars Tøøthstejnn Los AlamosCentral Coast Sangiovese more |
3/25/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 85 pointsIt's sangiovese -- sour cherries and lightly acidic. Pleasant drinker. |
| Red |
2004 Wellington ZinfandelSonoma Valley more |
3/8/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsThoroughly enjoyed this wine. Did not decant, but did let it breathe over the two - three hours over which it was consumed; I also kept the bottle slightly chilled (sitting in just a little ice) as it was warm in the house. Nose hinted at lush fruit, very slight heat. Initial taste was similar to the nose, though blackberries and pepper were present, too. The pepper became a bit spicier over the next 30 minutes, and the fruit became darker. After about 60 - 90 minutes a sudden appearance of chocolate on both the nose and the flavor was very surprising and pleasant. The chocolate faded after a bit, and the fruit re-emerged. |
| Red |
2003 Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Mohrhardt RidgeSonoma County more |
3/3/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 92 pointsExcellent drinking cab sauv. Decanted for about 20 - 30 minutes. This was delicious on its own, not paired with anything. Very smooth, drinks more like juice than wine. Slight heat on the nose, but absolutely no detectable heat in the taste. Red fruit flavors (strawberry?) with a bit of green pepper, and the slightest hint of licorice and leather. |
| Red |
2003 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Il Vino dal Tralcettomore |
3/1/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 88 pointsSolid, Italian drinker. First night paired well with homemade meatballs and red sauce. Smooth, slightly acidic. Dark berries on the finish with a hint of spice (not quite black pepper). Second night was a little softer, but the finish was much richer; almost thick finish with a spicy fruit tone. I like this better on night two, but it was good both nights. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
NV Goosecross Cellars Orange Muscat State LaneNorth Coast more |
2/21/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsTo date this is the only dessert wine I can actually say I like. Very fresh floral and and hints of citrus on the nose. The mouthfeel is a bit heavy (borders on syrupy, but does not offend) but very smooth (like glass) and pleasing. Strong citrus flavors. VERY refreshing chilled and very easy to drink. Went well with sweet foods (particularly fruit) as well as completely on its own. |
| Red |
2004 Dusted Valley Vintners Merlot BoomtownColumbia Valley more |
2/25/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 79 pointsNot liking this one. Popped and poured and took well over two hours to consume a single glass. While the nose was fruity and promising (despite a fair bit of heat), the taste was very acidic the entire time and never really came together. I ended up putting it in the fridge for tomorrow night and will see how it is after 24 hours. |
| Red |
2004 Super Hero Wines InZINeratorCalifornia Zinfandel more |
2/20/2009 - jwhite6114 wrote: 90 pointsStill lovin' this Zin! Very fruit forward, some black pepper this time, too. |
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