| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2001 Sottimano Barbaresco FausoniNebbiolo more |
2/19/2013 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for approximately 30 minutes. Deep rich flavors of leather, dark berries and floral (tar and roses), smooth and balanced. Good structure with at least 3-5 years of aging potential. |
| Red |
2001 Boroli BaroloNebbiolo more |
3/31/2012 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 89 pointsOpened and let stand in the bottle for about an hour. Nice bricking on the edge, earthy aroma. Nice balance with spice and earth-tone taste; fruit is there, but settled into the background. Really needed a proper decant as the wine started to open up about 30 minutes after pouring. Can easily go another five years in the cellar, but not necessary. |
| White |
2008 Kruger-Rumpf Scheurebe KabinettNahe more |
12/14/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsNice petrol on the nose; medium body. Initial flavors of citrus and light honey, gives way to good mineral structure. Didn't get any of the effervescence others describe. Simple, reliable wine, best to drink now. |
| Red |
2003 Paternoster Aglianico del Vulture Rotondomore |
10/13/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for approximately 30 minutes. Still young, but drinking well right now. Tannins are still overtly present, but work well in the overall profile. Good fruit up front, gives way to tobacco and cocoa mid-palate. Lush and silky mouth-feel with a medium finish. Can last another five years easy. Good vintage, wish I had more. |
| Red |
2007 Robert Biale Zinfandel Old Kraft VineyardSt. Helena more |
9/30/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsHas really come together nicely now. Great structure, not too sweet like other Zins. Good amount of fruit (blueberries) up front, but subtle oak on the back-end ties everything together. Smooth, silky texture, but lacks any real finish. Can hold for another 2-3 years, but drinking very well now. |
| Red |
2008 Domaine Chignard Fleurie Les MoriersGamay more |
9/17/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 82 pointsThin, juicy and best drunk slightly chilled (slightly). Good fruit up front, predominantly strawberries. No finish to speak of; slightly bitter/astringent when warmer. |
| Red |
2005 Parusso Dolcetto d'Alba Piani Nocemore |
5/22/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 89 pointsOpened and decanted for approximately 90 minutes, served with a variety of grilled meats. Nice dust and dark berry scents; very balanced wine for the price ($20). Nice palate of earthiness and muted spice flavors followed by berry fruits. Not getting the typical Italian almond/bitter finish associated with most Dolcettos...maybe due to maturity (the wine's, not mine!). Seems to be drinking very well right now with several more years ahead (drink by 2015). Very happy with this one and glad that I have one more bottle laying down. Great QPR, wish I had a few more bottles. |
| White |
2008 Casa D'Ambra Biancolella Ischia Tenuta Frassitellimore |
5/6/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsReplacement bottle for first one which was badly oxidized (retailer replaced without any drama). Nice floral bouquet on the nose; bright acidity and a slightly oil texture. Very rich tasting wine with good stonefruit profile. Does need to be served colder then most whites I believe; slightly chilled. Doesn't seem like there's much more life left to go on this vintage; I wouldn't wait much longer to drink up. Purchased from North Berkeley Imports. |
| Red |
2003 Calera Pinot Noir Ryan VineyardMount Harlan more |
4/20/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 80 pointsDrank from .375ml bottle (halfwitwines.com). Flat, boring and one dimensional. Seemed watery and too "fruit-juicy." Not getting the high scores on this one; not a flawed bottle, just seems like a typical, mid-range California Pinot. |
| Red |
2004 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
3/12/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 91 pointsAired in the glass, no decant. Big bold cherry scents with lots of cocoa too. Lush mouth-feel, dark berries on the palate with carmel/butterscotch mid-palate followed by Stag's Leap dust. Tannins fully resolved, structure is present; a nicely integrated wine. Probably has five more years ahead of it? Enjoyed this wine very much, worth the price ($75.00 at the vineyard). |
| Red |
2005 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Out of SightNapa Valley more |
3/3/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsDark berries, tobacco and cinnamon; tannins are in check. Good mouth-feel with long finish. Paid $46.50 from WTSO, but think it's only a $40 wine at best. Good wine, but not a great wine. |
| White - Sparkling |
2000 de Venoge Champagne Brut Sélect Cordon BleuChampagne Blend more |
2/14/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 92 pointsGolden amber in color, nice crisp citrus flavors that are integrated well with the yeasty/brioche nose. Supple texture with lot of fine bubbles, good structure; medium to long finish. Has many more years ahead of it, so no need to bring it out of the cellar anytime soon. |
| Red |
2000 Castello di Gabbiano Alleanza Toscana IGTSuperTuscan Blend more |
2/3/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 86 pointsDouble decanted - Dark, murky red, more like mud in the bottle than sediment. Not much on the nose; prunes and plumbs. Medium density with tartness throughout. Digging deep into the flavor, I get dark blueberries and blackberries. Definitely requires food; finish is medium length. Overall, seems delicate for a "Super Tuscan." I believe this wine has evolved in the bottle/cellar as much as it's going to. I don't think this wine has much more to give; better to drink now. |
| Red |
1996 Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux-de-Provence Réserve du MasRed Blend more |
1/9/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for one hour - Color is brackish red, showing nice age. Bouquet of nice peppery spice box, although fruit is definitely present in the background. Texture is satin-like with no bitterness at all. All components are well integrated a providing a nice drinking experience. The finish is medium in length (about 15 seconds). Will keep for another 2-3 years, but drinking well right now; no need to wait. |
| White - Off-dry |
2000 Trimbach Pinot Gris Hommage a JeanneAlsace more |
1/4/2011 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 91 pointsRich and tropical, lots of RS and still good acidity. Warm, gold color, texture is very oily (coats the glass beautifully). A very nice balance of mineral versus fruit, nice medium finish. Drank 3/4 of the bottle and put it way for consumption the next day (will report back any significant developments). I'm not very familiar with Alsatian Pinot Gris, but I feel that this particular wine can lay down for another five years easy and probably continue to evolve and refine further. My next bottle is scheduled to drink in 2013. A good buy from Last Call Wines at $36. |
| Red |
2002 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Oak VineyardStags Leap District more |
12/19/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsPopped & poured. Lots of bright cherries and cassis. Tannins not yet resolved and clearly exhibits Stags Leap dusty characteristics. This is a juicy wine; probably needs a few more years to come together better. |
| Red |
2001 Storrs Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountainsmore |
12/12/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsWorried that this might be past its' prime; pleasantly surprised. Still maintains some good, subtle fruit notes, but has become more of a European style Pinot with good earthiness and spice, mint and raspberry too. Texture is smooth and velvety; no obvious tannins or bitterness. Drinking just fine right now, and maybe for another couple of years? |
| Red |
2004 Guffens-Heynen Vaucluse Rouge EnfinGrenache Blend, Grenache more |
11/2/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsPatience has rewarded nicely on this one. Nice notes of earth and pepper. Taste is bursting with juicy and ripe tart cherries with a plum chaser. Coming together now, but can probably take another 1-2 years in the cellar. |
| Red |
2003 Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) Saffredi Toscana IGTRed Bordeaux Blend more |
10/17/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 89 pointsOpened and let breathe for 90 minutrs. Lots of dark berries and curant. Tanins are still present and dominant; finish is medium in length. Still needs a few more years to come to together in a seamless way. |
| Red |
2005 Terralsole Rosso di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
10/16/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 86 pointsLots of bright, tart cherries; good acidity and structure. Tannins have seemed to settle in now with a harmonious integration. Don't believe this will improve with additional cellar time -- good wine for the $18 price-tag. |
| Red |
2003 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
10/6/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 88 pointsDecanted for one hour - Lots of tart cherries and berries. Very juicy wine right now, with tannins still very present, but balanced. Drinks velvety smooth, but probably needs another few years in the cellar. |
| White |
2005 Domaine Robert-Denogent Pouilly-Fuissé Les Reisses Vieilles VignesChardonnay more |
9/29/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsDrank from 375ml bottle- Popped and poured. Musty, funky smell that blew off after about ten minutes in the glass. Nice buttery and tropical fruit as the primary flavors. Citrus and good, balanced acidity also present. Nicely integrated all around; drinking well now. |
| Red |
2005 Château Le PapePessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/1/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 89 pointsPopped and poured - Lots of black currant/cassis on the nose. Taste is full of dark cherries, chocolate and iodine (herbal notes). Texture and mouth-feel is very smooth, with all components nicely integrated; good structure all around. Is drinking well now and should continue to do so over the next 3-5 years. |
| Red |
2002 Vine Cliff Winery Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
8/14/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsDecanted for 30 minutes - Good scent of oak, leather and cocoa. Nice rich berry flavors; great structure. Mid-palate has lots of herb and spice. Texture is rich and velvet like; tannins are well integrated. Several more years of life left in this one -- no rush to drink. |
| Red |
2004 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach VineyardNapa Valley more |
8/12/2010 - Fozziedoggie wrote: 90 pointsOpened and poured (sat in the bottle for about 30 minutes; no decant). Good dusty/dirty scent on the nose with lush dark cherries, cocoa and spice. Oak is present on the mid-palate as is some spice. Texture is lush and velvety with a medium finish. Not too complex, but it did continue to open up and evlove as it sat longer in the glass. Tannins are present but not overwhelming. May not evolve more with cellar time, but may become even smoother. Has another 3-5 years of cellar life in it, but drinking quite nice now. |
Search Results - Save This Search
- Tasting notes: 168 notes on 148 wines
