| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| Red |
2006 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Le CortonCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
12/25/2021 - FieldingYost wrote: 93 pointsFresh ripe strawberry here on the nose, layered with a licorice sweetness. Fresh bright red fruit on the mouth, strawberry and framboise, silky with polished tannins. Too ripe ? No, I think there is refreshing acidity to counterbalance the sweet fruit. Racy and lively. Have not had other bottles to judge whether this is peaking, but it seems like it to me. Grand cru level quality for the expansiveness of the mid-palate, which sweeps, lingers through the burnished tannin on the finish. |
| Red |
1996 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux MurgersPinot Noir more |
12/25/2021 - FieldingYost wrote: 89 pointsBlack licorice, layered with a hint of red licorice, and an earthy expression of that nuits st George sauvage, on the nose. Tangy fresh red fruit drying on the finish. Tasty still but seems on the back end of the drinking window. |
| Red |
2005 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru TaillepiedsPinot Noir more |
12/25/2019 - FieldingYost wrote: 93 pointsDynamic nose, red licorice and red fruits. This has freshness, and fine-teeth tannin. It is primary still, and is both silky and (for a Volnay) massive with mouthfuls of ripe raspberry. More representative of the vintage than the appellation, but I mean that in a good way. I would hold for at least five more years. |
| Red |
1985 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23Stags Leap District more |
11/25/2018 - FieldingYost Likes this wine: 92 pointsOn the nose, loamy black licorice, hints of black fruit in the background. Sturdy and persistent black plum flavors here. The SLV characteristics dominating. Real old world charm with black licorice on the finish which is long with sleek tannin. |
| Red |
2008 Failla Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Sonoma Coastmore |
2/14/2015 - FieldingYost wrote: 92 pointsDark cherry licorice on the nose accented by menthol and herb, and faintly, flowers on the nose. Plenty of verve and acidic structure makes this taste young yet, to me, but the middle weight red Pinot fruit is racy and tasty, layers of ripe raspberry and cherry licorice. This has charm but not ballet dancer grace on the tongue and leaves an impression on the palate. More Nuits St. George than Volnay if you will forgive the conceit. |
| Red |
2007 Charles Woodson Wines Cabernet Sauvignon TwentyFourCalistoga more |
8/22/2014 - FieldingYost wrote: 91 pointsRed currant, red pepper, vanilla, brown spice on the nose. Good focus to the red plum and cassis flavors, plenty of structure, and I like the length as well as the sweet blue currant on the finish. Evident wood, however. |
| Red |
2004 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus VineyardOakville more |
8/22/2014 - FieldingYost wrote: 94 pointsFragrant red and black plum, cocoa, also on the nose. Evident ripeness on the nose here. Black plum flavors are intensely structured, some black currant pucker on the corners of the mouth, blackberry on the midpalate, and sweet black licorice on the finish. This starts very ripe, but stiffens up on the mid-palate. A lot of structure to resolve here, so if you are holding out, I would suggest more time (a couple years, at least). |
| Red |
2004 Vine Cliff Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Private Stock Pickett Road VineyardOakville more |
8/22/2014 - FieldingYost wrote: 97 pointsLayered nose, with true depth, ripe blue and black currants, blue berry cobbler, a bit of black licorice on the back. Outstanding ripeness here, that is also fresh at the same time, with velvety tannins nipping on the finish. Mouth coating, a 25-second finish, still. Truly lush, and luscious, and I am amazed at the freshness with all the ripeness going on here. Fireworks, folks. |
| Red |
2010 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Abbey-Harris VineyardAnderson Valley more |
8/15/2014 - FieldingYost wrote: 91 pointsFlowers (faintly), then fresh raspberry, and a touch of black licorice on the nose. Red, black cherry on the palate, also a burst of ripeness that is framed by acidity. Not as bright or (frankly) as blazing as other vintages, but there is no doubt about the depth of material here and I can't wait to try again in 2-3 years, which would benefit the mild mid-to-late palate grip. |
| Red |
2011 2 Lads Pinot NoirOld Mission Peninsula more |
1/5/2014 - FieldingYost wrote: 86 pointsFloral notes on the nose, also white pepper, and red cherry notes. Tart Michigan pie cherries on the palate, some earthy minerality, with back-end asperity. This has a cleansing finish, and reminds me a bit of a Savigny. |
| White |
2012 Black Star Farms Pinot Gris ArcturosLeelanau Peninsula more |
12/28/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 89 pointsWhite flowers on the nose, ripe white fruits as well, a hint of petrol. Quite some depth here, ripe pear and plenty of acidity, especially for a pinot gris. Finishes with jangly acidity, and is refreshing. One of the best pinot gris I have had. |
| Red |
2007 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Abbey-Harris VineyardAnderson Valley more |
12/26/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 92 pointsPerfumed nose of red berry fruit, floral accents, licorice. This is lush, with penetrating and pure red fruits, a beam of focused strawberry, ample acidity around the edges. I see the upside potential here, and could even the see the argument for giving this more time yet. I suspect patience will be rewarded here. |
| Red |
2007 Copain Pinot Noir "En Bas" KiserAnderson Valley more |
12/23/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 92 pointsAn airy nose of red licorice, fresh cut flowers. An intensity to the attack here, this has penetrating red pinot fruit with a laser focus--strawberry and raspberry flavors that have clear room for development. This could use a couple years yet, but is fine now with some air. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2007 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Demuth VineyardAnderson Valley more |
12/21/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 93 pointsStrawberry licorice on the nose, also fresh raspberry and flowers. Pure red Pinot fruit, strawberry and ripe red cherry, delicious and fresh, refreshing acidity. Fruit themes linger on the finish, again fresh with a tangy end note. |
| Red |
2007 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir Clone 777 La Encantada VineyardSta. Rita Hills more |
11/28/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 88 pointsFully panoply of red licorice and cherry notes on the nose, a touch of brown spice, floral. Black cherry flavors finish just a bit abruptly, and I think this needs food to round out the acidity. Overall it falls short of outstanding, mainly due to the edgy finish, but very good, if not for the sticker price. |
| Red |
2005 L'Aventure Estate CuvéePaso Robles Red Blend more |
11/28/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 89 pointsPlums, red and black, black cherry as well--fruit driven nose. Sturdy black and red fruit, a bit of asperity here, and heat as well. The overall impact here is a bit old school, plenty of tannin, and no punches pulled here. |
| Red |
2007 Soliste Cellars Pinot Noir L'ÉsperanceRussian River Valley more |
11/28/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 93 pointsWild strawberry notes on the nose, earthy as well in a way, sandy. Sweet strawberry on the palate here as well, this slides across the tongue, lively and lovely. Delicate in its approach, but it delivers a tight beam of pure ripe strawberry laced fruit, wrapped in refreshing acidity. I had this before and liked it, but this is truly singing now. |
| Red |
2006 Etude Pinot Noir HeirloomCarneros more |
11/28/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 90 pointsLuscious red cherry notes on the nose here, deep and licoriced. This has layered red and black cherry flavors, sweet and ripe on the front, verging into raspberry licorice, and tart on the back. A bit of asperity on the back suggests to me it's time to drink before you lose the fruit. |
| Red |
2011 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
8/10/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 90 pointsRed and black pinot fruit on the nose. Like a mutha. Structured almost perfectly, with an acidic backbone and an expression of red cherry fruit that is fresh and lively, with acidity and balance. Not a tremendous, or even outstanding, depth of material, but worthy of 90 points for its refreshing approach alone. |
| Red |
2009 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox AlexanderSanta Maria Valley more |
8/10/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 92 pointsCherry, black, red, yes, on the nose. A floral element there as well. Sweet red pinot fruit here, tart on the finish, but through and through lovely, even if it may need a few years to fully resolve the finish. I think this has potential to be even better with time, and recommend you give it just that. |
| Red |
2010 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Demuth VineyardAnderson Valley more |
8/9/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 90 pointsSweet red currant, red licorice, accents of earth and minerals. Tart and tasty, plenty of red pinot fruit, of middling ripeness, but refreshing and, finishes with an acidic flourish. Quite a contrast between the ripeness on the nose, and the tart delivery. Elegant, not the best of Demuth bottlings, but it is par showing for a vineyard that, although is capable of better, delivers a consistently distinctive wine. |
| Red |
2010 Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits La Corvée de VillyPinot Noir more |
7/6/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 89 pointsBrambly earth laced red Pinot fruit, cherry mostly. This is light but intense, focused attack of red cherry, red currant, with refreshing acidity. |
| Red |
2010 Argyle Pinot Noir ReserveWillamette Valley more |
7/6/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 90 pointsBing cherry on the nose, red flowers, ripe raspberry. This is lithe, with bright acidity and ripe berry flavors. A middle weight, clean on the finish, pretty ripe strawberry and berry flavors, with lively acidity. |
| Red |
2010 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Premier CuvéeWillamette Valley more |
7/6/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 91 pointsBlack cherry, black earth, root beer on the nose, chased by flowers. Layers of red Pinot fruit, perfumed and expressive, and even with a touch of heat this is compelling. Floral and pretty, with inner mouth perfume and a brambly finish. |
| Red |
2010 Clos de la Niverdiere ChinonCabernet Franc more |
7/6/2013 - FieldingYost wrote: 85 pointsGrassy nose with green peppers, a bit of black pepper, black cherry. Clean simple black cherry, with a refreshing finish, that is a bit astringent. A solid summer chiller, especially at $14, picnic pleasant but nothing to contemplate. |
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