| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2010 Nicora Grenache EuphoricPaso Robles more |
5/4/2013 - vinocerus Likes this wine: NRAh yes, this is the wine that stole the show during my Paso weekend a few months ago. Deep crimson hue, beautiful nose with dark red fruits, palate pulls it all together for a great wine. Well balanced despite lofty alcohol (15.8%) content. For me, better than Buxom syrah and the GSM. One of my favorite Grenache wines to date. |
| White |
2011 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountainsmore |
4/5/2013 - vinocerus Does not like this wine: NRMouth puckering acidity with unmistakable lemon accents. Mineral notes reminiscent of Chablis but frankly this is a bit difficult to drink. |
| White |
2009 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
4/4/2013 - vinocerus Likes this wine: NRWas expecting a leaner more mineral driven wine, this is voluptuous with full bodied mouth feel, rich on the palate ; nice tropical fruit with adequate acidity. Quite nice. |
| White |
2010 Sine Qua Non The MonkeyCalifornia White Rhone Blend more |
2/19/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRDeep golden yellow hue, tropical notes on the nose. Nice full bodied and viscous on the palate without any detectable heat noticeable. Nice but somewhat clipped finish which improved significantly toward the end of the evening. |
| Red |
2010 Rusack Syrah Ballard Canyon EstateSanta Barbara County more |
1/26/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRConsistent with prior note. Dark inky magenta color with boisterous nose of dark/blue fruit. Full bodied, fruit-filled palate with some underlying pepper/spice. Nice prolonged finish with no alcohol to obscure the fruit. Well balanced wine with fine structure to balance a fruit forward wine. Preferred over Copain Brousseau on same evening. |
| Red |
2010 Copain Syrah Brosseau VineyardChalone more |
1/26/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRNot your fruity bombastic Cali Syrah. Very restrained nose with pepper/garrigue element. Light bodied with brisk acidity; nice red fruit and olive on the palate. Unique syrah compared to my usual suspects (Saxum, Jaffurs, Tensley, Carlisle) and, although not unpleasant, not in my wheelhouse right now. |
| White |
2009 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot VineyardSonoma Coast more |
1/26/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRDeep yellow, unctuous texture with medium body. Surprisingly but pleasantly crisp on the palate with nice mineral undertones and stone fruits. |
| Red |
2010 Halcon Vineyards Syrah AlturasYorkville Highlands more |
1/26/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRWAAAAY too young. |
| Red |
2008 Saxum Broken StonesPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
1/12/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRThis is a monster right now. Decanted for an hour, drank it over the next 2-3 hours with one glass (literally in the glass) saved for the next day. Unyielding on night 1 with nice nose but very tight on the palate. 2nd night was softer with mild tannins and nice mouthfeel; more on the earthy rather than fruit-forward profile. This one needs a few years more. |
| Red |
2008 Saxum James Berry VineyardPaso Robles Red Rhone Blend more |
1/12/2013 - vinocerus wrote: NRVery approachable at this time. Decanted for an hour ,, enjoyed over the next 2. Plethora of classic Saxum fruit along with some spice elements. Full bodied with quite a long finish. In a very good place right now. Alcohol not noticeable but the JB packs a wallop. |
| White |
2010 Carlisle The Derivative WhiteSonoma County White Blend more |
12/22/2012 - vinocerus Likes this wine: NRLight pale yellow, restrained mineral aromas, utterly refreshing with crisp acidity and a mineral-infused palate with stone fruits. |
| White |
2008 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru ValmurChardonnay more |
12/5/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRVery young at this stage. All mineral and bracing acidity. |
| Red |
2009 Domaine Laleure-Piot Corton-RognetCorton Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
12/2/2012 - vinocerus Does not like this wine: NRTook a chance on this on WTSO a few months ago. Light red color, absent aromas, light-bodied, thin, acidic with complete absence of fruit. No earthy funk or any other discernible flavors. Decanted for 4-5 hours, not much improvement noted. Complete waste of money. Don't see any upside in waiting on this. |
| White |
2011 Linne Calodo The ContrarianPaso Robles White Rhone Blend more |
11/24/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRMore restrained than prior vintages with notable acidity and structure rather than the prominent fruit in previous years especially the 2009 vintage. Quite good. |
| Red |
2010 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon VineyardSanta Barbara County more |
11/20/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRIt puzzles me why I don't buy more Tensley wines. Every time I drink one it over performs to my expectations. Had this one with an Epoch and Jaffurs Syrah and was easily my favorite. Copious dark red fruits, full bodied, endless finish. Great wine especially for the price. |
| Red |
2009 Epoch Estate Wines Syrah Block B Paderewski VineyardPaso Robles more |
11/20/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRNot subtle by any means. Huge fruit-forward nose, full bodied, big mouthful of kirsch, spice, and deft touch of oak. Old school big bruiser from Paso. |
| Red |
2010 Anthill Farms Syrah Sonoma Coastmore |
11/20/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRInteresting nose that is becoming typical of NoCal syrahs. More herbal than fruit or floral on the nose. Palate is thin and the finish lack-luster. Not a favorite. |
| Red |
2008 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Old VinesSonoma Coast more |
11/23/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRBest of 4 pintos tasted blind: Rhys alpine '08, Copain Kaiser en Haut '06, and Anthill Abbey Harris '09. Nice bright red color, complex nose with red fruit/cherry, spice, and slight floral anise component. Drinks well upon opening and holds its components overnight. Excellent pinot. |
| Red |
2009 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Abbey-Harris VineyardAnderson Valley more |
11/20/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRNice aromatics and mouth feel with distinct red fruits and interesting herbal (not greenies) structure. Quite good. |
| Red |
2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
11/20/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRPainfully young. Dark red color, restrained nose and firm tannins on the palate. Not giving up much on day 1; a bit softer on day 2 but still very tight. My remaining bottles will rest for a few years. |
| Red |
2006 Copain Pinot Noir "En Haut" KiserAnderson Valley more |
11/23/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRLast of my 3 bottles. Nice bright red fruit with an elegant mouth feel. Better on day 2 after sitting overnight in the open bottle. Would hold for a few more years or decant vigorously. |
| Red |
2000 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
11/22/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRWow are my maturing CDPs drinking nicely. Soaring yet gentle aromatics with nice peppery undertones. Medium bodied with great palate and finish. Gorgeous wine in prime drinking window. |
| Red |
2006 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry VineyardPaso Robles Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
11/22/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRIn a very awkward place right now. Dark as night, very reticent nose, not much on the palate. First time I've detected any heat on any Saxum wine as this one was completely closed in all other aspects. BIG mistake with the pop and pour and not much change after 2-3 hours in a decanter. Interesting experience as my prior bottles have been much more enjoyable. It would be interesting to hear if any others have noticed a similar shut-down phase. |
| Red |
2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel O Brother! Bedrock VineyardSonoma Valley more |
11/10/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRSo I write on CT that my only bottle of O Brother zin was corked. Within 1 day I get a message that Morgan wants to replace the wine. Less than1 week later the wine arrives via cold pack. Dare I say, an elegant zin? Light ruby color, restrained nose with full spectrum of red fruits, medium bodied on the palate with excellent structure. Not cloying or with any hint of alcohol, just a well balanced wine which is what I'm always looking for, alcohol levels be damned. As much as I've on joyed full-throttle Zion's in the past this one seems to be right in my wheelhouse at this time. As I look to trim mailing lists, with product and customer service like this Bedrock won't be one of them. |
| Red |
2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Martinelli Road VineyardRussian River Valley more |
11/17/2012 - vinocerus wrote: NRMy favorite Carlisle zin so far. Interesting that I found it a bit clumsy ôn day 1 with abundant fruit but not much more going on. Day 2 after a night in the fridge reveals a structured, exuberant, and well-balanced wine. I've decanted Carlisle syrahs in the past but don't remember doing it with a zin. It's makes me rethink my approach. |
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